The 5 Best Under Desk Treadmills in 2026, Tested by Certified Trainers

There’s no point in buying a commercial-sized treadmill if you plan to get most of your walking done at your desk. The Egofit Walker Pro is a smaller treadmill with a shorter belt and a max speed of 3.1 miles per hour, which is about a 19:21 mile (not fast at all).

At just over three feet long and weighing 48.5 pounds, the Egofit won’t take up much space. According to Amazon reviews, it can be easily stored under your couch or bed. It also has wheels for easy mobility. The Egofit is set at a fixed incline of 5%, which the brand says burns more calories. There’s also an LCD monitor on the front that tracks your pace and steps.

You’re buying a walking pad, not a treadmill. The Egofit can only support up to 220 pounds and won’t do much to enhance your workouts—just your daily activity levels. That said, customers like its size, durability, and maneuverability.

After testing this for a few months, we like to think of this one more as a true walking pad than a treadmill. Ultimately, it has the same function as most under-desk treadmills, but the low-profile aesthetic of the C2 Smart Folding Treadmill can be really attractive.

Especially if you are in an apartment or small office space, the size and look of this design offer significant functional benefits. When you're not using it, simply fold it up and tuck it away. It's not only foldable, but super lightweight, so you can move it from room to room or under the sofa with ease.

It has a maximum speed of 4 mph, so it's great for even fast walkers. A remote control lets you easily adjust the treadmill's speed, switch between modes, and turn it on and off. This makes it easy to customize your workout without stopping or bending down. Buyers have noted the remote battery is not included, so be aware.

The treadmill is also Bluetooth-enabled, so you can pair it with a fitness app while you exercise. But with a weight capacity of just 220 pounds and a compact walking surface, it's not the most suitable choice for bigger or taller guys.

Most of the ultra-budget-friendly models we tested are bare-bones treadmill desks with modest features. The Unsit Under Desk Treadmill is in a class all its own. At nearly $2,600, it's the most expensive model we found. But that premium price tag also sets this one well above every other model in our roundup, too.

The wide frame and belt provide 55% more usable walking space. That equates to easier, more comfortable walking with more naturally paced strides to help prevent soreness and injuries. It's also safer, because you're not trying to "fit" your natural gait into an unnaturally small footprint. This model is arguably the quietest on this list—"library quiet," according to Unsit and many reviewers. It's also built with heavy-duty, commercial-grade materials (supports up to 400 pounds) so it's designed to last for years.

It's also the only model we've found with a dedicated smartphone app. It connects the under-desk treadmill to your phone to track steps, distance, calories, and other stats all with a one-touch control setup.

On the downside, that beefy construction makes this the heaviest desk treadmill on this list at more than 160 pounds. We were surprised to find that the maximum speed is only 2 miles per hour. This is definitely more of an under-desk treadmill designed specifically to use while you work, rather than a portable treadmill that happens to fit in your office. Because, really, who is literally running during their hourly Zoom meetings?