Customer reviews from nautilus.com
BowFlex - SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells - Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(7,135 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 7,135 reviews
5 Stars
6,018
4 Stars
993
3 Stars
78
2 Stars
26
1 Star
20
99%of customers recommend this product.
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6,877 out of
6,969)
Customer Reviews for BowFlex - SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells - Black
Posted by: Dave
from Seattle, WA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Love the ease of use and small space requirement for home use!
Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Easy Storage, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Quiet, Strengthens
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Lifter Roo
from San Francisco Bay Area
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had a lighter set, and ordered this to get the heavier weight. I like the convenience of so many weights in one package.
Pros: Easy To Use, Many weights in one convenient package.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Jordan
from Altoona, PA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I put the weight settings seem counter intuitive because the dials on one weight have to be moved in opposite directions instead of the same direction, which takes some getting used to. I may be an outlier. Also the plates move while in use, which is concerning but I trust the product is going to hold. I'd recommend it to someone who can afford the expense. Other than that, the increments, the easy storage, the hand grip is great.
Pros: Durable, Easy Storage, Easy To Set Up
Cons: Weight settings seem counter intuitive
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: MVP15
from Houston, Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
Took four months, but finally arrived. Stand was delivered a month before the dumbbells, so it just sat in the box. Overall quality of the dumbbells is excellent. Length of dumbbells makes some exercises awkward. Stand is okay and space effective, but wish the buckle on the retaining strap wasn't positioned to interfere with the grip handle. Could easily be designed better by simply bolting the cradle to the stand from the bottom. Cant use my FatGripz because of the buckle.
Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Easy To Use, Quiet
Cons: Hard To Set Up, Heavy / Bulky, Would be better if several inches shorter.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from nautilus.comBy bowflexpwr, bowflexpwr, July 9, 2025
Hey there - We're happy to hear that your 552 dumbbell kit was worth the wait! We absolutely love the quality of these dumbbells, too! We appreciate your feedback regarding the placement of the straps, and we will pass it along to our Development Team. Thank you for taking the time to provide this valuable feedback, and we wish you luck on your fitness journey! - Bowflex Team
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Posted by: Charissa
from st louis, Mo
Verified Purchase:Yes
Easily dials to selected weight
Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Easy Storage, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Quiet
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Trish
from Woodinville, WA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I upgraded from an adjustable set that only went up to 24 lbs. These are twice and heavy, but also take up twice as much space. It took a little getting used to working with such large dumbbells but overall they are so easy to adjust and store. My previous weights were flimsy and I quickly outgrew them--this Bowflex set will last me much longer.
Pros: Durable, Easy Storage, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Quiet, Strengthens
Cons: Heavy / Bulky
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Scott
from McMinnville Oregon
Verified Purchase:Yes
This design is a very good upgrade from a previous set I owned years ago. the mechanism for changing the weights is great. it looks like it will last the life of the dumbbells' rather than failing quickly.
Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Easy Storage, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Quiet, Strengthens
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Weights combined into one save room but cumbersome
on April 6, 2021
Posted by: Amy
from Kerrville, TX
Verified Purchase:Yes
I use it for strength training for myself and my husbands arm workouts. It is bulky, making it harder to do certain exercises, but I am getting used to that. Prior to Covid, we would use free weights at they gym, which are much easier to manipulate.
Pros: Durable, Easy Storage, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Quiet, Strengthens
Cons: Hard To Use, Heavy / Bulky, Uncomfortable
Response from nautilus.comBy bowflexpwr, bowflexpwr, July 9, 2025
Hey Amy - It's great to hear that you 552 dumbbells are easy to use! We appreciate and value your feedback regarding the size of the dumbbells. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this information. We've noted your feedback and if you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to call Customer Care at (800) 605-3369, Monday-Friday, 6 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 7 AM to 4 PM PST. - Bowflex Team
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