84 × 35 in open3G Cardio Elite Runner Treadmill
A 22 x 62 in deck, a 400 lb rating and a plain console. It's built for mileage.
We haven't written a full review of the 3G Cardio Elite Runner yet. Everything here comes from the manufacturer's specs and our rating formula, which treats every machine the same way. A full review follows after we've tested one.
How we rated the 3G Cardio Elite Runner
- Motor and deck
- 5.0
- 4.0 HP, 22 x 62 in belt, 400 lb limit
- Incline and features
- 4.3
- 15% incline, 12 mph top speed
- Warranty
- 5.0
- Lifetime frame and motor cover
- Fits a home
- 3.2
- 84 x 35 in open, does not fold
- Value
- 3.4
- You pay a premium for the name or the screen
Our rating is out of 5 and uses the same formula for every machine in a category: motor and deck, features, warranty, how well it fits a home, and value for the typical price. Until we bench test a machine, the score comes from its published specs. How we rate
What we measure
Bench test scheduledWe haven't measured this one yet. When our unit is set up, it gets the same checks as every machine, and the results go here:
- Noise from 3 ft at 3, 6, 9 and 12 mph
- Incline at the top setting, with a digital level
- Watts at the wall, idle, walking and running
- Assembly time for one person
- Folded size, measured with a tape
Floor plan, from the maker's dimensions
3G Cardio Elite Runner specs
| Specification | 3G Cardio Elite Runner |
|---|---|
| Motor | 4.0 HP |
| Belt | 22 x 62 in |
| Speed | 0–12 mph |
| Incline | 15% |
| User weight limit | 400 lb |
| Footprint (L × W × H) | 84 × 35 × 58 in |
| Folded | Does not fold |
| Console | LED console |
| Warranty | Lifetime frame and motor, 7 yr parts, 2 yr labor |
| Status | Current model |
Manufacturer's published specs. We check dimensions with a tape when our unit arrives.
How it compares
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| 3G Cardio Elite Runner(this review) | Sole TT8 | Life Fitness T3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Typical price | $4,499 | $2,699–2,999 | $3,499–4,499 |
| Motor | 4.0 HP | 4.0 HP DC | 3.0 HP continuous |
| Belt | 22 x 62 in | 22 x 60 in | 20 x 60 in |
| Top speed | 12 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph |
| Incline | 15% | -6% to 15% | 15% |
| Weight limit | 400 lb | 400 lb | 350 lb |
| Footprint | 84 × 35 in | 83 × 36 in | 80 × 32 in |
| Folds | No | No | No |
| Warranty | Lifetime frame and motor, 7 yr parts, 2 yr labor | Lifetime frame and motor, 5 yr deck/electronics, 2 yr labor | Lifetime frame, 10 yr motor, 7 yr parts, 1 yr labor |
Manufacturer specs. Measured noise is added once we've tested a machine.