Dev,

Thanks for your comment! Great question. We get a lot of inquiries about floor noise with treadmills. We do have a list of quietest treadmills here. Based on your intended usage, the Nordictrack T9.5 would be a fine option. You could also look at the Horizon T101 or the LifeSpan 5500i which are also quiet and comparably priced. Unfortunately, the Peloton Tread is one of the loudest treadmills we’ve tested. The motorized slat belt design makes it very noisy.

Regardless of which treadmill you use, walking produces significantly less noise than running. Hopefully you can find one that will work in your space and budget! Placing the treadmill on a mat helps reduce vibration as well. Good luck!

Good morning . What a brilliant resource . Thank you. Am looking for a thread mill for our apartment . Its on the 2nd floor . The floors are separated by concrete slabs ( does not get rid of noises as we still do hear neighbours talk and walk ). Its a 100 year old building . The room where the machine will be is above a tv room ( flat below ) and below a tv room/exercise room.. So not bed area . We will be using it for incline walking most . No running. Speed will be about 4 mph and incline 12. What I am worried about is impact noise / vibration. If for walking only , would this be ok. Will be placed on a 4cm thick mats, If not the T9.5, what other machine would you recommend . I looked at the new Pelaton thread but the noise I believe might be an issue .

Pat,

The Nordictrack T9.5s treadmill weighs around 210 pounds, so it is roughly 100 pounds less than the 1750. Whether or not it would work on your third story depends on the construction of your home. If the home is older and you find that impact on upper floors causes cracks in the ceiling, then we definitely recommend a lower weight treadmill. The 1750 is a more solidly built machine but the 9.5s works well for the amount of running you plan to do. The 1750 is slightly quieter due to its heavier construction, but if you place the 9.5s on a treadmill mat or carpet that will help absorb some of the noise. Either treadmill is a good option. If you do purchase one of these treadmills, we recommend setting it up on the floor you plan to use it. Once it is assembled, it is very difficult to get up or down stairs and in or out of doorways. Good luck!