KingSmith WalkingPad A1 Pro Foldable Under-Desk Treadmill
The longest belt in any walking pad pairs with a quiet brushless motor and true fold-in-half storage — the premium pick for taller desk-treadmill users.
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What we like
- 47.2-inch belt is the longest available in a walking pad — finally usable for taller users
- 1.25HP brushless motor stays around 40dB, quiet enough for video calls
- True 180-degree fold cuts the footprint roughly in half for storage
- 300lb weight capacity with a sturdier deck than budget pads
Could be better
- Tops out at 3.75mph — walking only, no jogging
- $699 is double what most budget pads cost
- App is functional but not polished, and required for some features
Full Review
The WalkingPad A1 Pro is what happens when KingSmith stops trying to compete on price and builds the walking pad they actually wanted to make. It’s $699, which is genuinely a lot for a device that maxes out at 3.75mph, but the 47.2-inch belt and brushless motor justify the premium if you’re the right user.
Built for Taller Walkers
Most walking pads ship with a 40-43 inch belt, which forces anyone over about 5’10” into a stunted, choppy stride. The A1 Pro’s 47.2-inch belt is the longest on the market and the difference is immediate — at 6’2” I can take a normal walking stride without clipping the front roller or feeling like I’m shuffling. If you’ve returned a budget pad because it felt cramped, this is the upgrade that fixes it.
The Brushless Motor Actually Matters
KingSmith rates the A1 Pro at roughly 40dB, and it holds up. On a hard floor at 2.5mph it’s quieter than my mechanical keyboard. Brushless motors also run cooler and last longer than the brushed motors in $300 pads, which matters because walking pads are notorious for motor failures around the 12-18 month mark.
Storage and Daily Use
The 180-degree fold is the real party trick — the deck folds in half and stands upright in a closet or behind a door at about 5 inches thick. Speed control via remote works fine. The foot-sensing mode (walk to the front to speed up, back to slow down) is gimmicky but kind of fun. The companion app is required for firmware updates and stat tracking, and it’s just okay.
A Word on Walking Pad Safety
Consumer Reports has flagged safety concerns on cheaper walking pads — sudden speed changes, belts that don’t stop when they should, and structural failures under load. The A1 Pro’s brushless motor and 300lb deck are more robust than budget alternatives, but the underlying advice still applies. Don’t run on a walking pad. Don’t let kids near it. Always unplug it when you’re not using it. Keep one hand near the remote until you trust the speed transitions.
Who Should Buy This
Buy the A1 Pro if you’re 5’10” or taller, plan to walk 2+ hours a day during work, and want something that won’t grenade its motor in a year. If you’re under 5’8” and walk an hour a day, a $300 pad like the UREVO SpaceWalk does the same job for half the money. If you want to occasionally jog, this isn’t the machine — look at a folding treadmill with handrails instead.
