The Sole F65 and Horizon 7.4 AT are folding treadmills with nearly identical core specs: a 22 × 60-inch deck, 0.5–12 mph, 0–15% incline, a 350-lb rating, 10 programs, Bluetooth and lifetime frame and motor coverage. The 7.4 AT adds a 3.5 CHP motor, QuickDial controls, zoned cushioning and much longer parts and labor coverage; the F65 is the more affordable, lighter and lower model.
The F65 ranks #2 in our best treadmill for jogging guide and #2 in our best value treadmill guide. The 7.4 AT ranks #1 in our best durable treadmill and best treadmill for heavy runners guides and #2 in our best treadmill for HIIT guide. For more on the Sole, read our Sole F65 review.
Quick Verdict
Overall winner for jogging: Horizon 7.4 AT. On the same deck size and incline range, it adds a stronger motor, QuickDial controls for quick pace changes and 5 years on parts and 2 years on labor. The Sole F65 is the better fit if you jog at a steady pace, want to spend less and need a lighter, lower machine.
BEST OVERALL
Horizon 7.4 AT
FitScore 85.7/100
Choose it if you mix in intervals and want the longest parts and labor coverage.
BEST VALUE
Sole F65
FitScore 82.2/100
Choose it if you jog at a steady pace and want a lighter, more affordable folder.
Head-to-Head Specs
Here are the two models side by side, based on the manufacturer and Amazon listings. A check mark shows the stronger spec on each line.
| Comparehead to head | WinnerBEST OVERALL | BEST VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | 3.5 CHP ✓ | 3.0 HP (as listed) |
| Speed | 0.5–12 mph | 0.5–12 mph |
| Incline | 0–15% | 0–15% |
| Running Surface | 22 × 60 in | 22 × 60 in |
| Weight Capacity | 350 lb | 350 lb |
| Cushioning | 3-Zone Variable Response | Cushioned deck |
| Console | 8.25-in LCD | 9-in backlit LCD (as listed) ✓ |
| Programs | 10 | 10, including 2 heart rate programs |
| Footprint | 76 × 37 in | 77 × 36 in |
| Folded Size | 42 × 37 × 71 in | 48 × 36 × 66 in |
| Product Weight | About 318 lb | About 267 lb ✓ |
| Warranty | Lifetime frame and motor, 5-yr parts, 2-yr labor ✓ | Lifetime frame and motor, 1-yr parts, 90-day labor |
| Specs won (✓) Lines where the model has the stronger spec; ties count for neither | 2 of 12 | 2 of 12 |
| Check Price | Check Price on Amazon | Check Price on Amazon |
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FitScore Duel
Both scores use the weights of our best treadmill for jogging guide: comfort 30%, performance 25%, durability 20%, practicality and features 10% each, affordability 5%. Joggers spend long, steady sessions on the deck, so comfort counts most, followed by a smooth motor and a frame that lasts. The 7.4 AT is not ranked in that guide, so its score uses the same weights. Both models score the same on comfort; the 7.4 AT pulls ahead on durability, performance and features, while the F65 leads on affordability, which explains the 3.5-point gap.
Horizon 7.4 AT
Sole F65
Key Differences
- The 7.4 AT lists a 3.5 CHP motor; the Amazon listing shows 3.0 HP for the F65.
- The 7.4 AT has QuickDial speed and incline controls on the handlebars.
- The 7.4 AT uses 3-zone Variable Response cushioning; the F65 lists a cushioned deck.
- The 7.4 AT covers parts for 5 years and labor for 2; the F65 covers parts for 1 year and labor for 90 days.
- The F65 is about 51 lb lighter, 8 inches lower when assembled and folds to 66 inches tall instead of 71.
- Deck size, speed, incline, weight limit and frame and motor coverage are the same.
Motor and Interval Response
Both run from 0.5 to 12 mph and climb to 15%, more than enough for jogging and hill walks. The 7.4 AT lists a 3.5 CHP RapidSync motor and QuickDial controls for fast speed and incline changes. The F65’s Amazon listing shows a 3.0 HP motor, while other sources list 3.25 HP, so check the current listing.
