NordicTrack T Series T5

In this nordictrack t series t5 review, the verdict is simple: the NordicTrack T5 is the lowest-priced treadmill in our best commercial treadmills guide at $599, ranked eighth of eight, and it is built for walkers and light joggers rather than gym-level runners. It carries a 4.3 star average from 32,265 Amazon ratings and sits at #14 in Treadmills on Amazon. A 2.6 HP motor drives speeds up to 10 MPH and a 10% incline, and the 300 pound weight limit covers most adults. For the price, you get the iFIT app ecosystem and a compact 68.3 by 30.5 by 48.7 inch frame.

Day to day, the T5 keeps things simple and compact in a small room. The 5 inch LCD shows your live workout stats and distance, and because the machine is Bluetooth connected, you can follow iFIT trainers on your own phone or tablet instead of paying for a bigger built-in screen. That said, an iFIT Train membership is required to unlock the 10,000 plus workouts and the auto-adjust feature that changes speed and incline to match the trainer. Ten built-in programs cover the basics if you skip the subscription. Meanwhile, KeyFlex cushioning softens each stride on the 55 by 18 inch running surface during daily walks. Its folded size is listed at 68.3 by 30.5 by 48.7 inches, so it stores against a wall. However, 2.6 HP and 10 MPH mean hard interval training is out of reach.

For $599, the T5 wins on value for anyone starting a home routine, since every other treadmill in this guide costs more and targets heavier training or commercial use. By contrast, those models make more sense for runners who log long, fast miles on a daily basis. On top of that, the warranty is generous where it counts: ten years on the frame, with one year on the motor, parts and labor. Even so, be honest about your goals. If you weigh more than 300 pounds, plan to sprint, or train for races, this is not your treadmill. If you want an affordable, cushioned, app-connected machine for daily walking and easy jogging, the T5 is the one to get.