Best Treadmills – $1000 to $1500

What can you expect from the best treadmills under $1500?

The sweet spot as far as treadmills are concerned is right around $1,500. Once you approach that price level, you start to see the most well rounded treadmills, those that have everything you need for a solid workout, as well as extra features you just don't find on lower priced models.

Let's take a look at some of the specific features and capabilities you will find at this price level...

1. The Motor - All of the best treadmills in the $1000-$1500 price bracket will have at least a 3.0-3.5 CHP motor, which can easily handle even the hardest runs at top speeds. Anything less and the machine could experience mechanical issues down the road.

2. Incline Capability - On the best treadmills under $1500 you'll usually find incline capability in the 12-15% range, and you should be able to change the elevation at the touch of a button, rather than manually on some of the less expensive treadmills.

3. Deck Size/Cushioning - You should expect a generously sized deck on these treadmills, about 20" wide and 60" long, which will give you plenty of room to stretch out, especially during full speed runs. Also, the deck should be well cushioned, and some models will even offer adjustable cushioning so you can choose the amount of support.

4. Workout Programs - The best treadmills over $1000 will definitely come with a nice amount of workout programs to choose from. You should expect at least 10, and they should be diverse, i.e. hills, intervals, heart rate, distance, calories, etc. That way you can change things up from one workout to the next.

5. Warranty - The warranty speaks volumes about the quality of the machine. At this price level you should get lifetime coverage on both the frame and the motor, 1-2 years on the parts and electronics and at least a year on labor. This way you know you are covered for any issues that may arise, which will give you peace of mind.

What about the extras?

The added features will be different from one machine to the next, but you'll find that some machines have touch screen displays, music/speaker systems, workout tracking/sharing capability, wireless heart rate monitoring and even decline training.

Which best treadmill under $1500 should you choose?

There are a lot more options to choose from in the $1000-$2000 range than there are in the sub $1000 and over $2000 categories, as this is the most popular price point. As such it is a little more difficult to narrow down your choices.

We have chosen what we believe to be the very best choices for you, but ultimately your decision should come down to the treadmill that ticks all or at least most of the boxes for you.

The industry leaders in this price range are NordicTrack, Sole, Horizon and ProForm. All are well regarded companies with good options at every level. The treadmills above are all advanced machines in their respective series, with plenty of great features and capabilities.

Let's take a closer look at our top picks to help you make a decision...

The Horizon 7.0AT is the base model in the company's Studio Series, built for more serious workouts as opposed to the Go Series which is geared towards walking and light jogging.

It has great cushioning, easy speed and incline controls, some built in programs and Bluetooth capability for fitness apps. With a lifetime frame and motor warranty it's very hard to beat for the price.

The ProForm Pro 2000 is another very good choice, giving you a touch screen which the Horizon treadmills don't have, along with iFIT workouts, nice sized deck and easy folding capability.

If you like the idea of guided workouts with virtual trainers, then the 2000 is definitely worth considering. Note that a membership is required, but it's well-priced for what you are getting.

The Sole F65 is the newest of the top treadmills, with a recent redesign making it much more intuitive and user friendly.

You get more incline here, up to 15%, and you don't need a subscription as you do with NordicTrack and ProForm. You also get a wider deck and a very solid warranty.

All three of these best treadmills in the $1000-$1500 range are great choices for your home, so you really can't go wrong. Keep in mind that the price on these machines varies...sometimes it is under $1500 and sometimes it is slightly over.

But even if they were several hundred dollars more expensive, they would still be great choices given all of the features that they offer.

You can read through our reviews to learn more about each model to give yourself a clearer picture of what each has to offer.

If you're more into the bells and whistles, go with the ProForm...if you are more into the workout and the quality of the machine, go with the Sole...if you are somewhere in between, go with Horizon.