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Sportstech sPad500 vs. WalkingPad Z1 compared
Walking Pad
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
8585Gut
8686Gut
Value for money
86Excellent
85Excellent
Best price
€339.00
€269.00
Price advantage
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€70.00 cheaper
Offers
2 shops
3 shops
Rank in category
Rank 6 of 29
Rank 5 of 29
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Sportstech sPad500Overall rating 85WalkingPad Z1Overall rating 86
Sportstech sPad500WalkingPad Z1
Walking comfort & motor87/10086/100
Noise level88/10090/100
Footprint & handling90/10090/100
Ease of use & app82/10080/100
Build quality & stability86/10071/100
Walking comfort & motor
87
86
Noise level
88
90
Footprint & handling
90
90
Ease of use & app
82
80
Build quality & stability
86
71
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
sPad500
Z1
Top speedHighest adjustable walking speed according to the manufacturer, without any handrail/running mode boost.
8 km/h (5 mph)
6 km/h (3.7 mph)
Form factorBasic design according to the manufacturer, based on whether there is a handrail and whether it folds.
Walking pad without handrail
Walking pad without handrail
Belt lengthUsable length of the belt per the spec sheet, not the length of the unit
100 cm (39 in)
121 cm (48 in)
Belt widthUsable width of the belt per the spec sheet, not the width of the unit
40 cm (16 in)
40 cm (16 in)
InclineDeck can be tilted or has a fixed incline; type and maximum value are listed under “Walking feel & drive”
Yes
No
Max. user weightMaximum load capacity according to the manufacturer in kg; convert figures given in lbs (300 lbs ≈ 136 kg).
180 kg (395 lb)
110 kg (245 lb)
Walking feel & drive
Operating noise at 4 km/hNoise level according to the manufacturer at a walking pace of about 4 km/h without incline, not the value at top speed.
60 dB
50 dB
Cushioning systemShock absorption under the deck as described by the manufacturer.
Multi-layer deck
Continuous motor powerContinuous power (CHP/continuous) according to the manufacturer, not peak power.
2.49 hp
0.75 hp
Peak motor powerMaximum/peak power according to the manufacturer; only enter it if it is stated separately from continuous power.
2.5 hp
Motor typeMotor type according to the manufacturer’s spec sheet.
Brushless DC motor
Minimum speedLowest adjustable speed per the spec sheet, important for use at a desk.
1 km/h (0.6 mph)
1 km/h (0.6 mph)
Continuous operation (max.)Recommended maximum continuous use according to the manufacturer, followed by a break – important when walking at a desk
60 min
Incline adjustmentType of incline adjustment according to the manufacturer; “Fixed incline” for a permanently tilted deck with no adjustment.
Electrically adjustable
No incline
Max. inclineMaximum incline according to the manufacturer as a percentage; convert figures in degrees to percent first
15 %
0 %
Design & installation
FoldableWhether the unit can be folded for storage according to the manufacturer – handrail, frame or the deck itself
No
Yes
Dimensions (L × W × H)Set up, in cm, length × width × height, height without the handrail raised – e.g. “140 × 65 × 15 cm”
126 × 58 × 15.8 cm (50 × 23 × 6.2 in)
142.5 × 56 × 10.6 cm (56 × 22 × 4.2 in)
Dimensions (folded)Folded, in cm, length × width × height – foldable models only
126 × 58 × 15 cm (50 × 23 × 5.9 in)
81 × 56 × 13.8 cm (32 × 22 × 5.4 in)
Unladen weightWeight of the unit without packaging according to the manufacturer; convert figures given in lbs.
27.5 kg (61 lb)
23 kg (51 lb)
Transport wheelsIndicates whether the unit has wheels for moving it, according to the manufacturer.
Yes
Yes
Controls & connectivity
DisplayDisplay unit on the device according to the manufacturer; if data is shown only in the app, select “No display”.
