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Quick Summary
- Unique easy one-step folding frame
- Space-saving design and little weight (only 165 lbs)
- Doesn’t wobble or shake at a steeper incline or higher speeds
- Longer & spacious running deck
- High-quality drive motor can reach a speed of 10 miles per hour
- Fewer workout programs than other premium treadmills
- Not the sturdiest or strongest build treadmill
Horizon Fitness T101 is a smooth, sturdy, and easy-to-use treadmill. Ranked among one of the best-rated and best-selling folding treadmills, this T101 with a 2.5HP motor is a real workhorse for your daily workout. Add new challenges and variety!
It remains quiet and smooth at even the highest 10mph speed and 10̊ power incline. Simple interface and workout feedback LED windows so you can keep track of your fitness journey.
Exclusive Horizon’s FeatherLight hydraulic lift system makes the treadmill easy to fold for compact storage when the workout is complete. The Horizon T101 features PerfectFLEX PLUS cushioning technology to offer you a perfect combination of comfort, extra support, and shock absorption to reduce joint and knee strains. Bluetooth-enabled speakers, UDB port, and device rack are all integrated onto the treadmill console for your convenience.
Horizon Fitness T101 Treadmill Detailed Review
This Horizon T101 is an entry-level folding treadmill with a 20” wide, 0.7” thick, and 55” long deck with a silicone 1.4mm belt and features a special PerfectFlex responsive 3-zone cushioning under the deck. The front impact zone has soft cushioning, a middle transition zone, and a firmer push-off zone; this offers outstanding support, comfort, and flexibility for every stride. Regarding speed, the range is 0-10 mph with an incline feature ranging from 0-10%.
A powerful and durable continuous-duty 2.5HP motor with Johnson Drive System is quiet and recalibrates with your every footstep.
To make your home workout time more enjoyable, T101 has MP3 player input with Sonic SurroundTM Bluetooth wireless speakers. Simply pair your device and stream music while doing the treadmill. An inbuilt USB port keeps your device’s charges simultaneously, so get more entertainment with fewer wires.
At the front, you have 3 LED easy-to-read display windows with one-touch adjustment keys to control workout settings. The treadmill has a one-touch FeatherLight hydraulic folding design for storage convenience.
COOLfit fitness multi-speed fan keeps you cool and sweat-free throughout the workout.
It features an integrated device holder at the front to keep your phone or tablet at the right viewing angle. This is not only for entertainment purposes but also great for instructor-led workout classes. Plus, a rapid-charge built-in USB port keeps all your electric devices fully charged during long exercises. You get a lifetime warranty for the motor and frame.
Is this treadmill for me?
A good starter treadmill for those people who take their well-being very seriously!
If you’re a fitness freak and looking for an entry-level yet high-quality treadmill to get started, Horizon fitness T101 will definitely be a good purchase.
For those who want to start your fitness journey at home or prefer light to moderate workouts, T101 is an ideal choice. Although there are many other treadmill options under $1,000, we believe that the Horizon T101 treadmill has a better design, build, and quality. Also, an excellent treadmill for those on a limited budget! However, if you’re a serious runner, you might want to explore other treadmill options.
What we liked
What we liked most is the easy one-step folding frame, which is unique to this T101 treadmill. Other treadmills are not foldable once assembled and take up lots of space in your home gym. The frame easily folds up for convenient storage or transportation. This starter treadmill’s total weight is 165 lbs only while folded dimensions are 46” x 34” x 61”. Fold and store it after you’re done with the workout; we love T101’s space-saving design. This offers convenience to exercise at the ease of your own home, office, or any limited place.
- Frame: It’s a quality treadmill loaded with useful features but still offered at an affordable price. Folding treadmills tend to have weaker frames, but this isn’t the case with T101. The steel frame is sturdy; this treadmill doesn’t wobble or shake at a steeper incline or higher speeds during the workout. Thanks to this rigid, strong frame, it can efficiently withstand a maximum of 300 lbs. of user weight.
- Deck: Another great feature is its longer and spacious 20’’x 55” running deck. This offers ample space for all users to use the treadmill comfortably. Then there’s 3-zone cushioning with built-in shock absorbers under the deck. This provides a comfortable and secure running, jogging, and even walking. Also, excellent protection for joints, which means no fatigue!
- Motor: The high-quality 2.50HP drive motor can reach a speed of 10 miles per hour. Most importantly, this treadmill is ultra-quiet yet so powerful. It causes no disturbance, and you won’t feel surges or lags. We like that responsive drive creates a perfect running rhythm for the user. Unlike other high RPMs treadmill motors, Horizon’s Johnson Drive System keeps the motor cool by running at lower RPM for better efficiency even after a long workout.
Other Features
Instead of watching walls here and there, the three display windows are easily readable and lets you keep track of the distance traveled, calories burned, time, and weight loss.
If you like to make your workout more challenging, you have the option of an incline feature where the motor easily adjusts from 0-10̊ by pressing a single button.
Like T101’s roomy console, it has storage for remote controls, electronic devices, and water bottles. Then there’s Bluetooth connectivity and integrated speakers that add an entertainment twist to your daily workout. This is something you won’t find in any other starter treadmill under $700.
Because it’s easy to use, users of any age can do the workout at their home. At this price point, a wide 20” belt, heart rate monitoring via contact grip, and energy saver mode are additional benefits. Backed by a lifetime warranty on the treadmill’s motor and frame gives all of us peace of mind when buying. A 1-year in-home warranty for parts and labor adds value to this low-end treadmill.
What could be better?
Although this T101 treadmill is an excellent investment for your overall health, few things need little improvement. It lacks behind the rest of treadmills because of fewer workout programs. T101 only has five programs; manual, calorie, time, distance, and weight loss. The addition of various workout programs is required.
As T101 has a folding space-saver design, this is not the sturdiest or strongest build treadmill.
Assembly
Setup is quick, simple, and easy. Horizon T101 treadmill requires just 30 minutes for complete assembly though it can take less than this. The assembled dimensions for T101 are 70″ x 34″ x 55″.
T101 vs. T202 vs. T303
Although all three models have the basic FeatherLight folding frame, T202 and T303 have high power drive motor but still ultra-quiet operation; 2.75 and 3.0 HP respectively. Moreover, T202 and T303 have a slightly larger running area than T101.
Both models also have higher speed, incline range, and weight load capacity. The maximum speed for T101 is 10mph, while T202 and T303 have 12mph.
T101 is an entry-level treadmill to start up healthy walking and light exercises. T202 is a mid-level machine to build up the pack, whereas T303 is a reliable treadmill for serious running with powerful strides. The first two models are limited to 5 workout program settings, while T303 offers nine different workout programs.
Our verdict
- Unique easy one-step folding frame
- Space-saving design and little weight (only 165 lbs)
- Doesn’t wobble or shake at a steeper incline or higher speeds
- Longer & spacious running deck
- High-quality drive motor can reach a speed of 10 miles per hour
- Fewer workout programs than other premium treadmills
- Not the sturdiest or strongest build treadmill
Since Horizon Fitness T101 has won many awards for reliability, durability, performance, and quality, so we are confident that it’s an excellent treadmill for all your lighter workouts at home.
The article has been researched & compiled by the Editorial F5F Team, a group of experienced fitness & health writers.