Horizon 7.8 AT Treadmill Review 2024

How long will the Horizon 7.8 AT last?

The Horizon 7.8 AT treadmill has a hefty max user weight of 375 lbs. and weighs a respectable 330 lbs. which in turn means a sturdier frame. Horizon has invested the 7.8 with a lifetime warranty on both the frame and motor, along with 5 years on the parts, and 1 year on labor. It has a respectable 6-foot frame and folds to a 42” space saving length with an easy step, hydraulic apparatus. Moderate users should get many miles of use from this treadmill, and with the proper care and maintenance, extend the life by countless years.

Brief Overview

The Horizon 7.8 AT treadmill is an upgraded 7.4 and comes with quite a few decent changes to warrant the price hike such as a console makeover and higher capacity motor. It also offers a new training program called Sprint 8 which is based on minimum time but maximum result exercise to burn a voluminous amount of fat. The 7.8 also comes with free access to fitness apps that offer in-app purchases such as Peloton, Studio, and Zwift and a variety of others to choose from.

Overall Quality

The Horizon 7.8 AT treadmill is a definitive step up from the 7.4 offering a 9.3” high contrast color screen for your viewing pleasure. The only disappointment is that a user must still provide their own device that must then be loaded with the apps that interface with the machine. It is important to note that Horizon does not lock you into any fitness program but offers a variety of apps for your fitness journey. The 7.8 AT has 10 built in programs and the updated display blazes in colored glory.
Continuing the Johnson technology digital drive system tradition, the Horizon 7.8 AT treadmill comes with an updated 4.0 CHP motor meaning continued use will not wear out your motor as quickly as some of the lesser powered motors would. Horizon has not increased the speed in the 7.8 but 12 MPH is still a respectable speed for workout intensity. It also still has the 3-zone cushioning for maximum comfort that comes with the impact of strides on any surface. Along these lines. the 22” x 60” is optimal for those with longer strides and provides room enough to get your arms and legs pumping. Exclusive in the Horizon Fitness Studio treadmills is a quick speed dial which is a major advance in changing speed and incline and appeals to those who want to focus on intense training sessions. Other standard options include an audio jack, Bluetooth speakers, fan, multi-position tablet holder, USB port, and water bottle holder.

Warranty

Home Warranty - Frame : Lifetime
Home Warranty - Motor : Lifetime
Home Warranty - Parts : 5 years
Home Warranty - Labor : 2 year

History

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Conclusion

In the search for the right treadmill to you, comparing features is the key to making the right decision. The Horizon 7.8 AT treadmill is a great choice in the less than $2000 range, offering quality attributes that appeal to a massive body of potential purchasers. It has commercially graded parts and generous warranties, and while it does not have a touchscreen, the other features more than make up the slack as it is still technology viable with the addition of a streaming device.