NordicTrack T Series Treadmills

This review is for the 2024 NordicTrack T Series 5 Treadmill (Model No. NTL17624). I bought this on Black Friday 2024 and got this for a fantastic price w/ an Amazon Promo for $335. I was originally in the market for some kind of cardio equipment and was originally actually looking at Peloton equipment. I was debating if it was worth the money and I saw the Peloton treadmill was $2700. After doing some research, it’s really just over-hyped marketing on the technology front for what basically is a glorified giant ipad with fast processing and high money reoccurring subscriptions. Ultimately, I could not justify to myself putting a 3-4 month payment comparable to that of a entry-level BMW/Mercedes Car Model on a treadmill lol – even with the Black Friday promos et al. At the end of the day I realized I’m buying this equipment to ultimately work as a sweat machine and get some intense cardio in for myself as I’ve put some weight on since marriage and am approaching my mid 30’s and was sick of the $25 monthly planet fitness subscription I barely utilized for most the past year because the gym was on the other side of town and the excess time wasted going in and out of the gym for cardio workouts (changing clothes, shower, having to look semi-presentable in a public gym where I bump into people I know in real social life) was just eating my limited hours in a day with work & family life. I cancelled that subscription and bought this instead. It arrived a week after Black Friday. The amazon guys delivered it in my garage and I took it from there to get it to my basement. The total shipment package is about 140 lbs so having a 2nd person to help you will make life much easier. I immediately checked the parts to make sure everything came in top tier condition from A to Z and luckily, it was packaged extremely well with no horror stories to report on my end. As it gets pretty frigid and cold in New England in the winter months, I wanted a machine that I can keep in the house for quick HIIT workouts in morning before I take a shower and get my start for my workday in the office. So to the treadmill itself: -Excellent Build Quality for the $ from a Reliable Brand (Nordictrack is owned by iFit Inc. which also owns ProForm – these equipment brands were mainstays of the 90’s and 2000’s in any Dick’s sporting good stores that sold treadmills). This is my first NordicTrack treadmill but my parent’s ProForm treadmill(s) are still going strong – 20 years later (and I ultimately attribute that robust build quality/longevity to the parent company of both brands– iFit Inc.). - Relatively easy to install compared to other treadmills (I’ve assembled a much, much more complicated ProForm treadmill with all the bells and whistles in my parent’s house) and this was so easy as compared to that model. You just need to be patient – watch a couple of youtube videos – and make sure you understand each step. Also I did 95% of the installation by myself, I just needed my wife basically for the last part which is when you actually mount the console on top of the treadmill and keep it plugged in (you will want a 2nd person with you for this part especially because this is how electric power comes to the treadmill belt & console). Everything else can be done by 1 person. -2.6 HP Treadmill Rating “Engine” – this is plenty for most people. It’s not 3.0 but I found I was able to do a full run/sprint on this for a good 5 minutes with no problems and I’m a fairly big guy (over 215 lbs). It’s a nice sweet spot between 2.0 HP Treadmills (weak/only good for walking) and 3.0 HP Treadmills (where a lot of commercial treadmills start). -The Console is Super Basic, Absolutely No Frills/Gimmicks – the iFit subscription is the one thing you can get with this (it comes w/ 1 month free with this purchase), but you do not need it for the treadmill to function. It is very easy to understand and very easy to use. This would actually be a really good model for seniors in your family who hate the confusing hyper technology of today’s treadmills. This is a treadmill I’d feel safe with my grandmother using. -iPad/Phone Stand – You can easily make it as fancy or as simple as you want. I will def be using it with my iPad so I don’t feel “wanting” for anything more. All I need is access to YouTube and some headphones and I’m good to go. - Treadmill is def compact and very easy to wheel around to a different part of the room (you just need to lift the rear and basically wheel it around like a farm wheel barrow) -Keep in mind, this does not fold up. Repeat. This.does.not.fold. If you’re someone pressed for extreme space living and want to always maximize every square foot in your residence, this might not pass that test. Although its footprint as normal laid out flat is fairly compact when benchmarking to other treadmills. Bottomline: This machine will get you to sweat without having to sell your kidneys on the black market to do so. You can walk, jog, and yes use it for sprinting and it will work just fine. Most consumers will love this model. Here’s who this model this is NOT for: If you are a serious runner, like you’re one of those people that ran highschool cross country and track and you have an average speed of like 11 mph when you do a sprint and/or power run for like 10 minutes+ straight– you should probably look at higher grade models in NordicTrack’s lineup with at least a 3.0 HP+ rating.

