adidas Treadmill Review
The adidas T-23 is the value performer of the current adidas treadmill range: a fixed-deck machine with a 4.5 HP brushless motor and a commercial-style build at a mid-range price. It is also listed as very low stock at the time of writing. Here is our full assessment of who it suits, where it compromises, and whether you should move quickly.
Fixed-deck value performance
Extra 10% off with code EXTRA10
£2,000 £1,099
Sweatband price before the EXTRA10 code. Very low stock at the time of writing. 25-year frame and 10-year motor warranty.
Check price at Sweatband →- Top speed12.4 mph (20 km/h)
- Motor4.5 HP brushless
- Deck150 x 52 cm, fixed
- Incline15 levels, power
- Max user150 kg
- Warranty25yr frame / 10yr motor
What is the adidas T-23?
The adidas T-23 borrows its design philosophy from commercial gym machines: a fixed running deck for stability, a 4.5 HP brushless motor that runs quieter and cooler than a standard unit, and a 150 kg maximum user weight. The 150 x 52 cm deck pairs an orthopaedic running belt with NRG cushioning, and the console offers 31 programmes plus a body fat test.
Sweatband lists it against a £2,000 RRP, but the machine should be judged on its £1,099 asking price, which drops to £989.10 with the EXTRA10 code, and at that money the value case is strong. It sits one rung below the newer adidas T-700 in the range, and our full adidas treadmill range comparison shows how the two divide the fixed-deck territory.
Who should buy the adidas T-23?
The T-23 suits runners who want a machine with a permanent home and the stability to match harder training. A fixed deck flexes less than any folding frame at pace, and combined with the strong brushless motor and 150 kg user limit it is the right shape for households where more than one person trains regularly. The 12.4 mph (20 km/h) ceiling covers everything up to committed interval work.
It is less suitable for anyone who needs to reclaim floor space between sessions. At 192.5 cm long with no folding of any kind, it asks for a dedicated spot and does not negotiate.
Design and build quality
The fixed deck is the defining choice. Without hinges or folding hardware in the frame, the T-23 feels planted in a way the folding models in the range cannot match, and the orthopaedic belt over NRG cushioning gives a footstrike that is forgiving without being soft. Floor-level adjusters and transport wheels are included, though moving a machine of this footprint remains a two-person exercise.
The 52 cm belt width sits just below the 54 cm of the folding T-25 and the 55 cm of the T-700, but ahead of most machines at this price. The signature adidas Ultra Series red LED strip runs across the motor hood.
Console, programmes and connectivity
The LED console reports speed, time, distance, calories, pulse, incline, heart rate and body fat, with quick speed and incline controls for interval transitions. There are 31 programmes: manual mode, 24 pre-sets, 3 custom and 3 target settings, plus the body fat test. Surround sound Bluetooth speakers, a USB charging port and a rotating tablet holder handle the entertainment side.
Connectivity covers Zwift and Kinomap over Bluetooth, with a 30-day Kinomap trial included. Two honest gaps against its siblings: the T-23 does not list adidas Console+ support, and heart rate comes from the built-in hand pulse sensors only, with no wireless chest strap receiver in the specification. If app-led tracking or strap-based heart rate training matters to you, the T-700 covers both.
Performance on the run
This is where the T-23 earns its keep. The 4.5 HP brushless motor is the headline unit in the range below the T-800, and it holds pace smoothly at speeds and gradients that make lesser motors labour audibly. The 15 levels of power incline open up hill sessions and low-impact effort work, and the fixed deck keeps everything composed at the 12.4 mph top end.
adidas T-23 vs T-700: which should you buy?
The T-700 costs £100 more at current Sweatband pricing and adds three more incline levels for 18 in total, a larger 154 x 55 cm deck, adidas Console+ support, a wireless heart rate receiver, USB-C charging and the reassurance of being the newest machine in the range. The T-23 counters with its stronger brushless motor and the lower price. For most buyers the T-700 is worth the £100; the T-23 is the pick if the motor appeals, the £100 matters, and stock allows.
For a broader look at alternatives from other brands at this price, see our best home treadmills UK guide.
Who should not buy the adidas T-23
Anyone who needs a folding machine should choose the T-25. Buyers invested in the adidas Console+ app ecosystem, or who train with a Bluetooth chest strap, should spend the extra £100 on the T-700. And anyone reading this after the current stock clears may find the decision made for them.
