In this comparison review, we will compare the Performance 600i and Smart Performance 800i from ProForm. 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 Smart Performance 800i is a 2.75 CHP motor, while the ProForm Performance 600i has a slightly smaller 2.5 CHP motor.
Maximum Speed: The maximum speed of the Smart Performance 800i is 12 MPH, while the ProForm Performance 600i has a top speed of 10 MPH.
Running Area: The belt areas of the Performance 600i and Smart Performance 800i are 18″ X 55″ and 18″ X 60″.
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Here we list all available specs side by side so you can see which one of these treadmills would be a suitable option for you.
ProForm Performance 600i vs ProForm Performance 800i 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 | 12 MPH |
| Incline | |
| 0-to-10% | -2-to-10% |
| Decline | |
| Folding | |
| Running Area (Belt Size) | |
| 18″ X 55″ | 18″ X 60″ |
| Number of Programs | |
| 50 | 50 |
| Heart Rate Monitor | |
| EKG grip pulse | EKG Grip Pulse Sensor |
| Wireless Heart Rate Monitor | |
| Cooling Fan | |
| Bluetooth | |
| Display | |
| 10″ full color capacitive touch display | 14″ Smart HD Touchscreen |
| Web Browser | |
| Touchscreen | |
| Audio | |
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| iFit Coach Compatible | |
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| Warranty | |
| Lifetime frame and motor 2-year parts and 1-Year labor warranty | Lifetime frame and motor 3-year parts 1-Years labors warranty |
| See Price at Amazon | See Price at Amazon |
Display and User Interface Comparison
The ProForm Performance 600i has a 10″ full color capacitive touch display and the ProForm Performance 800i has a 14″ Smart HD Touchscreen. Both the Performance 600i and the Smart Performance 800i have a touchscreen. We think the bigger display size of the Smart Performance 800i is a plus. 
Built in Programs
Both the Performance 600i and Smart Performance 800i has 50 workout programs. Both treadmills are iFit Coach Compatible so you can get many different workout options.
Bottom Line
We gave the ProForm Performance 800i a rating of 95 over 100 while we gave 75 for the Performance 600i because, the Smart Performance 800i has a stronger motor, more user weight capacity, bigger display, decline control, and a good price for the features you get.
