The WalkingPad folding treadmill (model R2, TRR2FB) is a 2-in-1 machine for walking and running at home. It costs £629 and comes with a 12-month warranty and a 30-day return period.
What does 2-in-1 mean? With the handlebar down it works as a walking pad up to 6 km/h. With the handlebar up the speed range is 0.5 to 12 km/h. A 918 W motor drives a 44 x 120 cm belt and supports users up to 110kg.
A remote and app control the speed. The LED display and app show steps, speed, distance, time and calories. It folds to 16 x 72 x 100 cm and needs no assembly. It weighs 36kg and has two transport wheels.
Quick folding system - The running surface folds up after use. The folded size is 16 x 72 x 100 cm. Stored upright it takes up just 0.12 square metres. Why does that matter? It fits under a bed or behind a cupboard. Two small wheels let you roll it without lifting.
2-in-1 walking and running modes - Handlebar down gives walking mode with a 6 km/h limit. Handlebar up opens the full 0.5 to 12 km/h range. The speed changes in 0.5 km/h steps. So one machine suits a slow walk during a call or a proper jog.
Quiet 918 W motor - The motor is rated at 1.25 hp. It runs quietly enough to use in front of the TV. One reviewer takes Teams calls on it without anyone hearing. A 4-layer soft tread board cushions each step. That is easier on joints and helps the board last longer.
Safety and deck design - The running area measures 44 x 120 cm. The footboards sit only 70 mm off the ground and have non-slip surfaces. There are sturdy handrails and an emergency stop cord. The app also has a child lock. One reviewer in their seventies chose it for the wide pad and handrail.
Remote, app and LED display - The remote switches the machine on and off and sets the speed. The app logs steps, speed, distance, time and calories, so you can track progress over weeks. A hidden box holds the remote or acts as a phone stand. Note there is no incline.
No assembly, but heavy - Unfold it, plug it in and start. The package includes the remote, emergency stop cable, hexagonal spanner and 20 ml of lubricant. Be aware it weighs 36kg. Reviewers say the small wheels struggle on carpet, but work well on hard floors.
In use the treadmill measures 145.2 cm long and 72 cm wide. The handlebar stands 103.2 cm high. The running area is 120 cm long and 44 cm wide.
Folded, it shrinks to roughly 16 x 72 x 100 cm. Stood upright it takes up about 0.12 square metres of floor. An anti-slip strip on the top edge helps it stay put against a wall.
Can it slide under furniture? Yes, but check the height first. One owner slides it under a sofa and needed furniture risers to give 16 cm of clearance. Measure your sofa or bed before you buy.
The R2 is a 2-in-1 machine. With the handlebar folded down it runs in walking mode and tops out at 6 km/h. With the handlebar up it runs in running mode from 0.5 to 12 km/h.
Speed changes in 0.5 km/h steps. You make the changes with the remote or the app.
One reviewer found the handrail has to be unscrewed and refitted to switch between positions. That is a fiddly job if you want to change often. People who plan to run should leave the rail up.
The motor is rated at 1.25 hp (918 W) and the tread board has 4 layers of soft cushioning. Several reviewers use it while watching TV. One walks on it during Teams calls and says nobody can hear it.
Noise rises with speed. A German owner found it unobtrusive up to about 8 km/h and louder towards 12 km/h. Your shoes and footfall also change how loud it is.
Will it fit under a desk? Not easily. One reviewer said it needs to be slimmer for that. A few owners do use it as an under-desk walking machine though. The 6 km/h walking mode is the right setting for that job.
Not very. The treadmill weighs 36kg and weight was the most common complaint in reviews. Of 18 mentions of weight only 3 were positive.
Two small wheels at the base let you tilt and roll it without lifting the whole machine. On hard floors owners find this easy. On carpet the wheels struggle. One reviewer also called it top heavy when stood upright.
If you plan to fold and move it every day think about whether you can handle 36kg. If it stays in one room it is far less of a problem.
No incline. Reviewers confirm this and the specifications list none. The 70 mm high footboards sit low to the ground and the deck stays flat.
There is also no set of buttons on the machine itself. You control it with the supplied remote or the app. A reviewer who lost the remote and app connection said this left the treadmill unusable until it reconnected.
The LED display shows speed, distance, time and steps. The app also stores calories burned. The remote slots into a hidden organiser box which doubles as a phone stand.
The anti-slip footboards are wide and the handrails are sturdy. An emergency stop cord comes in the box. The app has a child lock.
The maximum user weight is 110kg. The treadmill is not suitable for children under 14 and needs adult supervision.
The handrail was a deciding factor for one older couple who bought it for its wide deck and rail. In walking mode there is an automatic speed setting too. Sensors sit in the front half of the belt. If you drift back towards the rear the belt stops.
You get the treadmill with a UK plug and an English user manual. You also get a remote and an emergency stop cable. There is a hexagonal spanner and a 20 ml bottle of lubricant.
No assembly is needed. Unfold it and plug it in. Owners say the machine is easy to set up but the box is heavy so you may want a second person. You have to sync the remote with the app.
One owner advised checking belt alignment after delivery. It can sit slightly off centre and the fix takes about 10 seconds. A Spanish reviewer also noticed uneven belt spacing. Use the lubricant on first use. Another owner re-oils every 2-3 months depending on use.
The rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 442 ratings. Of those 64% are 5 stars and 6% are 1 star. Reviewers praise build quality with 33 of 38 mentions positive. Reliability is more mixed with 15 of 22 positive.
The weaker reviews describe faults. One owner had static shocks on the handrail and intermittent remote and app connections after 11 months. Another found the machine did not work on arrival. Others say customer service resolved their issues.
You get a 12-month warranty covering manufacturing faults and a 30-day return period. The treadmill is sold and sent by WalkingPad Official Store. A user manual PDF is available on the listing. App stability also matters. One owner needed an app update to work with Android 12. Check that your phone is supported before you buy.
| Brand | WALKINGPAD |
| Model name | R2 |
| Model number | TRR2FB |
| Colour options | Grey or Off-Black |
| Product grade | Home |
| Type | Walking and running |
| Unfolded dimensions (D x W x H) | 145.2 x 72 x 103.2 cm |
| Folded size | 16 x 72 x 100 cm |
| Floor space when stored upright | 0.12 square metres |
| Weight | 36kg |
| Maximum user weight | 110kg |
| Running area | 44 x 120 cm |
| Minimum speed | 0.5 km/h |
| Maximum speed | 12 km/h |
| Speed adjustment step | 0.5 km/h |
| Walking mode (handlebar down) | Up to 6 km/h |
| Running mode (handlebar up) | 0.5 to 12 km/h |
| Motor power | 918 W (1.25 hp) |
| Incline | None |
| Tread board | 4-layer soft tread board |
| Footboard height above ground | 7 cm |
| Frame | One-piece alloy steel |
| Display | LED |
| Data tracked | Steps and speed and distance and time and calories burned |
| Controls | Remote control and app |
| Safety features | Emergency stop cord and app child lock and anti-slip footrests and handrails |
| Transport wheels | 2 |
| Power source | Corded electric with UK plug |
| Assembly required | No |
| Recommended users | Adult and youth |
| Warranty | 12 months |
| Box contents | Treadmill and UK plug with English user manual and remote and emergency stop cable and hexagonal spanner and 20 ml lubricant |
| Country of origin | China |
