DeerRun Apex Base 1 Review

DeerRun presents the Apex Base 1 as the entry point into its performance-running range, for walking, jogging and running. That makes it a different kind of machine from the low-profile walking pads most of Walking Counts covers. See DeerRun's range on our DeerRun models page, and our walking pad vs treadmill comparison for how the two formats differ.

DeerRun lists a speed range of 0.6–10 mph, with 10 mph as the maximum. That covers walking, jogging and running speeds — well beyond the roughly 3.8–4 mph top speed of most walking pads on this site.

DeerRun lists a 0–15% automatic incline. It describes example training ranges — 0–3%, 5–8% and 10–15% — but these are workout examples, not a count of incline levels. DeerRun doesn't publish how many automatic levels there are, so we list that as "Not listed". Browse more incline options in our best walking pads with incline guide.

DeerRun lists a running area of 17.32 × 45.28 in. DeerRun publishes no user-height or stride guidance, so we don't say who the running area fits.

DeerRun lists extended dimensions of 56.10 × 27.56 × 50.00 in. Measure the space you plan to use, including room around the machine, before buying.

DeerRun lists folded dimensions of 26.77 × 27.56 × 50.00 in. Folding shortens the length but keeps the full 50.00 in height, so you'll need floor space and vertical clearance where you store it.

The Apex Base 1 uses an upright folding design. DeerRun says it can be folded upright after use and describes storing it in places such as bedrooms, home gyms, garages and spare rooms. It isn't described as folding flat or folding in half. See our best foldable walking pads guide for how other folding designs compare.

DeerRun lists a 350 lb maximum user weight. If you'd rather have a walking pad with a high listed limit, see our walking pads with 300 lb+ capacity guide.

DeerRun doesn't list the Apex Base 1's machine weight in the information we used. We don't estimate it from other DeerRun treadmills. If weight matters for moving or storing it, check with DeerRun before buying.

Motor horsepower and motor type aren't listed in the Apex Base 1 specifications we used. We don't infer them from the X20, A6 Plus or any other DeerRun model.

DeerRun describes a "Clear Control Display" showing time, speed, distance, calories and incline. DeerRun doesn't describe it as a touchscreen in the information we used, so we don't call it one.

DeerRun lists shortcut controls for adjusting workout settings, specifically "Quick Speed & Incline Controls." The information we used doesn't describe a remote control.

DeerRun lists PitPat compatibility for workout records and data. DeerRun and PitPat also advertise workout tracking, virtual running and racing, challenges, social and community features, gamification, rewards, AI or adaptive training, and syncing with third-party services such as Apple Health. These are DeerRun's and PitPat's claims; Walking Counts hasn't tested them.

DeerRun does not publish a decibel figure for the Apex Base 1. We don't borrow noise figures from other DeerRun models, so we can't say how loud it will be in your home.

DeerRun includes a Safety Lock with the Apex Base 1. The information we used doesn't describe how it works or any other safety features, so we don't add details beyond that.

DeerRun lists these box contents:

• Main treadmill
• Safety Lock
• 5.9 ft power cord
• Oil
• L-type 6 mm hex socket
• Two cylindrical bolts
• Manual
• Quick & Easy Guide card

• People who want jogging and running speeds (up to 10 mph) at home
• People who want steep automatic incline (0–15%)
• Users who need a listed limit of up to 350 lb
• Homes with room for a full-size treadmill and upright storage space

• Under-desk walkers: see our under-desk guide.
• Anyone who wants a compact pad with a handle: see our walking pads with handles guide.
• Anyone who needs a published machine weight or noise figure: DeerRun doesn't list either for the Apex Base 1.
• Users above 350 lb: the X20 lists 400 lb.

DeerRun's marketing includes statements that are manufacturer promotion rather than independent findings. We don't repeat these as fact: burning more calories or fat, weight loss, stronger lower-body muscles, improved cardiovascular health or other health outcomes, "stable" as meaning objectively safer, long-term durability, PitPat cash or points rewards as guaranteed benefits, and AI training plans producing specific results.

We compiled this review from DeerRun's published Apex Base 1 information and compared it with figures already on Walking Counts. We have not physically tested the Apex Base 1 and haven't independently verified DeerRun's specifications. Read more about how we review products.