NordicTrack T 8.5 S vs XTERRA Fitness TRX2500, Side by side comparison

In this article, we will compare the NordicTrack T 8.5 S and the XTERRA Fitness TRX2500 and highlight the pros and cons.

NordicTrack T 8.5 S	XTERRA Fitness TRX2500

NordicTrack T 8.5 S vs XTERRA Fitness TRX2500 Specs Comparison

Pros	Great powerful commercial grade motor Up to 12% easy to control power incline Display size is great	Warranty is good for the price It has many direct buttons for adjusting the speed and incline Handlebar buttons are great for quick speed control It has pretty good shock absorption
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	20″x55″ deck is a bit short for tall runners, also the top speed is only 10 MPH which is not ideal for tall users
Brand	NordicTrack	XTERRA Fitness
Model	T 8.5 S	TRX2500
Motor Power	3.5 CHP	2.25 HP
Speed Range	0 – 12 MPH	0.5 – 10 MPH
Incline/Decline	12% incline with digital quick incline control	10 levels
Folding
Belt Size	20″ X 60″	20″ X 55″
Weight Limit	300 lbs.	300 lbs.
Heart Rate Monitor	EKG Grip Pulse	Integrated handlebar heartrate sensors
Built-in Programs	50	24 Preset, 2 Custom, 1 Heart Rate
Tablet/Device holder
Cooling Fan
Display	10″ Interactive HD Touchscreen	5.5″ Blue Backlit LCD display
Touchscreen
Handlebar Buttons
Audio
Bluetooth Audio
Training Apps	iFit (Includes 1-Year NordicTrack iFit membership)	–
Rollers	1.9″ rollers	No info
Dimensions	78.9 L x 35.5W x 59.4H inches	72.3L x 35.5W x 56.1H inches
Warranty	10-Year Frame Warranty 2-Year Parts Warranty 1-Year Labor Warranty	Lifetime Frame Lifetime Motor 1 Years Deck 1 Years Parts 1 Year In-Home Labor
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