Our research on Bowflex products: what each one is best for, how they compare and which alternatives to consider.
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Bowflex · Adjustable Dumbbells
You want the Bowflex dial system with weights up to 90 lb.
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Bowflex · Adjustable Dumbbells
You want a space-saving pair that replaces 15 sets of dumbbells from 5 to 52.5 lb.
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Thinking about buying Bowflex? VerdictFox covers 2 Bowflex products in adjustable dumbbells, each with an independent Buy, Consider or Skip verdict. Our highest-rated Bowflex pick is the Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells, which typically sells for $349–$449 on Amazon.com.
The Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells is best for most home gyms. Its key feature is fifteen weights in one pair, and it usually costs $349–$449. Buy it if you want a space-saving pair that replaces 15 sets of dumbbells from 5 to 52.5 lb. Skip it if you need weights above 52.5 lb. Our verdict: Buy, with a research score of 8.9 out of 10.
The Bowflex SelectTech 1090 Adjustable Dumbbells is best for heavier Bowflex. Its key feature is up to 90 lb each, and it usually costs $549–$699. Buy it if you want the Bowflex dial system with weights up to 90 lb. Skip it if you want compact dumbbells; these are long. Our verdict: Consider, with a research score of 7.7 out of 10.
How does Bowflex compare with rivals? In adjustable dumbbells, the main alternatives include the NÜOBELL Adjustable Dumbbells 80 lb (heavy lifters, $599–$799) and the CAP Barbell Adjustable Dumbbell Set 40 lb (budget, $59–$89). Our best adjustable dumbbells list ranks them side by side so you can see where Bowflex wins and where it does not.
Buying Bowflex online is simple if you check three things: the exact model number, who the seller is, and how long the return window lasts. Listings sold by Amazon or the official Bowflex storefront are the safest route to full warranty support.
Pick a weight range that covers your heaviest lifts with room to grow. Dial and twist systems are fast; spin-lock plates are slow but cheap. Check the length; bulky dumbbells can get in the way on presses.
Yes for home gyms. They replace a full rack in a small footprint. Most last for years with normal use. Avoid dropping dial-adjust dumbbells.
Fitness equipment prices drop in January and on Black Friday. Check shipping weight and return policies, since dumbbells are heavy to send back.
Across the adjustable dumbbells we cover, typical prices run from $59 to $799. Prices on Amazon.com change often, so treat these as typical ranges and check the current price before you buy.
Pick a weight range that covers your heaviest lifts with room to grow. Dial and twist systems are fast; spin-lock plates are slow but cheap. Check the length; bulky dumbbells can get in the way on presses.