Horizon T100 Treadmill

  • Reviewed On: December 11, 2011
  • Reviewed By: Gerard Lao

MSRP: $699, Price As Reviewed: $629, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Pros

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Built-in cooling fan

Features COOLfit™. This add-on may not be a big deal for some but it's nice to see this treadmill has one.

0-10% incline range

Although quite common for this price, the incline feature is a notable addition for the T100.

Average belt and motor combination for the price

A 1.75HP motor is just okay to power an 18" x 52" belt. Although we're not recommending you use this treadmill other than for walking, the combination is just right for this budget treadmill.

2-ply belt with AEROsoft™ cushioning system

Not many treadmill in the $700 range comes with multi-ply belts so this is worth mentioning as other manufacturers deliberately do not state the belt plies .

 

Cons

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Short warranty on parts and labor

Although Horizon gives a lifetime warranty on frame and 7 years on motor, a 90-day warranty on parts and labor would leave you wondering if this treadmill will last.

Limited programs

Only has 6 programs. Electronic programs aren't very expensive nowadays.

Light treadmill

Only weighs 152 lbs. May not be sturdy eough to handle heavy users.

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Overall Score & Conclusion - 42.9% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 6 9 40 22.5% Website enumerates 6 workout programs including manual, rolling hills, weight loss, fat blast, cardio burn and endurance challenge
Main component Max Speed 9.1 to 10 MPH 35 45 77.78% Has a 0 - 10 MPH speed range.
Main component Max Incline 9.1 to 10.0 15 45 33.33% Incline is adjustable from 0 - 10% .
Main component Belt Length 52-52.9" 18 40 45% Treadmill belt is 52 inches long.
Main component Belt Width 18.0 to 18.4 12.5 40 31.25% Width of belt is 18 inches.
Main component Motor Rating 1.51 to 1.75 HP 12.5 45 27.78% Treadmill motor is 1.75CHP
    Subtotal 1: 102 255 40%  


Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Extra Features Max Decline No Decline 5 20 25% Decline feature not mentioned.
Extra Features Noise Reduction Belt or Deck or Motor No 3 10 30% Does not have a noise reduction feature.
Extra Features Shock Absorption (cushioning) Belt or Deck Yes 10 15 66.67% Treadmill features AEROsoft™ cushioning system.
Extra Features Folding Yes 15 15 100% Website states this treadmill folds.
Extra Features Fans Yes 10 10 100% Features COOLfit™ fitness fan
Extra Features Built In TV No/Not Stated 5 30 16.67% TV feature not mentioned.
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players No/Not Stated 5 20 25% MP3 support not stated.
Extra Features Water Bottle Holder Yes 15 15 100% Yes, based on homepage pic
Extra Features Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Treadmill has a 30-day money back guarantee.
Extra Features Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% Has no fitness tests.
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% Treadmill doesn\'t have user profiles.
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Treadmill comes with pulse grips heart monitor.
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons Yes 10 10 100% With quick speed/incline buttons based on owner\'s manual.
Extra Features Time Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Time feedback displayed on console
Extra Features Distance Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Time feedback displayed on console
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Treadmill displays calories burned.
Extra Features Console Design Clumsy or Outdated 3 10 30% Does not have an LCD console.
    Subtotal 2: 124 225 55.11%  


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Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Quality and reliability Frame Warranty 13 to lifetime 20 20 100% Treadmill has a lifetime frame warranty.
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 7 years to 12 years 20 30 66.67% Manufacturer gives a 7-year motor warranty.
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty less than 1 year 10 60 16.67% Warranty is 90 days on parts and labor.
Quality and reliability Labor Warranty less than 1 year 10 60 16.67% Warranty for labor is 90 days.
Quality and reliability Multi-ply Belt/Deck 2 Ply/double laminated deck 10 15 66.67% Treadmill comes with a 2-ply belt.
Quality and reliability Machine Weight less than 200 pounds/not stated 7.5 40 18.75% Treadmill weighs 152 lbs .
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 263 to 275 pounds 17.5 42.5 41.18% Weight capacity is 275 lbs.
Quality and reliability Rollers less than 2"/not stated 7.5 22.5 33.33% Treadmill\'s rollers not discussed.
Quality and reliability Bonus Folding Yes -5     Treadmill\'s rollers not discussed.
    Subtotal 3 : 97.5 290 33.62%  
    Overall: 323.5 770 42.91%