What can you expect from the best treadmills under $2000?

When you start looking at the best treadmills under $2000 you’ll notice that you really start to get a lot for your money. This is one of the most popular price ranges, and top brands are able to offer capabilities that you may not find under $1500.

You might be surprised to learn that many of the features you find on club quality treadmills can often be found on machines in this price range, which is right below where the higher end machines start. The entry level treadmills from Matrix, Life Fitness and Precor all start around $2,000.

Let’s take a look at what you can expect here…

1. The Motor – The best treadmills in the $1500-$2000 range should all have powerful motors in the 3.5 CHP range, which is more than capable of handling even the most demanding workouts. These motors also tend to be quiet, unlike with some of the cheaper machines on the market that can be quite noisy.

2. Incline Capability – You should expect at least a 15% incline that will give you a good cardio workout as well as target additional muscle groups in the lower body. Some machines like the NordicTrack Commercial 2450 even give you decline capability, which is something you don’t often find, even at higher price levels.

3. Deck Size/Cushioning – All of the best treadmills over $1500 should have generously sized running decks with enough room for even the tallest of users to stretch out comfortably. Look for at least a 20″ belt width and at least 60″ in length to ensure a suitable workout.

4. Workout Programs – You should definitely see at least 10 built in workouts, but might find up to 30 or more programs on some of the best models. This gives you plenty of choices no matter what your ultimate fitness goals are, and you can vary your routine from one session to the next to maximize your results.

5. Warranty – If you’re paying over $1500 and you don’t get a very strong warranty, something is not right. make sure you’re seeing lifetime coverage on the frame as well as the motor, at least 2 years on the parts and electronics, and at least a full year of labor coverage. Anything less and you should definitely look elsewhere.

What about the extras?

When you’re looking at treadmills in this price range you can expect a number of extra features on top of the main components we mention above. Although these bonuses will vary from machine to machine, you may find touch screen displays with internet access, entertainment and app integration, HD training videos, music/speaker systems, adjustable fans and more.

Some of these features of course are not 100% necessary, but they can help make for a much more enjoyable workout experience, which will keep you motivated to use them…any extra motivation is always a good thing when it comes to working out.

Which best treadmill under $2000 should you choose?

Our experts have selected their top choices in this price category, but choosing which one you should buy for your home gym is of course a personal decision. They are all great machines, and we believe that you’ll be very satisfied with any of them.

Let’s take a closer look at our top picks to help you make a decision…

The Nordictrack Commercial 2450 is the big brother to our top overall home treadmill, the Commercial 1750. It gives you all of the great features of that model: incline/decline, tons of workouts, large runner’s deck, advanced cushioning, iFit Coach training and more, with a larger 10″ HD touch screen. It has just about everything you could imagine in a home treadmill.

The ProForm SMART 9000 is the company’s top of the line treadmill, with a strong motor, plenty of workouts, incline and decline capability, large cushioned deck as well as a 7″ touch screen and iFit Coach just like the NordicTrack Commercial 1750. Consider this one as well if that model appeals to you.

The Sole F85 doesn’t have the bells and whistles that NordicTrack and ProForm provide, but it more than makes up for it in quality of the treadmill itself and impact-reducing cushioning, as well as its strong, durable motor and high maximum weight capacity. You also get Bluetooth workout tracking/syncing and an industry leading warranty.

These are all great treadmills, so you really can’t go wrong with any of them. Read the reviews closely and see which one has the things that you are looking for.

If you are more into the extras, the bells and whistles, look at NordicTrack first and then ProForm. If however it’s more about the machine and the workout for you, then consider Sole.

The bottom line is, if you have over $1500 to spend on a treadmill, you’re going to be very happy with your options. Just make sure you narrow it down to the brands and models that offer the features and capabilities that you need.