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Under-Desk Treadmills

Best under-desk treadmill

Updated 2026-07-291 min read

The short answer

For most buyers, the WalkingPad Z1 is the easy choice: stronger and cheaper than its own brand's C2, and recommended by reviewers over it. The WalkingPad C2 only makes sense if you find it heavily discounted. The Egofit Walker Pro is the only one with incline, but it's fixed, meaningfully pricier, and several reviews flag wheel problems.

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Top pick

WalkingPad Z1

PS8.4/10$299

Best value

WalkingPad C2

PS6.4/10$599

Premium pick

Egofit Walker Pro

PS5.8/10$790

Quick comparison

Ranked by Picksights Score. Prices are approximate and change frequently.
ProductPicksights ScoreFromBest for
#1 · WalkingPad WalkingPad Z18.4/10$299Best value / most recommended
#2 · WalkingPad WalkingPad C26.4/10$599Best if already discounted below the Z1
#3 · Egofit Egofit Walker Pro5.8/10$790Best if you specifically want incline

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Top pick

WalkingPad

Number 1: WalkingPad Z1

PS8.4/10

Best value / most recommended

The Z1 is the newer, cheaper sibling that reviewers now recommend over WalkingPad's own older C2: a stronger 1.25 HP motor, a higher 110 kg weight capacity, and FootSense automatic speed control, all for about half the C2's price. If you're choosing between WalkingPad's compact pads specifically, this is the one to buy — the C2 exists mostly for readers who already own one and are deciding whether to upgrade.

Pros

  • Stronger 1.25 HP motor and higher 110 kg weight capacity than the WalkingPad C2
  • FootSense automatic speed control adjusts to your pace
  • About half the price of the WalkingPad C2 (~$299)

Cons

  • Newer product line with less long-term ownership data than the C2
  • No incline option, unlike the Egofit Walker Pro
  • Exact noise level in decibels not confirmed in the sources we cite

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Sources: HomeTreadmill.co.uk (WalkingPad Z1 review) (2026) · TheBestWalkingPads (KingSmith WalkingPad Guide 2026) (2026)Last checked by Picksights 2026-07-29

WalkingPad

Number 2: WalkingPad C2

PS6.4/10

Best if already discounted below the Z1

The C2 was one of the originals in this category, and it's still a genuinely quiet, compact pad at 48 dB during walking pace — fine for a video call. But it's now an older design, and owners report the belt drifting off-center over time, occasional "bubbling" under the belt, and motor noise creeping up after months of heavy use. Unless you find it meaningfully discounted below the newer Z1's price, there isn't a strong reason to choose it over that model.

Pros

  • 48 dB at walking pace — quiet enough for video calls, per independent testing
  • 180-degree fold to about 32 inches long and 5 inches thick, fits under most furniture
  • One of the most established, widely-reviewed pads in this category

Cons

  • Owners report the belt drifting off-center and occasional "bubbling" under the belt over time
  • Motor noise reportedly increases after months of heavy use
  • Costs more than the newer, better-reviewed WalkingPad Z1

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Sources: Treadmill Review Guru (WalkingPad C2 review) (2026) · Tom's Guide (WalkingPad C2 review) (2026)Last checked by Picksights 2026-07-29

Egofit

Number 3: Egofit Walker Pro

PS5.8/10

Best if you specifically want incline

The Egofit's 2.0 HP motor is the strongest here, and its 5-degree incline is a real point of difference — if you specifically want incline walking at your desk, nothing else in this comparison offers it. That incline is fixed, though, not adjustable, so you're committing to it whether you want it that day or not, and multiple reviewers report the wheels breaking easily and the unit being hard to reposition despite its small footprint. At $790-934 it's also the most expensive pad here by a wide margin.

Pros

  • Strongest motor in this comparison at 2.0 HP
  • 5-degree fixed incline — the only one of these three with any incline at all
  • Reviewers describe it as incredibly quiet, a plus for apartments

Cons

  • The 5-degree incline is fixed, not adjustable — you can't turn it off for flat walking
  • Multiple reviewers report the wheels breaking easily and difficulty repositioning the unit
  • At $790-934, meaningfully more expensive than either WalkingPad option

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Sources: BarBend (Egofit Walker review) (2026) · ThatWorkout (Egofit Walker Pro/Plus review) (2026)Last checked by Picksights 2026-07-29

How we rank

Picksights methodology

Real build quality — what will actually fail with use, not what the spec sheet claims — carries the most weight in our scoring, followed by noise, real portability and price.

Build quality

30% of score

Noise

25% of score

Portability

20% of score

Price

25% of score

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FAQ

Can I use an under-desk treadmill in an apartment without disturbing neighbors?

All three models in this comparison are described as quiet at walking pace, with the WalkingPad C2 confirmed at around 48 dB. That said, impact noise travels through the floor more than through the air — an anti-vibration mat helps if you live above another unit.

Is the Egofit Walker Pro's fixed incline worth it?

Only if you know you want to walk on an incline all the time — it can't be turned off for flat walking. If you're not sure, a flat model like the WalkingPad Z1 is the safer choice.

How long do these treadmills last before failing?

It varies a lot by model: reviews flag belt-alignment issues on the WalkingPad C2 and broken wheels on the Egofit Walker Pro after extended use. The WalkingPad Z1, being newer, doesn't yet have the same long-term track record.

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