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Most Canadians should buy the WalkingPad C2: it folds in half to 13.6 cm thick, has a 120 cm belt and is sold by WalkingPad Canada. Buy the WalkingPad Z1 for a lighter pad with a 110 kg limit, and the UREVO SpaceWalk 5L if you want incline at a desk or need a 181 kg user limit.
Our picks
- 1Best overall
WalkingPad C2
Folds in half to 13.6 cm thick for storage under furniture, with a 120 x 40 cm belt. Sold by WalkingPad in all four markets.
- 2Best budget
WalkingPad Z1
A lower list price than the C2, a 121 cm belt and a 110 kg limit, and at 23 kg the lightest pick to move.
- 3Best with incline
UREVO SpaceWalk 5L
Automatic incline from 0 to 9% and a 181 kg user limit, the highest here. The walking area is a shorter 100 cm.
| Model | WalkingPadWalkingPad C2 | WalkingPadWalkingPad Z1 | UREVOUREVO SpaceWalk 5L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 6 km/h | 6 km/h | 6.4 km/h |
| Belt | 120 x 40 cm | 121 x 40 cm | 100 x 40 cm |
| Max user | 100 kg | 110 kg | 181 kg |
| Max incline | — | — | 9 % |
| Handlebar | — | — | No |
| Folds away | Yes | Yes | — |
How to choose a walking pad
- Belt length. Under-desk walking needs less belt than running, but a long stride can still clip the motor hood. If you are tall, look for 120 cm or more; the compare table above gives the belt of each pick.
- User limit. This is a safety rating, and it varies a lot between pads: check the compare table. Stay under it, with a margin if you walk fast or on an incline.
- Speed. Most walking pads stop at about 6 km/h, which is a brisk walk. If you want to jog, you need a model that reaches 10 to 12 km/h, and most of those add a handrail.
- Incline. A tilted deck raises the effort without walking faster, which is easier to do while typing. The incline pads here are taller, and their makers do not say they fold.
- Handlebar. A handrail helps with balance on an incline or at jogging pace, but it stops the pad sliding under a desk unless it folds down.
- Storage. Folding pads fold in half or double-fold. Flat pads slide under a bed or sofa if they are thin enough. Measure the gap first.
WalkingPad C2: best overall
The C2 is a walking-only pad with a 120 x 40 cm belt, a top speed of 6 km/h and a 100 kg user limit. Its main strength is storage: it folds in half to 82.5 x 51.8 x 13.6 cm, so it can stand in a cupboard or slide under furniture. WalkingPad sells it from its own stores in the UK, US, Canada and Australia.
The 100 kg limit is the lowest of the picks. If you are near or above it, look at the Z1 (110 kg) or a UREVO pad where it is sold.
Pros
- Folds in half to 13.6 cm thick
- 120 cm belt suits most walking strides
- Sold by WalkingPad in all four markets
Cons
- 100 kg user limit, the lowest of the picks
- No incline and no handlebar
- Walking only: tops out at 6 km/h
WalkingPad Z1: best budget
The Z1 has a lower list price than the C2 and keeps the essentials: a 121 x 40 cm walking area, a 6 km/h top speed, a 110 kg user limit and a fold for storage. At 23 kg it is the lightest pad here, which matters if you put it away every day.
WalkingPad lists different motor ratings for the Z1 on different country sites, so we have left the motor out. For walking at a desk, belt length and user limit matter more.
Pros
- 23 kg, the lightest pick to move and store
- 110 kg user limit
- 121 cm belt
Cons
- No incline and no handlebar
- Walking only: tops out at 6 km/h
- WalkingPad lists different motor ratings on its US, Canadian and Australian pages
UREVO SpaceWalk 5L: best with incline
The SpaceWalk 5L tilts from 0 to 9% in nine automatic levels and is rated for users up to 181 kg, the highest limit in this guide. Top speed is 6.4 km/h (4 mph). The walking area is 100 x 40 cm, the shortest here, so tall walkers with a long stride should check that figure.
UREVO does not include a handrail; it sells one as an optional accessory. UREVO sells the 5L from its own stores in the US, UK and Canada.
Pros
- 181 kg user limit, the highest of the picks
- Automatic incline from 0 to 9% in nine levels
- Sold by UREVO in the US, UK and Canada
Cons
- 100 cm walking area, the shortest pick
- No handrail in the box (sold as an optional accessory)
- Walking only: tops out at 6.4 km/h
Walking pad vs treadmill: which should I buy?
Buy a walking pad if you want to walk at a desk or need something that folds into a closet: most stop at about 6 km/h and have no handrail. Buy a treadmill if you want to run, since running needs 16 km/h (10 mph) or more, a longer belt and a stronger frame.
Which walking pad has an incline in Canada?
Of our Canadian picks, the UREVO SpaceWalk 5L tilts from 0 to 9%. The WalkingPad C2 and Z1 are flat.
What is the quietest walking pad?
We cannot rank them on noise yet. The makers here do not publish a single measured decibel figure that can be compared, and UREVO says sound levels vary with speed, shoes, floor type and the room. A mat under the pad and a slower walking speed make the biggest difference.
Can you run on a walking pad?
Not on these. The C2 and Z1 stop at 6 km/h and the SpaceWalk 5L at 6.4 km/h. For running, buy a treadmill that reaches at least 16 km/h.
What walking pad is best for a heavy person?
The UREVO SpaceWalk 5L is rated for 181 kg (400 lb). The WalkingPad Z1 is rated for 110 kg and the C2 for 100 kg.
How we chose
We have not tested these walking pads. We compared the makers' own specifications, user limits and list prices in each country, and kept only models the maker sells new from its own store in that market. Where a maker does not state a figure, such as a measured noise level or a motor rating that agrees across its own sites, we leave it out rather than guess.
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