Best Treadmills Under $500 Updated February 2026

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Best Treadmills Under $500
2026 Buyer's GuideUpdated February 2026
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9.9

MERACH Treadmill with Incline 6%-15%, 300 LBS Capacity Foldable Running Treadmills for Home, 0.5-7.5MPH 2.5HP Brushless Double ...
Quality
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Ease of assembly
Value for money
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9.9

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MERACH Treadmill with Incline 6%-15%, 300 LBS Capacity Foldable Running Treadmills for Home, 0.5-7.5MPH 2.5HP Brushless Double ...
Quality
Functionality
Ease of assembly
Value for money
Size
Build quality

9.9

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MERACH Treadmill with Incline 6%-15%, 300 LBS Capacity Foldable Running Treadmills for Home, 0.5-7.5MPH 2.5HP Brushless Double ...
Available in:  4 styles
Quality
Functionality
Ease of assembly
Value for money
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Build quality
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9.7

THERUN Incline Treadmill, 0-12% Incline Treadmill for Running and Walking, 300 lbs Weight Capacity, Wide Belt,3.0HP,18" LED Scr...
Quality
Ease of assembly
Performance
Size
Incline capability
Value for money

9.7

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THERUN Incline Treadmill, 0-12% Incline Treadmill for Running and Walking, 300 lbs Weight Capacity, Wide Belt,3.0HP,18" LED Scr...
Quality
Ease of assembly
Performance
Size
Incline capability
Value for money

9.7

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THERUN Incline Treadmill, 0-12% Incline Treadmill for Running and Walking, 300 lbs Weight Capacity, Wide Belt,3.0HP,18" LED Scr...
Quality
Ease of assembly
Performance
Size
Incline capability
Value for money
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9.4

CIIHI Treadmill with Auto Incline - Adjustable Height Handrail 15% Auto Incline Treadmill with 400 lbs Capacity - Foldable Runn...
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Ease of assembly
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Noise level
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Value for money

9.4

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CIIHI Treadmill with Auto Incline - Adjustable Height Handrail 15% Auto Incline Treadmill with 400 lbs Capacity - Foldable Runn...
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Ease of assembly
Functionality
Noise level
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Value for money

9.4

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CIIHI Treadmill with Auto Incline - Adjustable Height Handrail 15% Auto Incline Treadmill with 400 lbs Capacity - Foldable Runn...
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Value for money
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9.3

Walking Pad with Handle Bar, 2.5HP Walking Pad Treadmill, 3 in 1 Portable Under Desk Treadmills for Home Small Space, Foldable ...
Ease of setup
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9.3

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Walking Pad with Handle Bar, 2.5HP Walking Pad Treadmill, 3 in 1 Portable Under Desk Treadmills for Home Small Space, Foldable ...
Ease of setup
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9.3

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Walking Pad with Handle Bar, 2.5HP Walking Pad Treadmill, 3 in 1 Portable Under Desk Treadmills for Home Small Space, Foldable ...
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5

9.2

Redliro Walking Treadmill with Long Handrail for Balance, Recovery Fitness Exercise Machine Foldable for Home use with Holder f...
Ease of assembly
Ease of use
Quality
Functionality
Size
Value for money

9.2

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Redliro Walking Treadmill with Long Handrail for Balance, Recovery Fitness Exercise Machine Foldable for Home use with Holder f...
Ease of assembly
Ease of use
Quality
Functionality
Size
Value for money

9.2

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Redliro Walking Treadmill with Long Handrail for Balance, Recovery Fitness Exercise Machine Foldable for Home use with Holder f...
Ease of assembly
Ease of use
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Value for money
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9.0

TRAILVIBER Walking Pad Treadmill with 12% 9-Level Auto Incline, 450 lbs Capacity RGB LED Screen, Bluetooth Speaker Under Desk T...
Quality
Incline feature
Quietness
Compact size
Build quality
Ease of setup

9.0

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TRAILVIBER Walking Pad Treadmill with 12% 9-Level Auto Incline, 450 lbs Capacity RGB LED Screen, Bluetooth Speaker Under Desk T...
Quality
Incline feature
Quietness
Compact size
Build quality
Ease of setup

9.0

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TRAILVIBER Walking Pad Treadmill with 12% 9-Level Auto Incline, 450 lbs Capacity RGB LED Screen, Bluetooth Speaker Under Desk T...
Quality
Incline feature
Quietness
Compact size
Build quality
Ease of setup
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8.8

12% Incline Treadmill with Handle, 3-in-1 Portable Treadmills for Home and Office, Foldable Treadmills with 300 Lbs Weight Capa...
Quality
Ease of assembly
Functionality
Value for money
Build quality
Quietness

8.8

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12% Incline Treadmill with Handle, 3-in-1 Portable Treadmills for Home and Office, Foldable Treadmills with 300 Lbs Weight Capa...
Quality
Ease of assembly
Functionality
Value for money
Build quality
Quietness

8.8

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12% Incline Treadmill with Handle, 3-in-1 Portable Treadmills for Home and Office, Foldable Treadmills with 300 Lbs Weight Capa...
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Ease of assembly
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Value for money
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Quietness
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8.7

RENESTAR Treadmills for Home, Treadmill with 0-15% Auto Incline, 3HP Folding Treadmills for Running Walking with 300LBS Weight ...
Quality
Ease of assembly
Functionality
Value for money
Noise level
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8.7

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RENESTAR Treadmills for Home, Treadmill with 0-15% Auto Incline, 3HP Folding Treadmills for Running Walking with 300LBS Weight ...
Quality
Ease of assembly
Functionality
Value for money
Noise level
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8.7

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RENESTAR Treadmills for Home, Treadmill with 0-15% Auto Incline, 3HP Folding Treadmills for Running Walking with 300LBS Weight ...
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9

8.3

NordicTrack T Series 5 Starter Treadmill for Real Results
Treadmill quality
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Value for money
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Ease of use

8.3

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NordicTrack T Series 5 Starter Treadmill for Real Results
Treadmill quality
Machine functionality
Value for money
Build quality
Ease of use

8.3

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NordicTrack T Series 5 Starter Treadmill for Real Results
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8.1

YPOO Foldable Treadmill with Incline, Walking Pad with Handle Bar 3 Level Incline, Portable Folding Treadmills for Home/Office ...
Ease of setup
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Value for money
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Incline

8.1

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YPOO Foldable Treadmill with Incline, Walking Pad with Handle Bar 3 Level Incline, Portable Folding Treadmills for Home/Office ...
Ease of setup
Quality
Size
Value for money
Noise level
Incline

8.1

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YPOO Foldable Treadmill with Incline, Walking Pad with Handle Bar 3 Level Incline, Portable Folding Treadmills for Home/Office ...
Ease of setup
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Incline

Our Top Choice

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9.9

MERACH Treadmill with Incline 6%-15%, 300 LBS Capacity Foldable Running Treadmills for Home, 0.5-7.5MPH 2.5HP Brushless Double ...
Quality
Functionality
Ease of assembly
Value for money
Size
Build quality

9.9

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MERACH Treadmill with Incline 6%-15%, 300 LBS Capacity Foldable Running Treadmills for Home, 0.5-7.5MPH 2.5HP Brushless Double ...
Quality
Functionality
Ease of assembly
Value for money
Size
Build quality

9.9

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MERACH Treadmill with Incline 6%-15%, 300 LBS Capacity Foldable Running Treadmills for Home, 0.5-7.5MPH 2.5HP Brushless Double ...
Available in:  4 styles
Quality
Functionality
Ease of assembly
Value for money
Size
Build quality