Sole F80 Treadmill vs Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill
Sole F80 Treadmill (#3, best value) vs Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill (#5, best budget): in our Treadmills scoring the Sole F80 Treadmill totals 8.6/10 and the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill 5.5/10. At $2,699 versus $159, the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill costs $2,540 less.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| Sole F80 Treadmill | Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2699 | $159 |
| Motor | 3.5 CHP | 2.25 HP |
| Belt | 22" x 60" | 16" x 44" |
| Incline | 0-15% | — |
| Speed | 0.5-12 mph | 0.5-7.5 mph |
| Display | 9" 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 Sole F80 Treadmill and the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill made our Top 5 Treadmills, at #3 (best value) and #5 (best budget). No-subscription workhorse with 3.5 CHP motor and lifetime frame warranty. Commercial-grade quality without monthly fees. 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 Sole F80 Treadmill totals 8.6 out of 10 and the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill 5.5. The widest gap is Motor & Performance, where the Sole F80 Treadmill scores 9 against 5 for the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill — power and smoothness. Running Surface also separates them: 9 for the Sole F80 Treadmill 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 — 3.5 CHP on the Sole F80 Treadmill versus 2.25 HP on the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill; Belt — 22" x 60" on the Sole F80 Treadmill versus 16" x 44" on the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill; Speed — 0.5-12 mph on the Sole F80 Treadmill versus 0.5-7.5 mph on the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $2,699 for the Sole F80 Treadmill and $159 for the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill, a $2,540 difference in the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill's favor. Owners praise the Sole F80 Treadmill for no subscription required and 3.5 CHP motor; the most common complaint is basic 9" LCD 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.
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)
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 Sole F80 Treadmill is the better fit for subscription avoiders and those wanting simplicity — 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 $2,540 saving matters more than Motor & Performance, the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill is the better value. The Sole F80 Treadmill is a poor fit for connected fitness fans; the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill is a poor fit for serious runners.
Choose the Sole F80 Treadmill if
- Subscription avoiders
- Those wanting simplicity
- Commercial quality seekers
Skip it if
- Connected fitness fans
- Those wanting streaming
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 Sole F80 Treadmill better than the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill?
In our Treadmills ranking the Sole F80 Treadmill scores higher overall, 8.6 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 Sole F80 Treadmill cost than the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill?
$2,540 more as of February 1, 2026: $2,699 for the Sole F80 Treadmill 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 — 9 versus 5 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the Sole F80 Treadmill and the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill?
The headline spec difference is Motor: 3.5 CHP on the Sole F80 Treadmill versus 2.25 HP on the Goplus 2.25HP Folding Treadmill. In use, the gap that matters most is Motor & Performance (9 vs 5 in our scoring): power and smoothness.