If you’re interested in the best treadmills with features on par with commercial machines, Urevo treadmills probably won’t pique your interest. But, if you’re a coupon queen, a budget king, and a fiscal fiend — my people — you may be barking up the right tree. While cost-saving exercise equipment can often disappoint when it comes to functionality, we chose four popular Urevo treadmills to review that provide access to compact footprints, folding capabilities, and even some built-in programming, without the sort of price tags that make you say, “Oh, my heavens.”

The BarBend roster is stacked with certified personal trainers, marathon racers, and lifelong fitness fans who have tested over 40 of the most popular treadmills on the market. To share our findings, we’ve scored categories such as durability, workout experience, and portability from 1 (yuck) to 5 (very nice!). Whether you need a machine to add movement to your workday or are looking to lower anxiety, burn some calories, and improve your cardiovascular health, take a look to see if one of our options aligns with your space, goals, and budget. (1)

Why Should I Buy a Urevo Treadmill?  

When you’re tight on space and the Benjamins aren’t flowing like a slo-mo sequence in a music video, a Urevo treadmill may be just the ticket to reap the benefits of cardio from your home. While the average treadmill can cost between $1,000 and $2,000, these machines are nestled around $329.99 and $464.99 (and are often on sale for less than that). Plus, these treadmills are so compact, that the average height of our four choices is 5.5 inches tall, ideal for small spaces.

Even those of you who aren’t concerned about space and finances, but have never owned a treadmill before, may benefit from these beginner-friendly machines with small footprints, a reasonable range of speed capabilities, and slim stowable profiles so you can get your workout in then slide everything under your bed and out of sight.

Amazon offers a 90-day window to return, refund, or replace your equipment if still in like-new condition, plus Urevo provides a 12-month warranty to protect your investment from unforeseen issues that may arise. 

Our tester on a Urevo Treadmill.

We chose our four favorite treadmills from Urevo and laid out all their features, comparing how these machines stacked up against one another and who might be the best person for each option. While our opinion is fantastic —honestly, if more people listened to me we’d all be better off — you’ll need to decide how much you’re willing to spend, how much floor space you have available, and what type of training you’re looking to accomplish with your treadmill. Having these answers will help you navigate our selections.

Some of the following treadmills are meant for walking, some are meant to be used under desks, and others have built-in programming with max speed ranges that touch up to 7.6 miles per hour. However, the motors on these machines are all between 2.25 and 2.5HP, so those looking to support more serious running may want to look at the best treadmills for running instead.

In full transparency, we’ve only tested the Urevo 2-in-1 Under-Desk Treadmill, but have been so impressed with its budget-friendly price, compact design, and under-desk functionality, that it’s made its way onto many of our best treadmill roundups. We combed through the reviews for our other choices and feel confident that we understand the tech capabilities (or lack thereof), build, and workout experience on these other similar models. Keep reading to learn more about these four Urevo treadmills.

Main Takeaways

Urevo 2-in-1 Under-Desk Treadmill: Perhaps the most popular Urevo option, this foldable treadmill can take users up to 7.6 miles per hour when the handlebars are upright, and 3.6 miles per hour when the handlebars are folded. 

Urevo Under-Desk Treadmill: At just $329.99, this is one of the most affordable options of the four. Plus, the footprint takes up the least amount of room, at 7.08 square feet, ideal for those tight on space. 

Urevo Walking Pad Treadmill with Incline: This is the most high-end choice of the four, with remote control incline adjustability of up to 9 percent. While it weighs 71 pounds, an included transport handle and wheels can aid in moving it around.

Urevo Folding Treadmill: This is the one treadmill on this list that isn’t designed for under-desk workouts. However, users will find 12 preset programs and a max speed of 6.2 miles per hour, paired with a foldable design that transforms the 41.5-inch height down to 5.5 inches.

Urevo Treadmill Comparison Chart

The four Urevo treadmills in our review have similarities, but feature designs best suited for different types of users. The chart below details how each option stacks up against the rest. 

