The Verge80
Calls the Tread an excellent, safer and well-made treadmill with great classes, but recommends it only to committed Peloton fans because of the high total cost and its locked-in ecosystem.
Peloton Tread
7 expert reviewsChecked 1 Nov 2026
Quick answer
The Peloton Tread has a critic score of 84 out of 100 from 7 professional reviews, including The Verge, Expert Reviews and The Guardian. 7 of 7 recommend it, and scores range from 80 (The Verge) to 89 (Expert Reviews). 1 of the scores are printed by the outlets and 6 are our estimates from the review text. Most praised: workout features (6 of 7); ease of use (3 of 7). Most common complaints: price (5 of 7); subscription costs (4 of 7). It ranks #2 of the 3 treadmills we score.
Reviews checked 1 Nov 2026
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Best for: Best for Peloton classes
Our verdict
7 professional reviewers tested the Peloton Tread, and 7 recommend it. Most praised: workout features and ease of use. Most common complaint: price.
The catch: Expensive with a required subscription, and it does not fold.
Critic agreement: High
Scores run from 80 to 891 printed scores, 6 estimated
6 of these 7 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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What do critics say about the Peloton Tread?
Expert Reviews89est.
The reviewer calls it possibly the best home treadmill he has used, thanks to a roomy deck, great controls and top guided workouts.
The Guardian85est.
Named best treadmill overall in a tested guide, praised mainly for the engaging and addictive class ecosystem.
The Independent85est.
Named the best treadmill in this home gym roundup for its workouts, easy install and sleek looks.
DC Rainmaker85est.
The Peloton Tread is a well-built, high-quality treadmill that is highly recommended for those who plan to use the Peloton platform.
T383est.
The reviewer finds the Tread beautifully built and made addictive by Peloton's classes and leaderboards.
Business Insider83est.
A hands-on session with the pre-launch Tread found it easy and fun to use with a comfortable belt and a boutique-style class feel.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict. How we score
What critics praise most
Workout features6 of 7
Ease of use3 of 7
Design3 of 7
What critics dislike most
Price5 of 7
Subscription costs4 of 7
Size and weight2 of 7
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Common questions
Is the Peloton Tread worth it?
Most critics think so: 7 of 7 recommend it. Expensive with a required subscription, and it does not fold.
Do critics agree about the Peloton Tread?
Agreement is high: scores range from 80 (The Verge) to 89 (Expert Reviews), a spread of 9 points across 7 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Peloton Tread?
Price (5 of 7 reviews), Subscription costs (4 of 7 reviews), Size and weight (2 of 7 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Peloton Tread?
The NordicTrack Commercial 1750 (critic score 86), best overall.