adidas Treadmill Review
The adidas T-1 is the budget entry to the adidas treadmill range: a flat-folding machine that packs down to 31 cm high, weighs just 53.5 kg, and still carries 12 levels of power incline and the full Zwift, Kinomap and Console+ app stack at £499. Here is our full assessment of who it suits and where the compromises bite.
Budget connected folding treadmill
£200 below RRP at Sweatband
£699 £499
Sweatband price at the time of writing. Folds to 31 cm high, 25-year frame and 10-year motor warranty.
Check price at Sweatband →- Top speed9.3 mph (15 km/h)
- Motor1.25 CHP (2 HP peak)
- Deck120 x 46 cm
- Incline12 levels, power
- Max user120 kg
- Warranty25yr frame / 10yr motor
What is the adidas T-1?
The adidas T-1 is the entry point to the current adidas range at Sweatband and the lightest machine in the line-up at 53.5 kg. A 1.25 CHP brushless motor (2 HP peak) drives the belt to 9.3 mph (15 km/h) across 12 levels of power incline, and the rotating dial console connects over Bluetooth to Zwift, Kinomap with a 30-day trial, and the adidas Console+ app, with the Bluetooth dongle included.
The RRP is £699 and Sweatband sells it for £499 at the time of writing. That positions it against budget walking pads and entry folders, most of which skip powered incline and app connectivity entirely, which is exactly the T-1’s pitch. Our full adidas treadmill range comparison shows where it sits among the five current machines.
Who should buy the adidas T-1?
The T-1 suits walkers, incline walkers and light joggers in flats and smaller homes where the treadmill must disappear between sessions. The flat fold takes it down to just 31 cm high for under-bed storage, and at 53.5 kg with transport wheels it is the easiest machine in the range to move between rooms.
The NHS physical activity guidelines recommend 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity a week for adults. A machine that folds away completely removes the space barrier that stops many people exercising consistently at home, and the 12 incline levels mean brisk walking can reach genuinely useful intensity without impact.
Design and build quality
The T-1 is compact in every dimension: 151 cm long and 75 cm wide in use, with a 120 x 46 cm running deck. That footprint is the appeal and the constraint in one. The cushioned deck takes the sting out of footstrike, and the frame is solid for a machine this light, but the 46 cm belt width and 120 cm length shape who it is for: comfortable for walking and jogging strides, restrictive for taller users or anyone opening up their pace.
The folding system drops the height from 120 cm to 31 cm, and dual water bottle holders, a tablet holder and floor-level adjusters cover the practical details. The 120 kg maximum user weight is the lowest in the adidas range.
Console, programmes and connectivity
The rotating dial interface is the T-1’s nicest touch at this price: spin to adjust speed or incline mid-run, with touch-sensitive buttons and quick shortcuts for interval changes. The console reports speed, time, distance, calories, pulse and incline, and offers 16 programmes: manual mode, 12 pre-sets and 3 target settings.
Connectivity is unusually complete for £499. The T-1 pairs with Zwift, Kinomap with a 30-day trial included, and adidas Console+, and heart rate comes from hand pulse sensors or an optional Bluetooth chest strap via the included wireless receiver. Most budget folders offer none of this.
Performance on the run
Within its brief, the T-1 performs well. The brushless motor is quiet at walking and jogging paces, the incline changes are smooth, and 9.3 mph (15 km/h) is a fast jog for most people: a 10-minute-mile pace is 6 mph, so there is workable headroom for beginner and casual runners. Our treadmill speed calculator converts between mph, km/h and running pace.
The ceiling arrives quickly for anyone progressing, though. Faster running exposes the short, narrow deck before it exposes the motor, and the 1.25 CHP continuous rating is built for steady effort rather than repeated hard sessions.
adidas T-1 vs T-25: which should you buy?
The T-25 costs £250 more at current Sweatband pricing and upgrades nearly everything that limits the T-1: 11.8 mph against 9.3, a 145 x 54 cm deck against 120 x 46, 15 incline levels against 12, and a 135 kg user limit against 120. The T-1 keeps three advantages: it is £250 cheaper, it folds flat to 31 cm where the T-25 only folds upright, and it is nearly 40 kg lighter to move. If you will ever run seriously, buy the T-25. If storage and budget lead, the T-1 is the honest choice.
For alternatives from other brands, see our best folding treadmills UK guide.
