Life Fitness T3 Advance Console Treadmill

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

MSRP: $2899, Price As Reviewed: $2899, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Pros

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Good motor and belt combination

Comes with a 3Hp motor and a 20" x 60" belt that's spacious for the average user. But for the price, we're expecting more as these setup can also be found in some $1000 treadmills.

12MPH and 15% max speed and incline

Except for incline trainers, 15% is the max incline for regular treadmills. No treadmill go faster than 12MPH. Average for most treadmills but this model really doesn't have many features to boast of.

 

Cons

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Expensive price tag

Priced at $2899, there are more affordable options out in the market. Lacks many features less expensive treadmills can offer.

Below average labor warranty

Even though it comes with a lifetime frame warranty, 10 years on motor and 5 years on frame, a 1 year labor warranty is disappointing given the expensive price.

Many features missing

Lacks noise reduction feature, fans, and MP3 player. Also  doesn't come with adjustable cushioning.

Basic Components – 74.4% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Extra Features – 64.9% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 62.1% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 67.1% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 19 23.75 40 59.38% Has 19 programs to choose from.
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 13.6 to 15.0 30 45 66.67%
Main component Belt Length 60-60.9" 34 40 85% 60\" belt length according to Amazon description.
Main component Belt Width 20.0 to 20.4 30 40 75% Treadmill has a 20\" belt width.
Main component Motor Rating 2.76 to 3.0 HP 27 45 60% Features a 3.0 Horsepower motor.
    Subtotal 1: 189.75 255 74.41%  


Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Extra Features Max Decline No Decline 5 20 25% Treadmill has no decline feature.
Extra Features Noise Reduction Belt or Deck or Motor No 3 10 30% Treadmill has no noise reduction feature.
Extra Features Shock Absorption (cushioning) Belt or Deck Yes 10 15 66.67% Features FlexDeck Shock Absorption System
Extra Features Folding No/Not Stated 5 15 33.33% Does not have a folding feature.
Extra Features Fans No/Not Stated 3 10 30% non stated
Extra Features Built In TV No/Not Stated 5 30 16.67% Doesn\'t have TV.
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players No/Not Stated 5 20 25% No MP3 player support.
Extra Features Water Bottle Holder Yes 15 15 100% Console has a space provided for water bottles.
Extra Features Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% 30-day money back guarantee - Amazon.com
Extra Features Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals Yes 7.5 7.5 100% Has Race Mode and Goal Workouts features comparable to competition.
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History Yes 7.5 7.5 100% Treadmill has 2 User Profiles
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor Grip+Wireless 20 20 100% Contact heart rate hand sensors; also includes Polar wireless HRM chest strap
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons Yes 10 10 100% Picture shows quick speed and incline buttons on console.
Extra Features Time Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Console displays time readout.
Extra Features Distance Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Has distance readout on console.
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Console displays calories readout.
Extra Features Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Comes with an LCD console.
Extra Features Bonus Aesthetics awesome console and frame aesthetics 10     Treadmill offers sleek aesthetic curves.
    Subtotal 2: 146 225 64.89%  


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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% Has a lifetime warranty on frame.
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 7 years to 12 years 20 30 66.67% Motor warranty is 10 years.
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty 5 years 45 60 75% Manufacturer gives a 5-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% Amazon mentions multi-ply but does not state how many. 2-ply minimum.
Quality and reliability Machine Weight 238 to 250 pounds 17.5 40 43.75% Treadmill weight is 243 pounds.
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 338 to 350 pounds 32.5 42.5 76.47% Weight capacity is 350 pounds.
Quality and reliability Rollers 2.5" 15 22.5 66.67% Treadmill comes with 2.6-inch rollers
    Subtotal 3 : 180 290 62.07%  
    Overall: 515.75 770 67.12%