It is not common for treadmill manufacturers to make two treadmills of similar specifications and prices but two of the top SOLE treadmills are similar enough to make a fair comparison. These two treadmills are the SOLE S77 and the SOLE F85. They are two of the top treadmills from the SOLE treadmill line.
Visually, there is little to differentiate between these two treadmills. Beyond the visual similarities, there are many other ways these two treadmills are alike, which is why it can be hard to choose between these two treadmills. To help you decide between these excellent treadmills, Treadmill Reviews has created an in-depth comparison so you can see exactly which one is the right SOLE treadmill for you.
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Dimensions
While the F85 measures 57″ in height, 83″ long, and 37″ wide, The S77 measures 58″ in height, 82″ long, and 36″ wide. These measurements are very close, yet the S77 is slightly smaller in width and length. Read also: Nautilus R616 vs Schwinn 270.
Winner – SOLE S77
- Cost
Price range-wise, both treadmills fall into the treadmills under $2,000 category. However, the S77 is generally $100 less than the F85.
Winner – SOLE S77
- Weight Capacity
These treadmills have exactly same weight capacity, which is 400 lbs. SOLE treadmills generally have the highest weight capacity of all residential treadmills.
Winner – Tied
- Available Programs
Like all SOLE treadmills, both the S77 and the F85 come with 8 pre-built exercise programs and 2 spots for users to create their own workout programs. Both treadmills have identical programs.
Winner – Tied
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| Product Dimensions | 79 x 34.5 x 17 inches | 85.43 x 37.01 x 17.32 inches |
| Shipping Weight | 246 Pounds | 265 Pounds |
- Running Surface
Both of these treadmills have 22” wide by 60” long treadmill belts, with a thickness which is 2-ply.
Winner – Tied
- Folding
The F85 can fold up while the S77 is one of the few SOLE treadmills which cannot fold.
Winner – SOLE F85
- Motor Size
There are motors of identical size in these two treadmills, which are 4.0 CHP in size.
Winner – Tied
- Incline Range and Speed
Identical incline ranges of 0% to 15% are on both the S77 and F85. Both of them has a maximum speed out at 12 M.PH
Winner – Tied
- Fans
Two small, single-speed fans are found on top of the consoles of both the S77 and the F85. While the angle of the fan can be adjusted, both of these treadmills have weak fans.
Winner – Tied
- Heart Rate Monitoring
The S77 and F85 both have heart rate measuring handlebars. While these handlebars are not very accurate, these treadmills also come with Bluetooth-enabled, adjustable heart rate chest straps. The straps can deliver highly accurate heart rate tracking.
Winner – Tied
- Treadmill Weight
While the S77 and F85 have many identical features, the S77 is lighter than the F85 by 43 lbs.
Winner – SOLE S77
Look and Feel
- Materials
For most part, these two treadmills seem to have the same materials used in their construction. All the materials are high-quality, such as the commercial-gauge steel frame and the minimal use of thick molded plastic. The hydraulic system on the F85 adds a layer of superiority, though. It allows users to more easily fold up the deck of the F85 and users can allow the deck to lower itself hands-free. As the S77 cannot fold, it lacks this helpful addition.
Winner – SOLE F85
- Sturdiness
While we tested both treadmills, the F85 performed better under the running at incline tests we put it through. The S77 had a slight tendency to wobble a bit when operating at a higher incline as the tester ran.
Winner – SOLE F85
- Moving the treadmill
Both of these treadmills are heavy, and moving them are difficult. However, the F85 can fold up and be rolled fairly easily while the S77 does not fold, making it tough to maneuver the treadmill, especially if you need to move the S77 through a doorway.
Winner – SOLE F85
- Cushioning
These treadmills both come with Cushion Whisper Flex™ treadmill decks. However, the F85 has a slightly more flexible deck, which can be easier on sensitive feet.
Winner – SOLE F85
- Assembly
As these two treadmills are constructed with many of the same materials, they take around the same amount of time to assemble.
Winner – Tied
User Interface
- Speed and Incline Controls
The speed and incline controls on the S77 and F85 are identical, as you can see from their pictures above. Both sets of controls do not display all the possible inclines and speeds. However, you can use the manual adjustment buttons located near the console displays or the speed and incline adjustment buttons on the arms of both of these treadmills.
Winner – Tied
- Fan Controls
Touch-responsive, the fan control for both of these treadmills is located on the right-hand side of the treadmill console, directly below the main program buttons.
Winner – Tied
- Program Selection
The same programs are available on both of these treadmills. Users can express their creativity with the two users custom program slots, but otherwise, these treadmills are exactly the same in this aspect.
Winner – Tied
- Visual Display
Both have 10.1” TFT LCD console displays and from what you can see in the pictures above, the only real way to distinguish a difference between the two console displays is the small “S77” or “F85” located under the SOLE logo.
Winner – Tied
Entertainment Features
- Speakers
The sound quality on both of these treadmills is the same decent range. Crisp sound quality until you reach the higher sound levels but both speakers have weak bass. Besides, SOLE treadmills are not known for their entertainment and the S77 and F85 are no exception.
Winner – Tied
Sole S77 vs Sole F85
Conclusion
It was a close race and the F85 only beat the S77 in 5 categories while they tied in 19 of the 27 categories we used to compare them. So, if you end up preferring the S77 to our pick of the F85, you can feel assured that the S77 is very similar to the winning treadmill. Now you can make your choice!
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