Peloton Editor's Pick Peloton Tread treadmill with 23.8-inch HD touchscreen and auto-follow incline

Treadmill Bestseller 23.8" Touchscreen Auto-Follow

Peloton Tread

★★★★☆ 4.6 (19,480 verified reviews)

$2,695

Free delivery & setup on all Tread orders · All-Access Membership $44/month required for full content library · 0% APR financing from $90/month available at checkout

In stock · Delivered and set up by Peloton within 1–2 weeks · 30-day home trial · 5-year frame warranty

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Tread — $2,695

Tread+ (larger belt) — $3,995

This review covers the Peloton Tread at $2,695, the entry-level model with a 20 × 59-inch belt. The Tread+ ($3,995) offers a larger 23 × 67-inch slat belt and higher top speed. Compare Tread vs Tread+ →

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Quick highlights

23.8-inch HD rotating touchscreen — rotates 180° for off-tread workouts; streams live and on-demand classes from Peloton's library of thousands of running, walking, strength, and yoga sessions
Auto-Follow incline & speed — the treadmill automatically adjusts incline (0–12.5%) and speed (0–12.5 mph) to match the instructor's cues in real time during supported classes
20 × 59-inch cushioned belt — wider and longer than most home treadmills at this price; designed to accommodate both walking and running strides comfortably
Immersive instructor library — over 10,000 live and on-demand classes including running, walking, bootcamp, and scenic routes; Peloton's instructors are consistently rated the strongest in home fitness
30-day home trial — Peloton offers a full 30-day risk-free trial with free return pickup; the most generous trial period in home treadmill retail
Free professional delivery and setup — white-glove delivery team assembles the treadmill in your room of choice and removes all packaging; no assembly required

Marcus Teller

Fitness Equipment Editor · Tested March–May 2026 over 10 weeks across 6 user profiles · Methodology

The Peloton Tread is the treadmill that changed what buyers expect from home running equipment. Before connected fitness, a $2,000+ home treadmill offered a good motor, a decent belt, and perhaps a basic screen with preset programs. The Tread redefined the category by making the content experience — the live instructor, the communal leaderboard, the music-synced classes — the central product, with the hardware as the delivery vehicle. After ten weeks of testing, it remains the best home treadmill for anyone who wants a coached, immersive workout experience delivered by a machine that's genuinely fun to use every single day.

The 23.8-inch HD touchscreen is the feature that separates the Tread from everything else at this price. It's large enough to feel like a proper display rather than an oversized phone, it rotates 180° so you can use it for floor-based strength or yoga sessions off the belt, and the Peloton app integration means that every class you take — running, walking, bootcamp, HIIT — streams at a quality that makes a real difference to motivation. Our test panel included six users who described themselves as people who "hate treadmills" before the test. Four of them ran more than 5 times per week during the trial. The content genuinely changes behaviour.

The Auto-Follow feature is the hardware innovation most likely to surprise new owners. When you join a supported class, the Tread automatically adjusts its belt speed and incline to match the instructor's cues — no manual adjustments, no looking down at the console mid-run. In our testing, this translated into more consistent interval training and a measurably better experience on structured workouts like hill runs and speed programs. It's a small convenience that turns out to be a significant training benefit for anyone doing programmed workouts rather than free-running.

The belt and cushioning system performed well across all tester profiles. The 20 × 59-inch running surface is adequately wide and long for most users — our tallest tester at 6'4" had sufficient stride room without feeling constrained. The cushioning is firm rather than plush, which runners generally prefer for more natural ground contact; walkers with joint concerns may find the Tread+ slat belt (standard on the higher model) more comfortable over long sessions.

The honest conversation about the Peloton Tread is the total cost of ownership. At $2,695 plus $44/month for the All-Access Membership (required to access the full class library), a buyer spending three years on the Tread will pay approximately $4,280 in hardware and subscription combined. That's genuinely more than a quality non-connected treadmill plus a separate fitness app, and buyers who know they prefer to run freely rather than follow instructor-led classes will find the NordicTrack Commercial 1750 at around $1,600 a better-value machine for their needs. But for users who will actually use the instructor library — and our testing strongly suggests that the coaching content makes most users work harder and more consistently — the Peloton Tread is the best investment in the connected home treadmill category. We awarded it Best Connected Home Treadmill in our 2026 Fitness Equipment Awards. Browse our full cardio equipment reviews for more.

Content & Experience

9.6

Peloton's instructor library is the best in home fitness — period. Live and on-demand running, walking, bootcamp, and scenic classes. Auto-Follow speed and incline removes all manual adjustment during structured workouts.

Display & Software

9.2

23.8-inch HD touchscreen rotates 180° for off-tread workouts. Fluid, responsive UI with Peloton app, leaderboard, heart rate, and performance metrics. Software updates delivered automatically over Wi-Fi.

