Woman working from home at standing desk is walking on under desk treadmill
martin-dm/Getty Images- Best budget: Maksone Under Desk Treadmill
- Best splurge: UNSIT™ TREADMILL DESK
- Best overall: GOYOUTH 2 in 1 Under Desk Electric Treadmill
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If you’ve ever struggled to get regular workouts amid a busy work schedule, you’ve likely entertained the idea of getting a desk that doubles as a piece of fitness equipment. But if you already have a desk you love, it may be more efficient to opt for an under-desk treadmill to meet your needs. As with most electronics, there are a ton of options out there, which can be overwhelming. Fortunately, we’ve narrowed down the best of them.
Read on to learn more about our picks for the six best under-desk treadmills.
What is an under-desk treadmill?
As you can probably imagine, an under-desk treadmill is basically just the deck and belt portion of a traditional treadmill, as it wouldn’t fit under a desk with the handles, dashboard, and screen most modern machines are equipped with. An under-desk treadmill isn’t designed for long, intense workouts, though – most options typically only go up to 4 miles per hour in speed and are intended for casual strolls or brisk walks. (Besides, running at your desk would not only make it difficult to actually do work at the same time but could also increase your risk of injury.)
Are under-desk treadmills loud?
Under-desk treadmills are known to be quieter than traditional ones. They’re designed for office environments and the impact of walking workouts isn’t likely to be as loud as the pounding of running, anyway.
Under-desk treadmills under $500
Weighing only 64 pounds, this lightweight treadmill also has wheels that make it easy to move around if you don’t want to keep it under your desk all the time. It’s also quite sturdy and can go up to 6 miles per hour in speed if you feel like using it for more of a brisk jog versus just a walk.
Features include an LED screen that displays metrics such as time, speed, calories burned, steps and total distance covered; a remote to control the screen; and speakers and Bluetooth capability to connect your phone to play music.
Maksone Under Desk Treadmill ($349.95)
Don’t be fooled by the sleek panel and wood trim on this treadmill; it’s definitely not as pricey as it looks. While it only goes up to 3.7 miles per hour, that’s still a pretty brisk walking pace for the average person and definitely still a solid workout while working at your desk. It also has wheels that make moving it easy, and is equipped with 12 programmed workouts.
Under-desk treadmill under $300
STAR POWER Under Desk Treadmill ($260.97)
Although it’s not as compact as other options, this under-desk treadmill goes up to 3.8 miles per hour, making for a solid walking workout option while you take care of work tasks. It also features a stable and quiet motor and a remote control to adjust the pace. It also only weighs 44 pounds and has wheels, making it easier to move and store. As an added bonus, it arrives fully assembled, giving you more bang for your buck.
BiFanuo 2 in 1 Folding Treadmill ($279.99)
This under-desk treadmill is a versatile option that can be used under your desk or on its own with a riser, which allows you to place your phone in its built-in bracket to watch videos or read emails. Its LED display allows you to view your metrics such as current speed, total distance, total time and calories burned. It’s also foldable, making it even more of a space-saver when not in use, and has a remote control to allow you to easily change the speed.
Splurge-worthy under-desk treadmills
TR1000-GlowUp Under Desk Treadmill ($1,599)
This under-desk treadmill comes with a steeper price tag than most other options, but it makes up for that with its wide range of features. These include a quiet motor that only turns on when it detects movement and a portable console that’s compact enough to sit on your desktop and still allows you to control speed and view metrics like steps, pace, calories and total time and distance. It also has internal power cord storage to keep chargers and other cables out of the way. Lastly, it comes fully assembled, which is always a plus for equipment you’re spending a lot of money on.
UNSIT™ TREADMILL DESK ($3,190)
Even though this treadmill option comes with an adjustable desk built in, it’s still a pretty compact option. Since the desktop is pretty small and it’s attached to the treadmill (meaning you can’t swap it for a chair (you might not want to use it for your entire workday, but it can be a good option for Zoom meetings or phone calls away from your regular desk. You have a choice between a black, white or teak desktop with black or white hardware. This treadmill also has a very quiet motor, you don’t have to worry about potentially disrupting any meetings.
