The Commercial 1750 was last updated for the 2022 model year. The latest version of this popular model has a streamlined, modern design and is loaded with high-end features and performance. We found the exercise quality suitable for any fitness level or training plan thanks to its large tread surface, 12 mph top speed, -3 to +15 incline, and integration with the iFit app through the swiveling HD touchscreen. It's big, bulky, and relatively expensive, but we feel it is one of the best home treadmills we've tested.
The Commercial 1750 provides excellent exercise quality across the board. Testers unanimously loved this machine, thanks in large part to its spacious tread deck, high top speed, and wide incline range. Manually controlled workouts, iFit videos, and scenic runs were enjoyable through the swiveling HD touchscreen. This model will likely please users of virtually any fitness level.
NordicTrack claims the Commercial 1750 has a 60-inch-long by 22-inch-wide running surface, but our measurements showed that it is actually 21.5 inches wide, as the side rails cover just a tiny bit of the belt on both sides. Regardless, it's still a very large running deck, and we never found the missing half-inch to be an issue. Whether walking at a brisk pace or hammering out a sprint interval, the large tread was compliant and didn't restrict our stride length with little fear of accidentally catching the side rails. NordicTrack has equipped the tread deck with Runners Flex cushioning to help reduce the impact on your joints, but unfortunately, users no longer have the ability to turn the cushioning off as they could on the previous version.
With speeds up to 12 mph, this model can be used for fast sprints but is perfectly suitable for those just getting started. This is likely the best machine we've tested for serious runners training for distance events. We did find, however, that the 1750 was slightly less accurate in terms of belt speed than the other high-end models we tested. Using a rolling measuring wheel, we performed a speed-accuracy test with the belt running at 6 mph for one minute. In this test, we obtained a measurement of 550 feet, 22 feet, or 4% higher than it should have been. By no means a deal-breaker, it is notable compared to the other models that were 1.3% or less off the mark. The 1750 has a relatively impressive incline adjustment of up to 15% and decline to -3%. The decline helps to simulate gradual downhills, and a 15% incline is plenty to get the glutes firing and calories burning. When using iFit, the 1750 even auto-adjusts your incline based on the terrain in the video you're following.
Regardless of how you choose to use the Commercial 1750, you will need Wi-Fi to connect with the treadmill for manual workouts or a small selection of free programs (if you choose not to use iFit). These workout programs incorporate speed, intervals, calorie burn, and heart rate control, and you can always opt for a manually controlled workout that suits your preferences. Of course, one of the best things about the 1750 is the iFit app and the unique, engaging, and immersive workout experience that it provides.
One of the things that impressed us the most, and a primary reason to splurge on the Commercial 1750, is its integration with the iFit app. This treadmill utilizes WiFi to connect to iFit through its swiveling console and 14-inch touchscreen, and once connected, you gain access to thousands of excellent videos, classes, and programs. The 1750 uses Bluetooth to connect to headphones and heart rate monitors, neither of which is included.
iFit started in 1977, and it is one of the most well-developed and popular training apps in existence. The Commercial 1750 includes a free month of iFit, but after that, iFit has an ongoing cost to consider. A Family Plan allows up to 5 user profiles and will set you back $39 when billed monthly or $396 for a full year. You can also opt for iFit on a tablet instead of your machine at a reduced cost of $15 / month. Your iFit membership will work across other iFit-ready equipment like the NordicTrack X24 exercise bike, and you can also pull it up on your tablet or smartphone and use it just about anywhere.
iFit sets itself apart from the more studio-focused competition with an extensive library of trainer-led scenic workouts that take place in scenic locations around the world. There are thousands of videos led by enthusiastic and engaging trainers who provide prompts, share stories, and offer training advice while you run the miles. The trainers add some personality, expertise, and often some interesting information about the area where the video is being filmed. A particularly cool feature of the 1750 is that the treadmill uses AutoAdjust that changes speed and incline automatically based on the terrain in the video and the prompts of the trainer. Combined with the stunning scenery, this provides a unique and immersive experience that makes it feel like you're almost there with the trainer. There is a huge variety of trainers, locations, workouts, and durations, along with multiple training programs. There are also challenges and a variety of off-treadmill content to work your whole body (the swiveling screen allows for optimal positioning for viewing workouts off-treadmill). If you prefer studio classes, there's a healthy selection available as well. Another cool feature is the Active Pulse technology, which NordicTrack calls “cruise control for your heart.” When using a paired heart rate monitor (not included), the 1750 can auto-adjust to keep you within a target zone.
iFit also offers the option to design your own courses using Google Maps. You basically create a course anywhere in the world and follow it on the treadmill while looking at Google Street View images as you go. While unique, it was far from our favorite way to use the machine. The app features a progress page that tracks all of your workouts, allowing you to monitor your progress. Through your settings menu, you can also sync with fitness apps like Strava, Apple Health, Garmin Connect, and Google Fit to track and analyze your data on your preferred platform.
One of the features that our testers really liked on the Commercial 1750 is the swiveling console that is home to a 14-inch HD touchscreen. The screen is the primary way users interact with this model, along with buttons for belt speed and incline adjustment. We found the controls to be intuitive, but their ergonomics fell short of those of some other models we tested. That said, they are still easy enough to use, and when using iFit, the machine can auto-adjust speed and incline for you.
The console of the Commercial 1750 uses a 14-inch HD touchscreen (16" on the 2024 model) with vivid color, high resolution, and touch sensitivity. The screen is central to the system, as it is where you navigate the iFit app and view the workouts while on the treadmill. The app has filters that help you narrow down the daunting number of classes. On the right side of the screen are quick jump speed buttons, with quick jump incline buttons on the left. Below the screen are front-facing Premium Audio speakers that produce impressive sound for their size. Controlling the speaker volume, sound levels (trainer vs music), and connecting to Bluetooth accessories like headphones and heart rate monitors is also done through the screen. The console features a small amount of tilt adjustability to optimize its angle, and it also swivels, allowing you to position it for viewing during off-treadmill workouts.
