Peloton Tread
The Peloton treadmill known on Amazon as the Peloton Tread sits at the top of our treadmill catalog on price, and the number that matters more than any sticker is the one that recurs every month after: a required Peloton All-Access Membership at $49.99 a month. Peloton's own listing puts it plainly, the membership "unlocks all Peloton content and applicable features on your Peloton hardware," so the honest starting point is that this machine is built around a subscription it cannot fully deliver on without. Once that's settled, the hardware measures up well: a 360 degree touchscreen that pivots for off-tread strength, yoga, Pilates, and barre classes, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C charging, and a 59 inch running belt in a footprint compact enough for an apartment. Amazon's own review count for this listing is thin at just 34 ratings, so every sentiment claim on this page is scoped to that small sample.
- A 21.5 inch touchscreen that swivels 360 degrees, so the same screen leads on-tread running and off-tread strength, yoga, Pilates, and barre classes.
- No motor housing out front. One 5-star Amazon owner called out a more natural stride than their old treadmill, where they kept hitting the housing mid-run.
- Speed and incline knobs with jump buttons for quick manual changes, plus auto-incline that follows instructor cues hands-free.
- A compact 5.5 by 2.75 foot footprint for a non-folding treadmill. One owner noted it seemed quieter than other models their household tested.
- Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C charging, and front-facing speakers built in, no extra accessories needed to pair a device or keep it charged.
Where the treadmill Peloton built its All-Access ecosystem around lands against the other premium machines in our catalog: Beats BowFlex T16 and NordicTrack's Commercial 1750 on screen size and swivel design, the only one built for full off-tread class integration, Loses to BowFlex T16 on weight capacity (300 lb against 375 lb) and warranty length (12 months against BowFlex's lifetime coverage), Loses to NordicTrack's Commercial 1750 and 1250 on weight capacity (300 lb against 400 lb) and incline range, since Peloton publishes no incline percentage, Carries the highest required subscription of the three at $49.99 a month, against NordicTrack's $39 a month iFIT Pro Membership.
Which rider are you?
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Every spec, the membership cost, and both detailed complaints in the 34-rating sample, on one page before you decide.
Check today's price, then budget the membership
One click to Amazon for the hardware. Add the required $49.99 a month All-Access Membership on top before you commit.
Clear the room before it ships
At 258 lb with an 8 foot ceiling minimum and 79 in of clearance behind it, measure first, not on delivery day.
Why the Tread earns a spot in the premium connected tier
One screen for on-tread and off-tread training
The 21.5 inch touchscreen swivels 360 degrees, so the same display that tracks pace and incline on the belt turns to lead strength, yoga, Pilates, and barre sessions on the floor next to it, no second device required.
No motor housing to break your stride
Without a housing jutting out at the front of the deck, one Amazon owner noted a more natural stride than their old treadmill gave them, where they kept clipping the housing mid-run.
What owners keep saying
Owner sentiment below comes from two sources: Garage Gym Reviews' named quotes from Dawn Chapman, an owner who has logged over 1,500 workouts on her Tread, and from Lindsay Scheele, one of GGR's expert testers, alongside the 8 written Amazon reviews out of this listing's 34 total ratings summarized elsewhere on this page. One long-term owner and one tester is not a broad sample, but both are speaking from real time on the machine.
I've had several other treadmills in the past and this one surpasses the others on every level. I purchased the Tread in December of 2018. It's the best piece of exercise equipment I've ever owned.
durabilityThe screen and class library only work with the $49.99 a month All-Access Membership, budget for both.
Shop on Amazon →The honest cons
- The All-Access Membership is not optional. At $49.99 a month, it unlocks the class library and hardware features Peloton advertises, so the ongoing cost matters more than the machine itself.
- Only 34 Amazon ratings back the 4.1 average, thin for a brand this recognizable. Treat the star rating as an early signal, not a settled verdict.
- A 12 month limited warranty is short next to rivals: BowFlex's T16 carries a lifetime frame/motor warranty, and NordicTrack's Commercial line carries 2 years.
- One of the 8 reviews we could read describes a unit that arrived non-functional, with a promised replacement that never showed after weeks of trying.
- A second reviewer, 4 stars overall, called the Bluetooth heart rate monitor unreliable: it connects only sometimes and then sticks near 70 bpm or spikes to 240 bpm.
- At 258 lb with an 8 foot minimum ceiling and roughly 79 in of clearance behind it, plan the room before it ships.
- No incline percentage is published anywhere in Peloton's own sourced specs, unlike BowFlex's 15 percent or NordicTrack's 12 percent.
