Merax 1200W Treadmill Review

How long will the Merax 1200W last?

The Merax 1200W folding treadmill has an assembled weight of 68 lbs. and while it is marketed at holding 264 lbs. of workout weight it is highly doubtable due to the high content of plastic in the frame and structure. It comes with a free 90-day return when purchased through Walmart and is not built to last repeated use for any length of time. It does have a space saving design and a compact footprint but like any treadmill in the less than $300 range, purchasing is a throw of the dice when it comes to terms of actual lasting quality even with very light use.

Brief Overview

The Merax 1200W folding treadmill offers quite a few features that will appeal to those starting their fitness journeys and is a budget friendly addition to any household requiring space saving options. It is tailored more towards shorter users and should be easy to scoot out of the way due to its very light weight. It is useful for those that need to bring their walking workouts inside even though without a warranty it might be better suited for hanging clothes than exercise.

Overall Quality

The Merax 1200W folding treadmill is marketed with a 2.0 HP motor but it is measured in watts and is not designed for heavy use. Users will be pleased to reach speeds of 6.25 MPH during a walking exercise, but any incline needed will have to be manually adjusted between 3 different levels before workouts begin. It does come with spring shock absorption which in this price range, just means there is movement in the deck during use. Those with longer strides will need to look elsewhere as the 13.8” x 39” running space is not designed to ensure safe workouts for taller individuals.
The Merax 1200W folding treadmill comes with a 5” LED display screen and has a total of 12 built in programs offering hours of workout regimes. It is very simple and not hard to use and even shows heartrate information transmitted from the sensors in the arm rails. The Merax 1200W, when folded, is vertical, taking up less space than most folding frames and has a pleasing design that will fit into any home or apartment that does not have a dedicated workout space for a fitness machine.

Warranty

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History

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Conclusion

The Merax 1200W folding treadmill is an entry-level treadmill that has quite a few features that will appeal to those starting their fitness journey. It is budget friendly at less than $300 but does not maintain a competitive edge due to its lack of warranty. A quick search of treadmills in this price range will show enhanced features and lifetime guarantees that warrant investigation before a purchase is completed.