The devices that made Current Runner's World treadmill best recommended list are True, retailing at $3795, with an overall rating of 8.1; Nordic Track, retailing at $3500, whose overall rating is 7.6; Precor; number three on treadmill best recommended list, is also priced at $3500, with a 7.3 overall rating. The fourth best is $4995 Cybex, which earned an overall rating of 7.1; Life Fitness, $3500, is rated overall at 7.0; $4495 Landice, overall rating 6.9, is next on list.

This treadmill, in comparison with others reviewed as part of Pacemaster treadmill reviews, was found to be a good, although basic exercise product. The tester's primary complaint was that time, distance and pace indicator could only provide runner's pace in 10-second increments.

Rating on a scale of 1 to 10, this Pacemaster ProElite came it at a respectable number seven. Its overall rating was 6.8. Evaluators gave it a 6.7 for cushioning, important for not only a comfortable run or walk, but also for minimalization of sore muscles and fatigued brought on by harsh joint and muscle impact. This Pacemaster rated high for stability, at 7.3, which means evaluating runners, when taking part in Pacemaster treadmill reviews, experienced little movement such as jiggling or shaking.