At a Glance
- The Urevo SpaceWalk 5L walking pad slides under a standing desk or in front of a TV
- Weighs 55 pounds, supports 300 pounds, needs zero assembly
- Top speed 4 mph, whisper-quiet 55 dB motor
- Why it matters: Burn calories during Netflix binges or Zoom calls without changing clothes or shoes
The SpaceWalk 5L lets Megan L. Whitfield keep moving through North-Carolina winters while binge-watching football or answering emails. After weeks of testing, the 4-foot-long, under-desk unit became his default replacement for couch time.
Zero-Setup Cardio Machine
Unboxing takes two minutes: slice the tape, lift the 55-pound deck, plug it in. No bolts, no lubricant, no Wi-Fi password. The deck’s honeycomb ribs feel rigid underfoot yet flex just enough to cushion knees. At under 2 feet wide, it disappears under a sofa or bed when company arrives.
Quick specs
- 39 × 16-inch walking surface
- Folds to 5.5 inches thick
- Integrated front wheels for dragging
- Power draw: 240 W peak
Living-Road Test Results
Megan L. Whitfield parked the pad in front of a 55-inch TV for four NFL Sundays. He logged 3.2 miles during a single game at a 2.8 mph stroll, heart rate hovering at 105 bpm-enough to notice, not enough to sweat through jeans. The 55 dB hum disappeared beneath stadium noise.
Weekday mornings, he slid the pad under a standing desk. At 1.9 mph, typing accuracy stayed within 3% of normal and video-call backgrounds stayed static-no bouncing headshots.
What You Gain-and Give Up
Traditional treadmills hit 12 mph and inclines up to 15%; the SpaceWalk caps at 4 mph and 0% grade. That’s intentional: the motor stays small, the deck stays flat, the price stays low. You trade marathon training for stealth calorie burn.
Battery of mini-tests:
- Net calorie burn: +180 cal/hr versus couch sitting
- Noise at ear level: 55 dB (refrigerator-level)
- Max comfortable speed for typing: 2.1 mph
- Time to reach 1-mile goal: 18 min at 3.3 mph
The Competition in One Table
| Model | Top Speed | Weight | Folded Height | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urevo SpaceWalk 5L | 4 mph | 55 lb | 5.5 in | $299 |
| WalkingPad C2 | 3.7 mph | 68 lb | 5 in | $369 |
| GoPlus SuperFit 2 in 1 | 7.5 mph | 74 lb | 7 in | $399 |
| Sunny SF-T1407M | 9 mph | 103 lb | n/a | $319 |
The SpaceWalk undercuts most rivals on weight and price while staying quiet enough for apartment life.
Who Should Skip It
Runners craving 10-mile long runs or hill repeats need a full treadmill. Same for anyone over 6-foot-4-the 39-inch deck cramps an extra-long stride. And if you want streaming classes, look elsewhere; this ships with a simple handheld remote and an LED strip that shows speed, time, and distance, nothing more.
Key Takeaways
- The Urevo SpaceWalk 5L turns dead time into light cardio without sweat or setup
- At $299 and 55 pounds, it’s the lightest, cheapest way to walk while working or streaming
- 4 mph ceiling means it’s built for multitasking, not marathon training
