The Horizon T6 Treadmill – Great Specs, Nice Design

The Horizon T6 treadmill goes big on features – a large motor, 15% incline, and 400-lb user weight limit – and leaves off the frills. It is a good choice for runners & serious walkers looking for substance over entertainment features.

The Machine

The LED dot matrix control panel shows workout feedback in a 10" x 14" display. The 10 pre-set programs include manual, intervals, mountain climb, weight loss, pacer, custom, and 2 target heart rate workouts.

The specs of the Horizon T6 are:

• 3.0 CHP Motor
• 20" x 60" Tread Belt
• 0-15% Incline
• 0.5 to 12 mph
• 10 Programs
• Polar® wireless heart rate telemetry
• Contact grip sensors
• Tri-Zone Cushioning System
• 400-lb. User Weight Capacity
• Warranty: lifetime frame, 30 yrs motor, 2 yrs parts, 1- yr labor

The Buzz

UPDATE: The Horizon T6 treadmill has been phased out.  Take a look at the latest Horizon treadmills to find a comparable model.  

The Horizon T6 treadmill is a non-folding model powered by a quiet 3.0 CHP motor and features a 2.2mm orthopedic belt, a 20" x 60" running area, speed range of .5 to 12 mph in 0.1 mph increments, and a thick elastomer cushioning system.

Reviews like how the treadmill stores training logs for up to two users – right on the machine, so you don’t have to download anything to a USB flash drive and transfer it to a computer, or sign up for an online membership. The Horizon T6 records monthly and lifetime mileage goals for up to 100 workouts, as well as calories and average pace. If you like a handy log of your training progress, you will like how the T6 does it for you.

What We Say

The Horizon T6 is $2,199 with great specs and a nice design, although it has an oddly weak parts and labor warranty for a machine this pricey. As Horizon’s best home model we would like to see it backed with something like a 5-year parts, 2-year home servicing warranty; otherwise, you will have to purchase extended coverage which will add to the overall price.

The Horizon T6 treadmill is a nice machine for performance training, but the value slips because of the warranty. (As a comparison, Smooth Fitness offers a lifetime parts & motor warranty on its 9.65LC model, also priced at $2,199.) If Horizon could only improve the warranty, then it could start to compete with the leaders at this price, such as Smooth, Sole, Lifespan, and Precor treadmills.

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