ProForm Power 995i vs Sole F63 – Comparison

Proform Power 995i vs Sole F63 - Comparison Chart:

When you choose to participate in iFit workouts, your machine will adjust speed and incline automatically to simulate real world conditions and challenges presented by personal trainers.

The iFit ability also automatically tracks your workouts so you stay accountable to your fitness goals. This machine does not have a tv, so some of the iFit perks will only be accessible from your Android or iOs tablet. 

When you’re off the treadmill, you can take your workout even further with access to the iFit community, featuring thousands of workouts and challenges designed by top-notch fitness professionals. 

With an iFit subscription, you will have access to a variety of workouts, meal plans, daily challenges and personalized coaching to use with and without your treadmill.

You can access your iFit membership on your tablet, mobile device, or desktop to track your stats and performance from anywhere.

The Sole F63 features 5 speed workouts, 5 incline workouts, and 2 custom workouts that you can design yourself. It does not offer any heart rate programs, though you can use the EKG pulse grips to track your heart rate for your own heart rate calculations.

The Sole F63 does not offer interactive training options. You can customize your manual or custom workouts with speeds ranging from 0-12 MPH, and inclines ranging from 0-15%.

These can be incrementally adjusted using the quick access buttons on the handrails or on the console.

Winners:

• Incline Range – Sole F63
• Speed Range – ProForm Power 995i
• Program Capabilities – ProForm Power 995i
• Overall Training Features – ProForm Power 995i

Curious about the ProForm Power 995i? View the full review of the Power 995i here. 

As you can see, the ProForm Power 995i is the more impressive treadmill if you are looking for advanced training options. In fact, the training options alone make it rank as a unanimous selection as one of the best under $1000. 

If, however, you are looking to do some heavy incline training and you are confident you can create your own custom workouts to suit your needs, the Sole F63 would be a better option.

Sole does make slighter higher priced versions (F80 & 85) that offer a few more workouts if that is what you are looking for. 

Overall, I predict that most users would be more satisfied with the training features on the ProForm Power 995i, even if they didn’t subscribe to iFit.

In this section, we will compare the mechanics of the ProForm Power 995i to the Sole F63 treadmill, including the cushioning, belt size, motor size, motor capabilities, and weight limits for the machines.

As you know, cushioning is an important consideration for people who want to reduce their impact, absorb shock, and limit their risk for injuries.

The belt size can impact your natural stride if it is too small, although that won’t be a problem for most people on either of these treadmills. Motor size is important because it impacts how long and hard you will be able to train.

Also, motor size can impact the noise and vibration your machine generates when it is in use. Weight limits can be an important facet of your decision if you are large in size.

The ProForm Power 995i has ProShox cushioning technology on its 20” x 60” tread belt. These are supported by a 3.0 CHP motor that deliver smooth, consistent power and provides noise- and vibration-reduction.

This treadmill can support users weighing up to 350 pounds.

The Sole F63 has a low impact, phenolic deck to help reduce impact as you work out. The 20” x 55” running deck is supported by a 2.5 CHP motor that creates a quiet, vibration-free workout.

This treadmill can support users weighing up to 325 pounds.

Winners:

• Cushioning – ProForm Power 995i
• Belt Size – ProForm Power 995i
• Motor Size – ProForm Power 995i
• Motor Capabilities – ProForm Power 995i
• Weight Limit – ProForm Power 995i
• Overall Mechanics Winner – ProForm Power 995i

Consistently, users rate the ProForm Power 995i in outperforming the Sole F63 in all of these categories.

Although both machines are generally suitable for walkers, joggers, and runners alike, users agree that the ProForm Power 995i is more generous in the mechanics department.

It also has the capability to let you know if you are training in endurance, tempo, or peak training zones based on your heart rate.

Other features include two cup holders, a CoolAire fan, EKG pulse grips, a tablet holder, and Bluetooth capabilities with two 2” speakers. With the tablet holder, you’ll be able to make the most of your iFit subscription.

The Sole F63 offers a 6.5” display that features speed, incline, time, calories burned, heart rate, and distance.

Other features include an auxiliary port, headphone jack, integrated speakers, two cup holders, cooling fans, EKG pulse grips, and an accessory tray.

Although the Sole F63 offers more space for storing water bottles and gadgets, it lacks a media shelf or tablet holder. The ProForm 995i has more advanced heart rate monitoring options than the Sole F63.

Also, the ProForm 995i has Bluetooth capabilities. Overall, the ProForm 995i is the winning treadmill in this category.

The Proform Power 995i Treadmill comes guaranteed with a lifetime frame warranty, a 25-year motor warranty, a 3-year parts warranty, and 1-year labor warranty.

The Sole F63 comes with a lifetime frame warranty, 20-year motor warranty, 3-year deck wear warranty, 3-year electronics/belt/rollers warranty, and a 1-year labor warranty.

These warranties are nearly identical, so we cannot choose a winner in this category.

Conclusion: ProForm Power 995i vs Sole F63