Urevo 2-in-1 Under-Desk Treadmill

Under-desk treadmills are game changers when you’re stuck working all day and need to squeeze in some steps with an office workout. The Urevo 2-in-1 Under-Desk Treadmill arrived ready to go right out of the box. “I’ve built my fair share of cardio equipment, so it was a relief when I saw that this treadmill came fully assembled,” noted our tester, a CrossFit Level-1 coach, who gave delivery and assembly a 5 out of 5.

Our tester moving the Urevo 2-in-1 Under-Desk Treadmill.

The 2-in-1 nature of this machine means it can be used as an under-desk treadmill when the handrails are folded down with a max speed of 3.6 miles per hour, or for faster-paced workouts when the handrails are up at 7.6 miles per hour. Speed is adjusted with a handheld remote, but there’s no incline capabilities here. This is powered by a 2.5HP motor, which isn’t as capable as the 3.0CHP motors we tend to recommend for runners. As such, this machine is best used primarily for walking while you’re at your desk and maybe the occasional light jog.

“The belt deck is 42.5 inches long, which was fine for when I walked on it, although I did have to make an effort to shorten my stride,” mentioned our tester, who’s 5 foot 9, “But it wasn’t long enough to take a full stride when I tried to jog.”  We also appreciated the available tablet holder to stream content from your own device when the handrails are up. Workout experience scored a 3 out of 5.

This is one of the best compact treadmills due to its 5.1-inch tall profile that can fit beneath desks for your Zoom-call strolls, or under a bed when you want it out of the way. Moving this machine around is also fairly easy because it only weighs 59 pounds. “This treadmill is super easy to stow away, in fact, you could even stash it in your car if you needed to,” says our tester, who gave footprint and portability a 5 out of 5.

Top of deck & screen time on the Urevo 2-in-1 Under-Desk Treadmill.

While the user weight capacity is a reasonable 265 pounds, our tester isn’t getting their hopes up about this machine’s durability. “This is a budget buy, so don’t expect this machine to last for years,” she said, giving durability a 3 out of 5. “For those wanting a slim walking treadmill, and who aren’t expecting this to be something that it isn’t, I think you’ll be happy with the price.” Value scored a 4 out of 5.

Urevo Under-Desk Treadmill

The Urevo Under-Desk Treadmill is one of the most affordable options on our list, costing $329.99 and often on sale. It’s also the most lightweight, slim, and compact choice, weighing only 55.1 pounds, with a slim 4.9-inch profile, and taking up only 7.08 square feet of floor space.

This under-desk treadmill doesn’t feature folding capabilities and its max speed cuts off at a brisk walking pace of 4 miles per hour, but that’s because this machine is intended for users wanting a dedicated under-desk treadmill. “Perfect for the home office,” mentioned one customer review. “I can walk with my standing desk, get my steps in each day, [and] it’s not too loud (but I wouldn’t do a conference call on it).” 

While we wouldn’t say this is one of the best treadmills for bad knees, users may appreciate the two soft cushions and silicon shock absorption within the belt deck, which can help dampen impact on your joints and knees.

Once you’ve opened the box, this home treadmill is ready to go and doesn’t require any assembly. An LCD display provides training metrics such as speed, calories, steps, time, and distance, and you can control the treadmill with a hand-held remote. One review noted, “The treadmill beeps loudly when you press buttons on the remote, but one of the buttons on the remote silences the beeps!” However, you’ll need to select this setting each time you turn the treadmill on. This remote is magnetic and attaches to the right side of the display.

The belt deck is only 41.3 inches long, which may not provide enough room for your natural stride if you’re tall or have long legs. However, I’m 5 foot 5 and my walking treadmill has a 38-inch belt deck, which fits me perfectly fine.

The motor is an unimpressive 2.25HP, which is less than the Urevo 2-in-1 Treadmill and the Urevo Walking Pad Treadmill with Incline’s 2.5HP, however since you’ll only be walking, and with the understanding that budget treadmills don’t last forever, we think most users will be satisfied with this horsepower.

“[You] can’t store [this treadmill] upright so make sure you consider the dimensions and [your] storage situation,” says one customer review who slides this treadmill under their couch and bed without a problem. While we appreciate the compact build of this machine, we wish users could stow this upright, against walls, or in closets. However, at only 4.9 inches tall, it truly is ideal for sliding it away and out of sight.

