I have to admit it. When we first brought this treadmill into the shop to look it over I thought the Horizon Evolve SG was going to be less than stellar. At at price point under $600, quality treadmills are hard to come by. But this little machine proved me wrong in test after test.

The first thing you’ll notice about the Horizon Evolve SG is that it folds vertically and horizontally—that’s a huge advantage for those of us with limited space. Vertical folding treadmills are nothing new, but with the horizontal “flat-folding” capability, we had no trouble storing this treadmill under a typical queen-size bed.

At 1.5 continuous-duty HP and a top speed of 6 MPH, the Horizon Evolve SG will never be a good fit for serious runners or users heavier than 250-lbs. But we would classify this as a great starter treadmill for people that simply want to walk a couple of times per week.

Another advantage you get with the Horizon Evolve SG is that it comes pre-assembled. Some people just don’t have the ability or desire to assemble a complex piece of machinery like a treadmill. For those folks, we highly recommend the EvolveSG.

Ok, ok…it’s not all sunshine and roses. One of the things we didn’t like were the integrated speakers. Simply put, they’re crappy. The sound quality is similar to that of a Speak N Spell. Other cons include a fairly limited warranty of 3 years on the motor and 90-days parts and labor and no cushioning on the belt.

TTR Recommendation

In this price range, the Horizon Evolve SG Treadmill is hard to beat. It’s compact, lightweight and comes pre-assembled. We would happily recommend the Horizon Evolve SG to anyone looking for a quality treadmill capable of providing a good walking or light jogging-type workout. There are a couple of drawbacks including the built-in speakers and the abbreviated warranty, but overall the Horizon Evolve SG is a wonderfully capable treadmill for just under $600.

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