Value for money
At £989.10 with the code, the T-23 is the cheapest fixed-deck adidas treadmill and arguably the strongest specification per pound in the range: a near-commercial motor, a 150 kg user limit and a cushioned orthopaedic belt at a price where most rivals offer folding compromises. The 25-year frame and 10-year motor warranty applies here as across the range, and Sweatband includes a 1-year extended warranty promotion at the time of writing.
The stock question
Sweatband lists the T-23 as very low stock, and the deep discount alongside the arrival of the newer T-700 suggests remaining units are being cleared, although adidas has not announced anything formally. Treat it as a while-stocks-last proposition rather than a machine to deliberate over for weeks. If it has sold out by the time you read this, the T-700 is the direct successor in the range.
Our overall RunRank is a weighted view across the four pillars, not a flat average. The motor, fixed-deck stability and code-adjusted price carry the score; the missing Console+ support, hand-pulse-only heart rate and non-folding frame keep the features pillar honest. How RunRank works.
- 4.5 HP brushless motor, strong for the price
- Fixed deck is noticeably more stable at pace
- Orthopaedic belt with NRG cushioning
- 150 kg maximum user weight
- Bluetooth speakers, USB charging and rotating tablet holder
- £989.10 with code EXTRA10 at the time of writing
- Does not fold, 192.5 cm permanent footprint
- No adidas Console+ support, Zwift and Kinomap only
- Hand pulse sensors only, no chest strap receiver
- Very low stock at the time of writing
Full specifications
| Top speed | 12.4 mph (20 km/h) |
| Motor | 4.5 HP brushless |
| Running deck | 150 x 52 cm, fixed |
| Running belt | Orthopaedic belt |
| Incline | 15 levels, power |
| Cushioning | NRG cushioning |
| Programmes | 31 (manual, 24 pre-set, 3 custom, 3 target) plus body fat test |
| App connectivity | Zwift, Kinomap (30-day trial included) |
| Heart rate | Built-in hand pulse sensors |
| Audio | Bluetooth speaker system |
| Extras | USB charging port, rotating tablet holder, 2 water bottle holders |
| Dimensions in use | 192.5 x 81.5 x 138.5 cm |
| Max user weight | 150 kg |
| Warranty | 25 years frame, 10 years motor, 2 years parts and labour |
| Price | £2,000 £1,099 at Sweatband, £989.10 with code EXTRA10 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the adidas T-23 cost?
Sweatband sells the T-23 for £1,099 at the time of writing, dropping to £989.10 with the EXTRA10 code at checkout, against a listed £2,000 RRP. Codes and prices change regularly, so confirm the live figure at the checkout.
Is the adidas T-23 good for running?
Yes, it is the strongest pure runner in the range below the T-800. The 4.5 HP brushless motor, fixed deck and 12.4 mph (20 km/h) top speed handle everything from steady miles to hard interval sessions, and the orthopaedic belt keeps longer runs comfortable.
Does the adidas T-23 fold?
No. The T-23 uses a fixed running deck, which is central to its stability but means a permanent footprint of 192.5 x 81.5 cm. If folding matters, the T-25 is the folding machine closest to it in capability.
Does the adidas T-23 work with Zwift?
Yes, over Bluetooth, along with Kinomap, and a 30-day Kinomap trial is included. Unlike the rest of the current range, the T-23 does not list adidas Console+ support, so app-based tracking runs through Zwift and Kinomap directly.
What is the difference between the adidas T-23 and T-700?
The T-700 adds 18 incline levels against 15, a bigger 154 x 55 cm deck, adidas Console+ support, a wireless heart rate receiver and USB-C charging, for around £100 more. The T-23 has the stronger brushless motor and the lower price. Both use fixed decks with a 150 kg user limit.
Is the adidas T-23 being discontinued?
adidas has not announced a discontinuation, but Sweatband lists it as very low stock alongside a deep discount, and the newer T-700 now occupies the position above it in the range. The sensible reading is that remaining stock is being cleared, so treat availability as short-term.
The verdict
The T-23 is the range’s value sweet spot for anyone with the floor space and no attachment to the Console+ app: a genuinely strong motor, a stable fixed deck and a generous user limit at a price that undercuts machines it outbuilds. The gaps are real but specific, no folding, no Console+, hand-pulse-only heart rate, and the low stock adds urgency the machine itself does not deserve to be rushed by. If the specification fits your training, buy while it is there; if you miss it, the T-700 is the safer, slightly pricier catch.
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