Best Compact Treadmills, 2025 – For Every Home

The TLX’s 3.0 HP motor and 60” deck make it ideal for running. It isn’t the most powerful treadmill on this list, but it’s one of the more affordable options in its class. The deck supports all stride lengths, so this treadmill is for runners who want to log some miles inside.

With moderate cushioning that feels neither too soft nor too firm, most people will be fond of running on this budget-friendly, well-constructed treadmill. It also features plenty of speed and incline to challenge most.

The roughly 74” long dimensions make it less compact than others on this list, but the easy-to-fold-up deck helps reduce the overall floor space it occupies when not in use.

If you’re looking to save on money and space while still being able to run, the ProForm Carbon TLX is a great choice. Although we love a few other budget running treadmills on this list, too, we like using this one with iFIT on our device.

Click here to read our detailed review of the ProForm Carbon TLX.

The T101’s compact size and excellent price are awe-worthy. Although most can only walk and lightly jog on the 20” x 55” deck, some people can run on it, too. The belt moves up to 10 mph, and the deck inclines up to 10%, so you can work up a great sweat on this little treadmill!

The console is pretty simple. It has no streaming options from the LED windows, but there are six workout modes to vary your training. The device rack also makes watching content from your phone or tablet convenient. The T101 is a good option for parking in front of your TV when you want to zone out and walk, too.

This small treadmill is just that: compact. Its lightweight frame of 180 lbs makes it suitable for use on an upper-level story. You’ll probably need some help getting it up the stairs, but if you only need to move the T101 from room to room or around in the same room, it’s pretty easy.

If you’re looking for a compact treadmill for walking, consider the Horizon T101. It’s an easy-to-use fold-up treadmill that’s a great deal at a steal of a price, and it has a lifetime frame and motor warranty.

Click here to read our detailed review of the Horizon T101 Treadmill.

The Echelon Stride-6s is unique to most compact treadmills we’ve tested. The console and touchscreen collapse onto the deck to roll this treadmill under a tall bed (over 12” high) or store it upright.

The Stride-6s doesn’t just take up less floor space, but it is the kind of treadmill you can run on and then move completely out of the way and even out of sight if you have a larger closet to roll it into.

The Echelon is also an entertaining treadmill to use because of its subscription training content. The content is a big reason to buy this treadmill, and a monthly subscription is required when purchasing the Stride-6s.

Trainer-led workouts, racing features, and third-party streaming apps are available on the 10” touchscreen. The workouts are good for guidance when you need it. Who doesn’t like the idea of walking or running while watching their favorite show on Netflix?

One impressive aspect of this treadmill is its quiet 3.0 HP motor. The Stride-6s is already built for upper-level floors and apartments (if your lease allows you to use a treadmill). The quiet motor helps this one not be so disruptive to others.

If you’re looking for a storable compact treadmill for running that you can stream training content on, you’re in luck with the Echelon Stride-6s.

Click here to read our detailed review of the Echelon Stride-6s.

This next treadmill isn’t as compact or lightweight as others on this list, but with everything it offers packed into its space-saving design, we felt compelled to include it. Most often, higher-powered treadmills require more space.

While the NordicTrack 1750 requires a little more room in your home, its impressive features and construction make its size worth it. The motor is quiet and powerful enough to handle heavy use, like distance training for races and households with multiple users.

The deck folds up and features the softest cushioning for your joints. If you want to feel refreshed after running on a treadmill, this one is a great option. We like the deck cushioning for recovery runs, and we recommend it to people with joint sensitivity.

All of the 1750’s features aren’t complete without a subscription to iFIT. iFIT features thousands of trainer-led workouts, streaming apps like Netflix, and automatic adjustability with the speed and incline. You can use it without iFIT, but we highly recommend considering iFIT to get the most out of this treadmill.

The 1750 goes up to 12 mph, inclines up to 12%, and declines to -3% for plenty of training options. If you have a little extra room but still need a space-saving treadmill with a folding deck, we highly encourage you to consider the 1750.

Click here to read our detailed review of the NordicTrack Commercial 1750 Treadmill..

The 7.0 AT isn’t the most tech-innovative or sleek-looking treadmill, but it doesn’t require a subscription and pairs with plenty of apps such as Peloton, Zwift, Apple Health, and Kinomap. The simple console has onboard workout programs and sweet blue roller adjustment dials to reach the speeds and inclines you want.

