Sole F80 Treadmill Review for 2026

1. Sole F80 Treadmill Reviews: The Short Answer

The 2026 Sole F80 is a good folding treadmill with a different job from the F80 most reviews describe. It keeps what made the name popular: a heavy-duty folding frame, a lifetime frame and motor warranty, a 350 lb user rating, incline to 15% and a touchscreen that works without a paid membership. What changed is underneath. Sole's 2026 listing gives a 3.25 HP brushless motor where the previous model had 3.5 HP, a 20-inch belt where it had 22 inches, and a machine weight of 218 lb where reviews of the earlier version measured about 274 lb.

Read together, those changes make the F80 a lighter, easier-to-place machine that suits walkers, incline walkers and most runners of average build, and a less obvious choice for heavier runners and anyone who liked the old F80 precisely for its 22-inch deck. If belt width matters to you, the currentF85 keeps 22 inches, at a higher price.

The caution is about paperwork rather than hardware. Retailers, older reviews and even Sole's own older articles still quote the previous figures, and some sellers will still have previous-generation stock. Before you buy, confirm which F80 the seller is shipping. The rest of this page sets out the figures that are confirmed, the ones that are not, and how to tell the versions apart.

2. The 2026 F80 Specifications, Checked

These are the figures on Sole's US product page for the F80 marked new for 2026, checked on 14 October 2026, with the independent source that agrees with each. Run Reviews is an independent review site whose F80 review was last updated on 30 July 2026; Flex Marks the Spot (FMTS) is a third-party product and price-tracking site with a listing for the 2026 F80. Figures that only Sole publishes, such as roller diameters, deck thickness and box dimensions, are left out because we could not confirm them independently.

Two details are worth reading closely. First, Sole's specification table describes the incline range as "0-15 levels", while its feature panels on the same page and its quick keys describe 0, 5, 10 and 15%; the independent sources give 15%. We use the percentage. Second, Sole quotes the motor simply as 3.25 HP. It does not say whether that is a continuous-duty or a peak figure; Run Reviews describes it as continuous duty. Ourhorsepower guideexplains why that distinction matters when you compare it with other brands.

One Sole-branded source does not agree with the US listing. The specification sheet for the F80 2026 on the site of Dyaco, Sole's parent company, gives a maximum user weight of 330 lb (150 kg), set-up dimensions of 77 by 36 by 59 inches and a net weight of 220 lb. That sheet names no market, and it may describe a different regional configuration. For a US purchase we have used the US listing, which the independent sources match, but if the user rating matters to you, ask Sole to confirm 350 lb for the unit you are buying.

3. Why Sole F80 Reviews Disagree: Three Machines, One Name

Sole has kept the F80 name across several versions, and most of the coverage you will find was written about an earlier one. That is why one review gives 3.25 HP and another 3.5 CHP, and why deck widths, weights and user ratings vary. Roughly, three specification sets are in circulation.

The older non-touchscreen F80. Garage Gym Reviews' F80 versus F85 comparison, last updated in August 2024, describes an F80 with a 3.5 CHP motor, a 375 lb user rating, a 278 lb machine weight and no touchscreen, with a warranty of lifetime cover on the frame, motor and deck, five years on electronics and parts and two years of labour. Big Guy Treadmill Review's Sole comparison chart (July 2026) still quotes 3.5 CHP and 375 lb.

The previous touchscreen F80. This is the machine most current reviews describe: a 3.5 HP motor, a 22 by 60-inch deck, a 350 lb rating and a 10.1-inch touchscreen. BarBend's review (last dated October 2024), OutdoorGearLab's review, Garage Gym Reviews' F80 review (updated March 2026) and Home Gym Verdict's Sole roundup (updated August 2026) all give 3.5 HP and 22 by 60 inches, and OutdoorGearLab gives a machine weight of 274 lb. Sole's own F80 versus F85 article, dated May 2024 but titled as a 2026 guide, also still lists 3.5 HP and 22 by 60 inches.

