The Sole F80 and the Horizon Fitness 7.8 AT Studio are two high-performance treadmills, both of which offer excellent features for home fitness enthusiasts. They share similar specifications, such as a folding design, a belt size of 22″ X 60″, a weight limit of 375 lbs., and the ability to connect to Bluetooth audio. Both treadmills also have a cooling fan, handlebar buttons, and a device holder.
However, there are some key differences. The Sole F80 has a 3.5 HP motor, 10 built-in programs, and a 9″ white backlit LCD display, while the Horizon Fitness 7.8 AT Studio treadmill is equipped with a more powerful 4 HP motor, 10+ built-in programs, and a more comprehensive display system, including a 16 digit alphanumeric LED, a 9.3″ LCD screen, and a free phone/tablet Pro App that interfaces with the machine.
Most important differences:
- Motor Power: Sole F80 has a 3.5 HP motor whereas Horizon Fitness 7.8 AT Studio has a 4 HP motor
- Built-in Programs: Sole F80 comes with 10 built-in programs, while Horizon Fitness 7.8 AT Studio has 10+
- Display: Sole F80 features a 9″ white backlit LCD, while Horizon Fitness 7.8 AT Studio has a 16 digit alphanumeric LED, a 9.3″ LCD screen, and a free phone/tablet Pro App that interfaces with the machine
Sole F80
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Horizon Fitness 7.8 AT Studio
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SOLE F80 vs Horizon Fitness 7.8 AT Specs Comparison
Pros |
- 22″ X 60″ large runnig deck, suitable for everyone
- 3.5 HP motor, 15 levels of incline
- Easy to reach handlebar buttons
- Comes with wireless heart rate monitor
- 375 lbs weight capacity, 2.5″ inch rollers
- Great warranty
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- 4 HP motor, 15% incline, 22″ X 60″ extra large running deck
- Compatible with Peloton Digital, Zwift apps
- 375 lbs weight capacity, 12 MPH top speed
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Cons |
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- Handlebars are short
- Large footprint
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Brand |
Sole |
Horizon Fitness |
Model |
F80 |
7.8 AT Studio |
Motor Power |
3.5 HP |
4 HP |
Speed Range |
0.5 – 12 MPH |
0.5 – 12 MPH |
Incline/Decline |
15 levels |
15% motorized incline |
Folding |
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Belt Size |
22″ X 60″ |
22″ X 60″ |
Weight Limit |
375 lbs. |
375 lbs. |
Heart Rate Monitor |
Pulse Grips & Chest Strap Compatible (Included) |
Contact Hand Grips, Bluetooth 4.0 Compatible Receiver (included) |
Built-in Programs |
10 |
10+ |
Tablet/Device holder |
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Cooling Fan |
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Display |
9″ White Back-lit LCD |
16 Digit Alphanumeric LED, 9.3″ LCD Screen, Free Phone/Tablet Pro App that Interfaces with Machine |
Touchscreen |
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Handlebar Buttons |
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Audio |
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Bluetooth Audio |
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Training Apps |
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Peloton Digital, Zwift |
Rollers |
2.5″ Rollers |
2.5″ – 1.81″ Rollers |
Dimensions |
82L x 37W x 66H inches |
76.L x 37W x 64H inches |
Warranty |
- Frame, Motor, Deck Lifetime
- Electronics, Parts 5 Years
- Labor 2 Years
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- Frame Lifetime
- Motor Lifetime
- Parts 5-years
- Labor 2-years
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