Treadmill Reviews

The Smooth 5.45 treadmill tries to continue the success achieved by its predecessor: the Smooth 5.25 unit. However, we haven’t noticed any serious improvements and, further more, we have the feeling that the producing company starts using low quality parts.

The Smooth 5.45 treadmill has good technical performances and can be compared with the top treadmills in its class. This model is a good choice for walkers or light joggers but not something we would recommend to heavy trainers.

Even if it doesn’t excel on chapters like design and electronics and it should offer a better control interface, this machine is a good and solid one. Not something that will break the charts but one that will do the job for a long time.

Smooth 5.45 Treadmill Specifications

1. Speed 10mph
The Smooth 5.45 treadmill can provide a top speed of 10 mph, easily adjusted via two classic up & down keys.

2. Inclination: 0-15%
This unit has an incline system with a top value of 15 degrees. The belt incline can be set via two standard keys located in the center of console.

3. Motor
The 5.45 model from Smooth comes with a 2.5CHP motor .The main piece is engineered by an advanced Pulse Width Modulation circuit board and backed by a lifetime warranty.

4. Belt: 20”x5”
This treadmill comes with a 2-Ply belt that has 55 inches in length. As a plus, the assemble benefits from the Swing Arm Shock Absorption cushioning system.

5. Warranty
Smooth Fitness offers:
- A lifetime warranty for motor and frame
- A 3 years guarantee for parts
- one year for in house labor.

Smooth 5.45 Treadmill Special features

Swing ArmShock Absorption System
This system is patented and that’s why you will see it only on Smooth treadmills. The entire running area is suspended on 2 pivots that reduce the negative effects on your ankles, knees, hips and back.

Soft Drop Folding
The unit comes with a gas shock-assist lift system that will make folding and unfolding an easy operation.

6 Preset Programs
The Smooth 5.45 treadmill comes with 6 built in workouts like: interval incline, interval speed, weight loss or Heart Rate Control.

The Smooth 5.45 Treadmill can keep a user weight of max 250 lbs.

The 5.45 unit also comes with the following features: nine storable user profiles, heart rate control, LCD console and non-slip large 2” crowned rollers.

Conclusion for Smooth 5.45 treadmill review

The Smooth 5.45 model replaced the old 5.25 unit which was one of the most successful treadmill ever built by this company. This machine continues the line started by the 5.25 but, after we tested it for several days we cannot place it in the top 5 treadmills for the under $1000 category.

The machine comes with a good motor that is able to produce 2.5 CHP and has a reasonable running area (55 inches in length and 20 inches wide). The cushioning system provides a decent protection and everything works as expected. But… it doesn’t leave the impression you are dealing with something superior.

The console has a simple design. There are 6 buttons and a classic led console. The materials looks cheap and the navigational system could be improved. Also the quick speed and incline keys are missing.

The folding system works pretty well but don’t expect to save a lot of space. The machine is pretty big & heavy so make sure you assemble it in the right place. It will be hard to move it after this operation is done.

The warranty is a decent one but get the extend one if you decide o buy this unit.

It’s not an impressive treadmill, definitely not a top unit but in the same time is not a bad deal.

As a conclusion for the Smooth 5.45 treadmill: in our opinion the previous model was better than this. The machine has a good value and will satisfy the needs of a light trainer. However, there are other models like NordicTrack 2500 or Sole F63 that are simply better.