Reka Walking Pad review
In short: The Reka is the walking pad in our UK set that comes closest to a light treadmill, thanks to an optional support handle, with 110kg capacity and a 50dB motor at typically £139–169 on Amazon UK.
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Most walking pads deliberately omit a handle — it's what keeps them slim enough to slide under a desk. The Reka offers one as an option, which changes who the product suits.
A handle matters for balance confidence. If you're older, returning to exercise after injury, or simply not comfortable walking on a moving belt without something to hold, a handrail is the difference between using the thing and not.
Specs at a glance
| Brand | Reka |
|---|---|
| Speed range | 1–6 km/h |
| Incline | None |
| Max user weight | 110kg |
| Noise level | 50dB |
| Folds for storage | Yes |
| Typical UK price | £139–169 |
Our verdict
The Reka is the sensible choice if balance is a concern, and it doesn't compromise much to offer it: 110kg capacity and 50dB put it level with pads that don't have a handle at all. It's the bridge model — more reassuring than a bare deck, far easier to store than a real treadmill.
- Optional support handle, unusual in this category
- 110kg weight capacity, above the budget average
- 50dB — in the quieter half of our set
- Full 1–6km/h speed range
- Still folds for storage
- Handle makes it less suited to true under-desk walking
- No incline
- Mid-to-upper price for a pad without incline or app features
Who it's for
- Anyone who wants something to hold while walking
- Older users or people rebuilding confidence after injury
- Buyers who want treadmill reassurance without treadmill footprint
- Strict under-desk use, where the handle is in the way
- Incline or app tracking
- The lowest budgets
Alternatives to the Reka Walking Pad
The Urevo also includes a handle and adds 0–15% incline, if you'll use it. The CitySports Pro is the better pure under-desk pad if you don't need anything to hold.
Reka Walking Pad FAQs
Does the Reka walking pad have a handle?
Yes — it's one of the few pads in our UK comparison offered with a support handle, alongside the Urevo. That makes it a better fit for balance-conscious users than a bare deck.
Can you use the Reka walking pad under a desk?
You can, but the handle is the complication — it needs to be lowered or removed for the pad to slide under a desk. If under-desk use is your main purpose, a handle-free model like the CitySports Pro or Merach is a cleaner fit.
What's the weight limit on the Reka walking pad?
110kg, which puts it joint-second in our comparison set behind the CitySports Pro's 120kg, level with the Urevo and Deerrun.
Guides that feature this pad
We do not physically test products. This review compares published manufacturer specifications against the current Amazon UK listing, then scores the result against the other 10 walking pads in our comparison set on noise, weight capacity, speed range, incline and price. Superlative claims on this page ("quietest", "highest capacity") are calculated from that set, not from lab measurement. Prices and stock change often — check the live listing before ordering.
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