NordicTrack T 8.5 S vs Bowflex BXT8J, Similarities and differences

NordicTrack T 8.5 S or Bowflex BXT8J, what are the differences and similarities? So, which one should you go for? We compare both treadmills across a number of categories, looking at them side by side.

NordicTrack T 8.5 S	Bowflex BXT8J

NordicTrack T 8.5 S vs Bowflex BXT8J Specs Comparison

Pros	Great powerful commercial grade motor Up to 12% easy to control power incline Display size is great	15% incline, 12 MPH maximum speed HR chest strap included Large Rollers and triple Ply Belt Quiet Operation Great warranty
Cons	Warranty could be better in this price range There is no chest strap for heart rate monitoring but the EKG grip pulse monitor is working fine	Very basic display
Brand	NordicTrack	Bowflex
Model	T 8.5 S	BXT8J
Motor Power	3.5 CHP	2.5 HP
Speed Range	0 – 12 MPH	0.5 – 12 MPH
Incline/Decline	12% incline with digital quick incline control	15% Digital motorized incline
Folding
Belt Size	20″ X 60″	20″ X 60″
Weight Limit	300 lbs.	300 lbs.
Heart Rate Monitor	EKG Grip Pulse	Heart rate hand grips also comes with HR chest strap
Built-in Programs	50	26 built-in workout programs and JRNY programs and classes
Tablet/Device holder
Cooling Fan
Display	10″ Interactive HD Touchscreen	DualTrack LCD displays, 7-inch
Touchscreen
Handlebar Buttons
Audio
Bluetooth Audio
Training Apps	iFit (Includes 1-Year NordicTrack iFit membership)	JRNY Workout app
Rollers	1.9″ rollers	Unknown
Dimensions	78.9 L x 35.5W x 59.4H inches	78L x 37.6W x 62.8H inches
Warranty	10-Year Frame Warranty 2-Year Parts Warranty 1-Year Labor Warranty	10-years frame warranty 3-years parts warranty 2-years labor warranty
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