Head to head · Treadmills
NordicTrack Commercial 1750 vs Horizon 7.4 AT
Both are full-size folding treadmills for serious home use, and they represent two different philosophies. The NordicTrack Commercial 1750 is built around a touchscreen and iFIT classes; the Horizon 7.4 AT publishes its motor and deck figures and works without any subscription.
Specifications come from the Amazon listings; owner feedback is summarised from Amazon customer reviews, checked October 2026. We have not tested either treadmill ourselves.
Horizon Fitness
Choose the Horizon 7.4 AT for published specs and no subscription
Horizon 7.4 AT · 8.2/10 LiftEvidence editorial score
- A 3.5 CHP continuous-duty motor and a 22 × 60 in running surface — both published, which is rare at this level.
- 0–15% incline, 12 mph, a 350 lb user rating, and full use without a subscription (it connects to third-party apps).
- Trade-offs: heavy (318 lb) and large, a basic LCD rather than a touchscreen, and mixed owner reports on reliability and assembly.
NordicTrack
Choose the NordicTrack 1750 for decline and iFIT classes
NordicTrack Commercial 1750 · 7.6/10 LiftEvidence editorial score
- The widest grade range here: −3% decline to 12% incline, with 12 mph and RunFlex cushioning.
- A 16 in pivoting touchscreen; owners describe a solid, commercial-feeling machine with a quiet motor.
- Trade-offs: most smart features need a $39/month iFIT membership, the motor rating and deck size are not published on the listing, and reliability reviews are mixed.
Motor and running deck
Continuous-duty horsepower (CHP) is the figure that tells you what a motor can sustain; peak horsepower says little. The Horizon publishes 3.5 CHP and a 22 × 60 in deck — the size most runners need. The NordicTrack’s listing publishes neither, so we treat both as unknown rather than assume them. That is the main reason we score the Horizon’s deck 9/10 against 7.5.
Our treadmill buying guide explains why CHP and deck length matter more than the headline features.
Incline, decline and speed
Both reach 12 mph. The Horizon inclines further (to 15%) but has no decline; the NordicTrack goes from −3% to 12%, which matters if you train for hilly routes or like decline walking. For steep incline walking alone, the Horizon’s range is larger.
Screens and subscriptions
The NordicTrack’s 16 in pivoting touchscreen is built around iFIT: classes, and the auto-adjust features that change speed and incline, need the $39/month membership, and owners note the screen is less useful without it. The Horizon has a basic LCD and Bluetooth for third-party apps, with no subscription required. We score features 9/10 for the NordicTrack and 7.5 for the Horizon — and value the other way round, 8 against 6.5.
Size, weight and reliability
Both fold. The Horizon is the heavier machine (318 lb against 265.7 lb on the listings); the NordicTrack is longer (80 × 36 in against 76 × 37 in). Owners of both report mixed reliability, and some Horizon owners mention difficult assembly and belt drift. Overall we score the Horizon 8.2 and the NordicTrack 7.6.
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 | 7.6 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 (highest) |
| Recommendation | Best for Incline & Decline | Best Overall |
| Best suited to | Incline Walking, Serious Running, Sprints & HIIT | Serious Running, Incline Walking, Heavier Users |
| Running | Excellent | Excellent |
| Specifications (manufacturer) | ||
| Type | Folding motorised | Folding motorised |
| Motor | Not reliably published | 3.5 CHP (continuous duty) |
| Top speed | 12 mph | 12 mph |
| Incline | 0–12% | 0–15% |
| Decline | To −3% | None |
| Running deck | Not reliably published | 22 × 60 in |
| Cushioning | RunFlex | 3-zone Variable Response |
| User capacity | — | 350 lb |
| Folds | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 80 × 36 × 65 in (L × W × H) | 76 × 37 × 63 in (L × W × H) |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Price & customer ratings (Amazon) | ||
| Price band | High-end | Premium |
| Amazon customer rating | See current rating on Amazon | See current rating on Amazon |
| Editorial assessment (LiftEvidence) | ||
| Less suitable for | Buyers who do not want a subscription, or who want published motor and deck figures before paying premium prices. | Small rooms, upstairs gyms where weight matters, or buyers who want a built-in touchscreen class library. |
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| Running performance score | 8.5 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 (highest) |
| Build & durability score | 7.5 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 (highest) |
| Deck & cushioning score | 7.5 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 (highest) |
| Training features score | 9.0 / 10 (highest) | 7.5 / 10 |
| Home practicality score | 6.5 / 10 (highest) | 6.5 / 10 (highest) |
| Warranty & support score | 6.5 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 (highest) |
| Value score | 6.5 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 (highest) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Horizon better than NordicTrack?
Between these two models, the Horizon 7.4 AT is the better-documented machine: it publishes a 3.5 CHP motor and a 22 × 60 in deck and needs no subscription. The NordicTrack is the better choice if you want decline and iFIT classes on a large touchscreen.
Do you need iFIT for the NordicTrack 1750?
No to run on it, but the classes and the features that adjust speed and incline automatically need the $39/month iFIT membership, according to the listing.
Which treadmill is better for incline walking?
The Horizon reaches 15% incline against 12% for the NordicTrack. If you also want decline, only the NordicTrack offers it (to −3%).
Our recommendation
Choose the Horizon 7.4 AT for published specs and no subscription
Choose the NordicTrack 1750 for decline and iFIT classes
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.