The motor is also responsive, making it fun for interval training. You never have to wait for the motor to adjust for your next interval, leaving you to focus on your workout. It’s also quiet, so feel free to use it in most spaces.

In addition to its user-friendly and slim design and quiet motor, it’s covered with a lifetime warranty. We appreciate Horizon’s coverage of an affordable treadmill. The foldable deck also makes it convenient for multi-use rooms. The frame is functional for a 76” long treadmill.

The 7.0 AT also has lovely deck cushioning. Compared to the treadmills we tested, it’s fairly soft, making it great for those with joint problems. So, if you’re looking for a compact, comfortable, and affordable treadmill for running, we recommend the Horizon 7.0 AT.

Click here to read our detailed review of the Horizon 7.0 AT Treadmill.

Although we wish the F63 had the release handle like the previous version instead of the kick release system to unfold it, this treadmill is still easy to store. You lift the back of the deck up. To unfold, you push your foot against the bar under the deck, and it will lower slowly.

A bit more robust than some of the other compact treadmills on this list, the F63 has a very solid deck with firm cushioning. If you’re a road runner, you’ll appreciate running on this one because it feels like cement. There is shock absorption to help lessen the impact on your joints, unlike cement.

The Sole F63 has a simple console with onboard workout programs, HIIT, cardio, fat burn, strength, and manual mode. You can also pair the F63 with your phone to use the Sole+ app for free trainer-led content. This app is free to use when purchasing a Sole machine; you need the serial number.

Sole helps to instill confidence in the construction and performance of the F63 with the lifetime frame and motor warranty.

Click here to read our detailed review of the Sole F63 Treadmill.

The X25 weighs just 104 lbs, and it double-folds. The deck folds in half, and then it folds again at the top of the deck under the handle and console to store it upright. You can easily roll this treadmill against the wall, out of the way. You can also lay it under a tall bed or couch. It’s only 10” tall when folded and laid down.

Now, this WalkingPad isn’t the most heavy-duty treadmill. It isn’t meant for distance training, but its convenient design means you can use it on upper-level floors and in places like apartments and condos.

The X25 is simple to use. It features an LED console built into the handle. There’s a large dial on the console to adjust the speed. The X25 doesn’t incline, but it goes up to 10 mph. This is a 6-minute mile running pace, a quick pace for such a small treadmill.

The deck is 52” long, so it won’t support every running stride length, but it will be long enough for most. Plus, shortening your stride is always an option if you want to run indoors but don’t have room for a larger treadmill.

Walking pads from the brand and off-brands on Amazon are all the rage. However, the WalkingPad X25 is one of the few you can run on.

Click here to read our detailed review of the WalkingPad X25 Treadmill..

With a 16” touchscreen designed for iFIT, you’ll need a membership to the training platform to access most of the content. iFIT has trainer-led classes that are filmed outdoors, allowing you to explore trails and distant locales from your home. The speed and incline adjust automatically according to the class preset, SmartAdjust, or ActivePulse.

SmartAdjust tailors the speed and incline to your fitness level by remembering your past performances. ActivePulse adjusts the treadmill based on your heart rate when you have a Bluetooth monitor paired to keep you in the right heart rate zone for the workout.

I recommend the ProForm Carbon Pro 9000 for runners, given its 3.6 CHP motor, 20” x60” running surface, and nice speed and incline range.

Click here to read our detailed review of the ProForm Carbon Pro 9000 Treadmill.

The A1 Pro’s dimensions are 54.1” long, 24.1” wide, and 42.3” tall. When folded flat, it’s only 8” tall, allowing it to fit under furniture. You can even store it upright to fit it in a closet. Since it weighs only 86 lbs, it’s not hard to do. Yet, you can run on the A1 Pro. I even ran 10+ miles on it during testing!

While some runners won’t be able to run on the A1 Pro because the deck is only 44” long, some of you will be able to. It has a maximum speed of 10 miles per hour and a 3.0 HP motor. You can change the incline from 0% to 6%. It adjusts manually, so it is not good for intervals.

Since the A1 Pro is quite compact and affordable, I recommend it for those of you on a tight budget and with the smallest spaces.

Click here to read our detailed review of the DeerRun A1 Pro Treadmill.