Sole F63 vs F80 (2026): Is the Extra $500 Worth It?

The 2026 Sole F63 and Sole F80 share the same 20″ × 60″ cushioned deck, the same rollers and belt, the same 12 mph top speed and 15% incline, and both fold. But the F63 usually sells for about $1,099 and the F80 for about $1,599. So the real question in this Sole F63 vs F80 comparison is: what does the extra $500 buy you, and is it worth it for the way you’ll use it?

I’m a NASM-certified personal trainer, so I’ll compare them the way I’d help a client choose.

Quick verdict: Sole F63 vs F80 (2026 Model)

These two are built on the same foundation, and for most people the F63 is the smarter buy.

• Get the Sole F63 (2026) if you want a solid running treadmill and you’re happy to use your own tablet or phone for workouts and shows. You keep the $500.
• Get the Sole F80 (2026) if you want to stream and take classes on a big built-in screen, or if you’re a runner over about 300 lb.
• Price rule: if the gap ever drops to about $300 or less, get the F80. At that point, the built-in screen alone is worth it.

Sole F63 vs F80 at a glance

The first five rows are where the $500 goes. Prices change often; check today’s prices.

Buying tip: make sure the listing says 2026. One F63 Amazon listing mentions a “touch screen” and a “10.1-inch display”; per Sole, the 2026 F63 has a white LED display, and the touchscreen is the F80’s.

What’s the same on both

Underneath, these are the same treadmill.

• Deck: the same 20″ × 60″ cushioned deck (18 mm CushionFlex 2.0), with the same 2.36″ / 1.8″ rollers and 2-ply belt. That’s the standard width and the full length you want for running.
• Speed and incline: both go up to 12 mph and 15% incline.
• Motor type: both use a new brushless motor that Sole says runs quieter.
• Controls: speed and incline dials built into the hand grips, plus quick-select buttons, so intervals are easy on either one.
• Folding and extras: hydraulic-assist folding, Bluetooth speakers, a fan, and a USB-C port.
• App: both work with Sole’s free SOLE+ app, with no subscription.

Trainer’s test: if your plan is walking, jogging, and regular runs, either one does the job. So the decision really comes down to what the extra $500 gets you.

What the extra $500 buys with the Sole F80

The F80’s extra $500 gets you four things. The first one is the big one.

1. The screen: built-in streaming vs your own tablet

The F63 has a simple four-window LED display. It shows your speed, incline, time, distance, calories, and heart rate, with a tablet holder above it. It pairs by Bluetooth with Sole’s free app on your phone or tablet for on-demand workouts. But it has no Wi-Fi and no built-in apps, so for classes or shows, you watch on your own device.

The F80 has a 10.1″ touchscreen that tilts and swivels. Sole’s workout classes and programs are built in, plus streaming apps like YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and Spotify, right on the screen. You can also mirror your phone onto it. You’ll still need your own accounts for services like Netflix, but Sole’s classes are free. Streaming needs Wi-Fi, so if your treadmill will live in a garage or basement, make sure your signal reaches it.

Trainer’s test: if you already have a tablet, the F63 gets you most of the way there. If you want everything built in, with nothing to prop up or charge, that screen is most of what your $500 buys.

2. A slightly stronger motor: 3.25 HP vs 3.0 HP

The F80 has a 3.25 HP brushless motor, versus 3.0 HP on the F63. Sole doesn’t say whether either rating is continuous or peak, so on paper it’s a small step up, not a different class.

Trainer’s test: for walking, jogging and regular runs, the F63’s motor is plenty.

3. More weight capacity: 350 lb vs 325 lb

The F63 is rated for 325 lb and the F80 for 350 lb. For running, I like to leave about 25 lb of headroom, so I’d keep runners to about 300 lb on the F63 and about 325 lb on the F80.

Trainer’s test: if you’re a runner over about 300 lb, this one decides it for you: get the F80.

4. A little more warranty

Both cover the frame and the motor for life, and both cover labor for one year. The F80 covers the deck, electronics and parts for three years, versus two on the F63.

Sole’s warranty terms are as Sole lists them on its 2026 product pages; check the listing before you buy.

Trainer’s test: it’s a nice extra, but it’s not a reason to spend $500 on its own.

And one thing goes the F63’s way

The F63 is about 36 lb lighter (187 lb vs 223 lb) and a little smaller (75″ × 34″ vs 77″ × 36″). That makes it easier to get into your home and a bit easier to fit in a tight room.

You might read that a heavier frame feels more planted, but with the same deck, rollers and belt underneath, on paper you’re unlikely to notice a difference between these two.

The price rule

The right pick changes with the price gap, so check today’s prices before you decide.

The 2-question test: Sole F63 or F80?

1. Do you want to stream shows and take classes on a big built-in screen, without using your own tablet? If yes, get the F80.
2. Are you a runner over about 300 lb? If yes, get the F80. You’ll want that extra capacity.

If you answered no to both, get the F63 and keep the $500. You’re getting the same deck, the same speed and incline, and the same easy controls.

Who should buy which

Sole F63 (2026) is for you if:

• You want a solid running treadmill for walking, jogging, and regular runs
• You already have a tablet or phone for workouts and shows
• You’d rather keep the $500, or you need a lighter, slightly smaller machine

Skip the F63 if: you’re a runner over about 300 lb, or you want streaming and classes built into the treadmill.

Sole F80 (2026) is for you if:

• You want a 10.1″ touchscreen with built-in classes and streaming apps
• You’re a runner between about 300 and 325 lb
• You’d like one extra year on the deck, electronics, and parts

Skip the F80 if: you already use a tablet for workouts and the $500 matters more to you, or your treadmill spot has no Wi-Fi.

Want a wider deck instead? See my Sole F80 vs Horizon 7.4 AT comparison.

Frequently asked questions

Final verdict

At the usual $500 gap, the Sole F63 is the right pick for most people: same deck, same speed and incline, same controls, for much less. Buy the Sole F80 if you want to stream and take classes on a big built-in screen, or if you’re a runner over about 300 lb. And if the gap ever drops to about $300, get the F80.

Still not sure? Tell me in the comments how often you run, what you weigh, and whether you’d use a tablet, and I’ll tell you which one I’d pick.

How this comparison was made

I’m Bishnu Pada Das, a NASM-certified personal trainer (NASM-CPT) and Precision Nutrition Level 1 coach (PN1-NC). This comparison is research-based: I haven’t run on these two treadmills side by side, so every claim here comes from published specs, not my own testing.

• Model year: I compared only the 2026 versions of both treadmills, using Sole’s 2026 product pages and spec sheets as the main source.
• Cross-checks: I checked Sole’s specs against the Amazon listings. Where they disagreed (one F63 listing mentions a touchscreen; Sole’s own pages differ on some warranty details), I went with Sole’s 2026 product pages and noted it.
• Prices: typical Amazon prices at the time of writing. They change often, which is why the verdict includes a price rule.
• Weight capacity: I apply the same rule in every review: for running, leave about 25 lb of headroom below the rated limit.
• Motors: Sole doesn’t say whether either rating is continuous or peak, so I compare them only as “slightly stronger on paper”.
• Independence: the links are affiliate links, but neither brand reviewed or paid for this article, and the pick would be the same without them.

Sources

• Sole F63 (2026) product page and Sole F63 overview
• Sole F80 (2026) product page
• Sole: treadmills with streaming capability
• Sole F80 touchscreen upgrade announcement (Jan 2025)
• Amazon listings for both models (prices as of November 1, 2026)