Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells vs Powerblock Elite Exp 50 Adjustable Dumbbells
Verdict: Powerblock Elite Exp 50 scores higher overall (7.5 vs 6.0) thanks to its lower price, precise 2.5 lb increments, and no safety recall (per Powerblock official site). Bowflex’s wider weight range (5–52.5 lb) and rapid dial system are attractive, but the June 2025 recall (per Bowflex safety notice) and higher cost reduce its appeal. For most home‑gym users, the safer, cheaper Powerblock offers better long‑term value.
Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells lists at $429 while Powerblock Elite Exp 50 Adjustable Dumbbells lists at $399 — Powerblock Elite Exp 50 Adjustable Dumbbells undercuts Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells by $30 (8%).
Winner: Powerblock Elite Exp 50 Adjustable Dumbbells
Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells: 6/10
Powerblock Elite Exp 50 Adjustable Dumbbells: 7.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells | Powerblock Elite Exp 50 Adjustable Dumbbells | |
|---|---|---|
| weight_range | 5–52.5 lbs | 5–50 lbs |
| increment | — | 2.5 lb |
| dial_system | Dial system for quick changes | — |
| replaces | 15 sets of dumbbells | 16 pairs of dumbbells |
Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells
What works
- Widest max weight of 52.5 lb
- Dial system enables rapid weight changes
- Replaces 15 separate dumbbell sets
What doesn't
- Recalled in June 2025 for potential impact hazards
- Less precise weight increments than competitors
Powerblock Elite Exp 50 Adjustable Dumbbells
What works
- Precise 2.5 lb increments
What doesn't
- Max weight 2.5 lb lower than Bowflex
- Manual adjustment slower than dial system
Bottom line
Our pick: Powerblock Elite Exp 50 Adjustable Dumbbells.
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