NordicTrack T 8.5 S vs XTERRA Fitness TRX3500, Side by side comparison

Two popular options that we should consider when we are looking for a treadmill for your home gym are NordicTrack T 8.5 S and XTERRA Fitness TRX3500. Let’s see how do these models really measure up against each other?

NordicTrack T 8.5 S	XTERRA Fitness TRX3500

NordicTrack T 8.5 S vs XTERRA Fitness TRX3500 Specs Comparison

Pros	Great powerful commercial grade motor Up to 12% easy to control power incline Display size is great	Connects to third party apps like Zwift, Kinomap, Tacx, and more 350 lbs weight capacity 20″x60″ deck, 3 HP stron motor Good 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	Display is very basic No decline
Brand	NordicTrack	XTERRA Fitness
Model	T 8.5 S	TRX3500
Motor Power	3.5 CHP	3 HP
Speed Range	0 – 12 MPH	0.5 – 12 MPH
Incline/Decline	12% incline with digital quick incline control	12 levels
Folding
Belt Size	20″ X 60″	20″ X 60″
Weight Limit	300 lbs.	350 lbs.
Heart Rate Monitor	EKG Grip Pulse	Integrated handlebar heartrate sensors
Built-in Programs	50	30 Preset, 2 Custom, 1 Heart Rate
Tablet/Device holder
Cooling Fan
Display	10″ Interactive HD Touchscreen	6.5″ Blue Backlit LCD display
Touchscreen
Handlebar Buttons
Audio
Bluetooth Audio
Training Apps	iFit (Includes 1-Year NordicTrack iFit membership)	Connects to FTMS-enabled third party apps like Zwift, Kinomap, Tacx, and more
Rollers	1.9″ rollers	No info
Dimensions	78.9 L x 35.5W x 59.4H inches	77.2L x 35.5W x 56.1H inches
Warranty	10-Year Frame Warranty 2-Year Parts Warranty 1-Year Labor Warranty	Lifetime Frame Lifetime Motor 2 Years Deck 2 Years Parts 1 Year In-Home Labor
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