I’ve been a fan of Sunny Health and Fitness for years. These guys have always managed to impress when it comes to quality and keeping the prices low.

Sunny has been around for over 2 decades. I started reviewing their gear 10 years ago, and they were the kings of the budget fitness equipment market then. And have grown even more popular since. If you don’t want to spend a ton of cash and still get a quality piece of cardio equipment, this company is the one I’d advise you to check out first.

Still, we must remember there are no frills with a Sunny Health and Fitness Treadmill. You won’t find HD color screens and high-end options like VR.

What you get with most Sunny Health and Fitness treadmills is a well-built machine that boasts all the essential features you need to increase fitness levels and burn a load of calories.

It’s always important to know what you’re looking for when buying a treadmill, especially if it’s your first. I’ve put together a short buyer’s guide, which you might find handy. If you’d like to read it, just scroll past the reviews and read it first.

Okay, let’s get on with the reviews, here our top 5 Sunny Health and Fitness Treadmills.

5 Best Sunny Health & Fitness Treadmills

• Best Sunny Health Treadmill Overall: Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T4400

• Best Sunny Health Treadmill With Incline: Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T7515

• Best Sunny Health Manual Treadmill: Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T1407

• Best Sunny Health Folding Treadmill: Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T722076

• Best Sunny Health Heavy-Duty Treadmill: Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T723016

Best Overall Sunny Health & Fitness Treadmill

Product Highlights

The Sunny SF-T4400 is Sunny Health & Fitness’s Flagship treadmill, it outsells all their other treadmills and most of the competition. I first reviewed this treadmill years ago. It was my top treadmill for under $400 then, and it still is now.

What sells this treadmill to me is its build quality. It feels sturdy even though it’s a budget machine. It doesn’t feel cheap, and there isn’t much movement when jogging, which is a common problem with so many budget machines.

Also, this treadmill has a 3-way manual incline, which is great to find on a treadmill under $400. Incline walking and jogging will double your calorie burn.

Decent Size Running Belt

The next best feature of this treadmill is the size of its running belt. At 49″, it’s impressive. Most treadmills I review in this price bracket can only boast a 40-44″ belt.

A 49″ running belt will allow people up to 6’1″ to jog comfortably on this treadmill, which is excellent for the price point.

The monitor is basic, which is what you’d expect to find in this price bracket, so there are no advanced features. However, it’s nice and easy to use and includes nine built-in workout programs to keep you challenged.

Another impressive feature is the soft drop folding system. It’s one of my favorite folding systems for treadmills because it makes folding the treadmill running deck effortless. The system uses hydraulics, which do all the lifting for you. You can fold this treadmill with one hand its that easy.

Sunny got everything right with its budget treadmill. Most importantly, it’s well-built and durable, the running belt is a great size, and the hydraulic folding system makes it easy to store. If you don’t want to spend over $400 on a treadmill, the SF-T4400 is the best choice in the sub-$400 category right now.

Read Our Full Sunny Health SF-T4400 Treadmill Review

Best Sunny Health & Fitness Treadmill With Incline

Product Highlights

Just Like the Sunny SF-T4400 the Sunny Smart SF-T7515 treadmill is a sturdy machine for its size.

It weighs 123lb, which is pretty heavy for a $500 treadmill. But that extra weight is a good thing. It tells me this treadmill is made from high-quality parts, and that extra bit of weight will help keep it planted to the floor, which is exactly what you want: the sturdier, the better.

Still, the standout feature of this treadmill has to be its impressive 12% auto-adjustable incline. It is rare to find a 12% auto-incline on a treadmill in this price range.

The handy thing about owning an auto adjust incline treadmill is that you don’t have to get off in the middle of a workout to adjust the incline manually. Instead, you can simply use the monitor control buttons or the handrail buttons to adjust your incline level.

Again, we see a 49″ belt on the SF-T7515 treadmill, so you have a decent-sized belt with a height limit of 6’1″ for jogging.

BlueTooth and Freee Access To Their App

As with most low-cost treadmill monitors, this treadmill’s monitor is easy to use and basic. Still, this is the Smart version of the SF-T7515. You get BlueTooth and access to Sunny’s fitness app, SunnyFit.

