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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: TD GYM
from Grand Rapids, MI
Verified Purchase:Yes
I recently purchased just about every style adjustable dumbbell available in order to review. I was very surprised with the build quality on the Bowflex at the MSRP. My biggest issue with this style adjustable is the width stays the same regardless of weight. There are much better options but not at this price point. Would be nice if they had a straight knurled handle and the option to select using just one selector. Not sure why Bowflex elected to require both sides. Overall I would take Powerblocks, Ironmasters, Core over these but only the Core's are close in price.
Pros: Easy Storage, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use
Cons: Heavy / Bulky, Noisy
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from nautilus.comBy bowflexpwr, bowflexpwr, July 9, 2025
Hi there! Thanks for taking the time to let us know what you think of your Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells. We are constantly working to improve our products, and really appreciate feedback and suggestions for the development process. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to give us a call! Our Customer Care Team can be reached 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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Posted by: Canuck
from New york
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great home workout tool, always accessible, really easy to use
Pros: Durable, Easy To Use
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting nautilus.com
Customer Rating
5
They are compact and switch well between weights
on April 8, 2021
Posted by: Olivier
from Los angeles
Verified Purchase:Yes
Love the weights. They are simple and affordable
Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Easy Storage, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Quiet, Strengthens
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting nautilus.com
Posted by: DrJenTen
from Tennessee
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was a bit skeptical of the quality and how these would work since I've been used to using dumbbell sets for the last 30 years. Once our gym closed due to Covid, we started working out with our trainer via FaceTime and needed some equipment at home. We bought these dumbbells and I am MORE THAN IMPRESSED! Being a minimalist, they take up very little room! My only regret? I didn't buy these sooner.
Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Easy Storage, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Quiet, Strengthens
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting nautilus.com
Posted by: Monty
from Southern California
Verified Purchase:Yes
The dumbbells feel sturdy, and the clicking sound they make as you change the weight selection is so satisfying. You have to take special care when re-racking them to ensure that they're sliding into place just right. I use them for everything (6', 200 lbs), but my girlfriend has a more slender build (5'6" 125 lbs) and she has a hard time using them for things like bench press or overhead press due to their bulky size. They large enough that she has to hold them a certain way to keep them from banging together. Other than that, I love them! (Also, yes, they are expensive. But compare the price to a set of standard dumbbells in the same weight range and I think they're comparable or cheaper. And obviously they take up 1/10th the amount of space the dumbbells would take up).
Pros: Durable, Easy To Use
Cons: Expensive, Heavy / Bulky
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting nautilus.com
Posted by: joe
from NY
Verified Purchase:Yes
They are exactly what I expected minus one thing. I had used my brothers pair of these for years as he bought them 7+ years ago and had always intended on getting my own when needed. When it came time to get my own pair i didn't hesitate as i knew what a great use they are. My only issue with them is that the base they arrived with is made of hollowed plastic which is far different from the heavy duty and strong base's that my brothers older pair came with. I'm not sure if you choose to use this lower quality idea because you can increase your profit revenue or if it's because you are hard pressed for production due to the overwhelming demand currently. I don't think I'd have to buy a new set however with this plastic base i can only keep thinking that it will break and i will have to at the very least buy a new base. Either way I'd would and still do recommend these to anyone looking to workout as they are incredibly convenient.
Pros: Comfortable, Easy Storage, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Quiet, Strengthens
Cons: Flimsy
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from nautilus.comBy bowflexpwr, bowflexpwr, July 9, 2025
Hello! We really appreciate and value your feedback regarding the base for your Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells; thanks for sharing it with us! Your feedback has been noted. Keep on enjoying those workouts! - Bowflex Team
Written by a customer while visiting nautilus.com
Posted by: Will the gym rat
from Raleigh, NC
Verified Purchase:Yes
I absolutely love these dumbbells. I've been waiting fir a while as I understand they are hard to come by, and they were worth the wait. I'm ready to order the 1090's now. I weight train 5-6 days a week, with a variety amount of weight, and the ease of changing weight with these are great. I'm mad at myself for taking to long to order them haha.
Pros: Easy To Use
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting nautilus.com
Posted by: Mike the waiter
from Binghamton NY
Verified Purchase:Yes
Works great. But hard to use for crouching curls. They are just too long.
Pros: Comfortable, Easy To Use, Strengthens
Cons: Heavy / Bulky, Too long
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from nautilus.comBy bowflexpwr, bowflexpwr, July 9, 2025
Hey Mike - It's great to hear that your 552 dumbbells are working well for you! We appreciate and value your feedback regarding the length of the dumbbells. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this information. Happy lifting! - Bowflex Team
Written by a customer while visiting nautilus.com