I often get inquiries on which treadmill is a better value, the NordicTrack or the ProForm. In fact, they are built by the same company on the same assembly lines with many of the same parts. I witnessed that personally when I was out at their manufacturing facilities. There are some models that are unique to each brand, but others are almost identical. They’ll mix and match features like motor size, deck length, iFit technology, workout programs, sound systems and built-in fans.
An example is the NordicTrack Elite 7500 and the ProForm Perspective ES. Both have 60″ treadbelts, speakers, fans and a 7″ digital TV. If you look at the consoles, they are almost exactly the same. The Elite 7500 has a 1/2 HP larger motor and iFit technology, although the Perspective ES had an extended warranty.
As of 9/11/09 the ProForm Perspective ES was selling for $1,249 and the NordicTrack Elite 7500 was going for $2,499. Almost the same machine, but the price is almost doubled on the Elite 7500. Most likely the price on the Elite 7500 will drop $1,000 by next week.
If you are considering either a NordicTrack or a ProForm treadmill you first want to determine what your fitness goals are and which features will accommodate those goals, i.e. motor, deck length , workout programs. Then shop around. See which models have the features you are looking for and at what price. You may find by shopping both brands you can save yourself several hundred dollars.
To help you get the best value I monitor the NordicTrack and ProForm sites regularly. I’ll alert you to some great buys as they come available. (ycqsefka2p)
should i get the proform 790t or the nordictrack 7t si
Rick, both Proform and NordicTrack are built by the same company. In fact, they use many of the same components on both brands. From what I can tell the ProForm 790T and the NordicTrack 7t si are very similar. It appears the only real difference is the layout of the console. So I would go with whichever has the best price.