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Thursday, 31 October 2019

Xterra TR150 versus TR300 Treadmill, Comparison Review

Both the Xterra TR150 and TR300 Treadmills offer great value for money and are ideal for keeping fit in the comfort of your own home.

The Xterra Fitness TR300 is the higher-end treadmill over the TR300, offering extra features along with a more durable design and larger footprint, making it suitable for heavier use and a longer stride length, whereas the entry-level TR150 takes up less space and is ideal for beginners.

 
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The Xterra TR300’s running deck measures a generous 55” long by 20” wide compared to the smaller TR150’s running deck of 50” long by 16”.  Both treadmill decks feature XTRAsoft cushioning to absorb the impact for a more comfortable workout.  The TR300 features a more heavy-duty 2.0-ply Duraweave belt compared to the TR150’s 1-ply belt.

Xterra Fitness TR150 Treadmill's 16" wide x 50" long deck, image
Xterra TR150's 16" wide x 50" long deck
Xterra Fitness TR300 Treadmill's 20" wide x 55" long deck, image
Xterra TR300's 20" wide x 55" long deck


Both the Xterra Fitness TR150 and TR300 electric-powered Treadmills utilize a high-torque 2.5 HP motor and offer speeds up to 10 mph, allowing you to walk, jog or run at your own pace.

Both treadmills offer incline options for additional challenge, but the TR150 is manually operated (i.e. you have to stop your workout to manually adjust the incline) and only offers 3 low incline settings of 0.5%, 1% or 2%, whereas the TR300 offers 10 incline levels which are electronically controlled at a touch of a button either on the console or on the handrails.

To keep your workouts varied, the Xterra TR150 and TR300 Treadmills offer a range of preset programs, with the TR300 offering twice as many as the TR150 – 24 programs on the TR300 compared to 12 programs on the TR150, along with a Manual option so you can just get on and get going!

Xterra Fitness TR300 Treadmill console, image, with 5.5" blue backlit LCD display, 24 preset programs
Xterra TR300 console, with
blue backlit LCD display
Xterra Fitness TR150 Treadmill's console, image, with 5" LCD display, 12 preset programs
Xterra TR150 console,
with LCD display


The Xterra TR300 Treadmill’s console is more advanced than the TR150 – it features a 5.5” blue backlit LCD display screen for easy viewing compared to the TR150’s 5” LCD display that isn’t backlit.  Both the TR300 and TR150 display motivating workout stats as you exercise including time, speed, distance, calories burned and pulse heart-rate.

Xterra Fitness TR300 Treadmill speed & incline handrail controls, image
Xterra TR300 speed & incline
handrail controls
Your pulse heart-rate is measured by both Xterra treadmills via the hand pulse grip sensors built into the handrails.  The TR300 also has the addition of remote control buttons in the handrails for quick adjusting of speed and incline levels which the TR150 doesn’t have.

Additional features on both the Xterra TR150 and TR300 treadmills’ console include an integrated media tray, two accessory holders and a safety key.  Extra features included on the Xterra TR300’s console that the TR150 does not have include a sound system (audio jack and speakers) and a cooling fan.

Both the Xterra Fitness TR150 and TR300 treadmills feature a folding deck design to help save space when not in use.  However, the design of the folding deck system differs between the two treadmills – the TR150’s deck has to be manually folded, while the TR300’s deck features Lift Assist and Soft Drop for safe and easy folding and lowering of the deck.

Xterra Fitness TR150 Treadmill manual folding deck, with 2 transport wheels, image
Xterra TR150 manual folding deck,
with 2 transport wheels
Xterra Fitness TR300 Treadmill Lift Assist / Safe Drop folding deck, with 4 transport wheels, image
Xterra TR300 Lift Assist / Safe Drop
folding deck, with 4 transport wheels



Both the Xterra TR150 and TR300 treadmills are sturdily constructed.  But with its more durable build and larger footprint (see full dimensions listed in the table below), the Xterra TR300 offers a slightly higher user weight capacity of up to 300 lbs compared to the TR150’s 250 lbs user weight limit.

For peace of mind, both Xterra Fitness Treadmills come with a generous manufacturer’s warranty but as you would expect, the warranty differs between the entry-level TR150 and the higher-classed TR300 (see full details listed in the comparison table below).





