What’s the quietest treadmill (or walkpad) on the market? That’s what we set out to find in this article.

Pounding away on the treadmill at home or work is good for your health, but it can reverberate through the space… 

It’s a fact of life. Our steps on the treadmill will unavoidably make noise, but in this mini guide you can find a treadmill with a quiet motor and other noise reduction features. But first…

How loud are treadmills?

The operational noise of a treadmill (not including the noise of a person exercising) can go as low as 40-50 dB for some models, especially walking pads and under-the-desk treadmills. The quieter running treadmills tend to be around the 60 dB mark – that’s around the same noise as a washing machine.

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1. NordicTrack 1750 
2. LifeSpan Fitness Under Desk Walking Pad
3. Horizon T101
4. WalkingPad P1 Folding Treadmill
5. UMAY Folding Home Treadmill 
6. Therun Folding Treadmill
7. Sole F85 

Before we get going, here are some stats:

#1 – NordicTrack 1750

The NordicTrack 1750 is a very good treadmill. And what’s more, it’s picked up a lot of attention online for being quiet, but is this warranted?

It looks like the good people at Treadmill Reviews did their own testing – they discovered that without the additional noise of somebody walking on the treadmill, its isolated operational noise registered at 50.8 dB. That’s about the same noise level as some fridges – in other words, a very low hum.

There are some more features to tell you about that mean the NordicTrack 1750 is a nice option for those looking for a quiet treadmill. For example, it has a cushioned deck. This softness will help to reduce the noise of your steps when running, jogging or walking.

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Apart from all the standard features you’d expect from a premium 2025 treadmill, there is a massive, pivoting 16” touchscreen. You won’t get bored on a treadmill again. iFIT provides the content for it, and there are over 10,000 workouts to choose from, as well as the option of heart rate monitoring with ActivePulse, if you fork out for the heart rate monitor separately.

Users also back up the low noise level… all things considered, you are going to do well to find a better quiet treadmill online.

Pros

• Low noise level
• Cushioned deck for quieter steps
• Large touchscreen
• iFIT workout programme 

Cons

• iFIT workout access requires subscription

Best for: Quiet running or walking with no compromise on quality

#2 – LifeSpan Fitness Walking Pad

Briefly, let’s confirm the difference between a walking pad and a conventional treadmill. 

Walking pads are designed specifically for walking – for this reason they are smaller, more portable, easier for storage and crucially; usually quieter.

This LifeSpan Fitness Walking Pad is billed as being “ultra quiet” and this is due to several reasons. It has a very quiet 4.5 HP motor which means whether you are at home or in the office, getting your workout in won’t cause a disturbance.

In fact, the motor is so quiet, that users have commented in their Amazon reviews that the sound of the footfall itself is actually louder.

Other than that, the LifeSpan Fitness Walking Pad is going to give you a big enough range of speeds from 0.4 to 6mph, as well as an advanced LED display which tells you all the essentials.

For many buyers, its quietness, along with a super-light weight (88lbs) and small size means it is a winner for discreet fitness. Just stash it away under a desk, bed or sofa for whenever you fancy a quiet workout.

Pros

• Ultra-quiet motor
• Light weight
• Small size
• Remote controlled

Cons

• Only for walking, not running

Best for: Quiet and discreet power walks or strolls

#3 – Horizon T101

Stepping up in weight and capabilities… but down in price.

The best-selling Horizon T101 is suitable for all speeds of running and walking, and it has won some plaudits for being super quiet.

Now for the stattage – the clever folk at Garage Gym Reviews have found that when you are stood 10 ft away from the Horizon T101 during a workout, its noise level is 67.4 dB. “What does that actually mean?” we hear you ask. Well, the low hum of washing machines and kettles is in the 60-70 dB region, and this treadmill doesn’t make much more noise.

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There are other features which contribute to the quietness. There is a low-noise motor which runs at low RPMs. This offers the additional advantage of keeping the motor cool; conducive to a longer working life.