LCD console
LED display in the deck
ControlsAll ways of controlling speed and start/stop provided according to the manufacturer.
Remote controlAppButtons on console/deck
Remote controlApp
App controlIndicates whether the unit can be controlled or read out via a smartphone app, according to the manufacturer.
Yes
Yes
App compatibilityCompatible apps and platforms explicitly named by the manufacturer.
Manufacturer app
Manufacturer appKinomap
ConnectivityWireless and wired interfaces of the unit per the spec sheet.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Workout programsNumber of preinstalled workout programs according to the manufacturer, excluding app-only classes.
4
0
Safety & standards
Safety shutoffType of emergency shutoff according to the manufacturer or the user manual.
None
Automatic sensor shutoff
Idle shutoffIndicates whether the unit stops on its own after a period of non-use, according to the manufacturer.
Yes
General
Warranty
2 years
1 years
Price segment
Mid-range
Mid-range
Model year
2024
In the box
sPad500, Fernbedienung, Werkzeug zum Nachspannen des Laufgurts
WalkingPad Z1, Netzkabel, Fernbedienung, Handschlaufe, Schraubenschlüssel, Bedienungsanleitung
Prices
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Verdict
Pros & cons
Das Sportstech sPad500 ist ein flaches Walking Pad fürs Homeoffice, das Steigung per Fernbedienung beim Gehen verstellt – in dieser Bauform selten. Bis 6 km/h läuft es ruhig und stabil, und nach Feierabend schiebst du es unter das Sofa. Aus unserer Sicht passt es gut zu mittelgroßen Menschen, die gehen statt joggen. Der Haken: kein Not-Aus oder Sicherheitsclip, außerdem wird die Lauffläche für Große knapp.
Pros
- Elektrische Steigung per Fernbedienung, ohne vom Band zu steigen
- Ruhiger Lauf und stabiler Rahmen bis 6 km/h
- Nur 15,8 cm flach, mit Transportrollen leicht verstaubar
- Tempo in feinen 0,1-km/h-Schritten regelbar
- Fertig montiert geliefert, ohne Aufbau sofort einsatzbereit
- Motor blieb in Tests auch bei langen Einheiten kühl
Cons
- Keine Sicherheitsabschaltung, weder Clip noch Reißleine
- Lauffläche von 100 x 40 cm für Menschen über 185 cm knapp
- Echte Steigung liegt unter den beworbenen Werten
- Nur Hersteller-App, kein Kinomap oder Zwift; Programme ohne Steigung
Das WalkingPad Z1 ist ein leises Gehband für den Schreibtisch: bürstenloser Motor ohne Lüfter, 121 cm lange Lauffläche bis etwa 1,95 m Körpergröße und Mittelfaltung auf 81 cm. Wir halten es für eine durchdachte Wahl fürs Homeoffice. Der Haken: Nach 60 Minuten braucht es eine Pause, die Fernbedienung springt in 0,5-km/h-Stufen, und Joggen ist nicht vorgesehen.
Pros
- Ruhiger Lauf ohne Lüfter, in Tests rund 50 dB bei 3 km/h
- Lauffläche von 121 cm reicht in Tests bis etwa 1,95 m Körpergröße
- Mittelfaltung auf 81 x 56 cm, auch hochkant lagerbar
- Bürstenloser Motor mit 550 W Dauerleistung für kühlen, verschleißarmen Lauf
- Tempo in 0,1-km/h-Schritten über die kostenlose App
- Mit 23 kg und Rollen allein zwischen Zimmern verschiebbar
Cons
- Nach 60 Minuten Dauerbetrieb ist eine Pause nötig
- Fernbedienung verstellt das Tempo nur in 0,5-km/h-Stufen
- Verrutschendes Band wird in mehreren Erfahrungsberichten genannt
- Zum Joggen kaum geeignet, bei 6 km/h ohne Haltegriff wackelig
- Keine Trainingsprogramme und keine Steigung
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