Updated April 2026: I've added the Toputure TP6 Walking Pad and the NordicTrack Commercial 1750 Treadmill as honorable mentions. Prices and links were also updated.
Best Walking Pad Overall
Photograph: Adrienne So Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Urevo CyberPad for Home $480 Amazon $500 $420 (16% off) Urevo WIRED/TIRED AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron WIRED Impressive 14 percent incline capability
Easy to set up, control, and track steps
Durable and stable feel TIRED Limited speed range
Could be quieter
Too tall to store under furniture
Most walking pads have similar capabilities, but the Urevo CyberPad stands out. It offers a 14-percent incline, which is one of the highest inclines on the market. WIRED tester Kristin Canning loved that she could tackle steeper walks to get a real workout in without sacrificing her work productivity. She's confident in the product's durability, thanks to its solid feel underfoot and comfortable belt. It was ready to use right out of the box and painless to set up. It weighs about 71 pounds, so moving it around isn’t fun, but the wheels help.
You can control the CyberPad (and the colorful lights along the side rails) with its Bluetooth remote and app. As long as you open the app at some point during your walk, it’ll log your workout data from the machine, so you can keep track of daily step counts over time. You can also view your current workout metrics on a screen at the front of the machine.
The speed tops out at 4 mph, and the incline stops at level nine, which can be either a 9- or 14-percent incline, depending on how you position the machine’s feet. Unfortunately, the incline capability makes it difficult to store under furniture. Here's the full review.
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