Features at a Glance
- Trademark Safety Sentry feature for automatic stop
- Trademark suspension system of Stableflex for maximum impact absorption
- Intuitive screen with large LED icons, and live keyboard for convenient and fast operation and programming
- Wireless heart rate monitoring or through contact grips
- Range of programs, each with 10 levels
- Tray for accessories and rack for reading
- 20″ x 60″ running surface area
- Speed range from 0.5 mph to 12.4 mph
- Range of elevation from -2% to 15%
- Continuous duty 3HP DC motor with PWM controller and cooling fan
Comparing this treadmill with StarTrac ETR, the Cybex 530T falls short on maximum speed, which is 15mph on the ETR. Secondly, the StarTrac also boasts of more programs, which provides more workout varieties, and it can change incline and speed automatically as well. Another factor in favor of the StarTrac ETR is its five horsepower motor compared to the three horsepower motor of the Cybex 530T. Three horsepower motors are quite common across many treadmills; however, more horsepower usually results in quiet running, and more efficiency at higher speeds. Overall, the Cybex 530T is a good treadmill, and is excellent for cardio workouts and fitness training.