Who should not buy the adidas T-1
Regular runners, anyone over 6ft with a long stride, and users near the 120 kg limit should start at the T-25. Anyone wanting incline walking at serious gradients should note that 12 levels on a compact frame is useful rather than extreme; the T-800 exists for that obsession.
Value for money
At £499 the T-1 is strong value for what is genuinely on board: powered incline, a rotating dial console, the full three-app connectivity stack with the dongle included, and the same 25-year frame and 10-year motor structural warranty as the rest of the range, with 2 years on labour and the computer. Budget rivals at this price typically offer shorter warranties, no incline and no connectivity. The saving against the £699 RRP only sharpens a case that already stands at full price.
Where the T-1 sits in 2026
Entry-level treadmills have split into two camps: walking pads that strip everything out, and compact folders that try to keep real treadmill features at pad-adjacent prices. The T-1 is firmly the second kind, and its subscription-free app stack is the differentiator, since the budget end of the market is where subscription lock-in is usually most aggressive. It is a small machine with no ongoing costs, which is rarer than it should be.
Our overall RunRank is a weighted view across the four pillars, not a flat average, and value carries extra weight at this price. The flat fold, powered incline and full app stack lift the score; the 9.3 mph ceiling, compact deck and 120 kg limit keep the performance pillar honest. How RunRank works.
- Folds flat to just 31 cm for under-bed storage
- Lightest in the range at 53.5 kg, easy to move
- 12 levels of power incline, rare at this price
- Zwift, Kinomap and Console+ with dongle included
- Rotating dial console with quick controls
- 25-year frame and 10-year motor warranty
- 9.3 mph ceiling limits it to jogging
- Compact 120 x 46 cm deck restricts longer strides
- 120 kg user limit, the lowest in the range
- 16 programmes is a modest selection
Full specifications
| Top speed | 9.3 mph (15 km/h) |
| Motor | 1.25 CHP brushless (2 HP peak) |
| Running deck | 120 x 46 cm, cushioned |
| Incline | 12 levels, power |
| Console | Rotating dial interface |
| Programmes | 16 (manual, 12 pre-set, 3 target) |
| App connectivity | Zwift, Kinomap (30-day trial included), adidas Console+ |
| Heart rate | Hand pulse sensors plus Bluetooth receiver (chest strap optional) |
| Folding | Yes, flat fold to 31 cm high |
| Dimensions in use | 151 x 75 x 120 cm |
| Dimensions folded | 151 x 75 x 31 cm |
| Max user weight | 120 kg |
| Machine weight | 53.5 kg |
| Warranty | 25 years frame, 10 years motor, 2 years labour, 2 years computer |
| Price | £699 £499 at Sweatband |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the adidas T-1 cost?
The RRP is £699 and Sweatband sells it for £499 at the time of writing. Sweatband runs regular discount codes on treadmills, so it is worth checking whether one applies at the checkout before you pay.
Is the adidas T-1 good for running?
It handles jogging and light running comfortably up to its 9.3 mph (15 km/h) ceiling. The 120 x 46 cm deck is the real limit: fine for walking and jogging strides, restrictive for faster paces and taller runners. For regular running the T-25 is the better fit.
Does the adidas T-1 fold flat?
Yes, and it is the only current adidas treadmill that does. The folding system takes it from 120 cm tall in use to 31 cm, which fits under most beds, and the 53.5 kg weight with transport wheels makes repositioning manageable for one person.
Does the adidas T-1 work with Zwift?
Yes, over Bluetooth using the included dongle, along with Kinomap, which comes with a 30-day trial, and the adidas Console+ companion app. None of the three requires a subscription for basic use.
What is the difference between the adidas T-1 and T-25?
The T-25 is faster at 11.8 mph, bigger at 145 x 54 cm, carries 15 incline levels and supports users to 135 kg, for around £250 more. The T-1 is cheaper, folds flat rather than upright, and is nearly 40 kg lighter. Storage and budget favour the T-1; running favours the T-25.
What is the maximum user weight on the adidas T-1?
120 kg (264.5 lbs), which is the lowest in the current adidas range. Users close to that figure should consider the T-25 at 135 kg or the fixed-deck models at 150 kg for more margin.
The verdict
The T-1 does the job it was designed for with no pretence about the jobs it was not. As a fold-flat machine for walking, incline walking and light jogging in a tight space, it is well built, unusually well connected for the money and backed by a warranty that embarrasses the budget category. The speed ceiling, small deck and 120 kg limit are the plain trade-offs, so buy it for what it is. Anyone likely to progress into regular running should put the extra £250 into the T-25 from the start.
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