WalkingPad
The category originator — patented fold-in-half walking pads that defined the under-desk fitness niche
- Founded
- 2018
- Country
- China
- Warranty
- 1-year standard warranty on all models. Optional paid extensions are available up to 4 years ($45–$65). A 30-day money-back guarantee applies at purchase.
- Support
- Customer service is available via email and phone and is generally adequate within the warranty period. However, WalkingPad has received criticism for limited parts availability after warranty expiry, particularly for belt alignment issues that can develop with heavy long-term use. Not the recommended choice for buyers who prioritize long-term, easy-to-service hardware.
Overview
Beijing KingSmith Technology Co., Ltd. launched the WalkingPad brand in 2018 via Xiaomi ecosystem crowdfunding, effectively inventing the under-desk walking pad category with a patented 180-degree fold-in-half mechanism that every competitor now imitates. Now active in 70+ countries, KingSmith sells under both "KingSmith" and "WalkingPad" branding. Build quality is consistently rated above budget competitors — though not matching commercial-grade products — and the P1 carries over two years of positive real-world owner durability data.
Is it worth it?
WalkingPad is worth it for most home users who want a compact, foldable walking pad for daily desk work — the P1 and Z1 hit the sweet spot of deck size, quiet operation, and price. It is a weaker choice for heavier users who need higher weight capacity, or anyone who prioritizes a long warranty and easy post-warranty service, where LifeSpan is the better fit.
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Best ValueWalkingPad
WalkingPad Z1
The WalkingPad Z1 is the value play: it takes almost everything that makes the P1 our top pick and adds a built-in LED display and a wider belt, for about $100 less. Same KingSmith fold, same FootSense auto-speed, same quiet brushless motor — plus a screen so you are not tethered to the app, and a slightly higher weight capacity. The only reasons it is not our outright Editor's Choice are that it is newer with a shorter proven track record, and its motor HP rating is inconsistent between the spec sheet and independent testing. If you want the best walking pad for the money and can accept a less-established durability record, this is it.
Best OverallWalkingPad
WalkingPad P1
The WalkingPad P1 is the walking pad to buy for most people — the best balance of deck size, storability, quiet operation, and price in the category. Its 47-inch belt is the longest of any fully foldable pad, the patented 180-degree fold collapses it to slide under a sofa, and FootSense auto-speed makes it genuinely hands-free while you work. It is not the most powerful or the best-built machine here — the 220 lb capacity is the lowest in this guide and the 1-year warranty is thin — but it has the longest proven track record and does the core job better than anything at the price. For the typical remote worker walking one to two hours a day, this is the pick.