The 2026 F80. The machine on Sole's store now, added to its product feed in June 2026 and marked new for 2026: 3.25 HP brushless, 20 by 60 inches, 350 lb and 218 lb, with the 10.1-inch screen redesigned to tilt and swivel.

The practical rules follow from the table. Read the specification on Sole's current product page, not a review, and save a copy with your order. If you buy from a retailer, ask which version the unit is and get the motor rating, deck width and user rating in writing. And if a listing quotes figures better than Sole's own, such as a 22-inch deck, treat it as possibly older stock and ask before assuming it is a bargain. Our guide toreading treadmill reviewscovers the general problem of reviews that update their date but not their measurements.

4. The 20-Inch Deck and the 3.25 HP Brushless Motor

The two changes most likely to matter to a buyer are the deck and the motor, and neither is simply a downgrade.

The deck. A 20 by 60-inch running surface is a standard full-size deck. Sixty inches is the length usually recommended for running, and 20 inches of width is enough for most people at a steady pace. What two extra inches buy is margin: room for your stride to wander at speed, for a wider gait, or for a moment of fatigue late in a session. Taller and heavier runners and anyone doing fast intervals notice it most. Ourbelt size guideworks through what length and width your height and pace call for. If you are choosing an F80 because older reviews praised its wide deck, that praise does not apply to the 2026 machine.

Sole describes the deck as cushioned with its CushionFlex system. Sole makes a joint-impact claim for its cushioning that we cannot verify, and independent reviews of earlier F80s describe the cushioning as moderate rather than soft. Ourcushioning explainercovers what deck cushioning does and does not change.

The motor. On paper 3.25 HP is a small step down from 3.5 HP. Sole pairs it with a switch to a brushless motor, which it says runs quieter, lasts longer and is more efficient; those are Sole's claims, and the 2026 model is too new for long-term evidence either way. A brushless motor has no carbon brushes to wear out, which removes one routine replacement part found on brushed DC treadmill motors. Our guides tomotor brushesand AC versus DC motorsexplain the trade-offs.

For most home use, the motor rating is unlikely to be the limit. It matters more for heavier runners who use the machine daily, because a motor working close to its rating for long sessions runs hotter. If that is you, the F85's 3.5 HP motor and 22-inch deck are the more comfortable margin, or look at ourhigh-capacity treadmills.

5. Console, Apps and the No-Subscription Position

The F80's console is the clearest difference between it and the cheaper F63 and F65, which use LED displays. The 2026 F80 has a 10.1-inch touchscreen that tilts and swivels, so it can face a floor mat for off-treadmill work, with a secondary white LED window that keeps your basic workout numbers visible while the screen shows something else. Sole lists Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, screen mirroring, two Bluetooth speakers, a crossflow cooling fan, a USB-C charging port and roller-dial speed and incline controls, with quick keys for set speeds and inclines.

Sole's position on subscriptions is the main reason the F80 is shopped against NordicTrack and ProForm. Sole's listing describes the SOLE+ app as free with no monthly subscription, and Run Reviews agrees that no subscription is necessary. Speed, incline and the built-in programs work from the console itself; the touchscreen adds streaming and Sole's app rather than unlocking treadmill functions. That is the opposite of the iFIT model, where much of the screen's value depends on a membership that renews for as long as you want the classes.

The honest framing is that you are paying for a built-in screen, not for access to the machine. If you already watch on a tablet, the F80's screen is a convenience you may not need, and the LED models do the same training job for less. If you want a screen that is part of the treadmill and costs nothing after purchase, this is one of the few at this price. Ourtreadmills without subscriptionsroundup prices the five-year difference, andSole versus NordicTrackcompares the two approaches directly.

One question to ask before buying: screens and their software are the parts of a smart treadmill most likely to age first. A touchscreen that loses app support still leaves you a treadmill that runs from the console, which is a better position than a machine whose controls depend on an online account.

