Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT vs Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill
Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT (#4) vs Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill (#5, best budget): in our Treadmills scoring the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT totals 8.1/10 and the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill 5.5/10. At $989 versus $159, the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill costs $830 less.
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Side by side
| Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT | Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $989 | $159 |
| Motor | 3.0 CHP | 2.25 HP |
| Belt | 20" x 60" | 16" x 44" |
| Incline | 0-15% | — |
| Speed | 0.5-12 mph | 0.5-7.5 mph |
| Display | 7" LCD | — |
| Folded | — | Fits under bed |
| Max User | — | 220 lbs |
How they differ in real use
Built from our treadmills scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT and the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill made our Top 5 Treadmills, at #4 and #5 (best budget). HIIT specialist with QuickDial controls for instant speed/incline changes. Works with any app—Peloton, Zwift, or your own music. Apartment-friendly folding design at the lowest price. Good for walking and light jogging in small spaces.
We score treadmills on Motor & Performance (30%), Running Surface (25%), Features (20%), Build Quality (15%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT totals 8.1 out of 10 and the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill 5.5. The widest gap is Motor & Performance, where the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT scores 8 against 5 for the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill — power and smoothness. Running Surface also separates them: 8 for the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT versus 5 for the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill. The Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill claws back ground on Value.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Motor — 3.0 CHP on the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT versus 2.25 HP on the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill; Belt — 20" x 60" on the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT versus 16" x 44" on the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill; Speed — 0.5-12 mph on the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT versus 0.5-7.5 mph on the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $989 for the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT and $159 for the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill, a $830 difference in the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill's favor. Owners praise the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT for quickDial instant controls and works with any app (Peloton, Zwift); the most common complaint is basic display. Owners praise the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill for very affordable and folds and stores easily; the most common complaint is 2.25 HP weak for running.
Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT
- QuickDial instant controls
- Works with any app (Peloton, Zwift)
- 3.0 CHP motor
- No subscription required
- Basic display
- No built-in streaming
- Requires separate device for apps
Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill
- Very affordable
- Folds and stores easily
- Quiet operation
- Bluetooth speaker
- 2.25 HP weak for running
- Narrow 16" belt
- Max 7.5 mph
Which should you buy?
The Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT is the better fit for HIIT enthusiasts and app-agnostic users — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Motor & Performance and Running Surface. The Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill is the better fit for apartment dwellers and walking workouts, and the stronger choice if Value matters more to you than the overall score. If the $830 saving matters more than Motor & Performance, the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill is the better value. The Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT is a poor fit for those wanting built-in streaming; the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill is a poor fit for serious runners.
Choose the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT if
- HIIT enthusiasts
- App-agnostic users
- Those with existing subscriptions
Skip it if
- Those wanting built-in streaming
- Tech-wary users
Choose the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill if
- Apartment dwellers
- Walking workouts
- Budget shoppers
Skip it if
- Serious runners
- Users over 200 lbs
Common questions
Is the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT better than the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill?
In our Treadmills ranking the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT scores higher overall, 8.1 to 5.5, with the biggest advantage in Motor & Performance. The Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill is stronger on Value, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
How much more does the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT cost than the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill?
$830 more as of February 1, 2026: $989 for the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT against $159 for the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Motor & Performance — 8 versus 5 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT and the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill?
The headline spec difference is Motor: 3.0 CHP on the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT versus 2.25 HP on the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill. In use, the gap that matters most is Motor & Performance (8 vs 5 in our scoring): power and smoothness.