5 best treadmills under CHF 1000 for home use

Updated: 17.02.2025 by Loris
You have made the decision to do something for your health and fitness – that is the first step in the right direction. Congratulations on that! Whether you want to move more while you work or simply want to get fit and stay fit from home: a WalkingPad is a great idea!
5 best treadmills under CHF 1000 for home use
5 best treadmills under CHF 1000 for home use
Updated: 17.02.2025 by Loris

If you are looking for a treadmill that is affordable and still offers high quality – that is, stays under CHF 1,000 – you are in the right place. We have tested the 5 best models for the home office and show you what really matters. Whether you are looking for a quiet, space-saving, or particularly stylish treadmill, you will definitely find your favorite in this list!

Leaderboard at a glance:

TWHEELS Walkingpad 10km/h
Test winner from Switzerland
TWHEELS Walkingpad 6km/h
Stylish beginner
MAXXUS Treadmill M8
Allrounder
KingSmith WalkingPad X23
Full Speed
KingSmith WalkingPad R2 Treadmill
Alternative
Product TWHEELS Walkingpad 10km/h TWHEELS Walkingpad 6km/h MAXXUS Treadmill M8 KingSmith WalkingPad X23 KingSmith WalkingPad R2 Treadmill
overall grade
4,9/5
4,8/5
4,5/5
4/5
3,8/5
Advantages & Disadvantages
Super processing
Damped running surface ensures quiet in the living room
Solid wood cladding very high quality
Very space-saving
Swiss company
Free Kinomap training app
Often sold out
"Little brother" of the 10km/h pad
Perfect for the home office
Cushioned running surface
Very space-saving
Swiss company
Free Kinomap training app
Often sold out
All-rounder for home use
Up to 12 km/h (also for sprints)
Storage space for the phone
Installed technology seems outdated
Not deliverable in Switzerland via Amazon; about 200 CHF more expensive at Galaxus
Up to 16 km/h for sprinters
Doubly foldable
High price compared to other providers
Kinomap is rarely used in the "home stretch"
Double foldable
Controllable via app
High price in comparison
Approx. 2 weeks delivery time
Speed

Up to 10 km/h

(suitable for beginners & advanced users)

Up to 6 km/h

(suitable for beginners)

Up to 12 km/h

(suitable for beginners & advanced users)

Up to 16 km/h

(suitable for professionals)

Up to 10 km/h

(suitable for beginners & advanced users)

Processing / Material

Cladding made of solid oak wood

Cladding made of solid oak wood

Aluminum

Aluminum

Aluminum

Handling & Comfort

5/5 (very good)

5/5 (very good)

4.8/5 (very good)

4.4/5 (very good)

4.4/5 (very good)

Price
from 625 CHF
to the webshop
from 495 CHF
to the webshop
from 919 CHF
to the webshop
from 785 CHF
to the webshop
from 985 CHF
to the webshop
1. Test winner from Switzerland: TWHEELS Walkingpad 10 km/h

1. Test winner from Switzerland: TWHEELS Walkingpad 10 km/h

Check availability now 625 CHF at twheels.ch

Advantages

  • Super processing
  • Damped running surface ensures quiet in the living room
  • Solid wood cladding very high quality
  • Very space-saving
  • Swiss company
  • Free Kinomap training app

Disadvantages

  • Often sold out

This model impresses as the test winner with an overall rating of 1.2. Particularly impressive is the high-quality workmanship with a solid wood (oak) casing, which makes the device not only functional but also stylish. The cushioned running surface ensures quiet training, ideal for the living room.

Thanks to the compact design, the Walkingpad is space-saving and easy to store. Another highlight is the free Kinomap training app, which makes the workout varied.

If you want to rely on Swiss quality and do something good for your wallet at the same time, you should definitely grab this. The delivery time is currently only a few working days and comes directly from the Swiss warehouse in Weese / CH (no customs fees).

2. Stylish beginner: TWHEELS Walkingpad 6 km/h

2. Stylish beginner: TWHEELS Walkingpad 6 km/h

Check availability now 495 CHF at twheels.ch

Advantages

  • "Little brother" of the 10km/h pad
  • Perfect for the home office
  • Cushioned running surface ensures quiet in the living room
  • Very space-saving
  • Swiss company
  • Free Kinomap training app

Disadvantages

  • Often sold out

For those looking for an affordable and stylish WalkingPad, the TWHEELS WalkingPad 6 km/h offers the perfect solution. With an overall grade of 1.3, it provides the same high-quality features as the "big brother" (10 km/h model), but for slower speeds.

Since no handrail is needed at 6 km/h, the WalkingPad can be perfectly placed under the standing desk, making it a faithful companion during work or meetings.

Ideal for the home office, it can be stored space-savingly and provides a quiet atmosphere thanks to the cushioned running surface – even during work. The Kinomap training app is also included here.

3. The all-rounder: MAXXUS treadmill M8

3. The all-rounder: MAXXUS treadmill M8

Check availability now 919 CHF at Galaxus

Advantages

  • Allrounder for home use
  • Up to 12 km/h (also for sprints)
  • Storage space for the phone

Disadvantages

  • Installed technology seems somewhat outdated
  • Not deliverable to Switzerland via Amazon, about 200 CHF more expensive at Galaxus

For anyone looking for a versatile treadmill, the MAXXUS treadmill M8 is an excellent choice. With a speed of up to 12 km/h, it is suitable for both beginners and advanced users. The cushioned running surface allows for a comfortable and quiet workout. Practical: a storage area for your phone is integrated.

With an overall rating of 1.6, it scores as a reliable all-rounder for home use. What we don't like as much in comparison: the built-in technology seems outdated (especially the LCD displays). Furthermore, the treadmill is anything but a bargain: at 919 CHF on Galaxus.ch, the MAXXUS treadmill is 50% more expensive than our test winner.

4. Full Speed: KingSmith WalkingPad X23

4. Full Speed: KingSmith WalkingPad X23

Check availability now 785 CHF at Galaxus

Advantages

  • Up to 16 km/h for sprinters
  • Doubly foldable

Disadvantages

  • High price compared to the other pads
  • 16km/h is only very rarely used in "home sports"

If you are looking for a treadmill for intense workouts, the KingSmith WalkingPad X23 is your device. With a speed of up to 16 km/h, it is ideal for professionals and ambitious runners. The device is double foldable and easy to store.

However, the price is comparatively high, and the speed of 16 km/h is rarely needed in home sports.

5. Alternative: KingSmith WalkingPad R2 Treadmill

5. Alternative: KingSmith WalkingPad R2 Treadmill

Check availability now 985 CHF on Amazon

Advantages

  • Double foldable
  • Controllable via app

Disadvantages

  • High price compared to other providers
  • approx. 2 weeks delivery time

The KingSmith WalkingPad R2 is a solid alternative if you are looking for a space-saving treadmill. With a speed of up to 10 km/h, it is suitable for beginners and advanced users. This model is also foldable in two and can be controlled via an app.

With a rating of 2.5, it is in the mid-range, but the price is comparatively high, and the delivery time often takes up to two weeks.

3 things you should definitely consider before buying a treadmill / walking pad…

Quality pays off

If you are looking for a treadmill that is quiet, high-quality, space-saving, and sustainable, there is no way around TWHEELS. It is the only company that meets all quality criteria and at the same time gives you the confidence to invest in a product “Designed in Switzerland“.

Why make compromises when you can treat yourself and your health to the best?

Discover now the

Walking Pad Treadmill made of Oak Wood – TWHEELS
Walking Pad Treadmill made of Oak Wood – TWHEELS Check availability now