Head to head · Treadmills
Horizon 7.0 AT vs Horizon 7.4 AT Treadmill
Horizon’s 7.0 AT and 7.4 AT are folding treadmills from the same family. Both reach 12 mph, use three-zone cushioning and work with third-party apps instead of a required subscription. The 7.4 is the bigger, better-documented machine; the 7.0 is lighter and cheaper.
Specifications are from the Amazon listings; owner feedback is from Amazon reviews, checked October 2026. We have not tested either treadmill.
Horizon Fitness
Choose the 7.4 AT if you run regularly
Horizon 7.4 AT · 8.2/10 LiftEvidence editorial score
- A published 3.5 CHP continuous-duty motor — rare in this category — and a wider 22 × 60 in running surface.
- 0–15% incline and a 350 lb user rating, with no subscription required.
- Trade-offs: heavy (318 lb) and large, with mixed owner reports on reliability, assembly and belt tracking.
Horizon Fitness
Choose the 7.0 AT for walking and lighter running
Horizon 7.0 AT · 7.3/10 LiftEvidence editorial score
- A 20 × 60 in deck, QuickDial controls and app connectivity, in our mid-range price band.
- Lighter (257 lb) and owners describe a sturdy build and easy assembly.
- Trade-offs: the listing does not publish the motor rating, incline range or user capacity, and reliability reports are mixed.
Motor, deck and incline
For running, the 7.4 AT is the safer choice on paper: it publishes a 3.5 CHP continuous-duty motor and a 0–15% incline, and its running surface is 2 in wider (22 × 60 in versus 20 × 60 in). The 7.0 AT’s listing does not publish its motor or incline figures, so we cannot compare them. Both decks are 60 in long, which suits most runners.
Reliability and owner feedback
Owner feedback is mixed for both: some report years of solid use, others units that stop working early. On the 7.4 AT some owners also mention difficult assembly and the belt drifting to one side. Treat both as machines to buy from a seller with a straightforward returns process, and check the belt alignment after the first few sessions.
Size, weight and value
Both fold and both are about 76 in long; the 7.4 is slightly wider (37 in versus 35 in) and 61 lb heavier — worth knowing for upstairs rooms. Overall we score the 7.4 AT 8.2 and the 7.0 AT 7.3. If you are starting out, our guide to how to start running covers a safe progression on either.
Specifications side by side
From the manufacturers’ listings. A dash means the figure was not published or could not be confirmed.
| 2 products | Check price on Amazon → | Check price on Amazon → |
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| Editorial summary (LiftEvidence) | ||
| LiftEvidence editorial score | 7.3 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 (highest) |
| Recommendation | — | Best Overall |
| Best suited to | Serious Running, Walking | Serious Running, Incline Walking, Heavier Users |
| Running | Good | Excellent |
| Specifications (manufacturer) | ||
| Type | Folding motorised | Folding motorised |
| Motor | Not reliably published | 3.5 CHP (continuous duty) |
| Top speed | 12 mph | 12 mph |
| Incline | Not reliably published | 0–15% |
| Decline | — | None |
| Running deck | 20 × 60 in | 22 × 60 in |
| Cushioning | 3-zone Variable Response | 3-zone Variable Response |
| User capacity | — | 350 lb |
| Folds | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 76 × 35 × 66 in (L × W × H) | 76 × 37 × 63 in (L × W × H) |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Price & customer ratings (Amazon) | ||
| Price band | Mid-range | Premium |
| Amazon customer rating | See current rating on Amazon | See current rating on Amazon |
| Editorial assessment (LiftEvidence) | ||
| Less suitable for | Buyers who need published motor and incline specifications. | Small rooms, upstairs gyms where weight matters, or buyers who want a built-in touchscreen class library. |
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| Running performance score | 7.5 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 (highest) |
| Build & durability score | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 (highest) |
| Deck & cushioning score | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 (highest) |
| Training features score | 7.5 / 10 (highest) | 7.5 / 10 (highest) |
| Home practicality score | 6.5 / 10 (highest) | 6.5 / 10 (highest) |
| Warranty & support score | 7.0 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 (highest) |
| Value score | 7.5 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 (highest) |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Horizon 7.4 AT worth the upgrade from the 7.0 AT?
For regular running, yes: a published continuous-duty motor, a wider deck and a 0–15% incline. For walking and occasional jogging, the 7.0 AT is lighter and costs less.
Do Horizon treadmills need a subscription?
No. Both work without one and connect to third-party apps such as Zwift, Peloton or Strava, which have their own subscriptions.
Which other treadmills should I compare?
Our treadmill buying guide compares running, incline-walking and curved manual treadmills on the same criteria.
Compare the other treadmills
Our buying guide covers every set we track, with options by use case; the comparison tool lets you put any four side by side.