They updated their app recently, and it now includes thousands of workouts and 10,000 scenic global routes for you to enjoy. The best thing is they kept the app free. It really helps take this treadmill to the next level,

Other features include an excellent soft-drop folding system and a decent anti-shock system for the running belt. These systems are said to reduce the impact of each foot strike by up to 30%, which is much better for you than running on hard-impact surfaces like roads.

This Sunny SF-T7515 treadmill is a steal if you can get it for under $500, which is what it is currently selling for.

A well-made machine with a 12% power incline, decent size running belt, and free access to the app. It’s unbeatable in this price range. You won’t find a better $500 treadmill with auto incline than this one.

Read Our Full Sunny Health SF-T7515 Treadmill Review

Best Sunny Health and Fitness Manual Treadmill

Product Highlights

One of the things you’re going to love about the SF-T1407 manual is how easy it is to move from room to room. This thing is light at just under 50lb.

And it’s so compact it can be used in most rooms, even an office.

I liked the folding system. You can fold the treadmill deck and leave it like that. It doesn’t need to be stored against a wall, it has enough support to stand alone.

This is a manual treadmill, so there are no speed controls or built-in workout programs. The monitor is very basic and tracks just the essentials, such as time, distance, and calories, which is all you really need with a manual treadmill.

Still, because this is the smart version, you’ll have Bluetooth and access to their fitness app, which is really handy because long walking sessions on a treadmill can get boring. The app will certainly take away the monotony of long cardio sessions.

The treadmill belt is short. It’s a compact, easy-to-store machine, so it’s inevitable that with this sort of design, you’ll always see a short treadmill belt. There’s no jogging or running on a belt this short. This treadmill has been designed for walking.

However you do have a fixed 13% incline which will add a lot to your workouts, you’ll really work and tone those calves, glutes and hamstrings while burning a ton of caloires.

Overall, It’s a well-made walking treadmill. I like the incline, the size is really handy for people tight on space, and you can use it anywhere, even in the backyard, if you want, as it doesn’t need a power outlet.

Best Sunny Health and Fitness Folding Treadmill

Product Highlights

2 in 1 walking pads are becoming very popular. I seem to be reviewing more of this type of treadmill every year, and the reason they’re so popular is their compact size. When you fold the handrail down on the Sunny 2-in-1 treadmill, it’s slim—so slim that it can fit under couches and beds with ease.

But what I really liked about Sunny’s 2 in 1 treadmill was its weight. It weighs 30lb more than the other 2-in-1 treadmills I’ve reviewed, which is great news.  It doesn’t feel cheap and unstable. It’s sturdy for such a compact machine.

Also, I love that you get an auto-adjustable incline with this treadmill. The Pacer 2 in 1 treadmill is the first 2 in 1 treadmill I’ve reviewed with an auto incline.

And yes, the incline works great. Many users have praised this treadmill’s incline feature.

When the handrail is raised, you can adjust the incline level from the handrail or the remote control. It’s always nice to have a choice.

As with all 2 in 1 walking pads, their compact design determines their running belt size.  The running belts are short, but with Sunny’s pacer treadmill, you have a 46″ running belt, which is really impressive for a 2 in 1 treadmill. This means the max height for jogging on this treadmill is around 5’10. Nice.

The monitor is pretty basic, but that’s to be expected when buying a walking pad. However, you have Bluetooth as this is the updated smart version of this treadmill, which means you’ll have access to the SunnyFit app and any other 3rd party running apps you might like.

Overall, this is a 2-in-1 treadmill I actually liked! The build quality sells it, and so does the auto-adjustable incline. It requires no assembly and is super easy to move and store. If you’ve been looking for a folding treadmill for home use, the Sunny Pacer SF-T22076 should be at the top of your list.

Best Sunny Health and Fitness Heavy Duty Treadmill

Product Highlights

Sunny Health specializes in the low-cost market most of the time, but occasionally, these guys step out of their comfort zone and produce something a little more heavy-duty. The SF-T723016 is one such treadmill, and I’m more than impressed with it.

