NordicTrack Commercial 1750 Review

Exercise Quality

The Commercial 1750 delivers excellent workout quality across the board. Our testers logged serious mileage on this machine and unanimously praised it, citing the spacious deck and broad speed/incline range as highlights. Whether you are running manually or following a scenic iFit route on the swiveling HD touchscreen, the experience is smooth and immersive. It is a versatile powerhouse capable of satisfying everyone from beginners to elite runners.

The machine boasts a generous 60" x 22" running surface, giving you ample room to lengthen your stride during sprints without fear of stepping off. While the side rails technically reduce the usable width to 21.5 inches, the deck still feels expansive underfoot.

Your stride is smoothed out by NordicTrack's “Runners Flex” cushioning, which effectively absorbs impact to protect your joints. However, long-time fans of the brand should note a specific downgrade: unlike previous generations, you can no longer toggle the cushioning off to simulate the firmness of outdoor road running.

With a top speed of 12 mph, the 1750 is ready for anything from a first 5K to ultra-marathon training. However, precision was slightly lacking; our tests revealed a 4% speed variance, which is looser than we expected from a high-end machine. While not a deal-breaker, fixing it requires popping open the control panel to tweak the potentiometer—a task best left to those with some mechanical aptitude.

Where the machine truly excels is in its terrain simulation. Boasting a range from a -3% decline to a 12% incline, it offers excellent hill-training versatility. This feature shines when paired with iFit, as the deck automatically rises and falls to mimic the trail's topography on your screen.

You will need a stable Wi-Fi connection for almost everything on the Commercial 1750, including manual workouts and basic onboard programs like intervals or heart rate control.

Companion App/Connectivity

The Commercial 1750 is defined by its integration with iFit. The swiveling 14-inch touchscreen serves as the hub for thousands of classes and programs, with Bluetooth support for your own headphones and heart rate monitors.

While the treadmill comes with a one-month free trial, you should consider the subscription a mandatory long-term cost—because you will likely get hooked. Post-trial, the “Family Plan” runs $39/month (or $396/year) for up to five profiles. The good news is that this membership travels with you, working across other iFit-enabled gear (like the NordicTrack X24) and on your mobile devices for off-machine training.

iFit is the heart of this machine, offering thousands of workouts filmed in stunning global locations. The immersion is next-level thanks to AutoAdjust technology: as you follow a trainer up a mountain or through a city, the treadmill automatically changes speed and incline to match the real-world terrain.

The feature set runs deep. Active Pulse can take over the controls to keep you in a specific heart rate zone (requires a separate monitor), and the swiveling screen lets you hop off for strength or yoga sessions. You can even map custom routes via Google Maps using Street View images—though we found the curated video content far superior. Fortunately, iFit isn't a walled garden; it syncs seamlessly with Strava, Apple Health, Garmin Connect, and Google Fit.

User Interface/Ease of Use

The Commercial 1750 is controlled via a vibrant 14-inch HD touchscreen (updated to 16 inches on the 2024 model) that tilts and swivels, making it perfect for both running and floor-based workouts.

While there are physical buttons flanking the screen—speed on the right, incline on the left—the touchscreen is your primary command center. The manual controls are functional, though they lack the ergonomic polish of some competitors. Fortunately, this is rarely an issue; with iFit's “AutoAdjust” handling the speed and incline changes for you, you will rarely need to reach for them.

An adjustable fan sits beneath the screen and does a surprisingly good job of keeping you cool. The console also houses the essential physical buttons—start/stop, volume, and toggle switches for fine-tuning your pace and grade. However, the ergonomics fall slightly short here. Because these controls are located on the main console rather than integrated into the handrails (like on the Peloton), you have to reach forward to make adjustments, which feels a bit clunky mid-run.

Features

The Commercial 1750 is built to last. With a heavy-duty steel frame and a 300-pound weight limit, it feels rock-solid even when maxed out at top speed or full incline. The deck utilizes “Runners Flex” cushioning to soften the impact on your joints, supported by a versatile incline range of -3% to 12% (a slight downgrade from the 15% found on pre-2024 models).

Living with it is fairly easy, thanks to a hydraulic lift-assist system that makes folding the deck up for storage effortless. However, a word of caution on portability: while it rolls smoothly on hard floors via transport wheels, dragging this heavy machine across the carpet is a serious workout in itself.

Ease of Assembly

The Commercial 1750 scores poorly on assembly. It is a tedious, multi-step process that absolutely requires a second person due to the machine's sheer bulk. While the steps aren't necessarily complicated, the project is undeniably a massive time sink.

At a crushing 309 pounds, the Commercial 1750 is a beast. Do not attempt to move this alone—especially if stairs are involved.

Our advice? Move the box to your final workout room before you start building. It is much easier to maneuver the rectangular packaging than the awkward, fully assembled machine, and you will definitely need that second pair of hands just to wrestle the heavy deck out of the box.

Once the box is open, the real work begins. NordicTrack partners with the BILT app to offer 3D step-by-step instructions, which we found far superior to the printed manual.

Do not try this solo. You will need a second person to help hold the heavy uprights and console in place, and mounting the hydraulic soft-drop piston under the deck is particularly tricky without help. While they throw in a few basic tools, you should have a Phillips head screwdriver and a socket set handy to speed things up. Plan to set aside at least two hours for the build.

Storability

The Commercial 1750 is a behemoth—it ranked as the second-largest treadmill in our test group. While the transport wheels technically allow for movement across hard surfaces, let's be realistic: once this machine is in place, you won't want to move it.

It does, however, respect your floor plan. The “SpaceSaver” design allows the deck to fold vertically, cutting the active footprint of 3,040 square inches down to a manageable 1,976 square inches. It is a significant space reclamation—assuming you don't just use it as a very expensive clothes hanger.

In its active state, the machine commands the room at 80 inches long and 38 inches wide. Folding the deck tucks the length back to 52 inches, reclaiming nearly 2.5 feet of floor space, though it remains a large presence even when stored.

The real logistical headache is the width. At 38 inches wide, it simply will not fit through a standard interior doorway. Once you build this machine in a room, it is effectively trapped there.

Noise Level

The Commercial 1750 lands squarely in the middle of the pack when it comes to noise. Its 3.0 CHP motor (upgraded to a beefier 4.25 CHP on the 2024 model) creates a steady hum that is audible but not intrusive.

At a slow 1 mph stroll, we recorded 45 decibels from the machine alone, jumping to 57 decibels when you add footsteps. As we pushed the pace to a running speed of 7.5 mph, the volume climbed to 66 decibels—noticeable, certainly, but fairly standard for a treadmill of this size.

Should You Buy the NordicTrack Commercial 1750?

The Commercial 1750 is a hardware powerhouse capable of handling virtually anyone. With its rock-solid build, expansive deck, and versatile performance stats (12 mph top speed, -3% to +12% incline), it serves everyone from casual walkers to marathon trainees. But the real differentiator is iFit. While other platforms double down on repetitive studio classes, this machine transports you to the outdoors. The charismatic trainers guide you through stunning real-world hikes and runs, brought to life on the swiveling HD touchscreen. The immersion is sealed by the “AutoAdjust” tech, which syncs your speed and incline to the on-screen terrain, effectively making you forget you are standing in your living room.

What Other Treadmills Should You Consider?

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.