Proform 850 T Treadmill

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

MSRP: $1299, Price As Reviewed: $649, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Proform.com

 

 

Pros

 Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Strong motor for the price

Having reviewed many treadmills in different price ranges, we can say that you get a strong motor at 2.5HP for a $649 treadmill. For treadmills below $700, we usually see a 2.0HP motor and to see the 850T with a 2.5HP motor, it's unusual but favorable to you as users.

Built-in sound system and fan

These 2 features, although common, are seldom offered in treadmills selling for $700 or below. With the 850T, you’ll feel refreshed with using the console’s built-in fans while at the same time entertained with your favorite workout music coming from the treadmill’s sound system speakers.

Extended parts and labor warranty upon registration

When you purchase an 850T treadmill and register with Proform, you get an additional 1 year manufacturer warranty on parts and labor for a total of 2 years warranty.

Cons

 Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Unknown roller size, belt plies, and unit weight

As with all Proform (and Nordictrack) treadmills, these 3 components aren't given much emphasis or not discussed in the website's product specifications. We believe it's important for us to know information about these components as they comprise the treadmill's quality and durability aspect. If something is left unstated, chances are, they're withholding information they don't want you to know, so unless Proform discloses details with regards to these components, we have reasons to question its products durability and quality.


Basic Components – 67.6% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Extra Features – 68% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

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

Overall Score & Conclusion - 62.2% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 24 27.5 40 68.75% Website lists 24 programs: 8 Calorie, 8 time,8 distance.
Main component Max Speed 11.1 MPH or Above 45 45 100% Treadmill can go from 0-12 MPH.,
Main component Max Incline 11.1 to 12.0 25 45 55.56% Treadmill is capable of up to 12% incline.
Main component Belt Length 55-55.9" 24 40 60% Website states a 55\" belt length.
Main component Belt Width 20.0 to 20.4 30 40 75% Has a 20\" belt width.
Main component Motor Rating 2.26 to 2.50 HP 21 45 46.67% Motor rating is 2.5 CHP Mach Z.
    Subtotal 1: 172.5 255 67.65%  


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 Yes 10 10 100% Treadmill belt is designed for a smoother, quieter operation than the average treadmill belt.
Extra Features Shock Absorption (cushioning) Belt or Deck Yes 10 15 66.67% Website states treadmill has ProShox™ Lite Cushioning.
Extra Features Folding Yes 15 15 100% Treadmill folds.
Extra Features Fans Yes 10 10 100% Treadmill has CoolAire™ Workout Fan.
Extra Features Built In TV No/Not Stated 5 30 16.67% No TV on console.
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players Standard 20 20 100% Features a built-in sound system.
Extra Features Water Bottle Holder Yes 15 15 100% Treadmill has bottle holders.
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 No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% No mention of Fitness tests/Goals.
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% iFit compatible only. Feature disabled until separate puchase of the module.
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Features contact heart rate grips.
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% Readout displays time.
Extra Features Distance Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Shows distance on console.
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Shows calories burned on console.
Extra Features Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Features a 6\" Backlit Display, modern looking.
    Subtotal 2: 153 225 68%  


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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% Manufacturer gives a lifetime frame warranty.
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 13 to lifetime 30 30 100% Comes with a 25-year motor warranty.
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty 1 year 15 60 25% Comes with a 1-year warranty on parts.
Quality and reliability Labor Warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Has a 1 year warranty on labor.
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% Unit weight not provided.
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 313 to 325 pounds 27.5 42.5 64.71% Unit weight not provided.
Quality and reliability Rollers less than 2"/not stated 7.5 22.5 33.33% Treadmill\'s rollers not discussed.
Quality and reliability Bonus Extended Parts Warranty limited time free extended warranty offer 1 year parts 10     Treadmill\'s rollers not discussed.
Quality and reliability Bonus Extended Labor Warranty limited time free extended warranty offer 1 year labor 10     Treadmill\'s rollers not discussed.
Quality and reliability Bonus Folding Yes -5     Treadmill\'s rollers not discussed.
    Subtotal 3 : 147.5 290 50.86%  
    Overall: 473 770 62.17%