Owners like how quickly the 7.4 AT speeds up and its direct controls for intervals, though one high-mileage runner finds deceleration relatively slow, and another sometimes bumps the QuickDial controls by accident. We have not seen independent hands-on tests of the current F65; testers expect slower speed and incline changes based on other Sole models, which matters less for steady jogging.
Winner: Horizon 7.4 AT
Deck and Cushioning
Both list a 22 × 60-inch running surface, roomy enough for longer strides. The 7.4 AT uses 3-zone Variable Response cushioning; owners rate its deck comfort favorably, and testers found it comfortable without being soft, with subtle flex underfoot.
The F65 lists a cushioned deck. Sole treadmills in general have a reputation for sturdy frames and a firm deck, so expect a solid rather than bouncy feel. Both score the same for comfort in our jogging weights.
Winner: Tie
Console, Programs and Apps
The F65 lists a 9-inch backlit LCD and 10 programs, including two heart rate control programs, and connects over Bluetooth to speakers, heart rate monitors and the SOLE+ app and other fitness apps. Its console has changed across versions, so check the current listing.
The 7.4 AT has an 8.25-inch LCD, 10 programs, contact heart rate grips, Bluetooth speakers, a USB charging port and a device rest for your tablet. Owners like using it with Zwift without a subscription. Neither has a touchscreen.
Winner: Tie
Footprint, Weight and Folding
Both need about 76–77 × 36–37 inches of floor space. The F65 weighs about 267 lb and stands 55 inches tall assembled; the 7.4 AT weighs about 318 lb and stands 63 inches tall.
The 7.4 AT folds to a shorter 42-inch depth but stands about 71 inches tall when folded, against 48 × 66 inches for the F65. Testers found the 7.4 AT’s assembly long, with fiddly cable routing, and advise building it where it will stay.
Winner: Sole F65
Build and Warranty
Independent testers describe the 7.4 AT as stable, with solid mechanics and good ergonomics, and one owner reports several thousand kilometers without problems. Buyers call it gym-quality, though feedback on reliability, assembly and belt tracking is mixed, with some reports of the belt drifting to one side.
Both list lifetime frame and motor coverage. The 7.4 AT adds 5 years on parts and 2 years on labor, against 1 year and 90 days for the F65.
Winner: Horizon 7.4 AT
Who Should Buy Each
Joggers who add intervals: Choose the Horizon 7.4 AT for QuickDial controls, zoned cushioning and 5 years on parts and 2 on labor.
Steady-pace joggers: Choose the Sole F65 for the same deck, incline and weight limit in a lighter, lower and more affordable frame.
Consider Instead
If you want Horizon’s QuickDial controls and zoned cushioning in a lighter frame, look at the Horizon 7.0 AT, our #1 pick in the best value treadmill guide. It has a 20 × 60-inch deck, a 3 HP motor, 15% incline, an included Bluetooth chest strap and weighs about 257 lb.
Final Verdict
For jogging at home, the Horizon 7.4 AT is the better treadmill: the same deck and incline as the F65, plus a stronger motor, QuickDial controls, zoned cushioning and much longer parts and labor coverage. Choose the Sole F65 if you jog at a steady pace and value a lighter, lower and more affordable machine.
Horizon 7.4 AT vs Sole F65 FAQ
For jogging, yes. It adds a 3.5 CHP motor, QuickDial controls, zoned cushioning and 5 years on parts. The F65 is lighter and more affordable.
Both have a 22 × 60-inch deck, 12 mph, 15% incline and a 350-lb rating. The 7.4 AT has a stronger motor, quicker controls and a longer warranty; the F65 is lighter, lower and has two heart rate control programs.
No. Both include built-in programs and connect to fitness apps over Bluetooth without a required plan.
The F65, at about 267 lb against about 318 lb for the 7.4 AT.
Yes. The 7.4 AT folds to about 42 × 37 × 71 inches and the F65 to about 48 × 36 × 66 inches.
The 7.4 AT. Both cover the frame and motor for life, but the 7.4 AT adds 5 years on parts and 2 years on labor, against 1 year and 90 days for the F65.
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