Pros
- 7.6 mph max speed (the highest of any model here) makes it genuinely usable for light jogging with the handlebar raised, not just walking
- 2-year warranty is the strongest at this price tier, outperforming WalkingPad's 1-year standard
- Magnetic remote sticks to the unit, preventing loss and cited as a meaningful UX improvement over loose remotes
- Handlebar folds completely flat without tools, converting between an under-desk walking pad and a jogging treadmill
- Does not emit the constant speed-change beeping found on competing budget models: an important advantage in open-plan offices
Cons
- Deck at 40 to 42.5" long is below the category standard, which restricts stride for users above 5'10"
- Handlebar wobbles at jogging speeds; Garage Gym Reviews flags this as a genuine safety concern for running use
- Button quality described as cheap-feeling, and long-term reliability is unresolved for a brand founded in 2022
- 265 lb weight capacity is mid-range, below the DeerRun Z10 (300 lbs) and LifeSpan TR1200Pro (330 lbs)
- Trustpilot reviews note remote controls failing after the warranty period and inconsistent customer service responsiveness
Specifications
- Motor
- 2.5 HP continuous
- Speed Range
- 0.5 to 7.6 mph (walking or jogging)
- Weight Capacity
- 265 lbs
- Deck Size
- 40 to 42.5" L × 16.9 to 17" W
- Folded Dimensions
- 51.2" L × 22.6" W × 4.6" H (handlebar folds flat)
- Machine Weight
- ~47 to 59 lbs
- Incline
- None
- Warranty
- 2-year limited
Performance
7.6 mph is the number no rival here matches, and with the handlebar raised the Strol 2E genuinely sustains a light jog, not just a walk. At desk pace it is quiet and competent, and the absence of speed-change beeping makes it usable on calls where some budget pads are not. Size is the honest limit. Garage Gym Reviews' Caroline Lubinsky put a height on the problem: "Works for walking but it wasn't comfortable for me to even take full strides at 5'9″." The 40 to 42.5 inch deck sits below the category standard, and at a jog the handlebar wobbles enough that the same outlet flags it as a safety concern for running use. Walking with occasional jogging is the honest envelope.
Build Quality
A brand founded in 2022 cannot show you a decade of durability data, and that is the central build question with the Strol 2E. What the research does show: fundamentals that are decent for the price, buttons reviewers describe as cheap-feeling, and Trustpilot reports of remotes failing after the warranty window alongside inconsistent customer service. The 2-year warranty is the genuine counterweight, twice what WalkingPad offers and the strongest signal of confidence at this tier. Treat those two years as the real ownership window and plan accordingly.
Value Assessment
Watch the sales. At the $289 list price the Strol 2E is a good deal; near $199, where it lands often, the question of whether a cheap walking pad is worth it gets its best available answer: 2-in-1 flexibility, no beeping, a magnetic remote that cannot wander off, and a 2-year warranty for less than almost anything credible in the category. The value rests entirely on the feature set rather than on build quality or brand record, both middling. Walkers who will never jog should note the WalkingPad Z1 is the more refined machine for a little more.
What Owners Say
“Incredibly easy to move and fold”
“Buttons feel cheap and durability is questionable”
Verbatim owner and reviewer comments gathered during our research, linked to where we found them. They are not our words, which is the point.
Who Should Buy It
Budget buyers who want mostly walking with the option of an occasional light jog, plus the longest warranty available under $300, and who accept a young brand and a shorter deck as the price of entry.
Who Should Skip It
Runners, first and clearly: the wobbling handlebar is not built for regular running. Taller users cramped by the short deck, buyers who prize proven durability and support (WalkingPad or LifeSpan), and anyone who wants built-in incline (the DeerRun Z10) should also pass.
Final Recommendation
As a first walking pad bought on sale, the Strol 2E is easy to defend: near $199, nothing credible does more. Our sharper advice is about expectations rather than price: treat it as a two-year appliance with a jogging party trick, and if you find yourself using the jog mode daily, you have outgrown it and should buy real treadmill hardware.