Horizon T101 Treadmill

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

MSRP: $799, Price As Reviewed: $587, Model Year: 2011

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Pros

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Good belt and motor combination

2.25HP motor for a 20" x 55" belt. This motor/belt combination is good as not many treadmills can offer the same for the price tag.

2-ply belt, PerfectFLEX™ variable cushioning

Lets you adjust the firmness of the cushioning system. 2-ply belt is worth noting because not many treadmills disclose if they have multi-ply belts.

Average parts and labor warranty

Comes with 1 year warranty on top of the expected lifetime frame and motor guarantee.

10mph and 10% incline

Common in most treadmills in this price range but still worth mentioning.

Built-in sound system

Sonic Surround speakers with MP3 input.

 

Cons

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Light treadmill

Weighs 169 lbs and a little heavier than the T100 but still won't be that sturdy for a 300lbs user.

No wireless heart monitor

At $50, wireless heart monitors will be a good add-on but you can understand that there are some areas where manufacturers need to cut costs.

Limited programs

Only has 9 programs. Electronic programs aren't very expensive nowadays. Most treadmills have around 10 - 24 built in programs and 9 is just below average.

Basic Components – 53.1% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Extra Features – 64% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 44% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 53.7% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 9 13.5 40 33.75% 9 program options including 3 targets (Time, Distance, Calories) and 3 workouts (Manual, Interval, Weight Loss)
Main component Max Speed 9.1 to 10 MPH 35 45 77.78% Speed is adjustable from 0 - 10 MPH.
Main component Max Incline 9.1 to 10.0 15 45 33.33% Has a 0 - 10% incline range.
Main component Belt Length 55-55.9" 24 40 60% Belt length is 55\".
Main component Belt Width 20.0 to 20.4 30 40 75% Has a 20-inch belt width.
Main component Motor Rating 2.01 to 2.25 HP 18 45 40% Motor capacity is 2.25HP.
    Subtotal 1: 135.5 255 53.14%  


Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Extra Features Max Decline No Decline 5 20 25% Does not have a decline feature.
Extra Features Noise Reduction Belt or Deck or Motor No 3 10 30% Website never mentions of any noise reduction feature.
Extra Features Shock Absorption (cushioning) Belt or Deck Yes (with adjustable cushioning) 15 15 100% Features PerfectFLEX™ variable cushioning system
Extra Features Folding Yes 15 15 100% Treadmill folds.
Extra Features Fans Yes 10 10 100% Treadmill comes with COOLfit™ fitness fan
Extra Features Built In TV No/Not Stated 5 30 16.67% No built-in TV.
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players Standard 20 20 100% Features a built-in sound system.
Extra Features Water Bottle Holder Yes 15 15 100% Photo shows bottle holder.
Extra Features Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Website states product has a 30-day money back guarantee.
Extra Features Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% Does not have Fitness test/Goals.
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% No mention of user profiles.
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Has contact grips.
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons Yes 10 10 100% Treadmill has quick speed/incline buttons based on owner\'s manual.
Extra Features Time Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Console displays time readout.
Extra Features Distance Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Shows distance on console.
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Readout shows calories burned.
Extra Features Console Design Clumsy or Outdated 3 10 30% Treadmill console is not LCD.
    Subtotal 2: 144 225 64%  


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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% With a lifetime warranty on frame.
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 13 to lifetime 30 30 100% Comes with a lifetime warranty on motor.
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty 1 year 15 60 25% 1 year warranty on parts
Quality and reliability Labor Warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Comes with a 1 year warranty on labor.
Quality and reliability Multi-ply Belt/Deck 2 Ply/double laminated deck 10 15 66.67% Has a 2-ply belt.
Quality and reliability Machine Weight less than 200 pounds/not stated 7.5 40 18.75% Treadmill weight is 169 lbs.
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 288 to 300 pounds 22.5 42.5 52.94% Comes with a 300-lb user capacity.
Quality and reliability Rollers less than 2"/not stated 7.5 22.5 33.33% Website has no information on roller size.
Quality and reliability Bonus Folding Yes -5     Website has no information on roller size.
    Subtotal 3 : 127.5 290 43.97%  
    Overall: 407 770 53.7%