Comparison: Sole F80 vs. Sole F85
This is a comparison of two popular Sole treadmills: the Sole F80 and the Sole F85. The price gap between these two models is fairly narrow, with the Sole F80 starting at $1500 and the Sole F85 at $1,800. These 5 star rated models are similar in their overall design since they are from the same brand, so the decks have equal shock absorption and cushioning support, the running belts are both 22″ x 60″, and they both offer an incline range of 0 to 15% and speeds from 0 to 12 mph. Both models are equipped with a folding frame as well. With the consoles, neither the F80 or F85 have interactive fitness training, but both have built-in cooling fans.
See Our Video Comparison of the Sole F80 vs Sole F85
The motors that power these treadmills are also fairly similar, with the F80 offering a 3.5 continuous HP motor and the F85 with a slightly more powerful 4.0 continuous HP motor. Coming to the displays, the F85 beats out the F80 with a slightly larger 9” LCD display screen compared to the 7.5” LCD offering on the F80. Weight capacities vary by just 15 pounds, with a 375 weight limit to the F80 and 400 weight limit to the F85. And when it comes to pre-built programs, once again there’s just a very slight difference: the F80 comes with 7 programs while the F85 comes with 8. Overall, the size of the F80 is slightly shorter and more narrow than the F85. Finally, the F80 trumps the F85 in warranty offerings. While both models provide lifetime coverage on the frame, model and deck, the F80 offers 5 years coverage on electrical parts compared to 3 years offered by the F85.
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