This treadmill weighs over 170 lbs. It’s a beast for under $800. It’s truly impressive to get something this solid, with a large running belt, for under $800.

And one of the first things you’ll notice about this treadmill once its unboxed is how wide the belt is, with a 20″ its almost a wide as a commercial treadmill belt.

A wide belt is essential because it prevents you from stepping off the side of the running deck in the middle of a workout. This is especially important with faster-paced cardio like jogging and running.

The length of the belt is pretty good, too. At 53″, you’ll have a max running height of around 6’1″, and yes, you can use this treadmill for running. It has the power, a top speed of 12mph, an impressive belt size, and, of course, a heavy-duty build to cope with almost anything you can throw at it.

Also, you have a 12% 15-level auto adjust incline, the excellent soft drop folding system, and their best anti-shock system for protecting your joints, with dual shock absorbers and a multi-layered belt.

Okay, the monitor on this one is basic, as they’ve spent most of the money on the build. Still, I liked the monitor; it’s easy to use, has large quick-access buttons, has a ton of built-in workout programs, and includes Bluetooth with free access to the SunnyFit app.

Overall, it is one of my favorite treadmills from these guys, if you’re looking for a heavy-duty treadmill and don’t want to break the bank, the Sunny Elite SF-T723016 is a great choice, it’s a lot of treadmill for the money.

Treadmills – Quick Buyers Guide

Incline and Auto Adjust Incline

When choosing a treadmill, I feel an incline feature is essential. An incline feature brings so much more to your workouts. Walking, jogging, or running on an incline will double your calorie burn, and you’ll strengthen and tone those hard-to-train muscles, such as your glutes, calves, and hamstrings.

Low-cost treadmills, $300-500. The good ones should include a manual incline. A manual incline is an incline feature where you’ll have to step off of the treadmill to adjust manually. Manual inclines usually come as a 2-level or 3-level incline with a max of generally around 5%.

Auto-adjustable incline features are what you really want. Auto-adjust means you don’t need to get off the treadmill in the middle of a workout to adjust the incline, you can simply adjust the level from the monitor or, if you’re lucky, the handrail controls.

Auto adjust inclines can be found on treadmills ranging from $500 to $6000. A typical auto-adjust incline is a 12% 12-level incline, which is more than enough for incline workouts.

Running Belt Size

One of the most important features when choosing a treadmill is the size of the running belt. This feature is important because it determines who can use the treadmill and for what purpose.

Typically we see running belts with a length anywhere from 36″- 50″ on budget machines.

36″ – 43″ running belt is best-suited for walking or power walking – shorter users may be able to jog on a belt this length. However, it will still depend on the motor; if the motor is under 600W, it may not be powerful enough to keep up with a jogging pace.

43″ – 50″ running belt is usually ok for both walking and jogging. If you’re over 6ft, I’d recommend paying more and finding a machine with at least a 55″ running belt, especially if you want to run on the machine.

If you’re serious about your cardio and need a treadmill for training for marathons etc. you’ll need a wide, long treadmill belt. Something like 20″ x 60 or 22″ x 60 and a motor with at least 3HP.

Monitors – Control Consoles

If your budget is $500 or under, you won’t find monitors with advanced features. Over the years, budget treadmill monitors have really improved, and so have treadmills. Still, don’t expect to find HD color screens, wireless heart rate monitoring, or VR in this price bracket.

However, the fewer features a monitor includes, the lower the price. An HD screen can turn a $500 treadmill into an $800 treadmill, and it really isn’t worth it.

I prefer basic monitors with lower price tags. Most of the time, when you choose a treadmill with all the fancy features, you don’t use half of them, which is a waste of money.

What can you expect for under $500? A decent budget treadmill monitor will have built-in workout programs. The good ones will also have large LCD screens and, of course, should track all your essential workout stats, such as time, distance, speed, pulse, and calories.

Some low-cost treadmills under $500 can include a power-adjustable incline, so you’ll also have buttons to control the incline and, hopefully, some handrail control buttons for incline and speed.

Also, you might find a treadmill that boasts BlueTooth in this price range; this can be very useful as it will give you the option to connect with 3rd party running apps and sometimes free access to the company’s own fitness app.

