The Peloton Tread and ProForm Pro 9000 are both connected treadmills built around a touchscreen and a required membership: Peloton All-Access on the Tread, iFIT Pro on the Pro 9000. The Pro 9000 adds a 3.6 HP motor, ProShox cushioning, a full 60-inch deck, a 350-lb rating and a folding frame; the Tread offers a larger 24-inch screen that swivels 360°, a top speed of 12.5 mph and up to 12.5% incline in a smaller footprint.
The Pro 9000 ranks #1 and the Tread ranks #4 in our best treadmill with classes guide. The Pro 9000 also ranks #2 in our best treadmill with a screen guide, and the Tread ranks #5 in our best premium treadmill guide. For more detail on the ProForm, read our ProForm Pro 9000 review.
Quick Verdict
Overall winner for streaming classes: ProForm Pro 9000. It pairs a 16-inch pivoting touchscreen and iFIT classes with a 3.6 HP motor, ProShox cushioning, a 20 × 60-inch deck, a 350-lb rating and a folding frame, and it scores far higher on practicality and affordability. The Peloton Tread is the better fit if Peloton classes are what keep you training and you have a permanent spot for it.
BEST OVERALL
ProForm Pro 9000
FitScore 93.8/100
Choose it if you want iFIT classes, cushioning and a folding frame in one machine.
BEST FOR PELOTON CLASSES
Peloton Tread
FitScore 81.8/100
Choose it if Peloton classes keep you consistent and you want the biggest screen.
Head-to-Head Specs
Here are the two models side by side, based on the manufacturer listings. A check mark shows the stronger spec on each line.
| Comparehead to head | WinnerBEST OVERALL | BEST FOR PELOTON CLASSES |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | 3.6 HP ✓ | 3 HP |
| Speed | 0–12 mph | 1–12.5 mph ✓ |
| Incline | 0–12% | 0–12.5% ✓ |
| Running Surface | 20 × 60 in ✓ | 20 × 59 in |
| Weight Capacity | 350 lb ✓ | 300 lb |
| Touchscreen | 16-in, pivots | 24-in HD, swivels 360° ✓ |
| Cushioning | ProShox ✓ | None listed |
| Folding | Yes, assisted lowering ✓ | No |
| Footprint | 73.2 × 34.6 in | 68 × 33 in ✓ |
| Product Weight | About 218 lb ✓ | About 258 lb |
| Membership | iFIT Pro required for iFIT content and connected features | Peloton All-Access required |
| Warranty (as listed) | 2 years frame, motor, parts and labor ✓ | 12 months frame, motor, parts and labor |
| Specs won (✓) Lines where the model has the stronger spec; ties count for neither | 7 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
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FitScore Duel
Both scores use the weights of our best treadmill with classes guide: features 70%, performance 10%, and durability, comfort, practicality and affordability 5% each. For class-driven buyers, the screen, the class library and the connected features are what you pay for, so they count most. The Pro 9000 leads in every category, with the largest gaps on affordability and practicality and a 10-point lead on features, which explains the 12-point difference.
ProForm Pro 9000
Peloton Tread
Key Differences
- The Tread has a 24-inch screen that swivels 360°; the Pro 9000 a 16-inch screen that pivots.
- The Pro 9000 has a 3.6 HP motor and reaches 12 mph; the Tread has a 3 HP motor and reaches 12.5 mph.
- The Pro 9000 has ProShox cushioning, a 20 × 60-inch deck and a 350-lb rating; the Tread a 20 × 59-inch belt and a 300-lb rating.
- The Pro 9000 folds; the Tread does not, but it needs less floor space.
- The Pro 9000 runs on iFIT and the Tread on Peloton All-Access, and each needs its membership for classes.
- The Pro 9000 lists 2 years on the frame, motor, parts and labor; the Tread lists 12 months.
Screen and Class Experience
The Tread’s 24-inch HD screen swivels 360° for 15+ workout types, and Peloton adds personalized weekly routines. Testers describe it as a strong choice for people who need classes to stay motivated and like its handrail knobs for quick speed and incline changes.
The Pro 9000’s 16-inch touchscreen pivots for off-treadmill workouts such as yoga and strength, and preset shortcuts on the display change speed and incline quickly. Owners find its iFIT workouts engaging and its controls responsive, though testers noted some glare on the screen.
