Adjustable dumbbells compared by weight range, steps, length at full weight and the space the pair takes up.
Size in use and folded, weight limit and cushioning of each model. What the maker does not publish says “Not published”.
| Model | Weight rangeper dumbbell | Settings · smallest step | Length at full weight | In uselength × width × height | Machine weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BowFlex SelectTech 552 | 2–24 kg | 15 · 1.1 kg | 43 cm | 43 × 21.2 × 22.8 cm | 24 kg | — |
| NÜOBELL 2–32 kg | 2–32 kg | 16 · 2 kg | 48.5 cm | 48.5 × 18 × 18.5 cm | 32 kg | — |
| Core Home Fitness | 2.3–22.7 kg | 10 · 2.3 kg | 36.8 cm | 36.8 × 20.1 × 19.1 cm | 22.7 kg | — |
Dial selector
Great for: For beginners
Fifteen pairs from 2 to 24 kg with two dials, in two trays of 43 cm.
Twist handle
Great for: No great fit
Sixteen weights from 2 to 32 kg in steel, with a twist of the handle; 48.5 cm long.
Twist handle
Great for: No great fit
Twist the handle to pick 2.3–22.7 kg; only 23.6 cm long at 2.3 kg and 36.8 cm at full weight.
Accessory
183 × 122 cm of 6 mm foam and rubber: room for an elliptical, or a pad plus space to stand beside it.