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A sporty hello and welcome back to my channel. This channel is all about sports technology products, especially sports watches, fitness trackers, and so on, but every now and then I also test some home fitness equipment, as in today's case, the Ye Soul T3S Plus treadmill. I have already tested an indoor bike from this manufacturer, which also surprised me very positively. I have linked the test report to you again below in the video description. So now I have also tested the Yoo treadmill. [music] This treadmill was provided to me by the manufacturer for testing. I want to share this with you for transparency reasons. But of course, as always, I have not entered into any obligation to present the product in an artificial light. That will never happen on this channel. So I will report openly and transparently about all the advantages, but also the disadvantages of the treadmill. I have been using the treadmill for a while now and can now assess quite well where the strengths lie, but also where the weaknesses are, and for whom the whole thing is worthwhile overall. And that's exactly what we'll be talking about in today's test report. So let's get started right away. Enjoy. [music] Right from unpacking, you can tell that the YeSoul T3S Plus treadmill is designed for people who want to train at home but simply don't have half a fitness room available. That definitely applies to me too. So, I have relatively limited space available here. Therefore, it is very practical that the treadmill arrives compactly packed. The package is about one and a half meters long and 70 cm wide. Nevertheless, it is of course quite heavy, weighing around 60 kg. However, I transported it upstairs with my brother. That wasn't a real problem. [music] The assembly was relatively uncomplicated overall, so nothing that would require a technical degree. Attach a few screws, briefly look at the instructions, and then the thing is actually ready. According to Ye, assembly takes 20 to 30 minutes. I can't really confirm that. It took me an hour. However, I am really not gifted with my hands. The instructions are definitely easy to understand. The design is kept relatively minimalist. What immediately strikes positively is the size, or rather the compactness. You can fold it up quickly and easily, and then it's only about 1.40 m long, 87 cm wide, and 73 cm high. In terms of workmanship, I would say that the treadmill feels solid, but not like a high-end device from the gym. And that's perfectly fine, because it naturally costs significantly less. Currently, the price is €799. The frame appears stable enough for normal walking and jogging at home. During my use, nothing wobbled or rattled, which is a good sign. Of course, you notice that a lot of plastic has been used, but that is absolutely normal in this price range. What's more important is that nothing feels cheap or unstable, and that was indeed not the case here. An important issue when buying a treadmill is, of course, the noise level. I think that's also one of the reasons why many people shy away from buying a treadmill. Because of course, nobody wants to annoy their neighbors. Yes, if you have neighbors living below you, as in my case, you naturally don't want them to think that you're causing a small earthquake every day. I don't know. Um, exactly. That's why the noise level is extremely important. I also had some concerns about this before, but I was quite positively surprised here. When walking normally, the device is really very quiet. Of course, you hear the steps, logically, but the motor itself remains pleasantly subdued. This offers a power of up to 3 HP, by the way. When jogging, it gets a bit louder, but still absolutely within limits. So as long as you don't suddenly sprint at 2 AM, which is also not really possible with this treadmill, more on that later, then it shouldn't be a big problem in most apartments. Although one must also say that it ultimately depends on your own running style. So some people land their feet as softly as a cat, and others really try to destroy the floor. So the treadmill can't save anything there. But overall, I would consider the noise level a plus point of the treadmill. Probably the most important thing about such a treadmill is, of course, the running feel, because a treadmill can be as quiet as it is, look modern, or have as many special features as it does. In the end, what matters is how it feels to run on this treadmill. And I was also positively surprised there. [music] The cushioning feels pleasant and is particularly interesting for people who have joint problems when running on asphalt outdoors. The running feel is soft enough to remain comfortable, but not so soft that you feel like you're jogging on a trampoline. It works really well, especially for a relaxed cardio or daily movement at home. In my opinion, the running surface is completely sufficient for most people. It is 1.15 m long and 45 cm wide. For myself, at my height of 1.82 m, it is definitely sufficient. But if you are significantly taller, significantly over 1.90 m for example, then you might notice that there is simply a difference compared to a studio treadmill. The recommended height is also a maximum of 1.90 m. So taller people may simply not be optimally advised with this treadmill. For normal jogging at home, I found it absolutely sufficient at my height. In my opinion, the device is anyway aimed more at people who simply want to stay active regularly and not at very ambitious marathon runners who do high-performance training every day. I would also generally consider that a criticism of this treadmill. So one disadvantage is definitely that you are relatively limited in terms of speed. So professionals wouldn't get their money's worth here. The treadmill remains stable, but you don't get that extremely high-quality running feel of professional studio equipment here, of course. But that would also be unrealistic in this price range, and generally, the