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 to $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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WalkingPad Z1
A screen, a wider belt, and a lower price: the WalkingPad Z1 is KingSmith answering the most common gripes about its own P1. Around $329 buys a built-in LED display for speed, time, distance, and steps, a slightly wider 17.3 inch belt, the same FootSense auto-speed, and a 4.0 mph top end for brisk walking. The unknowns are what you accept for the discount: a shorter track record than the P1, an unresolved discrepancy between the official motor rating and independent measurements, and the same thin 1-year warranty that covers the whole WalkingPad line.
Best OverallWalkingPad
WalkingPad P1
Ignore the $499 list price; almost nobody pays it. The WalkingPad P1 routinely sells in the $349 to $369 range, and at that street price it is the walking pad to buy for most people: the best balance of deck size, storability, and cost in the category. The 47 inch belt is the longest of any fully foldable pad, the patented 180-degree fold slides it under a sofa, and FootSense auto-speed keeps it hands-free while you work. It is not the most powerful or best-built machine here (the 220 lb capacity is the lowest in this guide and the 1-year warranty is thin), but no rival matches its proven track record at the price.