Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set
Exact average 81.4 · 2 printed, 3 estimated · printed scores only: 79
Image: Core Home Fitness5 professional reviewers tested the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: value for money. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by Garage Gym Reviews, OutdoorGearLab, Tom's Guide and 2 more
The catch: Plates can stick in the cradles, and weight jumps are 5 lb.
3 of these 5 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 5 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 80Garage Gym Reviews
A budget-friendly set that tests well for ease of use and quick changes, and the tester would pick it for cheap adjustables.
Read Garage Gym Reviews review - 78OutdoorGearLab
Ranked among the favorite dumbbell options in its lineup for being very user-friendly and space saving.
Read OutdoorGearLab review - 83est.Tom's Guide
The reviewer likes the grippy handle, simple adjustment and traditional feel, and says the set is worth the money.
Read Tom's Guide review - 83est.TechRadar
Praised for the fastest, smoothest plate changes the reviewer has seen and a lean profile at a competitive price.
Read TechRadar review - 83est.Coach
After a year of regular use the writer finds these the most pleasant adjustable dumbbells he has tried, compact and secure with a slick mechanism.
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Common questions
Is the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 5 recommend it. Plates can stick in the cradles, and weight jumps are 5 lb.
Do critics agree about the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set?
Critics agree: scores range from 78 (OutdoorGearLab) to 83 (Tom's Guide), a spread of 5 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set?
Price (2 of 5 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set?
The Bowflex SelectTech 552 (critic score 79), best for beginners.