Horizon T203 Treadmill

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

MSRP: $1199, Price As Reviewed: $999, Model Year: 2011

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Pros

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

2 year parts warranty

Borderline average but worth mentioning as other Horizon treadmills only have 1 year parts warranty.

Nike + iPod compatible

For an extra $69, lets you save your workout data and track it online at nikeplus.com.

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.

1-31 day goal training program and Advanced Goal Center

Program lets you meet your fitness goals. Not many treadmills have a 31-day program.

 

Cons

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Light treadmill

197lbs is questionable to support a 350lbs weight capacity.

Roller size not mentioned

Not knowing the size of the rollers might leave you wondering if size/quality is questionable.

Basic Components – 69.8% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Extra Features – 75.6% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 50.9% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 65.4% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 15 20 40 50% Has a total of 15 programs. 14 program options with on-the-fly changes plus Advanced Goal Center™
Main component Max Speed 11.1 MPH or Above 45 45 100% Treadmill\'s speed can go from 0.5 to 12 Miles per hour
Main component Max Incline 11.1 to 12.0 25 45 55.56% Product manual says elevation range is from 0-12%.
Main component Belt Length 60-60.9" 34 40 85% Treadmill features a 60\" belt length.
Main component Belt Width 20.0 to 20.4 30 40 75% Belt width is 20\".
Main component Motor Rating 2.51 to 2.75 HP 24 45 53.33% Treadmill has a 2.75HP motor.
    Subtotal 1: 178 255 69.8%  


Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Extra Features Max Decline No Decline 5 20 25% Treadmill doesn\'t have a decline feature.
Extra Features Noise Reduction Belt or Deck or Motor Yes 10 10 100% 2.75 HP motor gives you a smooth, steady and ultra-quiet
Extra Features Shock Absorption (cushioning) Belt or Deck Yes (with adjustable cushioning) 15 15 100% Has ComfortSELECT™ adjustable cushioning system lets you select the support that’s right for you.
Extra Features Folding Yes 15 15 100% Features FeatherLIGHT™ lift system for easy folding and unfolding
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% Doesn\'t have TV.
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players Standard 20 20 100% Treadmill comes with audio player support
Extra Features Water Bottle Holder Yes 15 15 100% Has water bottle holder on console.
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 Yes 7.5 7.5 100% Treadmillhas an ADVANCED GOAL CENTER™
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History Yes 7.5 7.5 100% Features 1-31 day goal tracking
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Treadmill has pulse grips.
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons Yes 10 10 100% Owner\'s manual states treadmill has quick speed/incline buttons.
Extra Features Time Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Console readout displays time.
Extra Features Distance Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Console displays distance.
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Has calories readout on console.
Extra Features Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Has a widescreen blue back-lit LCD window and two small blue back-lit LCD windows
    Subtotal 2: 170 225 75.56%  


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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% Comes with a lifetime frame warranty.
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 13 to lifetime 30 30 100% Motor is warranted for life.
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty 2 years 25 60 41.67% Treadmill has a 2-year parts warranty.
Quality and reliability Labor Warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Comes with a 1 year labor warranty.
Quality and reliability Multi-ply Belt/Deck 2 Ply/double laminated deck 10 15 66.67% Treadmill has a 2-ply belt.
Quality and reliability Machine Weight less than 200 pounds/not stated 7.5 40 18.75% 197 lbs according to product description.
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 338 to 350 pounds 32.5 42.5 76.47% Accommodates weight up to 350lbs.
Quality and reliability Rollers less than 2"/not stated 7.5 22.5 33.33% No mention of roller size.
Quality and reliability Bonus Folding Yes -5     No mention of roller size.
    Subtotal 3 : 147.5 290 50.86%  
    Overall: 495.5 770 65.41%