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PowerBlock Pro 50 Adjustable Dumbbells

PowerBlock
4.7
(279)
80
Very Good

For the 5-90 lb crowd. Pin-based, compact footprint, expandable with add-on kits. Not pretty, but they'll last 30 years.

↑ Weight↑ Ease Of Use↑ Sturdiness↓ Expandabilityfrom 71 buyer mentions
Pros
  • + Weight
  • + Ease Of Use
  • + Sturdiness
  • + Adjustability
Cons
  • − Expandability
Weight Range
5-50 lb (expandable to 90)
Increments
2.5 lb
Mechanism
Pin selector
Gym Score breakdown ▸
Range & Increments81
Mechanism & Feel76
Build & Warranty66
Value88
Owner Satisfaction86
$549.00 per pairchecked Sep 19, 2026Buy on Amazon
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Bowflex Results Series 1090

Bowflex
4.5
(3)
74
Good

10-90 lb adjustable single dumbbell — the widest range in the consumer-tier dial category. Same dial mechanism as the 552 but heavier internals and a larger handle. Sold as a single unit (need two for a pair); JHTNA still ships them under the Bowflex name post-Chapter-11.

Pros
  • + 10-90 lb in 5 lb increments — covers most adult home-gym strength work
  • + Single dial swap, ~3 seconds between weights
  • + Replaces ~17 fixed dumbbell pairs in one footprint
  • + Genuinely durable plate stack — the failure point on dial dumbbells is the locking pin, not the plates
  • + JHTNA continues sales + warranty post-acquisition
Cons
  • − Sold per unit — a pair is two purchases (~$1,000 total at list)
  • − Heavy single unit (~95 lb each) is not move-around-the-house friendly
  • − Wider handle than 552 may feel awkward for smaller hands at light weights
  • − Plastic plate skins can crack on hard drops — these are not bumpers
  • − Long-term parts-availability question post-Chapter 11 — verify warranty terms at purchase
Weight range
10-90 lb (single)
Increments
5 lb
Dimensions
17.5" L x 10.5" W x 10" H (per unit)
Sold as
Single dumbbell
Mechanism
Dial-and-pin select
Warranty
2-year (verify post-JHTNA terms at purchase)
Gym Score breakdown ▸
Range & Increments78
Mechanism & Feel73
Build & Warranty63
Value85
Owner Satisfaction72
$399.99checked Sep 19, 2026Buy on Amazon

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