Head-to-head · Best Treadmills Under $1000

NordicTrack T 6.5 S vs Sole F63

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

The short answer

Sole F63 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.2 vs 4.6). The gap is mostly about Home runners who want a durable, no-subscription treadmill and can buy the F63 on its frequent $999 sale. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #4 in Best Treadmills Under $1000

NordicTrack T 6.5 S

4.2

$599as of Jun 7

The NordicTrack T 6.5 S is the compact, value folding treadmill of the group, typically $799 and one of Amazon's best sellers. Its 2.6 CHP motor and 20 in by 55 in deck handle walking and light running well, and the SpaceSaver fold with EasyLift assist makes it easy to store. It is not a dedicated running machine like the Sole F63, but it includes 20 on-board workouts and a 10-year frame warranty.

Strengths

— Compact SpaceSaver folding design with EasyLift hydraulic assist
— 20 in x 55 in deck and 2.6 CHP motor suit walking and light running
— Best-selling treadmill on Amazon with tens of thousands of owner reviews

Watch-outs

— 2.6 CHP motor and 55 in deck are not built for serious or tall runners
— 10% max incline trails the 15% on the Sole F63 and Horizon 7.0 AT
— Small 5 in display; the touchscreen experience requires iFIT on your own device

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Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Treadmills Under $1000

Sole F63

4.6

$1,000as of Jun 8

The Sole F63 is the running treadmill to beat under $1000, as long as you buy it on sale at $999 rather than its $1,299 list price. Its 3.0 CHP motor, full 20 in by 60 in running deck, and cushioned belt let it handle genuine running, and the lifetime frame and motor warranty is rare at this price. BarBend and Treadmill Review Guru both rank it as the best running pick in the category.

Strengths

— 3.0 CHP motor and 20 in x 60 in deck handle real running, not just walking
— Cushioned deck reduces joint impact better than most sub-$1000 treadmills
— Lifetime frame and motor warranty, the strongest in this price range

Watch-outs

— Regular price is $1,299; you must catch the frequent $999 sale to stay under budget
— Some flex and shake at top speed on the highest incline, per testers
— Basic LCD display rather than a large touchscreen

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How they stack up

NordicTrack T 6.5 S

The compact value option versus the run-focused Sole F63 and Horizon 7.0 AT, which both have stronger motors, longer 60 in decks, and 15% inclines. Similar in mission to the Horizon T101 (walking and light jogging), but the NordicTrack adds iFIT and a slightly stronger spec; the ProForm Carbon T7 offers a bigger touchscreen at a higher price.

Sole F63

The best true-running option here, ahead of the Horizon 7.0 AT on warranty and deck cushioning, though the Horizon matches its 3.0 CHP motor and 15% incline. Far more capable for running than the walking-focused Horizon T101 or the compact NordicTrack T 6.5 S.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	NordicTrack T 6.5 S	Sole F63
Motor	2.6 CHP	3.0 CHP
Top Speed	10 mph	12 mph
Incline	0-10%	0-15% (15 levels)
Deck	20 in x 55 in	20 in x 60 in
Weight Capacity	300 lb	325 lb
Programs	20 on-board + iFIT	7 preset + 2 user
Folding	Yes, SpaceSaver EasyLift	Yes, hydraulic
Warranty	10-year frame, 2-year parts, 1-year labor	Lifetime frame/motor, 2-year deck/parts, 1-year labor

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