Nautilus T718 Review

What the reviewers like:
The extra-wide belt of the Nautilus T718 is a definite plus for serious runners, who will also find the belt more cushioned than those on other treadmills. In addition, testers like having the controls on the handlebars in as well as on the console, and shorter runners appreciate the low display height.

What the reviewers don't like:
In some tester's opinions, the Nautilus T718 is noisier than other treadmills, the only drawback aside from the high price cited in expert reviews.

Nautilus T718 review highlights

Reviewers love the Nautilus T718, a super high-end treadmill full of innovations, including a 60" x 22" belt that's wider than any other running surface on the market. Other features include a 3-hp motor, a touch and chest-strap heart-rate monitor, handlebar touch-sensitive controls and convenient power plug-ins in both the front and rear. It also has four training-specific courses preprogrammed into its memory, including the annual Bolder Boulder run. Runner's World says the "SuperSoft" belt is indeed softer than standard treadmill belts. The price is the big downside. Experts say you can find a great quality treadmill for half the price.

We found the best reviews of the Nautilus T718 (*est. $4,500) at TreadmillDoctor.com and Runner's World, which both conduct thorough tests of treadmills. Unfortunately -- perhaps because it's priced so far beyond the competition -- this Nautilus treadmill is not included in a recent roundup of treadmills by Consumer Reports, nor did we find many other reviews of it.

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*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. TreadmillDoctor.com
Nautilus T718 Review
Clark & Jon Stevenson

The editors of TreadmillDoctor.com, who review more treadmills than any other source, say "Runners will love this machine, and it is a big, new competitor for Precor, Landice and other runner's treadmills. " If you're shopping in this price range, the Nautilus T718 is worth a test run.

2. Runner's World
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Running in Place
Megan McMorris

Runner's World is targeted at serious athletes, and therefore it tests high-end treadmills with heavy-duty use. In this review, editors asked 150 runners to give treadmills a pounding. The Nautilus T718 held its own during testing, with users concluding that it’s a solid machine that's a bit noisy.

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