NordicTrack X24 Treadmill vs BowFlex Treadmill 22
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Measured specs Bars scale to the largest value shown. “Not listed” = not confirmed on the label or listing.
Key features
- −6% to 40% incline, 12 mph
- 22 × 60 in. deck; 400 lb max
- 24 in. touchscreen
- −5% to 20% incline, 12 mph
- 22 × 60 in. deck; 400 lb max
Up to 40% incline (and 6% decline) with a 24 in. touchscreen; iFIT is an extra monthly cost.
Steep 20% incline and 5% decline; top speed drops to 8 mph at full incline.
What it’s for
Incline Treadmills: Walking uphill raises your heart rate without the pounding of running, which is why incline walking has caught on. Most home treadmills top out at 10–15% incline; a few go to 20% or even 40%.
Winner by category
| Max user / load capacity | Tie |
|---|---|
| Higher in our ranking | NordicTrack X24 Treadmill (#1) |
“Winners” are only on confirmed numbers (higher is better, except sugar, footprint and price tier). They are not an overall verdict.
Editor’s head-to-head notes
| NordicTrack X24 Treadmill | BowFlex Treadmill 22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Incline | −6% to 40% | −5% to 20% |
| Top speed | 12 mph | 12 mph (8 mph at 20%) |
| Deck | 22 × 60 in. | 22 × 60 in. |
| Max user | 400 lb | 400 lb |
| Classes | iFIT (extra monthly cost) | JRNY (extra monthly cost) |
Pick the X24 if steep incline walking is the main goal: 40% is double the BowFlex. Pick the BowFlex Treadmill 22 if 20% is enough and you want the same deck and weight limit for less.