WalkingPad R3
WalkingPad's newest flat walking pad with the widest belt in the lineup (17.3"), a 1.0HP brushless motor, dynamic LED light strip, and the signature fold-in-half design. Trades weight capacity (265 vs A1 Pro's 300 lbs) and motor power (1.0HP vs 1.25HP) for a wider walking surface.
Warranty
Requires registration. Buyer pays return shipping.
Motor
Brand page: "Ultra-Silent Brushless Motor." Manual error codes confirm BLDC motor: E06 (motor phase loss), E14 (Hall signal missing), E03 (IPM module overheating) - all brushless-specific. Brand-wide: KingSmith uses brushless motors across entire lineup.
Price
$659 sale price on both Amazon and brand site (from $799 MSRP). The $799 list price is likely inflated MSRP ("permanent sale" strategy - same pattern as A1 Pro). No CamelCamelCamel price history is available.
Stars
Only 16 reviews after 9 months (~1.8 reviews/month) - very low velocity for a WalkingPad product, typical for $659 price point. Brand-site PowerReviews: 3.7/5 (7 reviews), only 33% recommend, Value score 2.7/5 - suggests buyers feel it's overpriced. May share pooled reviews with Z3 on the consolidated Amazon listing.
Horsepower
Amazon lists "Maximum Horsepower: 2 Horsepower" (peak). Brand page lists honest 1.0HP continuous brushless motor. The 2x discrepancy is typical Amazon peak inflation.
Manual rated power: 735W. CHP derivation: 735W / 746 W/HP = 0.985 HP, consistent with brand's listed 1.0HP. KingSmith HP figures are verified continuous (cross-verified via Z1 Pro Hybrid: 550W = 0.74 CHP matches 0.75HP listing).
Shock
4-Layer Cushion System with EVA & PET materials. Similar to siblings (A1 Pro: EVA & PET, Z3: 8-Layer).
Decibels
No explicit dB claim for R3. Brand page says "Ultra-Silent Brushless Motor" without a number. Siblings Z3 and A1 Pro both claim 40 dB. Given the same motor technology, likely comparable but unverified.
Dimensions
Folded dimensions (33.5"×26.5"×7.5"). Unfolded: 57.8"×26.5"×6.1". Walk.tsv stores the folded size per under-desk pad convention.
Belt
Widest belt in the WalkingPad flat-pad lineup (A1 Pro: 47"x16.5", Z3: 47.2"x15.7", C2: 47.2"x15.7").
Weight
All sources agree on 66.3 lbs net weight (brand page, manual, Amazon Item Weight) - rare consistency across sources.
Easy Lube
Fold-in-half design provides excellent belt access. Manual: lift rear walking board, apply silicone oil in "Z" shape. Oil included in box.
App
KS Fit app with Apple Watch integration and Bluetooth connectivity. Configurable No-Load Stop (8-60 seconds), child lock, and firmware updates via app.
Motor Watts
Manual spec table: "Rated power: 735W"
Lacks incline. Sports medicine recommends 3% for knee health. Why it matters + workaround.
Replacement parts
== WalkingPad R3 - Research Reference ==
ASIN: B0F8VP1CJ5 (US). DFA: May 16, 2025. Model: WP440F4 (manual + FCC SDoC). Document ID: DPWPRUG014. FCC ID: 2AZYO-TPL3135 (likely remote control transmitter, IC: 32599-TPL3135). Manufacturer: Beijing Kingsmith Technology Co., Ltd. US Responsible Party: KINGSMITH TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, Austin, TX.
Brand page: https://www.walkingpad.com/products/walkingpad-r3-foldable-under-desk-treadmill Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8VP1CJ5?tag=ha0d2-20
POSITIONING: Successor to A1 Pro (Amazon flags as "newer model"). Wider belt (17.3" vs 16.5") and dynamic LED light strip, but LESS motor power (1.0 vs 1.25HP) and LESS capacity (265 vs 300 lbs) at a HIGHER price ($659 vs $599). BSR #767 in Treadmills is mediocre for WalkingPad.
MOTOR: 1.0HP brushless (brand page). Manual rated power: 735W -> 0.985 CHP (rounds to 1.0). Amazon inflates to "2 HP" (peak). BLDC confirmed by error codes: E06 (phase loss), E14 (Hall signal missing), E03 (IPM overheating).
CONSOLIDATED LISTING: The R3 shares an Amazon listing with the Z3 (style variant "R3 265 lbs" vs "Z3 242 lbs"). Rating 4.2/16 may be pooled across both variants.
BRAND-SITE SENTIMENT: PowerReviews widget shows 3.7/5 from 7 reviews. Value score 2.7/5. Only 33% recommend. Notable negatives: clicking noises, app dated/clunky, display not configurable. Positives: fits tall users (6'3" 240 lbs), no overheating, compact.
PRICE: $659 on Amazon and brand site (from $799 MSRP). The $799 MSRP appears inflated - same pattern as A1 Pro where KingSmith.com shows $699 and WalkingPad.com shows $799.
VARIANTS: R3 "Just Walk" (this model, flat pad), R3 Hybrid (folding handle), R3 Hybrid+ (side handrails, $849). These are distinct products, not style variants.
PHYSICAL: 57.8"x26.5"x6.1" unfolded, 33.5"x26.5"x7.5" folded, 66.3 lbs net, 75.8 lbs gross. Belt: 47.2"x17.3" (widest in WalkingPad flat-pad lineup). Aluminum frame. Fully assembled. Shock: 4-Layer Cushion System (EVA & PET). Speed: 1-4 mph. 110V/50-60Hz.
Full specs
 WalkingPad R3 Check price | |
|---|---|
| Price (US) | $659.00 |
| Motor | 735W / 1 CHP / 2 HP peak |
| Motor type | Brushless - listed in manual / tech details |
| Auto incline | None |
| Belt (L x W) | 47.2" x 17.3" |
| Max user weight | 265 lb |
| Max speed | 4 mph |
| Height | 7.5" |
| Footprint (L x W) | 33.5" x 26.5" |
| Unit weight | 66.3 lb |
| Shock absorption | Yes (5/10) |
| App | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 yr |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 (16 ratings) |