Proform Performance 900 Treadmill

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

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

Where To Buy : We Recommend Proform.com

 

Pros

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Strong 3Hp motor for 20" x 56" belt

Although many treadmills offer a 3HP in this price range, one good thing about the Performance 900's motor is that it's more than sufficient to power its 20" x 56" belt. You would normally see a 2.5HP or a 2.75HP with this belt size.

Good parts warrranty

For treadmills selling at $1000 and below, you wouldn't normally see a parts warranty of 3 years. The average parts warranty in this price range is just 1 to 2 years.

Compatibility with iFit and Nike + iPod

The Performance 900 comes compatible with the latest innovations to keep track of your workout progress using the internet. With iFit Live, experience running trails anywhere in the world, have a virtual trainer to keep you motivated, get new workout programs, and even get motivational emails and SMS; while with Nike + iPod, simply plug-in your iPod to this treadmill to store your workout data and it will upload it to the Nikeplus.com website for you to keep track of your progress.

Workout Intensity Control

Without the iFit Live or the Nike + iPod module, this feature gives you the option to change the program's intensity at any time you want. If you feel you aren't working out hard enough, or if you want to take it easy, you have the freedom to adjust it according to your preference.

 

 

 

 

Cons

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Unknown info on components

As with all Proform products (and Nordictrack products as well), we don't have access to information with regards to roller sizes, unit weight, and belt plies. Not to say that these components are built of poor quality but you have reasons to doubt if you don't have access to these information.

Basic Components – 71.6% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Extra Features – 70.7% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

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

Overall Score & Conclusion - 64.9% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 20 24.5 40 61.25% Has a total of 20 programs.
Main component Max Speed 11.1 MPH or Above 45 45 100% Treadmill can go from 1-12 miles per hour.
Main component Max Incline 13.6 to 15.0 30 45 66.67% Incline is adjustable from 0% to 15%.
Main component Belt Length 56-56.9" 26 40 65% Belt length is 56\".
Main component Belt Width 20.0 to 20.4 30 40 75% Website states a 20\" belt width.
Main component Motor Rating 2.76 to 3.0 HP 27 45 60% Motor capacity is 3.0 CHP Mach Z.
    Subtotal 1: 182.5 255 71.57%  


Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Extra Features Max Decline No Decline 5 20 25% Has no decline feature.
Extra Features Noise Reduction Belt or Deck or Motor Yes 10 10 100% Website states that 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% Treadmill features ProShox™ Lite Cushioning.
Extra Features Folding Yes 15 15 100% Comes with SpaceSaver design.
Extra Features Fans Yes 10 10 100% Treadmill comes with CoolAire™ Workout Fan.
Extra Features Built In TV No/Not Stated 5 30 16.67% Has no 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% Photo shows bottle holder.
Extra Features Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Website states product has a 30-day money back guarantee.
Extra Features Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals Yes 7.5 7.5 100% 10 Performance Workouts to push your limits. With Workout Intensity Control.
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% No built-in user profile.
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Treadmill has Dual-Grip EKG™ Heart Rate Monitor.
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons Yes 10 10 100% Features QuickSpeed® and Quick Incline™ controls.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% Distance displayed on console.
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Console displays calories burned.
Extra Features Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Comes with a 6\" backlit dsplay.
    Subtotal 2: 159 225 70.67%  


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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% Manufacturer gives a lifetime motor warranty.
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty 3 years 35 60 58.33% Has a 3-year warranty on parts.
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% Information not available if belt is multi-ply.
Quality and reliability Machine Weight less than 200 pounds/not stated 7.5 40 18.75% Website has no information on product weight.
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 338 to 350 pounds 32.5 42.5 76.47% Can accommodate weights up to 350 lbs.
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: 494 770 64.94%