Adjustable dumbbells

17 expert reviews2 scoredChecked 1 Nov 2026

Adjustable dumbbells, judged on weight range, changing speed and durability.

Quick answer

Of the 2 adjustable dumbbells we score so far, the highest-rated by professional reviewers is the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set: critic score 81 out of 100 from 5 reviews, 5 of them positive. Most praised: value for money. Most common complaint: price.

Reviews checked 1 Nov 2026
  1. 1Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set5 reviews · agreement medium81
  2. 2Bowflex SelectTech 5525 reviews · agreement medium79
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The critics' pick

Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set

5 professional reviewers tested the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: value for money. Most common complaint: price.

The catch: Plates can stick in the cradles, and weight jumps are 5 lb.

Critic agreement: Medium Scores run from 78 to 832 printed scores, 3 estimated · printed scores only: 79

3 of these 5 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.

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How do they compare?

ProductScoreReviewsAgreementBest for
Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set815MediumBest for fast changes
Bowflex SelectTech 552795MediumBest for beginners

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Common questions

Which set of adjustable dumbbells do critics rate highest?

Of the 2 we score, the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set, with a critic score of 81 from 5 professional reviews. Most praised: value for money. Most common complaint: price.

Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set vs Bowflex SelectTech 552: which is better?

Critics score the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set 81 and the Bowflex SelectTech 552 79. We list the Bowflex SelectTech 552 under “Best for beginners”. Its main drawback: it is bulky and not suited to heavy lifting.