What else? There’s shock absorption in the deck, simple intuitive controls, a fan, and Bluetooth speakers.

Pros 

• Quiet motor and low operational noise
• Excellent value
• Bluetooth speakers
• Contact grips for heart rate monitor

Cons

• Too heavy to be easily portable

Best for: Quiet workouts on a budget

#4 – WalkingPad P1 Folding Treadmill

Here’s another walking pad. One which gets such an overwhelming thumbs up from reviewers on its quietness, that we had to include it in this list.

Many users comment on the quietness of the WalkingPad P1, making it a very good option for a sneaky workout at any time of the day or night.

Its super sleek profile means that it easily fits under sofas, desks or beds. And the beauty is, because it is so light (at a mere 62 lbs), this featherweight walking pad can be taken to use anywhere you need it.

There is a remote control that allows you to easily change the settings without having to lean down

Also, a feature they’ve called Smart Gravity Foot Sensing Speed Control has gravity sensors to stop you slipping – remember, there are no handrails to steady you on walking pads.

With the ability to go up to 3.75mph, it also has all the speed you need.

Pros

• Users love the quiet operational noise
• Slim profile and very light
• Remote controlled

Cons

• Doesn‘t have the speed of some other walking pads (not a problem unless you are a power walker)

Best for: Quiet portable walking workouts

#5 – UMAY Folding Home Treadmill 

This UMAY home treadmill has a brushless 3.0 HP motor that emits only 40-65 dB of noise while offering speeds of up to 8.7 mph.

For a treadmill of that quietness, which offers an incline option, folding for convenience, and pulse sensors, we think that it is an excellent price…

It folds easily without much effort thanks to an automatic, hydraulic system that lowers the upper half slowly.

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And, if you happen to come across any issues, there is a California-based customer support team to deal with your queries. 

This is a superb all-rounder that is outstanding value.

Pros

• Quiet motor (quietness backed up by users)
• Foldable
• Very good value

Cons

• Requires self assembly (but is straightforward to set up)

Best for: Quiet all-rounder at very fair price

#6 – TheRun Incline Treadmill

Another treadmill on the quiet motor list. This TheRun Incline Treadmill has a 3.5 HP motor which doesn’t make it a racket…

But that doesn’t make it a slouch. The quiet dual motor can accommodate the big boys, supporting runners of up to 300 lbs.

There is a deck that offers knee and joint protection, and an incline of up to 15% (usually the standard for most treadmills). 

The TheRun allows you to link the Zwift app, and track all the details such as speed, time distance and heart rate, as well as allow you to adjust settings with easy one-touch controls.

Along with the high weight capacity, there is also a spacious 17” wide belt, and a 47.2” running surface.

Pros

• Quiet motor
• High weight capacity
• Large running area
• App-compatible

Cons 

• Self set-up (takes less than 20 mins)

Best for: Higher weight or larger size people

#7 – Sole F85 

The Sole F85 has a quiet DC motor which is not causing major disturbances to runners, their family, and any other co-residents! 

Treadmill Review Guru tested its noise and found that it makes a maximum noise of 64.8 dB at a pretty high speed of 12 mph – that’s quiet! They also reported that using the incline didn’t add much to its overall noise level.

So we’ve established that the Sole F85 is quiet, but it also does so much more. It’s got power to burn, with a 4.0 motor, and there is an impressive array of set programmes for you to choose from; from Hill to Cardio, Strength and Fat Burn. That means you can tailor your treadmill workouts.

A wide speed range goes all the way up to 12mph – and get this it has a Multimedia Entertainment Workout Console, that lets you stream from platforms such as Netflix, Amazon, YouTube and Spotify directly onto the screen. There are also Bluetooth speakers.

Pros

• Low noise even at high speeds
• Powerful
• Entertainment centre
• Foldable

Cons 

• In the higher price range (but worth it)

Best for: Quiet running with a world of entertainment