Sole F80 Treadmill vs Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT
Sole F80 Treadmill (#3, best value) vs Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT (#4): in our Treadmills scoring the Sole F80 Treadmill totals 8.6/10 and the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT 8.1/10, the Sole F80 Treadmill leading on Motor & Performance and Build Quality and the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT on Features.
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Side by side
| Sole F80 Treadmill | Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2699 | $989 |
| Motor | 3.5 CHP | 3.0 CHP |
| Belt | 22" x 60" | 20" x 60" |
| Incline | 0-15% | 0-15% |
| Speed | 0.5-12 mph | 0.5-12 mph |
| Display | 9" LCD | 7" LCD |
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 Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT made our Top 5 Treadmills, at #3 (best value) and #4. No-subscription workhorse with 3.5 CHP motor and lifetime frame warranty. Commercial-grade quality without monthly fees. 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 Sole F80 Treadmill totals 8.6 out of 10 and the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT 8.1. The widest gap is Features, where the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT scores 8 against 6 for the Sole F80 Treadmill — incline, programs, connectivity. Motor & Performance also separates them: 9 for the Sole F80 Treadmill versus 8 for the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Motor — 3.5 CHP on the Sole F80 Treadmill versus 3.0 CHP on the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT; Belt — 22" x 60" on the Sole F80 Treadmill versus 20" x 60" on the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT; Display — 9" LCD on the Sole F80 Treadmill versus 7" LCD on the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT. They match on Incline and Speed.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $2,699 for the Sole F80 Treadmill and $989 for the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT, a $1,710 difference in the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT'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 Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT for quickDial instant controls and works with any app (Peloton, Zwift); the most common complaint is basic display.
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)
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 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 Build Quality. The Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT is the better fit for HIIT enthusiasts and app-agnostic users, and the stronger choice if Features matters more to you than the overall score. If the $1,710 saving matters more than Features, the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT is the better value. The Sole F80 Treadmill is a poor fit for connected fitness fans; the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT is a poor fit for those wanting built-in streaming.
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 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 Sole F80 Treadmill better than the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT?
In our Treadmills ranking the Sole F80 Treadmill scores higher overall, 8.6 to 8.1, with the biggest advantage in Features. The Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT is stronger on Features, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
How much more does the Sole F80 Treadmill cost than the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT?
$1,710 more as of February 1, 2026: $2,699 for the Sole F80 Treadmill against $989 for the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Features — 8 versus 6 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the Sole F80 Treadmill and the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT?
The headline spec difference is Motor: 3.5 CHP on the Sole F80 Treadmill versus 3.0 CHP on the Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT. In use, the gap that matters most is Features (6 vs 8 in our scoring): incline, programs, connectivity.