maximum speed is 14 km/h. That's a pace of 4 minutes 17 per km. So definitely a very brisk pace, but not much more. So I run 10 km, when it really counts, at a pace of 41 or so. I couldn't do that with this treadmill. And also things like interval runs, where you also reach sprinting speeds. All of that is not possible with this treadmill. However, in addition to the speed, you can also adjust the incline. A maximum of 10% is possible here. This runs automatically, and the transitions are, in my opinion, quite seamless. Probably the biggest advantage of this treadmill overall for me is the ease of use, but above all the fact that you are not dependent on a single platform, but can use basically anything. That was already the case with the G1M Plus indoor bike, which I also tested, as I said. This means that with this treadmill, there is again simply a screen mirroring function. So everything you use on your smartphone for running training apps, you can transfer to the screen of the T3S Plus treadmill. It has a 21.5-inch Full HD screen, which has an HDMI connection, and a suitable HDMI cable for connecting your smartphone is also included. More precisely, even two, one with a USB-C connection and one with a Lightning connection for older iPhones. So it generally works with iOS and Android. But before we connect anything, you first see this interface on the screen. The basic data such as speed, distance, calories, and incline are displayed here. But not much more at first. [music] So, unlike, for example, Peloton, we don't have an interactive user interface here. Everything else in addition to these basic data is done via a smartphone app. Joo itself also has its own app. There we find a few workouts to follow along. Some are free, but there is also a premium version [clears throat] with live classes, an AI coach, VR landscapes, and customizable music. However, compared to many competitor apps, the app is not quite optimal. Some videos are simply not well edited or not really interactive, and the video quality could also be better. But the special thing is that you are not limited to this one app, but can simply use anything else. So if you have a Peloton subscription, you can simply use the Peloton app and mirror its workouts on the screen. The same applies to Kinomap, YouTube, Netflix, or whatever. So you can watch your favorite series or, for example, watch my video about climbing Kilimanjaro on YouTube and climb the highest mountain in Africa with me. I myself have tested many of the running workouts from Peloton, for example, and that has always worked smoothly. There were no connection dropouts, everything just always worked great. You can run along with the routes and see the most important data in real-time at the bottom of the screen. I also find it very good that the screen can be rotated 360°. This is particularly useful if you, for example, do exercises before the workout or a cooldown after the workout, then you can simply stand next to the treadmill and still look at the screen. You are simply maximally flexible. The screen itself is, as I said, 21.5 inches large and offers Full HD. So the quality is good, but not 4K-like. It is also not a touchscreen, so you have to use your smartphone for operation. For the sound, these stereo speakers are mounted directly under the screen. And yes, the same applies to the audio quality as to the video quality. Namely, it is good, but not top-class. So, what can we conclude about the Yeou T3S Plus treadmill? If someone were to ask me if I can recommend this treadmill, I would say yes, definitely for the right target group. If you want to walk or jog comfortably at home, have little space, and are simply looking for an uncomplicated treadmill, you get a solid overall package here. The huge advantage here is above all that you are not limited to one platform, but can use all apps via the mirroring function, and that without any additional subscription costs. The You app itself does have a paid premium version, but in my opinion, you can safely do without it, and then you can transfer anything you want to the screen without further costs, depending on what apps you want to use. On the other hand, if you want to train extremely intensively or expect a running feel like in a professional gym, you should probably opt for larger or more expensive devices. But that's not what this is about in my opinion at all. The Yeol T3S Plus doesn't try to be the ultimate professional treadmill. It simply wants to be a practical, modern, and everyday treadmill for home. And that's exactly what it does quite well overall. In terms of price, the Youl T3S Plus treadmill, in my opinion, is in a fair range for what you get here. Of course, there are cheaper treadmills, but you often notice in various areas why the whole thing is so, well, cheap. And of course, there are also more expensive treadmills, but then you often fall into the thousand euro range or several thousand euros that you have to pay here. And there, I think this treadmill finds a very good balance. And of course, the question of whether you should get a treadmill at all always depends on whether you will actually use it frequently in the end, and there the answer for many people would certainly be yes. I personally am more of a team sports outdoors, outdoor sports. I love going outside, going for a jog, cycling, or whatever, but yes, you know the German winter. The weather is not always the friendliest, and there I find that such a treadmill is definitely a good alternative to my workout routine. And yes, feel free to write in the comments whether you are more team sports outdoors or team treadmill. If you are looking for a treadmill, then I can definitely recommend this treadmill here. I hope you enjoyed this video or found it helpful. If that's the case, then please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to this channel to not miss any future videos. But now, thank you very much for watching. I'd say I'll go for another run now and see you next time.