Bowflex SelectTech 552 vs Ativafit Adjustable Dumbbell 71.5lb
Quick verdict
Winner on Gym Score: Bowflex SelectTech 552 (100)
Ativafit Adjustable Dumbbell 71.5lb still wins for some buyers — see the fit cards below.
Best for
- · Apartment lifters who can't fit a rack of fixed dumbbells
- · Intermediate lifters working in the 10 to 50 lb dumbbell range
- · Hybrid home gyms that need one tool covering curls through goblet squats
$429Buy on Amazon
Best for
- · Lifters who want a higher weight ceiling than Bowflex without paying NUOBELL prices
- · Buyers shopping for a single dumbbell (the unit is sold individually)
- · Replacement for a broken Bowflex or PowerBlock
$189Buy on Amazon
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Bowflex SelectTech 552 | Ativafit Adjustable Dumbbell 71.5lb |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Range | 5-52.5 lb | 11-71.5 lb |
| Increments | 2.5 lb | 5.5 lb |
| Mechanism | Dial selector | Dial-adjust |
Bowflex SelectTech 552
Strengths
- +5-52.5 lb in 2.5 lb increments
- +2-year warranty
- +Proven 20+ year track record
- +Global aftermarket
Weaknesses
- −Handle diameter feels bulky
- −Drop damage voids warranty
- −Plastic shell looks cheap
Ativafit Adjustable Dumbbell 71.5lb
Strengths
- +11-71.5 lb in one unit
- +Compact tray storage
- +Smooth dial mechanism
Weaknesses
- −Single only (buy 2 for a pair)
- −Dial can slip if not seated fully