I am happy that we picked this treadmill (T Series 5). The compact size makes it easy to find a location where we can keep the treadmill out so that we can use it more often, but still be able to move it to clean, etc. Exercise equipment is more useful when it is out and available. Its minimalist profile is nice because it doesn't feel like it's dominating the room. The performance is solid and smooth and quiet. It's solid and strong enough for running and the incline adjustments are nice. We have it on a rubber mat on top of a hard surface, so I'd expect it to be even more quiet if in a carpeted room. I like the smaller control stand/handrails as it makes the treadmill more compact and less obtrusive in the room. That said, I wouldn't recommend putting all of your weight on the handrails as they might not hold up over time since all of the support is on the bolts at the bottom. These are more to steady yourself if you stumble or to rest your hands, which works for us. If more support is needed, then I would suggest looking at one of NordicTrack's larger treadmills. Our kids' friends treat them like parallel bars, so we have to pay attention when we have company. Also, note that the track width is narrower than the larger units. This works for our needs but keep this in mind if your gate is not as steady as it once was as there isn't as much side-to-side step area as on the larger treadmills. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase, and I am glad that I didn't we didn't go with one of the less expensive "off" brands.

Fairly easy to assemble, it was packaged well for protection. My husband and I put it together less than 30min. It’s easily movable(front wheels) and sturdier than you would think for the build and affordable price. Incline transitions aren’t speedy but smooth. We got it as an addition to our garage gym. Doesn’t feel bulky or space consuming(although we still not set on where to have it 🤔). Cup holders couldn’t fit my tumbler but as reference the tall can of liquid death fits and has wiggle room. (Not sponsored by liquid death 😅) I got a good walk and run on it, it feels good, I don’t feel like there is hard impact on my legs/knees. So far, I love it and look forward to using it more and maybe seeing if my dog will use it 🤔. I personally don’t have interest in using the ifit subscription but cool that it’s compatible.

After doing alot of research, I bought the Nordic Track T-Series and don't regret it at all. It's easy to put together as a solo person and I found the instructions very clear. Do not skip steps or ignore the process. The length and width is perfect for running and walking and the incline, speed and button panel is great. The only thing with this model is you are not getting the panel that lights up for metrics. I haven't figured out how to see the panel in dim light. Otherwise, it's solid. Even though iFit is popular with many users, it's not my primary fitness tool, but it's great for people who want to train and pay for the subscription for virtual training and workout plans. At this price, this is a great treadmill especially for beginners. I love that it's not noisy and can be put in smaller spaces at home. Delivery was smooth and they placed in inside my front door where I could unbox it. I highly recommend this treadmill.

This experience review is for the T Series 5 Treadmill, the one in the picture. A lot of the reviews here seem like they are for other NordicTrack models, NOT the T Series 5. Can't say much of anything positive about this machine or the purchase/delivery process. When i ordered it, the product page said it would be delivered in 2 days. Then the delivery date updated later that night to say it was gonna take more than 10 days, which was after I was leaving town. So since I didn't wanna get this thing delivered on day I wouldn't even be home for, I called Amazon and then the delivery company, and they said to wait to cancel the order because it might get to me sooner than the provided date. So I agreed, and after a lot of calling back and forth it finally got to me the day before my trip. So I had no time to set it up and test it out. Then when I got back in town, two weeks later, after setting it up, which wasn't too hard but not too easy either, I found out it was TOTALLY defective. The control panel with the buttons barely worked. It was hit and miss, but mostly a miss. It was really hard to activate any of the speed buttons, incline buttons, the settings button wouldn't work at all and it pretty much sucked. So I contacted the iFit customer service which was weird since I thought it was NordicTrack. After going back and forth with them over email then over the phone, they had me do a video call so they could see that the control panel didn't work. They said they would send me a new control panel unit and it would ship out within a couple days, and they would contact me as soon as it did. A couple days go by, I got no word from them so I called them a couple times over the next couple days and they finally said they didn't have it in stock and would just "let me know".... And so after waiting a full week for them, I finally said 'screw it' it's going back. Amazon then arranged a pickup with a third party service that would help pack it back up in the box, since these things are impossible to re-pack, especially an item this large, and by myself. After contacting that company to make sure they would take care of that they said not necessarily, so I called Amazon again. They said it should be ok, but will make more arrangements if that doesn't work out with them. So I took the machine apart and packed as much as I could except for the main treadmill track bottom. They did show up and the guy helped me put it back in the box without too much trouble and shipped it out. That same day however, Amazon had sent their own shipping truck to pick up, which showed up a couple hours later, and I told them it was picked up already. And because of that miscommunication on the pickup, my Order page never updated with the tracking back to the warehouse, so I had to keep calling Amazon about getting my page updated to show that I actually shipped it back. Ended up never updating the page, but I finally got my refund 2 weeks later. UNBELIEVABLE!!! And iFit still has not let me know about that control panel replacement. What a junk company! As far as the machine is concerned, the track part of the machine was ok, but the machine is pretty loud, the control unit shakes when walking and more so when jogging. The display is cheap, would be hard to see in a darker room. And it was building up static electricity when I was trying to use it. I would get small shocks when touching the handles while walking. The only thing I like was size of the track and the movement of the track and how it felt under the feet.

I’ve had this treadmill for a bit now and I’m using it consistently, not just letting it collect dust like most people do. It’s solid. Doesn’t feel cheap, doesn’t shake all over the place when you pick up speed, and the belt runs smooth. Assembly was straightforward. Took me under an hour without needing to go back and forth with instructions. Once it’s set up, it just works. No weird noises, no lag when adjusting speed or incline. I run a few miles regularly and it holds up fine. Cushioning is decent too, so it’s not beating up my knees like running on straight concrete. That alone makes it worth it.

