NordicTrack X22i Review - Best Treadmill Incline for running, hiking, walking
Overall Score 9.9
X22i Treadmill, Our Take
Greatest Of All-time Treadmills. A Review
The Commercial X22i and X32i are the new (G.O.A.T) Greatest of All-time Treadmills. If you are looking for a treadmill to support your wellness goals for fitness or weight loss and challenge you, the NordicTrack X22i incline Treadmill is in a category of its own, and there is no substitute. We love this treadmill series and for good reason.
An extreme feature-packed treadmill whether you like to hike mountain trails, walk, jog, or are into serious runs. Uphill running (Incline Training) even for a little while, will burn loads more calories, provide a great cardio workout, and dramatically increase your stamina and endurance. The Nordictrack Commercial X22i Treadmill gets the job done and will help Crush anyone’s fitness goals.
No other treadmill series compares. Its incredible 40% incline elevation, plus a negative -6% decline, simulates running downhills, all powered by iFit, connected-fitness workouts, specifically designed, with the X22i NordicTrack Commercial treadmill series in mind.
iFit’s seamless integration with the treadmill hardware allows iFit trainers to dynamically adjust your treadmill speed or elevation in real-time as you’re running, walking, or hiking through the incredible terrain throughout a massive variety of global destinations workouts — all vividly displayed on a wide 22-inch or 32-inch HD touchscreen, you decide.
Unequaled in ability and performance, you will not regret buying the Nordictrack X22i treadmill with its 22-inch touchscreen to support your goals. Which Incline Treadmill is Right for You? (See the Quick comparison chart below) or read the comparison review NordicTrack X22i vs. X32i Incline Treadmill — 7 Big differences.
Trust Our Fitness Equipment Review
When testing the Nordictrack X22i Incline Treadmill, we compared it to comparable models like the NordicTrack Commercial 2450, 1750, X32i incline Treadmill, and Peloton Tread and Peloton Tread+.
maybeyesno has tested and published exercise equipment reviews for over ten years. Our review team understands what makes a good treadmill, — including indoor bikes, rowers, and strength equipment. If it’s good, it’s good — if it’s bad — then it’s bad, we will tell you.
We get hands-on with gear and discuss overall design, tech, and function, including the feel, price, drilling down on components such as the motor, the screen display, subscription content (if applicable), warranty, running deck, adjustment features, ease of use, noise levels, and durability.
Based on extensive use and testing, we discuss, summarize, and compare equipment to help you determine if this treadmill is the one for you.
The NordicTrack X22i Treadmill
CURRENT X22i INCLINE DEAL
The Commercial Treadmill X22i 22-inch model has arrived and is available and ready to ship. Order and get FREE shipping. You can add a room of choice assembly for $299. Financing is available for both, $77/month for 39 months with low interest for the X22i treadmill with a 22-inch touchscreen and $116 for the X32i incline Treadmill for 39 months. The 32-inch touchscreen model will cost you $1,000 more.
Confirm you order the Correct Commercial incline Model.
X22i Treadmill 22-inch SKU [ NTL29221 ]
X32i Treadmill 32-inch SKU [ NTL39221 ]
X22i Incline Treadmill Overview
Building upon the success of its earlier popular incline treadmill models, the X9i and X11i, NordicTrack released newer models with updates.
First, a larger, quicker, and more responsive touchscreen displays, featuring full HD touchscreens where the graphics pop out at you.
Currently equipped with more powerful and durable motors, this incline treadmill series overall is a lot quicker and quieter, especially when inclining or declining its running deck. Wireless connectivity has been enhanced with automatic dual-band Wi-Fi support and upgraded Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.
CONSOLE Design
22-inch HD touchscreen can tilt for a better viewing angle, also has designed in cooling fans
When running at speed we found the console to be stable without any notable wobbling or shaking when in use.
Compared with other treadmills, the console on the Commercial incline treadmill series is better positioned, can tilt or pivot up or down 40° for the better viewing angle.
