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WalkingPad P1 vs WalkingPad Z1

Updated July 2026

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Quick Winner: WalkingPad P1

A close family matchup: the Z1 adds a display and costs less, but the P1’s longer proven track record and top-pick pedigree give it the narrow edge for most buyers.

Winner
WalkingPad P1

WalkingPad

WalkingPad P1

$449
7.9
Full report
WalkingPad Z1

WalkingPad

WalkingPad Z1

$329
7.7
Full report

Score comparison

MetricP1Z1
Performance8.08.0
Reliability8.07.0
Build Quality8.08.0
Warranty6.06.0
Serviceability7.06.0
Value9.010.0
Premium Justification9.09.0

Specifications

WalkingPad P1

Motor
1 HP brushless
Speed Range
0.5–3.75 mph (walking only)
Weight Capacity
220 lbs
Incline
None
Deck Size
47.24" L × 16.5" W
Folded Dimensions
32.5" L × 21.5" W × 5" H (180-degree sandwich fold)
Machine Weight
62 lbs
App / Remote
KS Fit app (Bluetooth); FootSense auto-speed; wrist remote included; no built-in display

WalkingPad Z1

Motor
~1.25 HP brushless (official specs vary; independent testing measures ~1.25 HP)
Speed Range
1.0–4.0 mph
Weight Capacity
242 lbs (110 kg)
Incline
None
Deck Size
~47" L × 17.3" W
Machine Weight
~53 lbs (24 kg)
Display
Built-in LED display (speed, time, distance, steps)
App / Remote
KS Fit app (Bluetooth); FootSense auto-speed; 1-year warranty standard

The verdict

These two share a lineage — same KingSmith fold, same FootSense auto-speed, same quiet brushless motor, same 1-year warranty, and near-identical ~47-inch decks — so the decision comes down to a few real differences. The WalkingPad Z1 (~$329) adds a built-in LED display (the P1 has no screen and depends on the app), a slightly wider belt, and a higher weight capacity, all for about $100 less — on paper, more machine for less money, and our Best Value pick. The WalkingPad P1 (~$449) counters with the one thing that matters most in a category full of durability complaints: a proven track record, with two-plus years of positive owner data and a Garage Gym Reviews Gold Pick, plus the longest deck. It is genuinely close, and value shoppers should feel good about the Z1. We give the P1 the narrow win as our Editor’s Choice because its established reliability is worth the small premium for most buyers — but if the display and lower price appeal more than track record, the Z1 is the smart call.