Head-to-head · Best Treadmills Under $1000

Bowflex T6 vs ProForm Carbon TLX

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 4.2). 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.

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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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ProForm Carbon TLX

4.2

1 source$999as of Oct 11

The ProForm Carbon TLX pairs a 3.0 CHP motor, a 20 in by 60 in deck, a 12 mph top speed and a 0-12% incline with a plain 7 in display instead of a touchscreen. Garage Gym Reviews rated it 4.2/5 after walking and running on it and gave it 5/5 for value; Treadmill Review Guru tested it for seven months. BarBend's testers split on it: one found it sturdy at top speed, another felt it shake and found the cushioning firm. iFIT classes run from your own phone or tablet, and the parts warranty is one year.

Strengths

— 3.0 CHP motor, 12 mph top speed and 0-12% incline
— 20 in by 60 in running deck
— Garage Gym Reviews rated value 5/5 and delivery and setup 5/5

Watch-outs

— No touchscreen; iFIT has to be streamed from your own phone or tablet
— Has to be unlocked through the iFIT app on first use even if you do not subscribe, per Treadmill Review Guru
— BarBend's testers found the cushioning uncomfortable on longer jogs, and one felt the treadmill shake while running

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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.

ProForm Carbon TLX

Matches the 3.0 CHP motor, 12 mph top speed and 20 in by 60 in deck of the Sole F63 and Bowflex T6, but its incline stops at 12% where theirs reach 15%, its weight capacity is 300 lb against their 325 lb, and its 10-year frame and 1-year parts warranty is shorter than their lifetime frame and motor coverage. A stronger motor and a longer deck than the Horizon T101's 2.5 CHP and 20 in by 55 in.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Bowflex T6	ProForm Carbon TLX
Motor	3.0 HP	3.0 CHP
Top Speed	12 mph	12 mph
Incline	0-15%	0-12%
Deck	20 in x 60 in	20 in x 60 in
Weight Capacity	325 lb	300 lb
Display	LCD with LED windows and tablet holder (no touchscreen)	7 in high-contrast display (no touchscreen)
Programs	8 on-board	—
Folding	Yes, soft-drop gas shock	Yes, SpaceSaver with EasyLift assist
Warranty	Lifetime frame and motor, 3-year mechanical parts, 1-year labor	10-year frame, 1-year parts and labor
Dimensions	76" L x 35" W x 71" H (folded 44" L)	74.3" L x 35.1" W x 59.1" H
Material	—	Metal

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