ProForm 350 Review

What the reviewers like:
At $400, the ProForm 350 is one of the cheapest treadmills on the market, and if you're expectations aren't high, some say it could be an adequate starter treadmill for light walking.

What the reviewers don't like:
That low price tag means lots of tradeoffs, such as an unusually small belt, an underpowered motor, a low weight limit and limited 90-day warranty coverage. Experts hint that you'll wind up spending as much on repairs and replacement parts as for the ProForm 350 itself.

ProForm 350 review highlights

The consensus about the ProForm 350 treadmill is that you get what you pay for. Although reviewers appreciate this treadmill's super-bargain price, they point out its unusually small (50" x 17") belt, weak motor, low (250-pound) user weight limit and inadequate warranty coverage (only 90 days on most parts and labor). Experts agree that you're better off buying a more expensive treadmill, since any money you save on the ProForm 350 will likely be spent on repairs or replacement parts.

Among ProForm treadmills, the ProForm 350 receives unusually wide coverage. We found reviews of this machine at such expert sites as Building-Muscle-101.com, TreadmillReview.net, TreadmillDoctor.com and TreadmillTalk.com. Unfortunately, not many owners have posted opinions about the ProForm 350 on sites like Amazon.com or Sears.com, and it hasn't been tested or rated by Consumer Reports.

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

1. Building Muscle101.com
A Complete Review of the ProForm 350 Treadmill
Blake Bissallion

In this unusually thorough review, bodybuilder Blake Bissallion considers the strengths and weaknesses of the ProForm 350, saying it's "built with a half-decent blend of quality and durability" for its price. However, he bestows a low overall grade, saying a more expensive treadmill would be a better investment.

2. TreadmillReview.net
ProForm 350 Treadmill
Editors of TreadmillReview.net

The editors of this site appreciate the ProForm 350's budget price, but they point out the resulting tradeoffs, such as an unusually small (50" x 17") belt, lack of cushioning, no workout programs and a low (250-pound) user weight limit.

3. TreadmillDoctor.com
ProForm 350 Review
Clark & Jon Stevenson

The ProForm 350 treadmill earns below-average scores in nearly every category at TreadmillDoctor.com, especially for warranty coverage. The conclusion: "You can get a much better treadmill for $100 less at Sam's Club."

4. TreadmillTalk.com
The ProForm 350 Treadmill Review
Editors of TreadmillTalk.com

Like other specialty sites, TreadmillTalk.com likes the ProForm 350 treadmill's super-budget price, but points out its weak motor, small belt, low weight limit and limited warranty coverage. Even with its cheap price tag, the writer says, the 350 may wind up costing more in replacement parts over the long haul.

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