Rank #2 in Best Adjustable Dumbbells 2026: 10 Ranked, Pair or Single
Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Dumbbell, 2-24kg
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Bowflex SelectTech holds the best rating in this ranking at 4.7 from 1,814 ratings, with eighty-two per cent of them at five stars. It is also the clearest example of the trap in this category: at £165.99 you are buying one dumbbell, not two, so a working pair costs £331.98.
The specification table settles it. The set name is SelectTech 552i, the item weight is 25kg — the weight of one 24kg dumbbell — and the dial runs from 2kg to 24kg per dumbbell. Buyers describe the weight change as smooth years into ownership, and one notes the only real limitation with a smile: they do not get heavier as you get stronger.
How those 1,814 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.7 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price at collection | £165.99 for one dumbbell |
|---|---|
| Ratings | 4.7 from 1,814 |
| Distribution | 82 per cent five-star, 12 per cent four |
| Weight per hand | 2 to 24kg, adjustable |
| Item weight | 25kg, which matches a single dumbbell |
| Handle diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Warranty | 2 year manufacturer guarantee |
| Rank | 129th in Dumbbells on Amazon UK |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Now I’ve waited to review these (no pun intended). I had these a couple years now, I use them a lot, like most mornings and they are great. Work as smoothly as the first day. Only downside is they don’t get heavier as you get stronger ha. Worth every penny & believe they’ll last me a long time yet.”
Verified purchase“these things are great. been using them for a while now and they are easy to use and compact for space saving. seem well made and not too rattly.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Adjustable Dumbbells 2026: 10 Ranked, Pair or Single.
Questions people ask
Am I buying one dumbbell or two?
One. The item weight is 25kg, which is the weight of a single 24kg dumbbell, and the bullets describe the range as 2 to 24kg per dumbbell. A pair costs £331.98.
How many weight settings does it have?
The dial covers 2kg to 24kg per dumbbell, which is the widest adjustable range in this guide alongside the ATIVAFIT set.
Is it the best rated set here?
Yes: 4.7 from 1,814 ratings is the highest score in this ranking, on the second largest sample.
What do owners say after a few years?
That it still works like the first day. One long-term owner reports using it most mornings for a couple of years with no change in how smoothly it adjusts.
What is the warranty?
Two years from the manufacturer, which is the longest guarantee stated by any listing in this ranking.
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