6. The Warranty, Read by Component

Sole's warranty table for the 2026 F80 gives lifetime cover on the frame and on the motor, three years on the deck, three years on electronics, three years on wear items and parts, one year of labour and 90 days on cosmetic items. Run Reviews and the FMTS listing agree on three years for parts and one year for labour, and Run Reviews agrees on three years for the deck and electronics.

The one conflict is the motor term. Sole's listing gives the motor lifetime cover, as Sole has historically offered. Run Reviews instead gives three years on the motor and comments that the lifetime motor warranty seems to have changed. We have not found anything from Sole that supports a three-year motor term, and the product page is explicit, but because the two sources disagree we are stating both. If the motor term matters to your decision, and on a lifetime-warranty brand it usually does, get it confirmed in writing for your unit.

Labour is the short term. One year of labour means a technician's visit in year two is normally at your expense even when the part is covered, so a covered motor can still cost you a service call. That is common across the category, and it is the term worth comparing between brands, alongside whether a brand covers its motor for life at all. Ourtreadmill warranty guideexplains how to read each component term.

Earlier F80 warranties were different. Garage Gym Reviews' 2024 comparison gives lifetime cover on the deck as well as the frame and motor, five years on electronics and parts and two years of labour for the older F80. If you are buying older stock, the warranty that applies is the one attached to that unit, so ask. Warranty terms can also vary by retailer and are usually conditional on residential use.

We found no CPSC recall or product safety warning for Sole treadmills when we searched on 14 October 2026.

7. Size, Folding, Delivery and Assembly

The 2026 F80 is markedly easier to live with than earlier versions on paper. Sole lists it at 218 lb, against the 274 lb OutdoorGearLab gave for the previous model, and at 75 by 34 by 52 inches set up. It folds upright with a kick-release mechanism to 48 by 36 by 66 inches. Note that the folded width Sole lists is slightly greater than the set-up width, so measure for 36 inches when planning where it will stand folded.

Folding saves floor length, not weight. A 218 lb machine still needs two people to move any distance, transport wheels work on hard floors and badly on carpet, and the clearance behind the deck is needed whether or not it folds. Ourspace requirements guidecovers run-off space and ceiling height, and thefolding treadmill primercovers fold locks and hydraulic assist.

Delivery. Sole ships the F80 by LTL freight to your curb, quoting 10 to 14 business days depending on location, and offers two upgrades at checkout: delivery to the room of your choice for $200 more, or room of choice with assembly for $350 more. Garage Gym Reviews describes the same three tiers for the F85. Sole also lists a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Curbside means the box stops at your curb, so if you cannot move a heavy crate up steps or stairs yourself, the upgrade is worth pricing in from the start. Our treadmill delivery guideexplains what each level of service includes.

Power and placement. As with any motorised treadmill, plug it into a grounded outlet on a circuit it does not share with a large appliance, and avoid extension leads. If it is going on carpet, readtreadmills on carpetfirst, because carpet affects airflow into the motor compartment.

8. What Independent Reviews Report

The 2026 F80 is new enough that there is very little hands-on coverage of it, and most of what has been published describes the previous machine. With that caveat, a few points recur across more than one independent review and are likely to carry over because they concern things the redesign did not obviously change.

Cushioning is moderate. OutdoorGearLab describes the previous F80's deck as forgiving but with less give than many machines it tested, and Garage Gym Reviews lists cushioning that is less shock-absorbing than some rivals among its F80 cons. If you want a notably soft deck, look at ourcushioned treadmill roundup.

Assembly is real work. OutdoorGearLab found setup relatively challenging, and Garage Gym Reviews lists difficult assembly as a con of the F85, which shares the same construction approach. The 2026 F80's lower weight should help, but paying for assembly is a reasonable decision rather than an extravagance.

The no-subscription console is a genuine advantage. Run Reviews and OutdoorGearLab both count the lack of a required subscription in the F80's favour, and Garage Gym Reviews says the same of the F85's free SOLE+ app.

