NordicTrack Commercial 1750 review

The same incline and decline range as the flagship, five hundred dollars less, and a smaller screen.

The verdict: The 1750 keeps the specification that matters, a minus 3 to 12 percent incline and decline range, and saves five hundred dollars by fitting a smaller screen and a 12 mph belt. Buy it unless you regularly run faster than a 5 minute mile. Skip it if you do, because that is exactly where the 2450's 14 mph belt earns its price.

Best Value Serious Treadmill

NordicTrack Commercial 1750 Treadmill with iFIT

~$1,999

A treadmill with speeds to 12 mph, a minus 3 to 12 percent incline and decline range and a pivoting 16 inch touchscreen, requiring an iFIT Pro Membership at $39 per month for connected content.

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Specifications

Spec	Detail
Top speed	0 to 12 mph
Incline	12 percent incline to minus 3 percent decline
Screen	16 inch pivoting touchscreen
Membership	iFIT Pro at $39 per month for all iFIT content and connected features
Off treadmill	Screen pivots for yoga and strength classes

Specifications above come from NordicTrack's published specifications. Treat pricing as approximate, since Amazon pricing moves.

What it does well

Same incline and decline range as the flagship, which is the specification that changes what training you can do rather than how big the screen is.
Twelve miles per hour is a 5 minute mile, which covers the interval paces of the large majority of runners.
Five hundred dollars less than the 2450 for a machine that runs the same workouts, which is the clearest value argument in the range.
The pivoting screen still supports the off treadmill strength and mobility content that makes the subscription worth something.

Where it falls short

The membership is required for connected features, so the subscription cost belongs in your total.
Twelve miles per hour is a hard ceiling. A fast runner doing strides will hit it, and there is no way around it.
A 16 inch screen is noticeably smaller than the 2450's 24 inch, which matters more for off treadmill classes than for running.
It is still a large heavy treadmill that needs a dedicated space and clearance behind.

What owners report

Published owner reports describe the 1750 as the sweet spot in NordicTrack's range, and that reputation has been stable for several product generations. Cushioning and the running surface draw consistent praise.

Complaints follow the category: subscription dependence, assembly weight and the space required. The most useful pattern is that reports comparing the 1750 with the 2450 almost always conclude the extra money buys screen size rather than training capability, unless you need the higher top speed.

Who it suits

Most runners wanting a serious home treadmill.
Anyone training for a hilly race who wants decline capability.
Households that will use iFIT content beyond running.

Who should skip it

Runners who exceed a 5 minute mile in intervals, who need the 2450.
Anyone unwilling to subscribe.
Small flats, where a folding compact treadmill is the realistic option.

Alternatives worth considering

Faster Belt, Bigger Screen

NordicTrack Commercial 2450 Treadmill with iFIT

~$2,499

Five hundred dollars more for a 14 mph top speed and a 24 inch screen. The speed is the reason to pay it, and only if you actually use it.

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For the Classes

Peloton Treadmill, cross training tread for running, walking and hiking

~$3,295

Thirteen hundred dollars more with a 24 inch swivel screen and a stronger class library, at a ten dollar higher monthly membership. Buy it for the instructors, not for the running.

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Common questions

Is 12 mph fast enough?

It is a 5 minute mile, which is faster than the interval pace of the large majority of runners. If your fastest treadmill work is at or above that, the 2450's 14 mph belt is worth the five hundred dollars. If not, the ceiling is theoretical. Our treadmill pace calculator converts your paces to belt speeds.

What does the decline do?

It lets you train downhill running, which loads the quadriceps eccentrically and is the specific stress that causes deep soreness after a hilly race. Flat belts cannot prepare you for it. A minus 3 percent decline is a real training capability.

Do I have to pay for iFIT?

For the connected content and automatic incline control, yes, at $39 a month. The treadmill runs manually without it. Add the subscription to the purchase price when comparing against a machine that has none.

Is a treadmill worth it for marathon training?

For consistency in bad weather and for controlled pace work, yes. The main differences from outdoor running are the absence of wind resistance and the constant surface. Our treadmill versus outdoor running guide covers what the research supports, and our marathon pace calculator sets the paces.

How much space does a treadmill need?

More than the footprint, because you need clearance behind the belt for safety and room to get on and off. Measure the space including that clearance before ordering, and check the route into the room, since these are heavy and awkward to move.

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This review draws on published specifications, manufacturer figures and the consensus of verified owner reviews. We have not tested this product ourselves, and we say so rather than implying otherwise. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.