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BCBIG Adjustable Dumbbells Set (60 lb pair) vs LifePro PowerFlow Plus Adjustable Dumbbells (5-25 lb pair)

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

BCBIG Adjustable Dumbbells Set (60 lb pair) and LifePro PowerFlow Plus Adjustable Dumbbells (5-25 lb pair) score essentially the same (4.5 vs 4.5). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.

BCBIG Adjustable Dumbbells Set (60 lb pair)
Ranked #4 in Best Adjustable Dumbbells Under $200
BCBIG Adjustable Dumbbells Set (60 lb pair)
1 source$99.99as of Oct 16

The BCBIG set is a pair of plate-loaded dumbbells, about 8 to 30 pounds each, that can be joined into a barbell. Verywell Fit tested it, named it the best budget adjustable dumbbells and gave it an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 for being easy to assemble, quick to adjust and comfortable to hold. The trade-off it names is build quality: you get what you pay for, and the weights do not feel as durable as others it tested.

Strengths
  • — Verywell Fit rated it 4.5 out of 5 overall and named it the best budget adjustable dumbbells
  • — Easy to assemble, with a knob system Verywell Fit's testers used to change weights or grips in a few seconds
  • — Smooth, comfortable handles that stayed comfortable when testers' hands started to sweat
Watch-outs
  • — Verywell Fit says the weights do not feel as durable as others it tested
  • — Fully assembled, the barbell is large and a bit bulky, per Verywell Fit
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LifePro PowerFlow Plus Adjustable Dumbbells (5-25 lb pair)
Ranked #1 in Best Adjustable Dumbbells Under $200
LifePro PowerFlow Plus Adjustable Dumbbells (5-25 lb pair)
2 sources$189.99as of Oct 16

The LifePro PowerFlow Plus is a pair of tray-stored adjustable dumbbells that each go from 5 to 25 pounds in 5-pound steps. Verywell Fit gave the set an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5 after testing, calling it compact, easy to adjust and a great value, and Tom's Guide names it its best adjustable dumbbells for most people. The limit is the ceiling: both outlets point out that 25 pounds per dumbbell will not be enough for heavier lifting, and Tom's Guide found the plastic tray and adjustment slider cheap-feeling.

Strengths
  • — Verywell Fit rated it 4.9 out of 5 overall and called it compact, easy to adjust and a great value
  • — Ergonomic handles gave a solid grip in Verywell Fit's testing; Tom's Guide found the steel handle comfortable with or without gloves
  • — Flat-bottomed weights that do not roll away and a secure locking mechanism, per Tom's Guide
Watch-outs
  • — Only 5 to 25 pounds per dumbbell; Verywell Fit notes stronger users may need heavier weights
  • — Tom's Guide found the plastic storage tray flimsy and the adjustment slider cheap-feeling
  • — Plastic bumpers on the ends of each weight that Tom's Guide thinks could crack in an accidental drop
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How they stack up

BCBIG Adjustable Dumbbells Set (60 lb pair)

Like the Yes4All Cast Iron and Amazon Basics sets, the BCBIG is loaded by hand, but it adds a connector that turns the pair into a barbell, and at about 30 pounds per dumbbell it goes higher than the Amazon Basics' 19 pounds. The LifePro PowerFlow Plus and MX Select MX55 change weight with a selector instead of loose plates.

LifePro PowerFlow Plus Adjustable Dumbbells (5-25 lb pair)

The PowerFlow Plus stops at 25 pounds per dumbbell, where the MX Select MX55 Rapid Change goes from 10 to 55 pounds with its own selector mechanism. Unlike the Yes4All Cast Iron, Amazon Basics and BCBIG sets, whose plates are fitted by hand, it changes weight while the dumbbells sit in their trays. It covers a far wider range than the 2 to 6 pound Stakt.

Specs side-by-side

SpecBCBIG Adjustable Dumbbells Set (60 lb pair)LifePro PowerFlow Plus Adjustable Dumbbells (5-25 lb pair)
Weight per dumbbell8-31 lb (Verywell Fit)5-25 lb
Maximum set weight60 lb (pair)50 lb (pair)
Plates2.75, 3.3, 4.4 and 5.5 lb plates, combined by hand—
Barbell conversionYes, with connector—
Sold asPair—
Increments—5 lb
Adjustment—Slider, adjusted in the storage tray
Size (per dumbbell)—13.7 x 5.7 x 5.7 inches (Tom's Guide)
Model number—LP-PWRFLWPLS
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