Horizon T101 Treadmill Review

How long will the Horizon T101 last?

The Horizon T101 treadmill is a 180 lbs. folding treadmill that holds users up to 300 lbs. Its frame is compact and while it seems a lightweight, Horizon backs it up with a lifetime warranty. There is also a lifetime warranty on the motor with 1 year on parts and labor. This treadmill is designed with the casual walker in mind and light use should extend the life of this treadmill for more than just a few workout sessions.

Brief Overview

The Horizon T101 treadmill is a budget friendly, entry-level treadmill offering easy access to the world of exercising. Its components are comparable if not better than most treadmill models in this price range and comes with the backing of a reputable company with generous warranty coverage. Other companies offer a range of 10 to 15 years on frames and 7 to 15 years on motors, which while plentiful, are not quite as lavish as a lifetime offering. The T101 is technologically compatible to streaming entertainment apps but does not pair with fitness apps but you can still download them on your personal device and stream fitness classes.

Overall Quality

The Horizon T101 treadmill contains a 2.5 CHP motor which allows users not only a smoother performance, but a speed up to 10 MPH which will allow you to stroll briskly. While the belt is a plentiful 20” in width and certainly not standard at this price, the 55” length is more tailored toward smaller striding individuals and are not conducive to running. In turn, the 10% incline offers a challenge to those looking to increase the intensity of their workouts and the deck offers a 3-zone cushioning system for better comfort on impact. The Horizon T101 contains 5 built in programs that are displayed on 3 LED windows along with a user’s heart rate which is tracked through the built-in contact grips. There is also an audio jack, Bluetooth speakers, tablet rack, water bottle holder and fan. Standard offerings that seem trivial until you purchase a lower budget treadmill model without them. It also offers a one-step hydraulic folding feature for optimal space saving.

Warranty

Home Warranty - Frame : Lifetime Home Warranty - Motor : Lifetime Home Warranty - Parts : 1 year Home Warranty - Labor : 1 year

History

A multi-year Best Buy winner, one of the Top 10 Treadmills in 2017, and the 2019 Best Buy for the $400 to $699 price range, the Horizon T101-05 has fared well in our review catalog. While we do find this machine a great value for the price, we have consistently warned against serious exercisers purchasing a machine under $1,000. Johnson, Horizon's parent company, has a solid repertoire of machines in the higher price range that would be well suited for heavy use. Still, the T101-05 has been reviewed as a good treadmill with a solid mechanical design and quality parts. We have found the T101-05 to be Horizon’s best effort in the $700 dollar price range.

Conclusion

The continued backing from a solid, longstanding company has helped the T101-05 to shine brighter than the other lower end treadmills in this price range. With features that give this treadmill an advantage, we have highly recommend this treadmill. If you are a light user looking for a quality buy for an inexpensive price, then the Horizon T101-05 is a good choice. For these reasons, the Horizon T101 is our First Place 2021 Best Buy Award for the $400 to $699.