Treadmill Matchup: NordicTrack Elite 9500 Pro vs. Sole F85
If you are committed to a treadmill workout, and are ready to upgrade, check out the NordicTrack Elite 9500 Pro Treadmill and the Sole F85 Treadmill reviews. They both fall in the $2,000 range, and provide extensive features. Before you decide, take a look at each machine.
NordicTrack Elite 9500 Pro Treadmill
Specific to the NordicTrack brand, this treadmill features iFit Workout Card Technology. Each card is designed by a personal trainer. You can plug it directly into the console, and it automatically adjusts the speed and incline while the trainer’s voice takes you through the workout.
Specs:
• 4.0 CHP motor
• 0-15% incline (1-Touch which allows you to change the incline with one button)
• 20″ x 60″ walking surface
• 0-12 MPH 1-Touch
• 350 lb. weight capacity
• 2.5 balance spin rollers
As for different types of workouts, the NordicTrack offers:
• 4 distance workouts-these are designed to help you train for a race or running event.
• 4 heart rate workouts-these help you stay in your target heart rate zone.
• 4 “Create & Save” workouts-these give you the ability to personalize a workout and save it.
The NordicTrack Elite 9500 Pro Treadmill comes with a lifetime frame and motor, 2 years on parts and 1 year on in-home labor.
Sole F85 Treadmill
The Sole F85 Treadmill is a top model, and Sole’s number one seller. Known for their warranties, Sole offers a lifetime warranty for the motor, deck, frame, electronics, belt, and rollers. For labor, the warranty covers for 5 years, and in-home service for 2 years.
Specs:
• 3.5 HP Continuous Duty, DC type, Ultra High Torque
• 0-15% incline
• 20″ x 60″ walking surface
• 0.5 to 12 mph
• 400 lb. weight capacity
• 2 and ¾ inch rollers
The Sole offers six auto programs and two user-customized workouts. In addition it has 2 separate heart rate control programs. You can also choose between ¼ mile track feature and a Peak and Valley graph.
If you are looking to upgrade your treadmill, both of these machines offer a multitude of benefits. With comparable features and accommodations for those with a longer stride, the NordicTrack Elite Pro 9500 and the Sole F85 are top treadmill contenders in the $2000 range.
