The X25 is a smart buy for larger offices, heavier users, and mixed-use buyers. It is not the default recommendation for normal desk work.
Our take
Buy the X25 if you truly want the bigger treadmill story. If you mainly want desk walking, it is easy to overbuy.
The X25 solves a different problem from the compact walking pads. It is what you buy when a foldable treadmill still has to feel like a serious treadmill, not just an under-desk accessory.
The X25 is best for larger home offices, heavier users, and buyers who want the treadmill to cover workday walking plus more committed exercise.
Where it sits in the lineup
Within the lineup, the X25 sits at the capability-heavy premium end. It is closer to a serious foldable treadmill than to a simple under-desk walking tool.
Desk-work fit
Short use
01Short sessions
Works for short sessions, but the X25 is overengineered for 20-minute walks. You are paying for capability you won't touch during a quick desk stroll. Short-session buyers should look at the A1 Pro or C2.
Endurance
02Long sessions
Strong for longer walking sessions thanks to the wider deck and more robust motor. If you plan to walk 90+ minutes and you also want the option of faster speeds, the X25 delivers. But pure walking users can get comparable long-session comfort from the X21 at a lower commitment.
Typing
03Typing-heavy work
Adequate but not the point. The X25's deck handles typing fine, but you are paying for run-capable hardware that typing work doesn't use. The A1 Pro or X21 are better value for typing-heavy roles.
Calls
04Call-heavy work
The X25 runs louder than the walking-first models due to its more powerful motor. Not the best choice for call-heavy workflows. Walk between calls, but expect more noise during use than the A1 Pro or X21.
Deep focus
05Focus-heavy work
Possible but not ideal. The X25 is physically larger and more present in the room. Focus work benefits from hardware that disappears, and the X25 does not disappear easily.
Office
06Shared or visible office
The X25 looks and feels like a serious treadmill. In a polished home office, it dominates the room. Best in a dedicated home gym that also serves as an office, rather than the other way around.
Setup and space
Folds much better than a traditional full-size treadmill, but still a significant physical commitment. Heavier, larger when folded, and harder to move than every other model in the supported set. Only practical in rooms with dedicated treadmill space.
With handles and higher deck, the X25 typically sits beside a desk rather than under it. The taller profile means your standing desk needs more height adjustment range. Measure carefully before buying.
Setup tips
- Best in larger rooms where the treadmill can stay semi-permanent.
- Works when the treadmill needs to do double duty for work and faster workouts.
- Not the right buy if your entire brief is 'make desk walking easy in a small room.'
What the evidence shows
The repeated positives are hardware confidence and better fold-up storage than normal treadmills. The repeated negatives are cost, weight, and the risk of buying too much machine for desk use.
The X25 is well-understood as a premium foldable treadmill. The pattern is clear: impressive hardware that risks being more treadmill than most desk workers actually need. Confident in recommending it for the specific use case, and equally confident in steering most desk-only buyers elsewhere.