I am an avid walker/hiker, but here in Ohio, it does get very cold/snowy in the winter. After a number of times almost slipping on ice early in the morning for walks, I decided it was time for a treadmill/walking pad. We did have years ago an older treadmill, and candidly, we rarely used it. My biggest challenge in the past was because I am used to walking/hiking outside, walking in place for 45 minutes - 1 hour was too boring for me (even watching tv/movie didn't quite help since I just kept looking at the time on when I'd be done). I happened to be on a work trip when I was at a hotel and they had a treadmill that had walks you go on with a screen, and I absolutely loved it. I decided that feature was actually key because I actually felt I was going somewhere (virtually at least). So as I researched treadmills/walking pads, the ability to integrate with a screen to do hikes/walks was key. I solely walk, so running/jogging wasn't a feature of interest. However, every walking pad I researched didn't seem to be built for durability. That led me ultimately to purchase the NordicTrack T Series. It was priced very reasonably and I have more confident in getting a well known brand that has been in this industry as long as I can remember. It also integrates with iFit, which I knew was a key feature I wanted. After using it all winter, I can say I absolutely LOVE our NordicTrack T Series as I used it multiple times/day (I walk before work each morning and at lunch). iFit is an absolute game changer in my opinion. First off, I found several trainers I really, really liked following. For example, I did the Grand Canyon Hiking Series, and here in Ohio, it is grey and cloudy a lot in the winter, and to see clear blue skies and hike with those beautiful views, I forgot at times I live in Ohio and loved those hikes. I also loved the trainer and all he shared about himself, fitness, food, etc. I've done city walks and even just yesterday did an incredible hike at the Duomo in Florence. iFit completely integrates with the treadmill as it changes the elevation/speed automatically to be in sync with the trainer. I can also increase/decrease the pace and it learns over time my fitness level. I also really like that this model doesn't come with a screen, as I simply mounted a small tv to the wall with a Roku stick, and I simply cast from my phone to the tv the iFit so I have a very nice sized screen with great quality for me to hike. Also, this treadmill is very well built, it actually is much lighter in weigh than what we had years ago, and I am confident this will last for many, many years. I share all the times with my friends how great of a product this is.

So it’s been about 6 months since i’ve had this and I would like to say it was such a great investment. My boyfriend set it up in about 30-40 minutes and it is very sturdy. It adjusts very well when increasing the steepness. I feel very safe on it as it has the red chord to pull. Very easy to set up and start using. Also it has wheels that helps move locations. I would say my workouts have improved and it can withstand long distances and constant speed changes!

La caminadora NordicTrack T5 es una de las mejores máquinas domésticas que he utilizado y sin duda, una gran mejoría sobre mi caminadora anterior. Aunque se trata de una caminadora muy sencilla y que no tiene pantalla para utilizar directamente los programas de entrenamiento de la marca, puede usarse en conjunto con una tablet o un teléfono celular para utilizarlos, aunque esto requiere una suscripción pagada. El motor, la banda, el elevador eléctrico (hasta 9°) y la construcción son muy buenos y puede utilizarse hasta 14 km/h sin problema, por lo que resulta adecuada para realizar ejercicios de intervalo y otros entrenamientos de intensidad variable. Considerando su precio, que estaba en descuento, podría decir que es una excelente compra a largo plazo en comparación con caminadoras más baratas, pero sin elementos lujosos, centrada en el ejercicio.

I love my new treadmill. Packed very well. I had one other person helping to assemble which I would recommend. It’s true that the screen isn’t backlit but I don’t mind because I don’t use it at night. I find it a bit hard to customize the parameters (for scrolling through) but that’s not a dealbreaker. I think it’s fairly quiet, which was important for me.

Headsup if you are returning heavy and bulky items. Not able to use the treadmill, returned it and ordered a different one. I waited to get it picked up but Amazon's 3rd party courier can't service my address, kept calling amazon and even the manufacturer but obviously the pick up didn't happen and I didn't get my refund, just disappointing

Llego en perfectas condiciones y estoy muy contenta con la marca Nordictrack, es excelente marca, mi caminadora es muy útil, fácil de usar y viene muy completa y de excelentes materiales, es rápida y trae elevacion, mediciones de calorías velocidades, la cama o tapete es grande así que se puede trotar muy agusto, estoy feliz con lo compra. Llevo ya casi 5 meses con ella. Excelente producto

La caminadora ha funcionado bien para mi peso de aprx 130 Kg. Es ancha y larga por lo que es cómoda en su uso.. Llego pre-armada y muy bien protegida, solo hay que añadir el barandal. La aplicación funciona bien, pero sin aplicación también. Tiene botones de inicio rápido de velocidad y pendiente por lo que se pueden ver videos en otras plataformas. Hasta ahora nos ha gustado y la usa la familia, se siente duradera.