Treadmill Review : 2 Treadmills @ $1,700

In this treadmill review we compare two treadmills with an average price of $1,700: ProForm 985 Audio Trainer VS Smooth 6.25 Folding Treadmill

ProForm 985 Audio Trainer
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ProForm 985 Audio Trainer

- Wireless Chest EKG Heart Rate Monitor
- iFit Workout Cards featuring 8 weeks of workouts
- Audio coaching and automatic speed and incline control
- 16 Built-in iFit Workouts
- 3.0 CHP Commercial Pro Motor
- 350 Lb ClearView Backlit Display
- CoolAire Workout Fan
- Compatible Music Port for iPod
- ProStride Adjustable Cushioning
- Lifetime Frame & Motor Warranty, 2 Years Parts and Labor

Avg. Price: $1,700

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Smooth 6.25 Folding Treadmill

Smooth 6.25 Folding Treadmill

- Heart Rate Control With Optional Chest Strap
- Handgrip pulse monitor
- 15 levels of incline
- 8 pre-set programs and 3 custom programs
- 2.75 Hp
- Chest Strap, Silicone, Mat
- Dual-Stage, Soft Drop Folding
- Lifetime warranty on the frame and 10 years on the motor

Avg. Price: $1,700

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What research says

Both of these folding treadmills are good units, but we believe the ProForm is the better of the two buys in this review. Here's why...

With 3 CHP (continuous horsepower), the Proform 985 Audio Trainer Treadmill has the sturdier of the two engines. It also has the better warranty of the two since Smooth 6.25 Folding Treadmills only come with 10 years on the motor. The ProForm has more built-in workouts as well.

In the Smooth's favor is the nine user profiles that allow you to record your your age, weight, height and target heart rate. The program will then determine calories burned in each exercise program for each person.

If you can get the smooth used or cheaper than the Proform go for it, but if you're buying a new folding treadmill in the $1,500 - $,1800 price range: buy the Proform 985 Audio Trainer.

Gregory said:

I had a folding treadmill for a few years and never once folded the dang thing up. It's easier to get in and out of the house though if you ever move.

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