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The Smooth 5.45 treadmill tries to continue the success path opened by the 5.25 model. However we don’t see any improvements and we have the feeling they started to use some low quality parts in order to increase the profits.

The Smooth 5.45 treadmill has technical performances comparable with the top machines in his class and is a good choice for walkers but not a top treadmill. Also, the console design is non-existent and the control interface could be better.

Overall, this is a good and solid machine but one that will stay in the middle of the charts.

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 a maximum incline value of 15 degrees that can be set with 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 with an advanced Pulse Width Modulation circuit board and backed by a lifetime warranty.

4. Belt: 20”x55”
This treadmill comes with a 2-Ply belt that has 55 inches in length. In 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 and one year for in house labor.

Smooth 5.45 Treadmill Special features

Swing ArmShock Absorption System
This system is a patented one (meaning you will see it only on Smooth treadmills).The entire running area is suspended on 2 pivots. This mechanism will increase the protection and comfort.

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 the: interval incline, interval speed, weight loss or Heart Rate Control. Also this model features nine storable user profiles.

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

The 5.45 unit comes also with these 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 unit ever produced by this company. This machine continues the line started by the 5.25 but after this review we cannot put in the top 4-5 treadmills for the under $1000 category.

The Smooth 5.45 comes with a good motor that provides 2.5 CHP. The running area has 55 inches in length and 20 inches wide. The cushioning system provides good protection and comfort. So far, everything works expected but it doesn’t leave the impression we test 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 they are missing the quick speed and incline keys.

The folding system works pretty well but don’t expect to save a lot of space with this operation. The machine is pretty big & heavy so make sure you are assemble it in the right place.

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

As you can see we don’t have many positive or negative things about this machine. It doesn’t impress us, is not a top unit for the budget class but in the same time is not a bad treadmill.

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 walker. However there are other models like the NordicTrack 2500 or the Sole F63 that are better .

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