Below the screen is an adjustable horizontal fan that does a surprisingly decent job of cooling you while you work out. There are start and stop buttons, controls for the fan and speaker volume, a safety key/lanyard, as well as speed and incline + and - buttons to make smaller adjustments to either. While these controls are relatively easy to reach while running, our testers found the ergonomics to be less ideal than those of models with controls integrated into the side handrails.
NordicTrack equipped the Commercial 1750 with enough features to call this model a full-featured one. Structurally, the treadmill feels very sturdy; the steel-framed machine boasts a 300-pound weight limit, and we found it to be stable even at full speed and incline.
The deck utilizesRunners Flex cushioning to absorb impact, which is a series of elastomers placed between the frame and the wooden deck, providing some relief to your joints. The incline is adjustable up to 15% (12% on the 2024 model), and the decline is adjustable down to -3%. The tread deck folds up to save space when not in use, featuring a lift-assist/soft-drop system that makes folding and unfolding the deck effortless. When it is folded up, it is fairly easy to tilt it back onto its transport wheels to move it around on firm, flat surfaces. The handrails are sturdy, and there are two bottle holders to keep fluids or smaller items, such as a phone, at arm's reach.
The 1750 has a swiveling and tilting console with a 14-inch (16-inch on the 2024 model) HD touchscreen. The screen serves as the primary interface with the machine, integrating with the iFit app via WiFi and pairing with accessories through its Bluetooth connectivity. Connected features associated with iFit include AutoAdjust speed and incline changes and ActivePulse heart rate zone control. The console is also home to quick jump speed and incline buttons as well as front-facing Premium Audio speakers. Below the console, a 3-speed adjustable fan is also located, which is surprisingly effective. Like every other treadmill we've tested, it also features a safety key/lanyard that stops the treadmill when removed and can be used to prevent children from starting the treadmill if it is not attached.
Due to its involved and time-consuming assembly process, the Commercial 1750 is one of the lowest scorers in this metric. Not only is it big and heavy, but there are simply a lot of steps, and you'll want the assistance of another person for some of them. We didn't find the assembly to be difficult, but it was time-consuming.
With a claimed assembled weight of 309 pounds, the Commercial 1750 is very heavy, and even heavier in its shipping box. You'll want to recruit the help of a couple of people to move it, particularly if it needs to go up or down a flight of stairs. We suggest moving the machine in its box to the intended location before assembling it, as moving the box is less awkward than moving the machine itself. Once you open the box, you'll also want some assistance getting the heavy tread deck out due to its weight and size.
Once out of the box and all the packing materials have been removed, it's a bit of a project to assemble the Commercial 1750. NordicTrack has partnered with an app called BILT, and most of their equipment is on the app with detailed step-by-step 3D instructions. The treadmill came with detailed printed instructions, and the owner's manual can also be found on the NordicTrack website. You will definitely want the help of another person for several steps, like attaching the support arms, console, and especially the soft-drop piston under the tread deck. It comes with several tools, but you'll also need a Phillips head screwdriver and an adjustable wrench or socket set. In total, it took approximately 2 hours to complete the process.
The Commercial 1750 is a large machine; in fact, it's the second-largest we've tested. With a claimed weight of 309 lbs, it's also very heavy. It's reasonably easy to move short distances on flat surfaces on its transport wheels, but realistically, it is best suited to a workout room with its own dedicated space. Fortunately, NordicTrack gave it a “SpaceSaver” design with a tread deck that folds up to decrease its footprint to 3040 square inches when not in use. When folded, the treadmill's footprint shrinks to 1976 square inches.
The Commercial 1750 is a big and bulky machine with open dimensions of 80 inches long by 38 inches wide and 64 inches tall. With the deck folded up, the length decreases by almost 30-inches to 52-inches, and while that does open some floor space, it still takes up quite a bit of room. The 38-inch width means that it won't fit through most doorways, and at 309 lbs, moving it between rooms or up and down stairs is something you'll likely want to avoid.
The Commercial 1750 was decidedly average in our noise level testing. The 3.0 CHP (4.25 CHP on the 2024 model) motor emits a reasonable level of noise. At one mph, we recorded 45 decibels with just the belt running, which increased to 57 decibels with a person walking. At 4 mph, the noise level increased to 56 decibels and 62 decibels with a user at a brisk walking pace. And finally, at 7.5 mph, we measured 61 decibels with the tread on its own and 66 decibels with a person running.
The Commercial 1750 is a well-built treadmill that should work well for the vast majority of users. Its sturdy build, large running surface, 12 mph top speed, adjustable incline between -3 and +15%, and compatibility with the iFit app make it a great option for all fitness levels, including hardcore runners. iFit is a refreshing departure from the studio-style classes offered by other apps, with motivating and engaging trainer-led scenic runs, walks, and hikes in beautiful locations around the world. The swiveling HD touchscreen seamlessly integrates with iFit, featuring AutoAdjust speed and incline changes that simulate terrain and allow you to get fully immersed in your workout.
If you're after a connected treadmill experience, but you prefer live and on-demand studio-style classes, then the Peloton Tread is a good option to consider. It's more expensive, but it's a sleek, sturdy, high-performance treadmill with an excellent touchscreen that integrates with the Peloton app. If you're an apartment dweller, or you're simply short on exercise space, and you still want a treadmill that can provide you with a great workout, the Echelon Stride folds down impressively small for storage. Given its storability, it still boasts a 12 mph top speed, up to 10% incline, and it works with the Echelon app for a connected exercise experience.
