Head to head · Updated Oct 11, 2026
NordicTrack T 6.5 S vs ProForm Carbon TL
Same parent company, same iFIT platform, similar price range: the NordicTrack T 6.5 S and ProForm Carbon TL are the two folding running treadmills most shoppers end up choosing between.
NordicTrack
NordicTrack T Series 6.5 S
- Top speed
- 10 mph
- Incline
- 10% auto
- Belt
- 55×20 in
- Max user
- 300 lb
ProForm
ProForm Carbon TL Treadmill
- Top speed
- 10 mph
- Incline
- 10% auto
- Belt
- 55×18 in
- Max user
- 300 lb
Quick verdict
Which one should you buy?
Pick the NordicTrack if you want the wider 20 in belt and the longest owner track record; pick the ProForm if you'd rather save 37 lb and a little floor space for an 18 in belt.
Choose the NordicTrack T 6.5 S if…
You're a bigger runner who wants the widest belt and a machine with almost 30,000 ratings behind it.
Check priceChoose the ProForm Carbon TL if…
You want the same running core in a lighter frame that's easier to fold and move.
Check priceEditor scores
How they stack up
- NordicTrack T 6.5 S
- ProForm Carbon TL
Key differences
By the numbers
- NordicTrack T 6.5 S has the roomier belt: 55×20 in vs 55×18 in
- NordicTrack T 6.5 S has the bigger motor rating (claimed): 2.8 HP vs 2.6 HP
- ProForm Carbon TL is lighter to move: 166 lb vs 203 lb
Full specs
Spec by spec
| Spec | NordicTrack T 6.5 S | ProForm Carbon TL |
|---|---|---|
| Motor & speed | ||
| Motor (claimed) | 2.8 HP | 2.6 HP |
| Minimum speed | 0 mph | 0 mph |
| Top speed | 10 mph | 10 mph |
| Incline | ||
| Max incline | 10 % | 10 % |
| Motorized (auto) incline | Yes | Yes |
| How the incline works | Motorized, 0–10% | Motorized, 0–10% |
| Belt & capacity | ||
| Belt length | 55 in | 55 in |
| Belt width | 20 in | 18 in |
| Max user weight (claimed) | 300 lb | 300 lb |
| Cushioning | KeyFlex cushioning | ProShox cushioning |
| Size & storage | ||
| Footprint (L × W × H) | 73.5 × 36 × 54 in | 68.6 × 32.1 × 57 in |
| Folded / stored size | Folds upright (about 38 in deep × 66 in tall), soft-drop assist | Folds upright to 32.7 × 31.6 × 56.2 in, hydraulic assist |
| Machine weight | 203 lb | 166 lb |
| Handrail | Full console with side rails | Full console with side rails |
| Assembly | Partial assembly (two people recommended) | Partial assembly (two people recommended) |
| Console & app | ||
| Display | 5 in LCD + device shelf | 5 in LCD + device shelf |
| App | iFIT (paid membership for guided/auto-adjust workouts); syncs Strava, Garmin, Apple Health | iFIT (paid membership for guided/auto-adjust workouts); Bluetooth & Wi-Fi |
| Built-in programs | 6 | — |
| Remote control | No | No |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | 10-yr frame, 2-yr parts, 1-yr labor | 10-yr frame (see listing for parts/labor) |
| Editor scores (0–10) | ||
| Motor & speed | 8 | 7 |
| Incline | 7 | 7 |
| Belt room | 10 | 8 |
| Sturdiness | 8 | 7 |
| Easy to store | 5 | 6 |
| Features | 7 | 6 |
| Value | 8 | 7 |
| Overall editor score | 7.8 | 6.9 |
“Best” marks the stronger value in each row. A dash means the value isn’t published. NordicTrack T 6.5 S wins 2 spec rows, ProForm Carbon TL wins 1. Scores follow our rating rules.
Pros & cons
What owners and specs say
NordicTrack T 6.5 S
- Running-length 55 × 20 in belt
- Motorized 0–10% incline
- 10-year frame warranty
- Huge, long-running review base
- Best features need an iFIT membership
- 203 lb — hard to move
- Only 6 built-in programs
ProForm Carbon TL
- Running-length 55 in belt
- Motorized incline to 10%
- Lighter than NordicTrack equivalents
- 10-year frame warranty
- iFIT membership for the best features
- 18 in belt width
- Some reports of slow support
Frequently asked questions
Do both need iFIT?
Both run manual workouts without it. Guided and auto-adjusting workouts need an iFIT membership on either.
Which is quieter?
Owners describe both as reasonably quiet; neither brand publishes a dB figure.