If you need more monitor features than the basics, you’ll obviously have to pay more for the privilege.

Find a Folding System That Uses  Hydraulics

Treadmill decks can be heavy, so a folding system that works properly is essential. Over the years, I’ve encountered some terrible folding systems, even on expensive machines.

Thankfully, most treadmills now use the soft drop folding system, which is one of my favorite folding systems. It’s so easy to use and effortless. The soft drop folding system uses hydraulics, which do all the work for you. You press a button, and the running deck unfolds gently in front of you. Folding it is just as easy.

Most well-made, low-cost treadmills, such as those from Sunny Health and Fitness and companies like Xterra Fitness, use the soft drop folding system.

Power

Unless you are buying a treadmill just for walking, you will need a motor of at least 1.5HP. Anything less will have trouble keeping up with your pace, even when jogging.

A rough estimate to motor power is 500W – 1.5HP for walking, power walking | 1.5 – 2.5HP jogging |  2.5 – 5HP running

Do I need a Treadmill Mat?

Most people buy a treadmill mat to prevent unwanted movement when running on it. This is only an issue with lightweight treadmills, which lack the weight to keep them firmly planted to the floor. Anything under 100lb is considered a lightweight treadmill. Test your treadmill’s stability a few times first before buying a treadmill mat.

Another reason to buy a treadmill mat will be to protect your polished floors from scratches.

Lastly, a treadmill mat can be very useful for apartment owners. They are excellent at absorbing the vibrations from workouts, making them an essential purchase if you want to keep your neighbors happy.

I’ve found Sunny Health and Fitness makes the best cheap treadmill mats. I’ll leave a link below:

Sunny Health & Fitness Treadmill Mats

To Sum Up

It was a tough choice to choose the best Sunny Health and Fitness treadmill. I’ve been reviewing treadmills from these guys for a long time, and I’ve always been impressed with most of them for the price point, so picking one from over 30 was difficult.

Still, the Sunny Health SF-T4400 is probably their best treadmill when it comes to value for money. It has the build quality, a good-sized running belt, a soft drop folding system, built-in workout programs, incline feature, and a decent deck cushioning system; all of this for under $400 really does make their flagship low-cost treadmill unbeatable.

So yes, if I had to choose one for the most bang for your buck, the Sunny Health SF-T4400 wins hands-down, not just out of the Sunny Health treadmills but out of all treadmills in this price range.

At a slightly higher price, my other choice would have to be the Sunny Health Smart SF-T7515 Treadmill with auto incline. It, too, has excellent build quality for the price point, a good-sized running belt, and an impressive auto incline for a $500 treadmill.

Plus, the Sunny Smart SF-T7515 has been updated recently, so it now includes BlueTooth and access to their SunnyFit app with 1000s of workouts and global routes to choose from. Hands down, this treadmill is also unbeatable, but in the under $500 price category. Both treadmills are excellent choices, and you will not be disappointed.

Best Sunny Health and Fitness Treadmill FAQs

Do Sunny Health and Fitness Make Good Treadmills?

Sunny Health and Fitness specializes in making high-quality, low-cost treadmills, and they are the best at it, with over 20 years of experience. However, They do not make high-end treadmills for serious runners. Their treadmills are more for beginners looking to increase their overall fitness levels and burn off some unwanted calories. Most Sunny Health and Fitness Treadmills are priced between $300 and $600.

Can I Run on a Sunny Health and Fitness Treadmill?

Most of Sunny Health and Fitness’s Treadmills are designed for light cardio, such as walking or jogging. They don’t have the power or running deck size for runners. However, in the past few years, Sunny Health and Fitness has started to make a few mid-level treadmills that are more powerful and have much larger running belts suitable for running. The Sunny Smart Pacer treadmill is a good example and perfect for more serious runners.

Are Sunny Health and Fitness Legit?

Sunny Health and Fitness makes impressive, great-value fitness equipment. They’ve been around for a long time and are the leading company in low-cost fitness gear. I’ve always liked this company because they offer high-quality products at a lower cost than the competition. Also, their customer service is excellent.