Nordictrack A2750 Pro Treadmill

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

MSRP: $1999, Price As Reviewed: $999, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Nordictrack.com

 

Pros

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Compatible with iFit Live

Boasting iFit® Live, this new, innovative technology lets you experience trails all over the world in the comfort of your living room.

Strong parts warranty

The 3-year parts warranty that comes with the A2750 Pro is above average for treadmills selling at the $700-$1000 price range. This comes on top of a lifetime fame and motor warranty and 1 year guarantee on labor.

12% incline, 22 programs, and Intermix Acoustic 3.0 sound system

Combined together, these features make up for a good strength. Not to mention, these are the improved features of what you can find with the A2550 Pro.

Supports your MP3 players

Although considered a lower pro because the A2750 Pro is more expensive than its predecessor, the MP3 player feature still counts as a strength as you cannot find many treadmills that support audio players.

 

Cons

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Slightly below average motor

As the A2750 Pro comes with a 20" x 60" belt, we're expecting at least a 3.0HP motor and not just 2.75HP.

Unknown machine weight, belt plies, and roller size

You have to take note that this weakness is very common in Nordictrack and Proform treadmills. In the grading system we developed, we give low marks for unstated or unknown data for certain standard features. Not to say that these are inferior in quality but not knowing details about these components, you have reasons to be cautious especially if you're weighing close to the 350lb weight limit.

Doesn't have fans

The A2750 Pro being the big brother of the A2550 Pro still doesn't come with cooling fans. Nordictrack upgraded several components but have somehow forgot about this fan feature.

Basic Components – 72.2% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

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

Quality and Durability – 52.6% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 63.2% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 22 26 40 65% Comes with 22 Workouts
Main component Max Speed 11.1 MPH or Above 45 45 100% Has a speed range of 0-12 MPH.
Main component Max Incline 11.1 to 12.0 25 45 55.56% Has a 0% to 12% incline range.
Main component Belt Length 60-60.9" 34 40 85% Has a 60-inch belt length.
Main component Belt Width 20.0 to 20.4 30 40 75% Has a 20\" belt width.
Main component Motor Rating 2.51 to 2.75 HP 24 45 53.33% Treadmill features a 2.75HP motor.
    Subtotal 1: 184 255 72.16%  


Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Extra Features Max Decline No Decline 5 20 25% No decline feature stated.
Extra Features Noise Reduction Belt or Deck or Motor Yes 10 10 100% Has a quiet belt as claimed by website.
Extra Features Shock Absorption (cushioning) Belt or Deck Yes 10 15 66.67% Website description states treadmill has ComfortShox™ Cushioning.
Extra Features Folding Yes 15 15 100% Treadmill folds. With SpaceSaver design.
Extra Features Fans No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Cooling fans not mentioned.
Extra Features Built In TV No/Not Stated 5 30 16.67% Treadmill doesn\'t come with TV.
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players Standard 20 20 100% Features audio player support.
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% Treadmill comes with a 30-day money back guarantee from manufacturer.
Extra Features Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% Website information doesn\'t mention of Fitness test/Goals.
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% Doesn\'t have user profiles.
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Has a built-in handlebar sensors.
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons Yes 10 10 100% Quick speed and incline buttons located on console
Extra Features Time Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Has time readout on console.
Extra Features Distance Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Readout shows distance.
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Console displays calories readout.
Extra Features Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Features a touch-screen display.
    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% Treadmill has a lifetime frame warranty.
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 13 to lifetime 30 30 100% Treadmill has a lifetime motor warranty.
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty 3 years 35 60 58.33% Parts warranty is 3 years.
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 1 Ply/Not stated 5 15 33.33% Belt plies not mentioned.
Quality and reliability Machine Weight less than 200 pounds/not stated 7.5 40 18.75% No information regarding treadmill weight.
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 338 to 350 pounds 32.5 42.5 76.47% 350 lbs user weight capacity according to website.
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 : 152.5 290 52.59%  
    Overall: 482.5 770 63.21%