Sole treadmills and ellipticals
Sole puts its money into the parts that last: steel frames, thick decks, motors with a lifetime warranty and consoles you won't need to replace. The screens are basic, which is fine if you already own a tablet.
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- Owned by
- Dyaco International
- On CardioTested
- 9 models · 3 reviewed
- Warranty
- Lifetime frame and motor on all F-series treadmills; 3 to 5 years on deck, electronics and parts; 1 to 2 years labor depending on model.
The F-series is one frame family in four motor sizes. The F63 is the entry point, the F80 is the one we'd buy for most homes, and the F85 and TT8 are for heavier runners and daily mileage. The E-series ellipticals work the same way, and the E25 is the one most people should buy.
How the lineup fits together
- F63, F65
- 3.0 and 3.25 HP folding treadmills. 20 and 22-inch belts, 15% incline, LCD consoles.
- F80, F85
- 3.5 and 4.0 HP, 22-inch belts, touchscreens without a required subscription. 350 to 375 lb ratings.
- TT8, ST90
- Non-folding and slat-belt machines for dedicated rooms. Decline on the TT8.
- E25, E35, E95, E98 ellipticals
- 20-inch strides, power incline from the E25 up, 350 to 400 lb ratings.
Sole machines we've reviewed
- Belt
- 22 x 60 in
- Motor
- 3.5 HP DC
- Max user
- 350 lb
- Floor space
- 82 × 37 in, folds
Sole F80
A 22-inch belt, a 3.5 HP motor and a 350 lb frame designed to stay steady at speed, for less than most machines with a screen you'd end up ignoring.
Best for
- Homes where one person runs and another walks
- Runners up to about 6 ft 2 in
- Rooms where you'll fold the deck between sessions
Skip it if
- Rooms with less than 7 ft 6 in of clear length
- Anyone who wants streaming classes on the console
- Upstairs rooms where foot strikes carry
- Belt
- 20 x 60 in
- Motor
- 3.0 HP DC
- Max user
- 325 lb
- Floor space
- 77 × 35 in, folds
Sole F63
You won't find a sturdier frame for under $1,400. Next to the F80, you give up 2 inches of belt width and get a slower console.
Best for
- A walker who might start running
- Budgets that top out around $1,400
- Rooms where the deck gets folded most days
Skip it if
- Runners over 6 ft who want a 22-inch belt
- Anyone who wants a touchscreen
- Stride
- 20 in
- Flywheel
- 20 lb
- Max user
- 350 lb
- Floor space
- 70 × 24 in
Sole E25
Nothing under $1,300 matches its stride and build. The console is plain, and that's fine.
Best for
- Anyone whose knees complain on a treadmill
- Users from about 5 ft 2 in to 6 ft 2 in
- Rooms where a quiet machine matters
Skip it if
- Tall users with ceilings under 7 ft 6 in
- Anyone who wants a touchscreen with classes
Product photos are representative stock images, not the exact models, until our own test photos replace them.
Every Sole model we track
| Model | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sole F80Sole · 4.5/5 | $1,599–1,899 | 22 x 60 in | 3.5 HP DC | 12 mph | 15% | 350 lb | 44 × 37 × 72 in |
| Sole F63Sole · 4.2/5 | $1,099–1,399 | 20 x 60 in | 3.0 HP DC | 12 mph | 15% | 325 lb | 45 × 35 × 70 in |
| Sole F85Sole · 4.5/5 | $2,199–2,499 | 22 x 60 in | 4.0 HP DC | 12 mph | 15% | 375 lb | 46 × 38 × 72 in |
| Sole F65Sole · 4.4/5 | $1,299–1,599 | 22 x 60 in | 3.25 HP DC | 12 mph | 15% | 325 lb | Folds |
| Sole TT8Sole · 4.5/5 | $2,699–2,999 | 22 x 60 in | 4.0 HP DC | 12 mph | -6 to 15% | 400 lb | No |
| Sole E25Sole · 4.2/5 | $999–1,299 | — | — | — | 20% | 350 lb | No |
| Sole E35Sole · 4.3/5 | $1,499–1,899 | — | — | — | 20% | 375 lb | No |
| Sole E95Sole · 4.4/5 | $2,199–2,599 | — | — | — | 20% | 400 lb | No |
| Sole E20Sole · 3.5/5 | $999 | — | — | — | 0% | 300 lb | No |
Tap a column to sort. Ratings come from published specs until we bench test a machine; specs are the manufacturer's unless a review says we measured them. Noise shows once we've measured that machine.
Sole questions, answered
Is Sole a good treadmill brand?
For frame, motor and warranty, it's the best in its price range in our view. Where Sole lags is software: the touchscreens are slow and the app is basic. If you want a trainer on the screen, look at NordicTrack or Peloton. If you want a solid treadmill, start with Sole.
What is the difference between the Sole F63 and F80?
The F80 has a belt 2 inches wider (22 vs 20), half a horsepower more (3.5 vs 3.0), a 350 lb rating instead of 325, and a touchscreen instead of an LCD. It is the better running machine, and the F63 is the better buy for a walker. Our Sole F63 vs F80 comparison goes through it line by line.