Folding Q8 Treadmill Review (Ireland, 2026): 12 km/h with a Handrail for €219.99
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Verdict: the Folding Q8 is the pick if you want to run as well as walk or need a handle. It does 1–12 km/h, has a handrail console with 12 programs, a 150 kg limit and folds flat to go under a bed. It's heavy (26.3 kg), has no remote, and claims under 50 dB. €219.99, in stock on 30 October 2026.
Folding Q8 treadmill
€219.99 without mat (€259.99 with mat)
The handrail unscrews and folds down so the deck can slide under a sofa or bed.
- Speed
- 1–12 km/h
- Incline
- 5% manual
- Motor
- 3.0 HP (brushed)
- Running area
- 97 × 40 cm
- Size
- 120.6 × 65.3 × 111 cm
- Weight
- 26.3 kg
- Max user
- 150 kg
- Programs
- 12 pre-set
- Claimed noise
- <50 dB
Good
- Fastest here: 12 km/h
- Handrail console with 12 programs
- 150 kg user limit
- Folds flat, with transport wheels
Watch out for
- No remote and no app support
- Can't be stored upright
- Heaviest model at 26.3 kg
What's good
- Speed. 12 km/h is a real running pace, where the walking pads stop at 6 or 10 km/h.
- Handle in stock. With every walking pad handrail version sold out on 30 October 2026, the Q8 was the in-stock model with a handle. See walking pads with a handle.
- Programs. 12 pre-set programs vary the speed for you.
What's less good
- Control. No remote: everything is on the handrail console. It doesn't work with third-party apps.
- Storage. The retailer says it must be stored flat, not upright.
- Running deck. 97 × 40 cm is compact for a running treadmill; tall runners with a long stride may find it short.
Folding Q8 FAQs
Does the Folding Q8 have a remote?
No. The retailer says it's controlled only from the handrail console.
Can the Q8 be stored upright?
No. Fold the handrail down and store it flat under a sofa or bed.
Does the Q8 have incline?
Yes, a 5% manual incline that you set before you start.
Is it good for running?
It reaches 12 km/h, enough for jogging and steady running at home.
Should you buy the Folding Q8?
- Yes, if…you want to run, or you need a handle now. Check Q8 price
- Look at the Y3 if…you mainly walk and want quiet automatic incline. Check Y3 price