Things we would not carry over: any measured noise level, incline speed or stability verdict from an earlier F80, because the motor, deck and frame weight have all changed. Treat those as unknown for the 2026 model until independent reviewers have used it.

9. Sole F80 vs F85, F65 and F63

The 2026 redesign changed how the F80 sits in Sole's range, and the comparison worth making is different from the one older reviews describe.

F80 vs F85. On Sole's 2026 listings both carry the same 350 lb user rating, 0.5 to 12 mph, incline to 15% with no decline and the same component warranty. The F85 adds a 22-inch belt instead of 20, a 3.5 HP brushless motor instead of 3.25 HP and a 15.6-inch touchscreen instead of 10.1 inches, on a heavier frame Sole lists at 243 lb. On 14 October 2026 that cost $600 more on Sole's store. Older comparisons describe a bigger gap, with the F85 carrying more user capacity and decline; the 2026 versions do not. The deciding question is whether you want the wider deck. OurSole F85 reviewcovers it in detail.

F80 vs F65. On Sole's 2026 listing the F65 has the same 3.25 HP motor rating and a 20 by 60-inch deck, with an LED console instead of a touchscreen and two years rather than three on the deck, electronics and parts, for $200 less. Reviews of the earlier F65 give it a 22-inch deck, so the same version question applies; ourSole range guidesets out the conflicting F65 figures.

F80 vs F63. The F63 also has a 20 by 60-inch deck and incline to 15%, with a 3.0 HP motor, a 325 lb user rating and an LED console, typically for several hundred dollars less. For a single user who watches on a tablet, it does most of what the F80 does.

Outside Sole. Sole lists a new F83 between the F80 and F85, with a wider deck and the F80's screen size; we found no independent coverage of the 2026 F83 to confirm its figures. If you want trainer-led classes that control the machine, the NordicTrack Commercial 1750is the usual alternative, with a subscription attached. If you want decline, the current F80 does not have it; see ourdecline treadmill roundup. And the Sole F89, which had decline and a larger screen, is no longer on Sole's US store.

10. Price, Sales and Black Friday

On 14 October 2026 Sole's store listed the 2026 F80 at $1,499.99, down from $1,599.99, under a "Deal Days" banner; the FMTS listing showed the same two prices. Delivery upgrades and any protection plan are extra. Earlier generations were sold at higher list prices, which is one more reason older reviews quote figures that no longer match.

Sole discounts its treadmills regularly, and both the F80 and the F85 were marked down by $100 on Sole's store when we checked. We cannot tell you what the F80 will cost on Black Friday or in any other sale, and a sale price is only a good one if it is for the machine you think you are buying. If you see an F80 well below Sole's own price, check whether it is the 2026 model or earlier stock with a 22-inch deck and 3.5 HP motor, which some buyers may prefer, but which should be priced as what it is.

Our Black Friday guideexplains how to check price history and spot inflated list prices, andthe timing guidecovers when discounts tend to be real.

11. Who Should Buy the Sole F80, and Who Should Not

Buy it if you want a folding treadmill with a built-in touchscreen and no ongoing fee, you walk, incline walk or run at moderate pace, you weigh comfortably under the 350 lb rating, and you value a lifetime frame and motor warranty. The lower machine weight also makes it a more practical choice than earlier F80s for upstairs rooms and shared spaces.

Look elsewhere if you specifically want a 22-inch deck, which the F85 has; you need decline; you are a heavier runner who will use the machine daily and wants more margin; or you want instructor-led classes that adjust the treadmill for you, which is what the iFIT machines are built around.

Our verdict. The 2026 F80 is a well-specified, subscription-free folding treadmill at about $1,500, with Sole's lifetime frame and motor cover on its current listing. It is a different machine from the one its reputation was built on: lighter, with a narrower deck and a slightly smaller brushless motor. That makes it a better fit for some buyers and a worse one for others, and the only real mistake is buying it on the strength of a review written about the old one.

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