In this comparison, we will be comparing two popular treadmills, the ProForm Performance 300i and NordicTrack T Series Treadmill 6.5S. Before going into more detail, here are the most important things you need to know about these two treadmills.
Motor Power: The motor on the T Series Treadmill 6.5S is a 2.6 CHP motor, while the ProForm Performance 300i has a slightly smaller 2.0 CHP motor.
Maximum Speed: Both treadmills can reach a maximum speed of 10 MPH.
Running Area: The belt areas of the Performance 300i and T Series Treadmill 6.5S are 16″ X 50″ and 20″ X 55″.
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NordicTrack T Series Treadmill 6.5S |
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Here we list all available specs side by side so you can decide which one of these treadmills would be a better option for you.
ProForm Performance 300i vs NordicTrack T Series Treadmill 6.5S Specs Table
| Max User Weight Capacity ?The maximum user weight that the treadmill can handle. | |
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| Motor Power ?How strong is the motor? We recommend at least a 2.25 HP motor for home use. | |
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| Maximum Speed ?Maximum speeds in miles per hour. | |
| 10 MPH | 10 MPH |
| Incline | |
| 0-to-10% | 0-to-10% |
| Decline | |
| Folding | |
| Running Area (Belt Size) | |
| 16″ X 50″ | 20″ X 55″ |
| Number of Programs | |
| 16 | 20 |
| Heart Rate Monitor | |
| EKG Grip Pulse Sensor | EKG Grip Pulse |
| Wireless Heart Rate Monitor | |
| Cooling Fan | |
| Bluetooth | |
| Display | |
| Large 6″ LCD Display | 5″ LCD Monocolor |
| Web Browser | |
| Touchscreen | |
| Audio | |
| iFit Coach Compatible | |
| Tablet holder | |
| Warranty | |
| 5 years frame and motor 90 days parts and labors warranty | 10-Year Frame 2-Year Parts 1-Year Labor Warranty |
| See Price at Amazon | See Price at Amazon |
Display and User Interface Comparison
The ProForm Performance 300i has a Large 6″ LCD Display and the NordicTrack T Series Treadmill 6.5S has a 5″ LCD Monocolor. The T Series Treadmill 6.5S has a touchscreen which is great while the Performance 300i has buttons for controlling the treadmill, so browsing the menus is not as easy as the T Series Treadmill 6.5S. We think the bigger display size of the T Series Treadmill 6.5S is a plus. 
Built in Programs
The T Series Treadmill 6.5S has 4 more programs, 20 vs 16. Both treadmills are iFit Coach Compatible so you can get many different workout options.
Bottom Line
We gave the ProForm Performance 300i a rating of 85 over 100 while we gave 80 for the T Series Treadmill 6.5S because, the Performance 300i has and a good price for the features you get.
