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Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set

81
Well liked
Average of 5 professional reviews
5 of 5 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 5 reviews landedRange 78–83
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 81.4 · 2 printed, 3 estimated · printed scores only: 79

Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell SetImage: Core Home Fitness

5 professional reviewers tested the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: value for money. Most common complaint: price.

Reviewed by Garage Gym Reviews, OutdoorGearLab, Tom's Guide and 2 more

The catch: Plates can stick in the cradles, and weight jumps are 5 lb.

3 of these 5 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.

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What 5 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 80
    Garage Gym ReviewsHands-on review · 2024

    A budget-friendly set that tests well for ease of use and quick changes, and the tester would pick it for cheap adjustables.

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  2. 78
    OutdoorGearLabHands-on review · 2023

    Ranked among the favorite dumbbell options in its lineup for being very user-friendly and space saving.

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  3. 83est.
    Tom's GuideNo printed score · Hands-on review

    The reviewer likes the grippy handle, simple adjustment and traditional feel, and says the set is worth the money.

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  4. 83est.
    TechRadarNo printed score · Hands-on review

    Praised for the fastest, smoothest plate changes the reviewer has seen and a lean profile at a competitive price.

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  5. 83est.
    CoachNo printed score · Hands-on review

    After a year of regular use the writer finds these the most pleasant adjustable dumbbells he has tried, compact and secure with a slick mechanism.

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What critics praise most

Value for money2 of 5

What critics dislike most

Price2 of 5

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Common questions

Is the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set worth it?

Most critics think so: 5 of 5 recommend it. Plates can stick in the cradles, and weight jumps are 5 lb.

Do critics agree about the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set?

Critics agree: scores range from 78 (OutdoorGearLab) to 83 (Tom's Guide), a spread of 5 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.

What do critics dislike about the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set?

Price (2 of 5 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set?

The Bowflex SelectTech 552 (critic score 79), best for beginners.