Urevo Walking Pad Treadmill with Incline

The Urevo Walking Pad Treadmill with Incline is one of the best under-desk treadmills we’ve come across, with 9 degrees of remote-controlled adjustable incline and a built-in transport handle to help roll this machine out of the way when not in use.

This is the only Urevo treadmill on our list with incline training capabilities, however this added feature comes at the cost of this machine’s 71-pound weight, which is around 15 pounds heavier than the other options on our list.

An LED display provides access to real-time training data such as incline, speed, time, distance, and calories burned. Urevo also highlights that this treadmill can pair with apps like UREVO, Zwift, and Kinomap. While we couldn’t find any listings about Bluetooth capabilities, one review mentioned, “[The] app works perfectly, but the instructions are unclear. Download [the app], turn on the machine, click start on the app, and off you go in 3 loud beeps. The app allows more fine-tune increment speed [adjustments] than the manual remote.”

While the 42.5-inch deck length may be too short for taller striders, it’s one of the longest belt decks of the four Urevo treadmills on our list.

At 6.5 inches tall, this treadmill can fit under beds or beneath furniture when the workday and your workout are over. While we appreciate this slim profile, the user manual mentions that users should not store this treadmill upright, which means users won’t be able to tilt this up against the wall or stow it away in the corner of a closet when not in use.

One thing we really appreciated, especially compared to the average under-desk treadmill, is the inclusion of pre-programmed workouts on this under-desk electric treadmill. “It has three thirty-minute pre-programmed workouts (fat-burning, hill, and walk) and the incline goes up in increments of 1%,” mentioned a customer review. “I have used it a couple of times with the fat-burning and hill pre-programmed settings and I love it!”

[Related: Demystifying Your Fat-Burning Heart Rate Zone]

Urevo Folding Treadmill

Compared to the other Urevo choices on our list, this treadmill isn’t meant for use under-desk and won’t come pre-assembled. However, the Urevo Folding Treadmill provides access to a max speed of 6.2 miles per hour, 12 built-in HIIT programs on the LCD screen to help take your training to the next level, and a twist knob for easy folding when you want to stow this motorized treadmill out of the way.

“You can select one of these [programs], input an amount of time, and it will auto-change speeds at certain intervals, depending on which [program] you choose,” noted one customer review who liked the variety of training. While the 6.2 miles per hour max speed can get you moving, the 39.5-inch running deck may be too short for taller runners or those with long legs.

One thing worth noting is that, unlike the other Urevo treadmills on our list, this machine isn’t meant for use under desks. When the handrails are folded down, you won’t be able to use the treadmill for walking workouts, like you can with the Urevo 2-in-1 model. Additionally, some customer reviews have complained that this isn’t the best folding treadmill. “My only issue is that it doesn’t fold and unfold easily. If you plan on tucking it away in between use, this may not be the right treadmill for you,” mentioned a review. 

However, when on a budget, some customers appreciated this Urevo foldable treadmill’s capabilities: “You do have to remove the 4 bolts in order to fold it, which isn’t hard but honestly who’s going to do that every time you need to move it? Overall I’m pleased with it and grateful there was an option available for those of us who don’t have Peloton money.”

When your home gym workout is done, and you’re willing to take a little extra time to fold this machine up, this 57.3-pound treadmill transforms down to 5.5 inches tall, which allows for easy storage under beds and other furniture.

What to Consider Before Buying a Urevo Treadmill

While these four Urevo treadmills are similar, there are a few key differences like speed capabilities, the amount of floor space they require, their ability to be used while under-desk, and access to incline training and built-in programming. Check out a few key areas to consider before buying a treadmill.

Built for Speed?

While most of these treadmills’ intended use is walking while working, there are two options with speed capabilities that can allow users to pick up the pace. These running machines are the Urevo Folding Treadmill, which provides a max speed of 6.2 miles per hour, and the Urevo 2-in-1 Under-Desk Treadmill, which allows for speeds of up to 7.6 miles per hour. However, all of the machines on this list, even the ones with higher speed offerings, come with limited tread length and unimpressive 2.25 to 2.5 HP motors, which probably won’t satisfy serious runners.