Let’s take a glance at the main differences and similarities between the Xterra TR150 and TR300’s features and specifications laid out in the easy to read table below to help you decide on which is the best treadmill for you:


Main DIFFERENCES between the Xterra TR150 versus Xterra TR300 Treadmill:


XTERRA TR150 TREADMILL
XTERRA TR300
TREADMILL
Differences
MODEL NO.
TR150
TR300
RUNNING BELT SIZE
16” wide x 50” long
20” wide x 55” long
BELT
1ply, 1.4 mm
2.0 ply Duraweave heavy-duty & 1.8 commercial designed rollers
SPEED RANGE
0.5 – 10 mph
0 – 10 mph
INCLINE
3 manual incline settings, 0.5%, 1%, 2%
0 – 10% electronically controlled (10 levels)
PROGRAMS
12 preset programs & Manual
24 preset programs,
 1 Heart-rate control,
 1 Manual
DISPLAY SCREEN
5” LCD display
5.5” blue backlit LCD display
QUICK TOUCH BUTTONS ON CONSOLE
1-9 mph direct access quick speed keys
Quick touch buttons for preset speeds & incline
SOUND SYSTEM
NO
Audio Jack with speakers (plug in MP3, mobile phone etc)
COOLING FAN
NO
YES, integrated into console
HANDRAIL CONTROLS
NO
Controls in handrails to adjust speed & incline
USER WEIGHT CAPACITY
Supports up to 250 lbs
Supports up to 300 lbs
FOLDING DESIGN
·         Manual folding deck to save space when not in use
·         Approx. Folded dimensions:  28.5” long
 x 28.75” wide
 x 61” high
·         Lift Assist for easy deck fold up
·         Safe Drop for safe slow lowering of deck
·         Approx. Folded dimensions:  48.2” long x
35” wide x
61.6” high
PORTABILITY
2x Transport wheels
4x Transport wheels
DIMENSIONS
Approx.  63.4” long x 28.75” wide x 51.4” high
Approx.  72.2” long x 35” wide x 54.1” high
TREADMILL WEIGHT
Approx.  109.3 lbs
Approx.  207 lbs
WARRANTY
Lifetime frame,
 1 year Motor,
 90 days parts/labor
Lifetime frame & motor,
1 year parts & labor



SIMILARITIES between the Xterra TR150 and TR300 Treadmills


XTERRA TR150 TREADMILL
XTERRA TR300
TREADMILL
Similarities
MOTOR
High Torque 2.25 HP motor
CUSHIONING
XTRAsoft cushioned deck absorbs impact to minimize stress on joints
(Multiple points of cushioning spread throughout the deck)
STATS DISPLAYED ON CONSOLE
Time
Speed
Distance
Incline
Calories
Pulse
HEART RATE MONITOR
Pulse grip heart-rate sensors in handrails
SAFETY KEY
Safety key included
MEDIA SHELF
Integrated media shelf on console
ACCESSORY HOLDERS
2 accessory holders
POWER
Electric, 110V



Summary:

Both the Xterra Fitness TR150 and TR300 Treadmills are surprisingly well-built for their relatively low price and easily rival other treadmills in their price range and beyond.  If you're looking for a home treadmill for light use with a nice range of preset workouts and one that won't take up too much space, then the Xterra TR150 would be ideal for you.  Just remember that the TR150's incline has to be adjusted manually and is minimal so if incline is important to your treadmill workout, then you would be better off with the TR300.

Along with the electronically controlled incline, you get a lot extra for your money with the Xterra TR300 Treadmill.  The larger running deck accommodates a better stride length and you get a wider range of preset workouts so if you like the idea of the extra challenge or just simply are likely to get bored easily then the TR300 will help to keep you motivated.  The additional features of the TR300 Treadmill indicated in the information tables above, some of which are normally found on the more expensive treadmills, make this treadmill a steal!


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N.B.  It’s always advisable to consult your doctor or health care professional before undertaking any new exercise regime.

*Prices/discounts/shipping indicated correct at time of writing/publishing and may be subject to change anytime.  E&OE.


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