X22i Incline Treadmill’s Console for iFit off-the-treadmill workouts
This means now you can comfortably stand beside or be in front of your treadmill without having to strain your neck or stand on the running deck to obtain the optimal viewing angle when taking classes with a cross-training component that requires an off-the-treadmill movement.
Useful for on-the-mat wellness workouts, like yoga, meditation, or more energetic iFit cross-training sessions like boxing and strength training for better viewing. (Similar to the New Nordictrack Rowers)
ENHANCED Motor
The treadmill drive motor is one of the core important aspects when considering the right treadmill for durability, longer runs, and supporting multiple users – please refer to our NordicTrack Treadmill Buying Guide for more detail on motors.
The Commercial X22i treadmill 4.0 CHP primary motor is well sized from our testing and will support heavy use, while the Commercial X32i incline model has even a little more power at 4.25 CHP. The Primary motor is positioned about 1/3 of the way up from the back of the running deck, with a smaller assist motor towards the front on the X22i models, used for the incline elevation and decline.
These higher-quality motors feature self-cooling and Smart-Response to minimize vibration. They also help support iFit’s toughest most challenging workouts such as when running through the Swiss Alps, climbing Mont Blanc or hiking in South America’s Patagonia, as well as supporting iFit connected-fitness features like AutoAdjust and SmartAdjust where your treadmill’s running deck is dynamically adjusting to match the terrain or trainer cue’s in the studio sessions.
Powered by iFit
Powered by iFit, when taking an iFit trainer-led destination workout on a Commercial incline treadmill, your trainer is constantly making changes in real time. They Adjust your treadmills, speed, or running deck elevation to match the terrain’s hills and downward slopes you encounter while running, walking, or hiking through or syncs with a studio class instructors' Cues. Of course, you can always choose to override these and make your own speed and incline adjustments. SmartAdjust is a new iFit feature that can take your changes into account for the remainder of the session, including future workouts.
Very Quiet
NordicTrack has done an excellent job improving incline functionally over the last few years. We found that the running deck incline and declines were consistently smooth and responsive, maintaining pace with iFit workouts.
We were also surprised by how much quieter the elevation and downward declines have become.
BETTER Connectivity
Easily connect your favorite wireless headphone of Apple AirPods via Bluetooth 5.0 or use the built-in speakers designed into the console. As you rotate the touchscreen the sound is always directed toward you. Useful for off the treadmill or on-the-mat workouts.
NO REGRETS. Get the 40% incline
People frequently ask if a treadmill has a 12% or 15% incline, is it good enough? The answer to this question is more dependent on your goals. That said, you would be shocked at the improvement level in your cardio, physical strength, and endurance that consistently walking, running, or hiking at a higher incline will give you over a shorter time than the typical treadmill.
25% elevation will become comfortable. It burns, the quads will burn, but so will the calories and then more calories. Hitting 30% incline is amazing for intervals and supercharging even a short workout.
Nordictrack X22i Incline Treadmill at various elevations of Incline
iFit has many terrific running, walking, and hiking workouts through mountain trails and hills, even treks up Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa or segments climbing up Mount Everest from Base camp in Nepal, trainer-led destination workouts not to miss out. When you get an X22i incline treadmill with its wide HD 22–inch touchscreen, you will not regret it. A recommended iFit starting series for beginners and aggressive hikers/power walkers is the Swiss Alps Series led by the ever-engaging, iFit Trainer, John Peel. 24 sessions, 6 mountain summits and peaks, some starting out in Switzerland and ending up in France.