Belt & Cushioning

8.4

20 × 59-inch belt is adequate for most users up to 6'4". Cushioning is firm and well-suited to running. Users with joint concerns or very long strides may prefer the Tread+ slat belt. Quiet motor at moderate speeds.

Build Quality & Safety

8.6

Solid steel frame with 5-year warranty. Safety key and auto-stop feature. Peloton addressed earlier safety concerns with firmware updates and mandatory safety key use. Free professional assembly eliminates setup errors.

Value

7.4

$2,695 + $44/month is a genuine long-term investment. For users who actively use instructor-led classes, the motivation uplift justifies the cost. For free-runners who skip the content, better value alternatives exist at $1,200–$1,600.

Overall Score · Best Connected Home Treadmill 2026

Winner, Best Connected Home Treadmill in our Best of 2026 Fitness Equipment Awards · Cardio Equipment category

8.7/10

+Pros

Best instructor content in home fitness — Peloton's live and on-demand library is unmatched; the coaching quality consistently motivated test users to work harder and more frequently than any other platform
Auto-Follow speed and incline — treadmill adjusts automatically during supported classes; removes the distraction of manual adjustments and makes interval and hill workouts significantly more effective
23.8-inch rotating screen is genuinely large — not a gimmick; the display quality and size make a real difference to the immersive experience compared to the 15–16-inch screens on competitors
30-day risk-free home trial — the most generous trial policy in the category; Peloton picks up the machine for free if you're not satisfied within 30 days
Free white-glove delivery and assembly — professional setup eliminates the multi-hour assembly process that plagues competitors; the machine arrives ready to use
One membership covers the whole household — the $44/month All-Access Membership supports unlimited user profiles with individual leaderboards, stats, and class history
5-year frame warranty, 3-year parts — strong warranty coverage for a connected fitness product; Peloton's customer support has improved significantly since 2022
Scenic and just-run modes available — if you don't want an instructor, scenic routes and free-run mode work without the subscription at basic functionality level

−Cons

$44/month subscription is non-negotiable for full value — without the All-Access Membership, the $2,695 treadmill's content library is severely limited; the subscription is effectively part of the product cost
20 × 59-inch belt is adequate but not generous — taller runners (6'3"+) or users with very long strides may find the belt length limiting; the Tread+ ($3,995) offers a 23 × 67-inch slat belt for more room
Expensive relative to non-connected alternatives — NordicTrack Commercial 1750 at ~$1,600 offers comparable mechanical performance without the immersive experience; buyers who won't use instructor content regularly are overpaying
Large footprint, cannot fold — at 68 × 33 inches assembled, the Tread doesn't fold for storage; it requires a permanent footprint in your space; not suitable for small apartments
Resale value has softened — connected fitness equipment tied to subscriptions depreciates faster than non-connected machines; used Treads sell for $1,200–$1,600, less strong than the Concept2 rower market

What's delivered & how to get started right

Peloton Tread fully assembled — Peloton's delivery team places and sets up the treadmill in your chosen room; no flatpack assembly; all packaging removed on delivery day
23.8-inch HD touchscreen pre-installed — mounted and connected at delivery; you'll need to connect to your home Wi-Fi and sign into or create a Peloton account to activate the All-Access Membership
Safety key (tether) — must be attached to clothing when running; the treadmill will not operate at speed without it; Peloton mandates use via firmware; a spare key is available from Peloton support if lost
Heart rate armband included — Peloton includes a basic heart rate armband; compatible with any Bluetooth heart rate monitor for more accurate live data during classes
Power cable and mat — floor mat is included to protect flooring and reduce vibration; the Tread requires a 20-amp dedicated circuit within 6 feet; confirm your outlet before delivery
90-day All-Access Membership trial — new Tread purchases include 90 days of free All-Access Membership; your card is charged at $44/month after the trial unless cancelled; set a calendar reminder

Feature	Peloton Tread	NordicTrack Commercial 1750	Bowflex Treadmill 22	LifeFitness T3
Price	$2,695 + $44/mo	~$1,599 + $39/mo iFit	~$1,799 + $19/mo JRNY	~$2,299 — no subscription
Our Score	8.7/10	7.9/10	7.5/10	8.1/10
Screen	23.8" HD rotating touchscreen	14" HD touchscreen	22" HD touchscreen	No screen — console display only
Auto-Follow Incline/Speed	Yes — both speed and incline	Yes — incline only (iFit)	Yes — incline only (JRNY)	No
Belt Size	20 × 59 inches	22 × 60 inches	22 × 56 inches	20 × 57 inches
Top Speed	12.5 mph	12 mph	12 mph	12 mph
Incline Range	0 – 12.5%	-3% – 15%	-5% – 20%	0 – 15%
Foldable	No	Yes — SpaceSaver folding	Yes	No
Best For	Instructor-led content, immersive experience	Budget-conscious, iFit users, folding	Incline training, foldable storage	Commercial-grade durability, no subscription

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before buying the Peloton Tread.

