Peloton
Peloton Tread
$3295
Released 2020
Best Treadmills · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Sole F63 is cheaper at $1299. Every spec and price links to its source.
Peloton
$3295
Released 2020
Sole Fitness
$1299Cheaper
Released 2024
The Peloton Tread wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Sole F63 is the cheaper at $1299. Get the Peloton Tread for the stronger spec sheet, the Sole F63 to spend less.
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✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $3295 | $1299 |
| Brand | Peloton | Sole Fitness |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Motor hp | 3 | 3 |
| Max speed mph | 12.5 | 12 |
| Max incline pct | 12.5 | 15 |
| Min incline pct | 0 | 0 |
| Running deck (in) | 20 x 59 | 20 x 60 |
| Folding | No | Yes |
| Max user weight (lb) | 300 | 325 |
| Touchscreen (in) | 21.5 | — |
Sources — Peloton Tread: onepeloton.com (verified 2026-06-15). Sole F63: solefitnessstore.com (verified 2026-06-15).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Four whitelisted outlets (Garage Gym Reviews, Tom's Guide, BarBend, TechRadar) hands-on tested the base Peloton Tread and agree its live/on-demand class programming, handlebar speed/incline dials and 23.8-inch touchscreen are best-in-class. All four also flag that it is expensive and needs a paid monthly All-Access subscription to use ($39-$44 depending on review year), weighs ~290 lb, does not fold, has a sub-60-inch belt and a weak 5-year frame warranty. No RTINGS lab data available. (4 sourced reviews, 4 lab-tested.)
Praised: Live/on-demand class programming, instructors and immersive studio-style experience are best-in-class; Speed/incline dial knobs on the handrails are intuitive and easy to adjust mid-run; Large 23.8-inch HD touchscreen looks great and is responsive.
Flagged: Expensive machine plus a required paid monthly All-Access subscription to use it ($39-$44/month across reviews); Heavy (~290 lb), bulky and does not fold for storage; No built-in fan on the console.
Three whitelisted hands-on testers (Garage Gym Reviews, BarBend, Reviewed/USA Today) rate the Sole F63 a top budget treadmill: sturdy, quiet, foldable, with a lifetime frame/motor warranty near $1,200-1,300. Only GGR logged measured numbers (66-68 dB noise). Common gripes: shakiness at top speed, a weak fan, heavy bulk, and no touchscreen. (3 sourced reviews, 3 lab-tested.)
Praised: Strong value and build quality for a budget treadmill (~$1,200-1,300); Smooth, cushioned running deck that feels easy on the joints; Wide 12 mph speed and 15% incline range with a foldable deck.
Flagged: Heavy and bulky; needs help to move and assemble; Basic LCD only, no built-in touchscreen (bring your own device); Shakes or wobbles at top speed / high incline.