We found on average we burned 260 to 300 calories a session with these beginner iFit workouts, whether running or hiking. Taking the Swiss Alps hiking series, with John Peel, is a great place to start.
| Feature | Edge goes to | 32" | 22" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | X32i 10-inches wider | 32" | 22" |
| SideButtons | For Quick adjustment | ✔ | ✔ |
| Workouts | Both iFit Enabled | ✔ | ✔ |
| Price | 22-inch is $1,000 less | ✔ | |
| Deck Size | shorter on X22i ¹ | 65" | 60" |
| Footprint | X32i length 6.5" longer | ✔ | |
| Motor | Both powerful motors ² | 4.25 | 4.0 |
| Roller Size | 2.5” Precision | ✔ | ✔ |
| User Weight | Both Support 300 lbs | ✔ | ✔ |
NOTE: Because the X32i treadmill motor is not postioned in the front allows the running belt to be 5-inches longer
¹ the running deck suitable to a long stride being 22" x 60"for the X22i model and 65-inches on the X32i model.
² Measured as CHP. Stands for Continuous Horse Power. A bigger CHP is better for durability, multiple user
situations, for longer daily workouts over 40 minutes with intense running. There are also dualincline/decline motors.
X22i vs. x32i 7 Differences Review
The Price Options
How much does a Commercial Incline Treadmill Cost
Price Options & Delivery
- The X32i - 32-inch Display is $4,499
- The X22i - 22-inch Display is $3,499
The 32-inch touchscreen model will cost you $1,000 more. Financing is available for both, $77/month for 39 months with low % interest for the X22i treadmill with a 22-inch touchscreen and $116 for the X32i incline Treadmill for 39 months.
DELIVERY AND ASSEMBLY
Shipping is FREE to your door (threshold delivery)
You can have treadmill set up in the room of your choice for $299 with assembly included. This is a highly recommended option to ease delivery and Setup. These machines are super heavy, 417 lbs for the X22i and 462 lbs for the X32i model. We recommend purchasing the white-glove setup service.
Extended warranty OPTIONS below are available in the cart.
The X22i Extended Warranty breaks-out out as follows:
STANDARD WARRANTY:
- Frame: 10 years
- Screen: 2 years
- Parts: 2 years
- Labor: 1 year
You can upgrade to a 3-year Extended warranty for an additional 36 months of coverage is $299.99 or you can choose the 36-month maintenance service plan, which includes 36 months of extended warranty, plus a maintenance service visit once every year for $449. This service plan extends your manufacturer warranty for parts and labor by 1 year. It includes one annual fifteen-point maintenance check-up. All parts and labor for covered repairs are included in the extended coverage.
EXTENDED WARRANTY: $299.99
- Frame: 10 years
- Screen: 5 years
- Parts: 5 years
- Labor: 4years
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN: $499
10-Year Frame Warranty
3-Year Parts Warranty
3-Year Labor Warranty
iFIT Monthly Membership (iFit Content): First Month included (a $39 in value) then $39/month.
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AT THE END ── Final thoughts
Get ready to achieve your fitness and weight loss goals with the Nordictrack Commercial X22i Incline Treadmill. One of our Favorite treadmills we have taken over 100 workout session on the Nordictrack X22i. This exceptional treadmill offers unparalleled incline options to challenge and support your wellness journey. Don't miss out on this incredible piece of equipment that will take your fitness to the next level and start crushing your goals.
The degree of integration with the iFit app makes this exercise equipment stand out from the pack of other treadmill brands. With iFit, you are not alone to design your workouts or even how to use your X22i incline treadmill to reach goals, build endurance or achieve weight loss.
Resistance features like AutoAdjust and SmartAdjust enable you to continuously improve and get the most out of your X22i incline treadmill investment. iFit trainers take you high and low hiking, walking, and running designed whether you are just getting started or a serious runner training for a marathon. Their expertise and motivation are world-class, and you will touch all seven continents with them. Best of all, your incline treadmill does a lot of workout session planning for you, including adjustments to speed, incline, and decline so you can focus on the session.
Nordictrack Commercial Incline treadmills are a definite, maybeyesno recommended buy. The screen size between the two models is a big difference but more a personal choice for you as the price is higher. If you feel you need more room on the running deck because your stride is long, then the extra five inches with the X32i model may help. We love both models and if you can use the monthly payments to fit into your budget you will have NO REGRETS.