Do I have to pay $44/month to use the Peloton Tread?

You can use the Tread without the All-Access Membership, but your access to the content library — the live and on-demand classes, the leaderboard, the Auto-Follow integration — is severely restricted. Without the membership, the Tread functions as a basic treadmill with just-run, scenic, and a small selection of free content modes. The Auto-Follow feature, which automatically adjusts speed and incline to instructor cues, requires the All-Access Membership to function.

Effectively, the $44/month subscription is part of what you're buying when you purchase the Tread. Factor it into your purchase decision: over three years, the membership adds $1,584 to the total hardware cost. If you're confident you'll use instructor-led classes regularly, the value is there. If you plan to free-run without content, a non-connected treadmill at $1,200–$1,600 will serve you better.

What is Auto-Follow and how does it work?

Auto-Follow is Peloton's feature that allows the Tread to automatically adjust its speed and incline in real time to match the instructor's cues during supported live and on-demand classes. When you join a class with Auto-Follow enabled, the instructor's speed and incline commands (for example, "increase to 7.0 mph and 6% incline for the next 60-second push") are transmitted directly to the treadmill — you don't need to touch the controls.

In practice, this means your interval training, hill runs, and speed programs follow the intended structure without you looking down at the console or adjusting manually mid-run. Our test panel found this made structured workouts meaningfully more effective, particularly for interval sessions where manual adjustment during a sprint interval disrupts the effort. Auto-Follow can be overridden at any time using the manual controls, and you can set personal speed and incline limits in the Peloton app so the machine doesn't exceed your comfort zone automatically.

Is the Peloton Tread safe? What happened with the earlier safety issues?

In 2021, Peloton issued a voluntary recall of the original Tread+ (not the standard Tread) following safety incidents involving children and pets being pulled under the belt. Peloton has since made mandatory safety updates to both models: the safety key (tether clip that must be attached to the user) is now required by firmware for the treadmill to operate above walking speed, and a PIN-protected "Tread Lock" mode prevents the machine from being used without the owner's authorisation.

The standard Peloton Tread reviewed here was not subject to the 2021 recall — that specifically covered the Tread+ slat belt model. Both current models incorporate the mandatory safety key requirement. As with any treadmill, Peloton recommends keeping children and pets out of the room during use, and ensuring the safety key is stored securely when the machine is not in use. The current Tread meets ASTM fitness equipment safety standards. You can review Peloton's full safety guidance at onepeloton.com/safety.

Will the Peloton Tread fit in my space?

The Peloton Tread assembled measures 68.0 × 33.0 inches (length × width) with an additional 19.7 inches of clearance recommended at the rear for safe dismounting. This means you need a floor space of approximately 68 × 53 inches (5.7 × 4.4 feet) at minimum, with a ceiling height of at least 20 inches above your standing height to account for the incline elevation.

Unlike many competitors, the Peloton Tread does not fold — it requires a permanent footprint in your space. If you need to store the machine between uses, the Tread is not the right choice; the NordicTrack Commercial 1750 and Bowflex Treadmill 22 both fold vertically. Peloton's delivery team will confirm dimensions and do a final room check on delivery day before full setup — they won't leave a machine that won't fit safely.

Peloton Tread vs NordicTrack Commercial 1750 — which should I buy?

Buy the Peloton Tread if: you're motivated by instructor-led classes, you want the best coached workout experience available at home, you'll use the content library consistently, or the 30-day trial appeals to you as a low-risk way to test whether the format works for your habits. Peloton's instructors are genuinely the best in the connected fitness industry, and Auto-Follow makes programmed workouts more effective than any competitor we've tested.

Buy the NordicTrack Commercial 1750 if: budget is a serious constraint (it's roughly $1,100 less for similar mechanical specs), you want a treadmill that folds for storage, or you're already in the iFit ecosystem. The NordicTrack also offers a wider belt (22 inches vs 20 inches) and a steeper incline range (-3% to 15% vs 0% to 12.5%), which matters for serious hill training. For users who are honest with themselves that they'll free-run or skip instructor content most of the time, the NordicTrack delivers better mechanical value. For users who will actually use the coaching, the Peloton Tread is worth every dollar of the premium.

Peloton Tread

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Quick highlights

Our editor's review

Marcus Teller

Our scoring breakdown

Content & Experience

Display & Software

Belt & Cushioning

Build Quality & Safety

Value

Overall Score · Best Connected Home Treadmill 2026

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