NordicTrack Commercial 2450 vs Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT
NordicTrack Commercial 2450 (#1, best overall) vs Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT (#4): in our Treadmills scoring the NordicTrack Commercial 2450 totals 9.3/10 and the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT 8.1/10.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| NordicTrack Commercial 2450 | Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT | |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | 3.6 CHP | 3.0 CHP |
| Belt | 22" x 60" | 20" x 60" |
| Incline | -3% to 15% | 0-15% |
| Speed | 0-12 mph | 0.5-12 mph |
| Display | 22" HD touchscreen | 7" LCD |
| Price | Check price → | Check price → |
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 NordicTrack Commercial 2450 and the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT made our Top 5 Treadmills, at #1 (best overall) and #4. 22" HD touchscreen with iFIT that auto-adjusts incline and speed during workouts. 3.6 CHP motor and -3% to 15% incline range for complete training. HIIT specialist with QuickDial controls for instant speed/incline changes. Works with any app: Peloton, Zwift, or your own music.
We score treadmills on Motor & Performance (30%), Running Surface (25%), Features (20%), Build Quality (15%) and Value (10%). On that basis the NordicTrack Commercial 2450 totals 9.3 out of 10 and the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT 8.1. The widest gap is Motor & Performance, where the NordicTrack Commercial 2450 scores 10 against 8 for the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT: power and smoothness. Features also separates them: 10 for the NordicTrack Commercial 2450 versus 8 for the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT. The Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT claws back ground on Value.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Motor: 3.6 CHP on the NordicTrack Commercial 2450 versus 3.0 CHP on the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT; Belt: 22" x 60" on the NordicTrack Commercial 2450 versus 20" x 60" on the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT; Incline: -3% to 15% on the NordicTrack Commercial 2450 versus 0-15% on the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT; Speed: 0-12 mph on the NordicTrack Commercial 2450 versus 0.5-12 mph on the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT; Display: 22" HD touchscreen on the NordicTrack Commercial 2450 versus 7" LCD on the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT.
Check current pricing at the merchant links below. Owners praise the NordicTrack Commercial 2450 for 22" HD touchscreen and iFIT auto-adjusts incline/speed; the most common complaint is requires iFIT subscription ($39/mo). 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.
NordicTrack Commercial 2450
- 22" HD touchscreen
- iFIT auto-adjusts incline/speed
- -3% to 15% incline range
- 3.6 CHP motor
- Requires iFIT subscription ($39/mo)
- Very expensive
- Large footprint
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
Which should you buy?
The NordicTrack Commercial 2450 is the better fit for iFIT enthusiasts and those wanting immersive experience; it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Motor & Performance and Features. The Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT is the better fit for HIIT enthusiasts and app-agnostic users, and the stronger choice if Value matters more to you than the overall score. The NordicTrack Commercial 2450 is a poor fit for those avoiding subscriptions; the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT is a poor fit for those wanting built-in streaming.
Choose the NordicTrack Commercial 2450 if
- iFIT enthusiasts
- Those wanting immersive experience
- Serious home runners
Skip it if
- Those avoiding subscriptions
- Budget shoppers
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
Common questions
Is the NordicTrack Commercial 2450 better than the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT?
In our Treadmills ranking the NordicTrack Commercial 2450 scores higher overall, 9.3 to 8.1, with the biggest advantage in Motor & Performance. The Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT is stronger on Value, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
What is the main difference between the NordicTrack Commercial 2450 and the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT?
The headline spec difference is Motor: 3.6 CHP on the NordicTrack Commercial 2450 versus 3.0 CHP on the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT. In use, the gap that matters most is Motor & Performance (10 vs 8 in our scoring): power and smoothness.