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The best walking pads with a handle

Written by The CardioTested test teamUpdated November 5, 2026

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The WalkingPad R1 Pro is the handle pad we'd buy: raise the rail and it jogs to 6.2 mph, lower it and it slides under a desk, and the whole thing folds in half to 33 inches. The WalkingPad X25 is the faster choice, at 7.5 mph.

  1. Best overall
    WalkingPad R1 Pro
    3.2
    from $699
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  2. Best for jogging
    WalkingPad X25
    3.4
    from $699
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  3. Best value
    Goplus 2-in-1
    3.7
    from $259
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  4. Best on a tight budget
    Superfit 2-in-1
    3.7
    from $249
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  5. Best for tiny storage
    WalkingPad X21
    3.4
    from $899
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What we looked for

  • A rail that locks firmly at jogging speed
  • Folds flat enough to fit under a desk
  • A top speed of 6 mph or more
  • A console on the rail you can read at a walk
How we rate

A handle lets you jog and gives anyone who wants something to hold a bit more confidence. The weak point is the hinge, since a rail that folds flat for a desk also has to lock stiff for a jog. When we test these, we'll grab each rail at 6 mph and rate the wobble. The Goplus 2-in-1 and Superfit are the value picks, typically under $400, if you use the rail for balance and don't lean on it. The WalkingPad X21 has no rail at all; it's on the list because it folds to just 17 inches long.

Our picks, in detail

Best overallWalkingPad
A woman walking at a desk by a window
Belt
17 x 47 in
Motor
1.25 HP brushless
Max user
240 lb
Floor space
57 × 28 in, folds

WalkingPad R1 Pro

3.2Our rating · from specs
$699 to $999
Typical price

Raise the handrail to jog at up to 6.2 mph, lower it for the desk, and fold the deck in half for storage.

Best for joggingWalkingPad
A woman walking at a standing desk in a shared office
Belt
17 x 47 in
Motor
1.5 HP brushless
Max user
240 lb
Floor space
57 × 24 in, folds

WalkingPad X25

3.4Our rating · from specs
$699 to $899
Typical price

A double-fold pad with a handrail and a 7.5 mph top speed. It's the WalkingPad you can jog on.

Best valueGoplus
A woman walking at a standing desk with a lamp in a home office
Belt
16 x 40 in
Motor
2.25 HP
Max user
265 lb
Floor space
49 × 27 in, folds

Goplus 2-in-1

3.7Our rating · from specs
$259 to $399
Typical price

Good value for a walker who jogs now and then, as long as you treat the 265 lb rating as more like 220 and lubricate the belt monthly.

Best for

  • Desk walkers who want to jog on weekends
  • Budgets under $350
  • Carpeted rooms, with the included mat

Skip it if

  • Anyone over 220 lb who plans to jog
  • Quiet offices, since a jog on small rollers carries
  • Anyone who won't lubricate a belt
Best on a tight budgetSuperfit
A woman walking at a standing desk
Belt
16 x 40 in
Motor
2.25 HP
Max user
265 lb
Floor space
49 × 27 in, folds

Superfit 2-in-1

3.7Our rating · from specs
$249 to $399
Typical price

Goplus's sister brand: the same folding handle and 7.5 mph top speed, often for less.

Best for tiny storageWalkingPad
A desk with a phone, keyboard and walking pad remote
Belt
17 x 47 in
Motor
1.5 HP brushless
Max user
240 lb
Floor space
57 × 24 in, folds

WalkingPad X21

3.4Our rating · from specs
$899
Typical price

The double-fold X-series without the handrail. It folds from 57 inches long to 17.

Product photos are representative stock images, not the exact models, until our own test photos replace them.

Compare them side by side

Prices are typical ranges, not today's. Tap a column heading to sort.

Model
WalkingPad R1 ProWalkingPad · 3.2/5$699–9996.2 mph240 lb33 × 28 × 6 inNot yet tested
WalkingPad X25WalkingPad · 3.4/5$699–8997.5 mph240 lb33 × 24 × 6 inNot yet tested
Goplus 2-in-1Goplus · 3.7/5$259–3997.5 mph265 lb49 × 27 × 5 inNot yet tested
Superfit 2-in-1Superfit · 3.7/5$249–3997.5 mph265 lb49 × 27 × 5 inNot yet tested
WalkingPad X21WalkingPad · 3.4/5$8997.5 mph240 lb17 × 24 × 12 inNot yet tested

Tap a column to sort. Ratings come from published specs until we bench test a machine; specs are the manufacturer's unless a review says we measured them. Noise shows once we've measured that machine.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a handle on a walking pad?

For a desk, no, and it can get in the way. For jogging, or for anyone who wants something to hold while they find their feet, yes. Choose the rail by how firmly it locks rather than by whether it has a display.