7 Best Under-Desk Treadmills Of 2024, According to Fitness Equipment Experts

Available in 0.5 to five mph speed levels, this walking-only treadmill allows you to select different speeds based on your fitness goals. Our testers have walked nearly 1,800 miles on this treadmill, and have been impressed by how durable and easy to use it is. durability and ease of use. While this option doesn't feature incline or folding capabilities, we've found it to be the best option for how most people intend to use a walking treadmill.

This under-desk treadmill's belt is quiet while you walk on it, which is a major bonus if you plan on using it around working roommates, a sleeping baby, or during Zoom meetings. The belt should be oiled regularly, but other than that, maintenance on this machine is very minimal and straightforward.

Another thing we love about this model is that it comes with a remote control, so you can safely and easily adjust your speed with just the click of a button. One more major selling point here is the LED screen, which measures distance and the amount of calories burned from beginning to end. Plus, it features a large display, so you can easily read your stats.

Our testers appreciate how compact this under-desk treadmill is without compromising durability or a wide, stable belt. We found the wheels ideal for easy mobility, allowing it to be positioned in various places such as in front of the TV or beneath a standing desk.

One major selling point of this option is that its incline can get all the way up to a 15, which we found to be super rare with portable treadmills like this one. However, you can't run on this tread, as the speed only gets up to a 3.8, which makes it less versatile for the runners of the group.

If you live with others, you're going to want this tread. It has a built-in noise reduction plate so that you never disturb your roomates of family.

And, just when you thought it couldn't get any better, you can also download the Merach app, which has tons of workout courses, classes, and trackers to help you reach your unique fitness goals.

This treadmill is another one with a high maximum speed. It gets up to 7.5 miles per hour, so it allows you to get a casual jog in, if you're not working at your desk. When it’s time to get to work, just attach the arms and acrylic desk (yup, a desk comes with this one). The WH team loves that you don't need a separate desk in order to use it.

"Most of the under-desk treadmills we tested don't come with their own built-in desk, meaning you have to 'supply' your own," noted WH writer Mike Richard. "So this is a nice all-in-one option if you don't already have a treadmill or a desk."

This machine also comes with a handy phone holder, so you can simply prop your cell up to watch your fave show or FaceTime your bestie throughout your entire workout.

When your sweat sesh is all done, just fold this up and use its flexible wheels to store it somewhere discreet—Think: under your bed, behind your desk, or even beneath your couch. When you want to use it again, setting it up takes less than a minute. Could upping your daily steps get any easier? Didn't think so.

WH Review: "I like the design of this one," said one of our staff writers who tested this model. "It was really easy to set up, and it's not too loud. Plus, it works well under a desk, but it's also great as a standalone treadmill. It's stable enough that I feel like I can get in a good run with it with my workout ending in catastrophe!"

It's a mini miracle that Sunny Health was able to pack so many features into this ultra-compact treadmill: It's foldable, offers an incline up to 13 percent, tracks distance and calories, and—just when you thought it couldn't get any better—it does it all without a plug.

It slides discreetly under your standing desk, is foldable, and has detachable handlebars that provide additional support while you walk. You can attach the LCC monitor that comes with the tread, which allows you to track time, speed, distance, and calories burned. It also has an available 'scan' option, so you can easily flip through your previous performance data.

Despite its compact size and narrower-than-average deck, it's also equipped with heavy-duty floor stabilizers, so reviewers say they never feel wobbly or unbalanced, even on uneven floors. Even when walking at an incline, they don't get the speed wobbles.

Our review team was surprised at the features of this affordable treadmill. Our associate editor sums it up, "This isn't the best or most premium under-desk model. But, for the price (under $200), you won't find many other alternatives with this many features."

If you live in a small apartment (hi, New Yorkers!), you need a treadmill that won't take up any of your *precious* space. This one from Egofit is perfect. Specially designed to sit pretty under a standing desk, you'll barely even notice it's there with its small yet mighty build. As an added bonus, it comes with wheels so you can move it around your space without scraping up the floors (or, more importantly, hurting your back).

Few under-desk treadmills—especially ones this small—offer an incline, but Egofit's does. "The slight five percent hill on this cardio machine adds a little extra burn to my walks without me really even noticing," said one of our editors. "Plus, I can get it going at more than 3 mph. While I can't quite run on this tread, the incline boost is more than enough to get me sweating anyway."

Reviewers also love that this walking treadmill is super sturdy—it's built with solid, durable materials to provide stability—and can hold up to 220 pounds. Despite its ability to hold weight, it doesn't feel too heavy (only 55 pounds!) when people move it around.

This walking pad has all the fancy features you want without the intimidating price tag. It's the most durable option on this list, thanks to a maximum weight capacity of 330 pounds (nearly 100 pounds more than most competitors). You don't have to worry about sturdiness with this one—it's made with a heavy steel frame and high-quality ABS for stability. It also features a non-slip surface, so you feel like you're on one of those fancy treadmills at the gym.

Our team loved the easy-to-read monitor of this under-desk model. "The numbers are big, bright, and bold, so you don't have to squint to read the screen or look at your phone every time you want to check your workout stats," noted one of our reviewers.

While the speed of this tread only gets up to 4 mph, you can still get in a solid walk in. What's more, it operates super quietly, so you don't have to worry about a loud motor in the background of your meetings or when your roomie demands peace and quiet.

The aesthetic is great too, with a bright white base blends in perfectly with modern-style homes or apartments, and the LCD monitor is not an eye sore, either—it tracks time, mileage, and calories burned all on one sleek display.

You can get a solid walk in with many of the treadmills on this list, but GoYouth's features a non-slip belt and built-in shock absorption system, so it's great for speed walking while you're taking a break from working. It has a minimum speed of .5 miles per hour (perfect for a post-run cool down) and a maximum speed of six miles per hour.

This machine also comes equipped with wheels that make it easy to slide under your furniture when you're not using it or to roll it out to your living room if you want a bit more space to breathe (IYKYK: sometimes walking in your room can get a bit claustrophobic).

It's also equipped with an LED display, which shows all the stats you need in real-time: Calories, time elapsed, steps, speed, and distance. Don't feel like popping in headphones? Connect the treadmill to your phone via Bluetooth, so you can play music straight from the machine while you get your steps in (if you don't have a speaker in your house, this machine doubles as one!).

Editor Review: "I have the GoYouth treadmill at home! My husband was horrified and confused at what was happening when he walked in on me walking while working late one night...with noise cancelling headphones on, too. Was a serious lewk. But I like it! It's sturdy and I love that it stands up on its own when I'm not using so I can easily stash. (I admittedly used it more in the winter and cold weather.) " —Abigail Cuffey, executive editor