Winner: Peloton Tread
Membership and Connected Features
The Tread requires a Peloton All-Access Membership, which provides the class library and personalized routines. Testers consider it essential to getting value from the machine.
The Pro 9000 needs an iFIT Pro membership for iFIT content and connected features, and it covers your whole household. It adds SmartAdjust, which changes speed and incline based on your workout history, ActivePulse for heart rate zone training with a Bluetooth monitor, and syncing with Strava, Garmin and Apple Health. Testers note that without iFIT you are limited to manual mode and a few workouts.
Winner: ProForm Pro 9000
Running Specs and Deck
The Pro 9000’s 3.6 HP motor covers 0 to 12 mph and 0 to 12% incline, and testers found its acceleration smooth but its incline changes slow, at about 46 seconds from 0 to 12%. The Tread covers 1 to 12.5 mph and up to 12.5% incline, and testers found its belt speed accurate.
The Pro 9000 uses ProShox cushioning, which one tester found too bouncy for runners who prefer a road-like feel. The Tread’s 20 × 59-inch belt offers some shock absorption without a truly cushioned feel, which matters if you have sensitive joints.
Winner: ProForm Pro 9000
Footprint, Folding and Noise
The Tread needs about 68 × 33 inches of floor space but does not fold. The Pro 9000 needs about 73 × 35 inches and folds with assisted lowering, though one tester considered moving it often unrealistic given its size.
Owners describe the Pro 9000 as quiet, while some testers measured the Tread a few decibels louder than typical rivals. A mat helps with either in apartments and upstairs rooms.
Winner: ProForm Pro 9000
Build, Capacity and Warranty
Owners rate the Tread’s build quality highly, and owners of the Pro 9000 praise its sturdy build, though some found assembly tricky and its speakers weak.
The Pro 9000 is rated for 350 lb against 300 lb for the Tread. Its listing shows 2 years on the frame, motor, parts and labor; the Tread lists 12 months, so confirm the current terms on each product page.
Winner: ProForm Pro 9000
Who Should Buy Each
iFIT users who want a folding treadmill: Choose the ProForm Pro 9000 for iFIT classes on a 16-inch pivoting screen, ProShox cushioning, a 350-lb rating and a folding frame.
Peloton members: Choose the Peloton Tread for Peloton classes on a 24-inch swivel screen, handrail knobs and a smaller footprint.
Consider Instead
If you want iFIT classes with more running headroom, the NordicTrack Commercial 1750 adds a 4.25 HP motor, –3% decline, a 22 × 60-inch deck and a 400-lb rating with the same 16-inch pivoting screen size; it ranks #3 in our best treadmill for HIIT guide. For more large-screen options, see our best treadmill with a screen guide.
Final Verdict
For most class-driven home gyms, the ProForm Pro 9000 is the better buy: iFIT classes on a 16-inch pivoting screen, plus a stronger motor, ProShox cushioning, a full 60-inch deck, a 350-lb rating, a folding frame and longer listed coverage. Choose the Peloton Tread if Peloton classes are what keep you training, you want the larger swivel screen and you have a permanent spot for a non-folding treadmill.
ProForm Pro 9000 vs Peloton Tread FAQ
For most buyers, yes: it scores 93.8 to 81.8 with a stronger motor, cushioning, a 350-lb rating, a folding frame and longer listed coverage. The Peloton Tread is the better choice if you prefer Peloton classes.
Both need a membership for classes. The Pro 9000 uses iFIT, has ProShox cushioning and folds. The Tread uses Peloton All-Access, has a larger 24-inch swivel screen, reaches 12.5 mph and takes less floor space.
Yes. The Peloton Tread requires a Peloton All-Access Membership, and the Pro 9000 needs an iFIT Pro membership for iFIT content and connected features. Check the current membership terms on each product page.
The Peloton Tread, with a 24-inch HD screen that swivels 360°. The Pro 9000 has a 16-inch touchscreen that pivots.
No. The Pro 9000 folds with assisted lowering, while the Tread does not fold and needs a permanent spot of about 68 × 33 inches.
The Pro 9000 is listed at 350 lb and the Tread at 300 lb.
No. The Pro 9000 runs from 0 to 12% incline and the Tread from 0 to 12.5%.
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