Peloton Tread vs BowFlex T16 vs NordicTrack Commercial 1750
Weighing the Tread against the other premium machines in our catalog comes down to screen size and subscription cost against weight capacity and warranty length: Peloton's 21.5 inch swivel screen is unmatched here, while BowFlex and NordicTrack answer back with a higher weight capacity and a longer warranty.
| Peloton Tread | BowFlex T16 | NordicTrack Commercial 1750 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 21.5 in HD, swivels 360° | 16 in HD touchscreen | 16 in pivoting touchscreen |
| Motor / top speed | 3 hp, 12.5 mph | 3.5 hp, 12 mph | 4.25 hp, 12 mph |
| Incline | Auto-incline, no percentage published | Up to 15% incline | 12% incline to -3% decline |
| Weight capacity | 300 lb | 375 lb | 400 lb |
| Warranty | 12 month limited | Lifetime frame/motor, 3 yr parts, 1 yr labor | 2 year manufacturer |
| Subscription | $49.99/mo All-Access required | JRNY: $19.99/mo All-Access or $11.99/mo App published, but T16 excluded from All-Access, no confirmed price | $39/mo iFIT Pro required |
| Our take | Best screen, priciest subscription | Highest capacity, best warranty of the three | Steepest published incline range, true decline |
| Spec | Peloton Tread |
|---|---|
| Screen | 21.5 in Full HD swivel touchscreen, 360 degree rotation (Amazon lists 24 in in one field; Peloton's own site confirms 21.5 in, used here) |
| Motor | 3 hp, top speed 12.5 mph |
| Incline | Auto-incline plus manual speed/incline knobs; no incline percentage published in any sourced spec sheet |
| Weight capacity | 300 lb, fits riders from 4'11" to 6'4" |
| Running belt | 59 in of running space, textured belt, 5.5 ft x 2.75 ft footprint |
| Dimensions | 68 in D x 33 in W x about 65 in H (Amazon lists 64.5 in and 65 in for height, see FAQ) |
| Unit weight | 258 lb |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C charging, front-facing speakers |
| Frame material | Carbon steel |
| Power and install | Corded electric, 120V/60Hz/12A, WiFi required; 78.7 in clearance behind, 24 in on other sides, 8 ft minimum ceiling |
| Warranty | 12 month limited warranty |
| All-Access Membership | $49.99 a month, required to unlock Peloton's content and applicable features on this hardware |
| Amazon standing | 4.1/5 from 34 ratings; #283 in Treadmills on Amazon's Best Sellers Rank |
FAQ
What is the Peloton treadmill price, really?
The hardware price shown above updates automatically, so it isn't restated here. The number that matters more for budgeting is the recurring one: a Peloton All-Access Membership costs $49.99 a month and is required to unlock the content and features Peloton advertises on this hardware. Treat the membership as the real ongoing cost, not an optional add-on.
Do you need a subscription to use the Peloton Tread?
Yes, a Peloton All-Access Membership at $49.99 a month is required to unlock Peloton's content and applicable features on this hardware, per Peloton's own listing. Budget for it as a permanent monthly cost, since the class library and connected features are the reason most buyers choose this machine over a cheaper treadmill.
What are the Peloton treadmill dimensions?
It measures 68 inches deep by 33 inches wide, with a height Amazon lists as 64.5 inches on the spec sheet and 65 inches in the product description, a half inch rounding difference rather than a real conflict. The running belt offers 59 inches of running space in a 5.5 by 2.75 foot footprint, and the unit weighs 258 lb, so plan for assisted delivery rather than a solo carry.
Is a used Peloton treadmill worth buying instead of new?
We don't have sourced data on the resale market for this specific model, so we can't confirm a used unit's condition, remaining warranty, or membership status. What we can confirm is that Peloton's 12 month limited warranty is tied to this listing, and the $49.99 a month All-Access Membership is a separate cost whether the hardware is new or secondhand, so factor that fee in either way.
How reliable does this treadmill look based on the available reviews?
Cautiously, given how few reviews there are to judge from. Amazon shows a 4.1 out of 5 average across only 34 ratings, and of the 8 written reviews we could read, six are short and positive, one describes a unit that arrived non-functional with no refund after weeks of trying, and one flags an unreliable Bluetooth heart rate monitor. That's not enough data to call the machine dependable or unreliable with confidence.
How does Peloton's Tread compare to BowFlex's T16 or NordicTrack's Commercial line?
It wins on screen size, a 21.5 inch touchscreen that rotates 360 degrees for off-tread classes, unlike the T16's 16 inch screen or NordicTrack's Commercial touchscreens. It loses on weight capacity, 300 lb against the T16's 375 lb and NordicTrack's 400 lb, and on warranty, 12 months against BowFlex's lifetime coverage and NordicTrack's 2 years. All three gate their best features behind a subscription: Peloton's runs $49.99 a month, NordicTrack's iFIT Pro runs $39.
What comes in the box with the Peloton Tread?
Peloton's own listing itemizes the treadmill deck, the handrail, the screen, documentation, and tools. One Amazon reviewer describes third-party technicians handling delivery and installation, though that's one buyer's experience rather than a guarantee, so confirm delivery and install terms with Peloton or Amazon before you order.
The verdict
The short version: this Peloton treadmill delivers strong hardware, a 21.5 inch touchscreen that swivels 360 degrees for on-tread and off-tread classes, a 3 hp motor, and a compact footprint for a non-folding machine. The real catch sits outside the spec sheet: the required All-Access Membership costs $49.99 a month on top of the highest price in our treadmill catalog, and Amazon backs its 4.1 star average with only 34 ratings. Of the 8 reviews we could read, most are short and positive, but one describes a unit that arrived non-functional with no refund after weeks of trying, and another flags an unreliable Bluetooth heart rate monitor.
Buy it if the class library and touchscreen coaching are the actual reason you're shopping, and you're ready to treat the membership as a permanent line item. Skip it and look at the BowFlex T16 or NordicTrack's Commercial 1750 instead for a higher weight capacity, a longer warranty, or a cheaper monthly subscription.
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Peloton Tread