Type: Folding running treadmill | Motor: 1.75 HP brushless, 1470W | Speed: up to 11.5 mph | Belt: 140 × 51 cm | Max user weight: 136 kg | Folding: vertical fold | Weight: ~60 kg | Price: from £999
The WalkingPad X218 is the fastest and most capable machine WalkingPad makes, and it stretches the definition of “walking pad” to breaking point. This is a proper folding treadmill: 11.5 mph top speed, a 1.75 HP brushless motor, a wide 140 by 51 cm running deck, 11 training programmes, and a 136 kg weight capacity on a reinforced frame. It is built for people who actually run, not just walk, and want to do it at home without giving a whole room over to a fixed treadmill.
What it keeps from its walking-pad roots is the folding. The X218 folds vertically and stows in a corner, which is remarkable for a machine that runs this fast. The trade-off is size and weight: at around 60 kg it ships by freight and is not something you casually slide under a bed.
Who it’s for: runners who want genuine training speeds at home, taller users who need a wider, longer deck, heavier users up to 136 kg, and anyone who wants real treadmill performance that still folds away.
Who it’s not for: desk walkers (this is overkill; a Z1 or A1 Pro is the right tool), buyers on a budget, people who need to move it often (it is heavy), and incline-seekers, since even the X218 has no incline (see incline treadmills instead).
WalkingPad X218 Specs
| Type | Folding running treadmill, side handrails |
| Motor | 1.75 HP brushless, 1470W |
| Top speed | 11.5 mph (18 km/h) |
| Incline | None |
| Running area | 140 × 51 cm (55 × 20 in), the widest in the range |
| Max user weight | 136 kg (300 lb) |
| Display | 4-window LED with colour speed dial; 11 programmes |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, NFC, KS Fit app, Apple Watch |
| Shock absorption | 4-layer EVA & PET |
| Folding | Vertical fold, stows in a corner, transport wheels |
| Machine weight | ~59.5 kg (freight delivery) |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Price | From £999 (was £1,499) at Walking Pad UK |
Key Features and Benefits
Genuine Running Speed
The headline is the 11.5 mph top speed, the fastest in the WalkingPad range by a wide margin and the figure that turns this from a walking pad into a real treadmill. That is fast enough for interval training and a sub-six-minute mile pace, territory none of the brand’s other machines can reach. The 1.75 HP brushless motor (1470W) drives it smoothly and stays quiet for the speed, around 65 dB at pace, helped by the 4-layer shock-absorbing deck that takes the edge off harder running.
The Widest Deck WalkingPad Makes
At 140 by 51 cm, the running area is far larger than anything else in the range, the hybrids and the X21 sit around 44 to 46 cm wide. That extra width and length make a real difference at running speeds, giving taller runners and those with a longer stride the room to run naturally rather than carefully. It is the single biggest reason a runner would choose the X218 over the cheaper, narrower models.
Folds Away Despite the Power
The clever part is that a machine this capable still folds. The X218 uses a vertical fold and stows upright in a corner on transport wheels, so it does not need a permanent footprint the way a traditional treadmill does. It is the WalkingPad philosophy scaled up to a serious runner. Just be realistic about the weight: at roughly 60 kg it arrives by freight and ideally needs two people to position, after which the wheels make day-to-day moving manageable.
Display, Programmes and Connectivity
The X218 steps up the tech too. A 4-window LED with a colour speed dial shows your data clearly, there are 11 built-in training programmes and quick-speed shortcut keys, and connectivity covers Bluetooth, NFC, the KS Fit app and even Apple Watch. It is the most feature-complete machine in the range, as you would hope at the price.
WalkingPad X218 Pros and Cons
Pros
- Fastest WalkingPad at 11.5 mph, a real runner
- Widest, longest deck in the range (140x51cm)
- High 136 kg weight capacity, reinforced frame
- Still folds vertically and stows in a corner
- 11 programmes, NFC, Apple Watch, KS Fit
- 4-layer shock absorption for harder running
Cons
- Expensive (from £999)
- Heavy at ~60 kg; ships by freight
- No incline, even at this level
- Overkill for desk walking
- Often backordered or on pre-order
- One-year warranty only
How the WalkingPad X218 Compares
vs WalkingPad X21 (£699): The X21 is the compact, design-led runner: 7.5 mph, double-fold, 46 cm belt, lighter and cheaper. The X218 is the serious one: faster (11.5 mph), wider and longer deck, higher weight capacity, but much heavier and pricier. Choose the X21 for compact storage and looks, the X218 for genuine running performance.
vs WalkingPad R2 (£599): The R2 is a versatile 2-in-1 that walks and runs to 7.5 mph for a third of the price. The X218 is in a different league on speed, deck size and capacity, but it is a much bigger commitment. If 7.5 mph is enough for you, save the money with the R2.
vs a conventional treadmill: Against fixed home treadmills at similar money, the X218 trades incline (it has none) for the ability to fold away. If you have the floor space for a permanent treadmill and want incline, a conventional model may suit you better; if space is the constraint and you want speed, the X218 is the compromise.
Verdict
The WalkingPad X218 is the machine for people who outgrew the idea of a walking pad. It runs to a genuine 11.5 mph on the widest deck WalkingPad makes, carries up to 136 kg, and still manages to fold away in a corner, which is a real achievement at this performance level. The catches are price, weight and the lack of incline. But if you want serious home running without surrendering a whole room to a fixed treadmill, nothing else in the range comes close, and it undercuts a lot of gym-grade machines while doing it.
WalkingPad X218
From £999 (was £1,499) at Walking Pad UK. Klarna and Clearpay at checkout.
WalkingPad X218 FAQs
How fast does the WalkingPad X218 go?
Up to 11.5 mph (18 km/h), the fastest in the WalkingPad range by a wide margin. That is genuine running speed, suitable for interval training, where the rest of the range tops out at 7.5 mph.
Is the WalkingPad X218 a walking pad or a treadmill?
It is really a folding treadmill. It has a permanent side-handrail frame, an 11.5 mph top speed and a large 140 by 51 cm deck. What it borrows from the walking-pad range is the vertical fold, so it stores in a corner rather than needing a permanent footprint.
How heavy is the X218 and how is it delivered?
Around 60 kg, so it ships by freight courier and is best positioned by two people. Once in place, transport wheels make it manageable to move and fold for storage.
Does the WalkingPad X218 have incline?
No. Despite being the flagship, the X218 has no incline, in line with the rest of the WalkingPad range. If incline matters, a conventional incline treadmill is the better choice.
X218 vs X21: which should I buy?
The X21 is the compact, design-led runner at 7.5 mph for £699. The X218 is the serious runner at 11.5 mph with a wider, longer deck and higher capacity, but it is heavier and from £999. Buy the X21 for storage and design, the X218 for real running performance.
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