Confidence Power Plus Treadmill

  • Reviewed On: December 10, 2011
  • Reviewed By: Gerard Lao

MSRP: $550, Price As Reviewed: $240, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Pros

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Affordable price

Priced as a  manual treadmill.

Folds and can be kept under the bed

Treadmill is lightweight and slim. Good for storage and if you have a small place.

Motorized treadmill

Although considered as a weakness as well, it's good to have a motorized treadmill for this price but remember it's only suitable for walking.

 

Cons

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No warranty

No warranty mentioned and would let you question the quality of treadmill.

Weak motor and compact belt space

With a 0.8HP motor and 38.5" x 14.7" belt, though ideal for walking only, belt length is too short for the average user. Other treadmills at $300 offer a more powerful motor and belt combination.

Very light to accommodate 250lbs.

At 60 lbs., you cannot expect this treadmill to be stable enough to accommodate heavy users. Some user reviews say it shakes and rattles while running.

No incline levels.

Very basic treadmill. Doesn't come even with manual incline. Some manual treadmills have this feature.

Basic Components – 13.3% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Extra Features – 38.2% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 30.2% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 27.2% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 1 1.5 40 3.75% No programs specified. Manual only.
Main component Max Speed 6.1 to 7 MPH 15 45 33.33% Maximum speed is 10kph equivalent to 6.2mph.
Main component Max Incline Below 6% 5 45 11.11% No mention of any incline feature.
Main component Belt Length <50" 12.5 40 31.25% Belt size is 98cm x 36cm or 38.5\" x 14.7\".
Main component Belt Width Below 16" 0 40 0% Belt size is 98cm x 36cm or 38.5\" x 14.7\"
Main component Motor Rating less than 1 HP 0 45 0% Has a 600watt motor equivalent to 0.8HP.
    Subtotal 1: 34 255 13.33%  


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 No 3 10 30% Treadmill has no noise reduction feature
Extra Features Shock Absorption (cushioning) Belt or Deck No 3 15 20% Treadmill doesn\'t have any cushioning.
Extra Features Folding Yes 15 15 100% This is a folding treadmill.
Extra Features Fans No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Doesn\'t have a fan.
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 support.
Extra Features Water Bottle Holder No/Not Stated 5 15 33.33% No bottle holders provided.
Extra Features Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% 30-day money back guarantee provided by Amazon.
Extra Features Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% None stated in product description.
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% No user profiles.
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor No/Not Stated 3 20 15% Does not have any heart rate monitors.
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons No/Not Stated 3 10 30% No quick speed and incline buttons.
Extra Features Time Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Console displays time.
Extra Features Distance Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Treadmill console displays distance.
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Readout shows calories burned.
Extra Features Console Design Clumsy or Outdated 3 10 30% Console looks very basic and outdated.
    Subtotal 2: 86 225 38.22%  


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Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Quality and reliability Frame Warranty 6 years or less 10 20 50% Manufacturer doesn\'t mention of any warranty.
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 6 years or less 15 30 50% Manufacturer doesn\'t mention of any warranty.
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty less than 1 year 10 60 16.67% No parts warranty.
Quality and reliability Labor Warranty less than 1 year 10 60 16.67% No warranty mentioned.
Quality and reliability Multi-ply Belt/Deck 1 Ply/Not stated 5 15 33.33% Number of plies not stated in product description.
Quality and reliability Machine Weight less than 200 pounds/not stated 7.5 40 18.75% Treadmill weighs 24kgs or 52.8 lbs.
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 263 to 275 pounds 17.5 42.5 41.18% Has a 120kg weight capacity equivalent to 264 pounds.
Quality and reliability Rollers less than 2"/not stated 7.5 22.5 33.33% Roller size not mentioned.
Quality and reliability Bonus Reversible Deck Yes 5     Roller size not mentioned.
    Subtotal 3 : 87.5 290 30.17%  
    Overall: 207.5 770 27.24%