Head-to-head · Best Treadmills Under $1000

Bowflex T6 vs Horizon T101

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Bowflex T6 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.6 vs 3.8). Bowflex T6 is best for: Runners and walkers who want a full-size deck and a 15% incline at about $1,000 and are happy to bring their own tablet for classes or streaming. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Treadmills Under $1000

Bowflex T6

4.6

1 source$999as of Oct 10

A folding treadmill with a 3.0 HP motor, a 20 in by 60 in deck, a 12 mph top speed and a 15% motorized incline, sold by Bowflex at a $999 sale price against a $1,299 list price. Garage Gym Reviews rates it 4.6/5 and Treadmill Review Guru scores it 75 out of 100. It has an LCD console rather than a touchscreen and needs no subscription.

Strengths

— 15% motorized incline, above the 12% Garage Gym Reviews calls typical
— Felt solid with no swaying at top speed in Garage Gym Reviews' test
— Onboard workouts work without Wi-Fi or a subscription, per Treadmill Review Guru

Watch-outs

— The belt slips at the 15% incline, according to Treadmill Review Guru
— No touchscreen; a phone or tablet is needed for classes and streaming
— Large footprint: 76 in long, and still 35 in wide by 71 in high when folded

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Ranked #4 in Best Treadmills Under $1000

Horizon T101

3.8

1 source$999as of Oct 10

The Horizon T101 is the best-value pick for walkers, typically $599-699. Treadmill Review Guru rates it a cut above at its price, from a brand that always makes sense, scoring it 70/100. The 2.5 CHP motor, 20 in by 55 in deck, and lifetime frame and motor warranty are generous for the money. Treat it as a walking and light-jogging machine rather than a runner's treadmill, with simple LED displays instead of a screen.

Strengths

— Excellent value, frequently $599-699, the cheapest pick here
— 2.5 CHP motor and 20 in x 55 in deck are generous for the price
— Bluetooth speakers and JRNY app support, plus a strong cooling fan

Watch-outs

— 10% max incline and 55 in deck limit it to walking and light jogging
— No touchscreen; metrics show on simple LED windows
— Only a 1-year parts and labor warranty

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How they stack up

Bowflex T6

It matches the Sole F63 on this page for motor (3.0 HP), top speed (12 mph), incline (15%), deck size (20 in by 60 in) and weight capacity (325 lb). The ProForm Carbon TLX has the same motor rating and deck but stops at a 12% incline and a 300 lb capacity. The Horizon T101 has a 2.5 CHP motor, a 10% incline and a 55-inch deck.

Horizon T101

The walking-focused option next to the run-capable Sole F63 and Bowflex T6, which both have 3.0 CHP motors and 15% inclines. The ProForm Carbon TLX also has a 3.0 CHP motor and a 60-inch deck, and adds iFIT compatibility.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Bowflex T6	Horizon T101
Motor	3.0 HP	2.5 CHP
Top Speed	12 mph	10 mph
Incline	0-15%	0-10%
Deck	20 in x 60 in	20 in x 55 in
Weight Capacity	325 lb	300 lb
Display	LCD with LED windows and tablet holder (no touchscreen)	—
Programs	8 on-board	6 on-board
Folding	Yes, soft-drop gas shock	Yes, one-step hydraulic
Warranty	Lifetime frame and motor, 3-year mechanical parts, 1-year labor	Lifetime frame/motor, 1-year parts/labor
Dimensions	76" L x 35" W x 71" H (folded 44" L)	—

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