Peloton Tread vs Sole F80 Treadmill
Peloton Tread (#2, best premium) vs Sole F80 Treadmill (#3, best value): in our Treadmills scoring the Peloton Tread totals 9.2/10 and the Sole F80 Treadmill 8.6/10, the Peloton Tread leading on Features and Running Surface and the Sole F80 Treadmill on Value and Build Quality.
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Side by side
| Peloton Tread | Sole F80 Treadmill | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3295 | $2699 |
| Belt | Slat belt, 20" x 59" | 22" x 60" |
| Incline | 0-12.5% | 0-15% |
| Speed | 0-12.5 mph | 0.5-12 mph |
| Display | 23.8" HD touchscreen | 9" LCD |
| Speakers | 4-speaker system | — |
| Motor | — | 3.5 CHP |
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 Peloton Tread and the Sole F80 Treadmill made our Top 5 Treadmills, at #2 (best premium) and #3 (best value). The community-driven experience with exceptional classes and 23.8" rotating screen. Slat belt reduces impact for joint-friendly running. No-subscription workhorse with 3.5 CHP motor and lifetime frame warranty. Commercial-grade quality without monthly fees.
We score treadmills on Motor & Performance (30%), Running Surface (25%), Features (20%), Build Quality (15%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Peloton Tread totals 9.2 out of 10 and the Sole F80 Treadmill 8.6. The widest gap is Features, where the Peloton Tread scores 9.9 against 6 for the Sole F80 Treadmill — incline, programs, connectivity. Value also separates them: 9 for the Sole F80 Treadmill versus 6 for the Peloton Tread. The Sole F80 Treadmill claws back ground on Build Quality.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Belt — Slat belt, 20" x 59" on the Peloton Tread versus 22" x 60" on the Sole F80 Treadmill; Incline — 0-12.5% on the Peloton Tread versus 0-15% on the Sole F80 Treadmill; Speed — 0-12.5 mph on the Peloton Tread versus 0.5-12 mph on the Sole F80 Treadmill; Display — 23.8" HD touchscreen on the Peloton Tread versus 9" LCD on the Sole F80 Treadmill.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $3,295 for the Peloton Tread and $2,699 for the Sole F80 Treadmill, a $596 difference in the Sole F80 Treadmill's favor. Owners praise the Peloton Tread for excellent class library and 23.8" HD rotating screen; the most common complaint is $44/mo All-Access membership. Owners praise the Sole F80 Treadmill for no subscription required and 3.5 CHP motor; the most common complaint is basic 9" LCD display.
Peloton Tread
- Excellent class library
- 23.8" HD rotating screen
- Slat belt reduces impact
- Strong community
- $44/mo All-Access membership
- Very expensive hardware
- Large footprint
Sole F80 Treadmill
- No subscription required
- 3.5 CHP motor
- Lifetime frame/motor warranty
- Cushion Flex Whisper deck
- Basic 9" LCD display
- No streaming workouts
- Heavy (280 lbs)
Which should you buy?
The Peloton Tread is the better fit for peloton ecosystem users and motivation seekers — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Features and Running Surface. The Sole F80 Treadmill is the better fit for subscription avoiders and those wanting simplicity, and the stronger choice if Value and Build Quality matter more to you than the overall score. If the $596 saving matters more than Features, the Sole F80 Treadmill is the better value. The Peloton Tread is a poor fit for budget conscious; the Sole F80 Treadmill is a poor fit for connected fitness fans.
Choose the Peloton Tread if
- Peloton ecosystem users
- Motivation seekers
- Class-based training fans
Skip it if
- Budget conscious
- Subscription avoiders
Choose the Sole F80 Treadmill if
- Subscription avoiders
- Those wanting simplicity
- Commercial quality seekers
Skip it if
- Connected fitness fans
- Those wanting streaming
Common questions
Is the Peloton Tread better than the Sole F80 Treadmill?
In our Treadmills ranking the Peloton Tread scores higher overall, 9.2 to 8.6, with the biggest advantage in Features. The Sole F80 Treadmill is stronger on Value and Build Quality, so it is the better pick if those matter most to you.
How much more does the Peloton Tread cost than the Sole F80 Treadmill?
$596 more as of February 1, 2026: $3,295 for the Peloton Tread against $2,699 for the Sole F80 Treadmill. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Features — 9.9 versus 6 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the Peloton Tread and the Sole F80 Treadmill?
The headline spec difference is Belt: Slat belt, 20" x 59" on the Peloton Tread versus 22" x 60" on the Sole F80 Treadmill. In use, the gap that matters most is Features (9.9 vs 6 in our scoring): incline, programs, connectivity.