Nautilus T614

This Nautilus is a budget folding treadmill that has a shipping weight of 218 pounds. It has a footprint of 72 x 35.25 inches. The maximum specified user weight for this machine is 300 lbs.

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Overall Score

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What goes into the Overall Score?

Ergonomics

/ 5

Construction

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Exercise range

/ 5

User safety

/ 5

Color

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Controls: The incremental, speed-control buttons are oriented as expected with the increase button on the top or right-hand side. They are positioned appropriately being right next to one another. The button size is considered excellent, making it easy to operate while exercising. An alternative set of quick speed-controls provide the ability to select a few, whole-number speeds, using a limited set of control buttons. The incremental, incline-control buttons are oriented as expected with the increase button on the top or right-hand side. They are positioned appropriately, being adjacent to one another. The button size is considered excellent, making it easy to operate while exercising. An alternative set of quick incline-controls provide the ability to select a few, whole-number inclines using a limited set of control buttons. Display: The monitor displays white characters on a blue colored background. The size of the characters showing the "speed" is considered fair and the size of the characters showing "incline" is considered fair. All exercise statistics are presented in the same physical window. Programs: This machine comes equipped with 11 built-in exercise programs. A list of programs is convenienty shown on the console. A graphical illustration of each program's exercise profile is shown on the console. Ergonomics: The step-up height to the running deck is 9.125 inches from the floor. This machine has a front handgrip, which provides less grip area than a full handrail. A partial side-handrail provides both security and easy access. Exercise: The minimum incline for this machine is 1.4 percent. The maximum incline is 13.3 percent. The manufacturer-stated, top speed is 12 mph. A top speed of 12.3 mph was measured. Construction: This machine features a motor with a 2.75 hp rating. The 4 floor-levelers provide maximum leveling capability. Performance on our durability test - simulating a half-year of usage - was fair, showing noticeable signs of wear. Safety: The "stop" button size was considered fair. The plastic tang style safety-key disengaged without issue when a user approached the end of the running belt, which stopped the motor and running belt as expected. After the safety key was removed from its receptacle, the running belt coasted to a stop from a speed of 6 mph, in 4.1 seconds. The average stopping time for all tested treadmills is 5.7 seconds. When walking within reach of the control console, the motor housing which resides at the front of the running belt, created frequent interference with a user's feet.

About

The Nautilus T614 is part of the Treadmills test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Treadmills models like the T614 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Ergonomics: A high score means the treadmill’s design, like belt size and width, accommodates a wide range of body shapes and sizes. A top-scoring model supports higher weight limits and comfortably fits users with both smaller and larger bodies."

Construction: A high score means the treadmill is built for durability and resists wear. Our testing simulates six months of use. A top-scoring model should last longer with consistent performance."

Ease of use: A high score means the treadmill is easy to operate, with well-designed controls and a clear display. A top-scoring model typically offers more built-in programs and intuitive features that make workouts easier to start and manage."

Features & Specs

Features

Preset programs

Fan

Handrail controls

Heart-rate control programs

Yes

Password protection

Cup holder

Reading shelf

Yes

Warranty

10 years frame and motor, 2 yrs parts and electronics, 1 yr labor

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Specs

Maximum incline (%)

13.3

Maximum decline (%)

Motor (hp)

2.75

Weight capacity (lbs.)

300

Maximum speed (mph)

Quick speed controls

Yes

Quick incline controls

Yes

Belt length (in.)

Belt width (in.)

Weight (lbs.)

Overall length (in.)

Overall width (in.)

Overall height (in.)

Chest strap included

Shipping weight

218

Belt (LxW, in.)

56 x 19

Connections

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