Folding handlebar on the Urevo 2-in-1 Under-Desk Treadmill.

Certified personal trainer and BarBend expert reviewer Amanda Capritto, CPT, CF-L1, CES, CSNC, notes, “​​For the motor, continuous horsepower (CHP) is ideal, and runners who train at a high volume will want to look for a CHP of 3.0. However, that may be really tough to find in a budget lineup. If you’re looking to save some dough, you’re likely going to be shopping treadmills with a CHP of 1.75 to 2.5, since a lower-powered motor is less expensive. Still, these numbers will allow you to walk and jog a few times a week without issue.”

Price

As with any large investment, knowing how much you’re able to spend and how much you’re willing to spend is a great first step before picking out the Urevo treadmill that’s right for you. Our options range from $329.99, for either the Urevo Under-Desk Treadmill or the Urevo Folding Treadmill, up to $464.99 for the Urevo Walking Pad Treadmill with Incline. 

While the best budget treadmills may not be pieces of equipment built to last a lifetime, and you often won’t find powerful motors, Bluetooth speakers, or app connectivity, they provide reasonable price tags allowing for more access to a wider pool of users. 

Tech Capabilities

“Budget-friendly treadmills won’t boast the hottest new LED touchscreen display, but that doesn’t mean you should settle for nothing,” notes Capritto. While under-desk treadmills don’t tend to need fancy touchscreens or app integration, since users are often busy tap-tap-tapping away on their laptops while they walk, there are some noteworthy tech features on our list.

LED Screen on the Urevo 2-in-1 Under-Desk Treadmill.

The Urevo Under-Desk Treadmill and Walking Pad Treadmill with Incline provide an LED display with access to training metrics like speed, calories, time, steps, and distance. If you’re looking for built-in programming, the Walking Pad Treadmill with Incline provides 3 half-hour programs, and the Folding Treadmill offers 12 built-in HIIT workouts.

Incline Training

Walking uphill, as compared to walking on a flat surface, can burn more calories and decrease knee and joint pain. (2) While the Urevo Walking Pad Treadmill with Incline is the most expensive treadmill on our list, this is due to its ability to incorporate incline training into your routine. It provides a remote adjustable 9 percent incline, and this incline capability is also included in the treadmill’s pre-programmed workouts.

Do You Want an Under-Desk Treadmill?

Under-desk treadmills can help keep your fitness goals on track and your blood pumping when you’re stuck at your desk for long hours. While Urevo has machines that aren’t suitable for use from your desk, this brand’s bread and butter are the under-desk variety. If that’s the type of workout experience you’re looking to glean, the Urevo brand may be a solid choice. 

Places to Buy Urevo Treadmills

Urevo treadmills are available on the Urevo website and from Amazon.

Customer Experience

Amazon offers returns, refunds, or replacement within 90 days of receipt on a majority of Urevo treadmills, so long as your purchase is in its original condition. Additionally, Urevo offers a 12-month warranty on their treadmills, all you have to do is provide customer support with your Amazon order number and the serial number on your treadmill.

Company Information

Urevo has offices in China and the United States. You can reach the customer service center by email at services@urevo.com, and Urevo support at contact@urevo.com. You can also call customer support at 1-844-998-2473. 

Final Word

“Treadmills, even the budget options, are available with a large variety of different features, from motor horsepower to incline/decline levels to console specifications and accessories. This can make it overwhelming to shop for one and difficult to make a decision, but luckily, our expert equipment testers can help you choose based on their experience with various budget treadmills,” concluded certified personal trainer and BarBend expert reviewer Amanda Capritto, CPT, CF-L1, CES, CSNC.

Whether you need a low-profile treadmill that you can use from your standing desk, incline capabilities to take your training up a notch, or you want a little more speed along with built-in HIIT programming, one of these four Urevo treadmills may be the right fit for you. While each of these options features budget-friendly price tags and space-saving designs, you’ll need to explore each machine’s features to narrow down the model that’s right for you and your goals.

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