Product Review · Adjustable Dumbbells & Home Gyms · #4 Ranked
BowFlex SelectTech 552 Results Series
Dial-adjust dumbbell pair with trays, 5-52.5 lb per hand · Reviewed by Drew · amazon.com live, Sept 24 2026
Why it scored a 82
BowFlex sells this as a pair, and each dumbbell dials from 5 to 52.5 lb across 15 settings. At $399.00 it scores 92 for satisfaction on 4.7 stars, the best star rating in the category, trimmed 2 points because this listing has only 271 ratings. Quality (84) reflects metal-reinforced plates and a proven dial design; features land at 80 with storage trays and a 2-month JRNY app trial. Warranty is the weak point at 66 for 2 years of parts coverage, well short of PowerBlock's 5. It ties the FLYBIRD WB5 Weight Bench at 82 and ranks #4 of 10 on the value tiebreak.
What you're getting
- Sold as a pair (per BowFlex): 5 to 52.5 lb per dumbbell
- 15 settings per hand: 2.5-lb steps to 25 lb, then mostly 5-lb steps
- Twist dials on each end select the plates in the tray
- Each dumbbell about 16.9 x 8.3 x 9 in (BowFlex spec)
- Metal-reinforced plates with locking system
- Two storage trays included; 2-month JRNY app trial
- 2-year parts warranty; sold and shipped by Amazon
- Long dumbbells can bump thighs on curls and rows
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- Pair, 5-52.5 lb per hand
- 15 dial settings
- 4.7 stars, 271 ratings
- Price$399.00
- TierDial-adjust dumbbell pair with trays, 5-52.5 lb per hand
- Category rank#4 of 10
Should you buy the BowFlex SelectTech 552 Results Series?
The BowFlex SelectTech 552 Results Series fits someone who wants a round-dumbbell feel and a quick dial change for circuit-style workouts. At $399.00 it ranks #4 of 10 in our Adjustable Dumbbells & Home Gyms category. The PowerBlock Elite EXP Stage 1 (5-50 lb) costs $0.99 more with steel plates and a 5-year warranty. The NordicTrack Select-a-Weight 55 lb is the same price with a heavier top end but no stated warranty.
Where it earns its score
- Top star rating. 4.7 stars is the best in the category, good for a satisfaction score of 92 even after the small-sample deduction.
- Fine low-end steps. 2.5-lb jumps from 5 to 25 lb make shoulder and arm progressions smoother than 5-lb-only sets.
- Quick dial change. Turn both dials in the tray and lift; no pins or collars.
- Amazon-sold. Amazon sells and ships it, which keeps returns simple on a 110-lb box.
What to know first
- Warranty is the lowest factor at 66. Parts are covered for 2 years, less than half of PowerBlock's 5-year term.
- Pair status is not in the Amazon title. BowFlex confirms it ships as a pair, and the 110.6-lb listed weight matches two dumbbells plus trays.
- Treat the plastic parts gently. Dial-and-tray dumbbells should never be dropped, and the plates sit loose in the tray between sets.
Our verdict
The BowFlex SelectTech 552 Results Series scores 82, a Good Buy and #4 in our Adjustable Dumbbells & Home Gyms category. Satisfaction (92) and quality (84) lead, and the dial change is fast. Buy it for quick, round-dumbbell circuit work up to 52.5 lb. For longer coverage and steel plates at nearly the same price, the PowerBlock Elite EXP Stage 1 (5-50 lb) scores 88.
PowerBlock Elite EXP Stage 1 (5-50 lb)
Questions buyers ask
Is the BowFlex SelectTech 552 Results Series a pair?
Yes. BowFlex sells it as a pair, and each dumbbell adjusts from 5 to 52.5 lb.
How many weight settings does the BowFlex SelectTech 552 have?
Fifteen per dumbbell: 5 to 25 lb in 2.5-lb steps, then 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 52.5 lb.
What warranty does the BowFlex SelectTech 552 have?
BowFlex lists a 2-year parts warranty, with paid upgrade plans available.
Ready to check it out?
BowFlex SelectTech 552 Results Series · ViperScore 82 · Good Buy · $399.00
How the other 9 adjustable dumbbells & home gyms scored
88PowerBlock Elite EXP Stage 1 (5-50 lb)
83Nuobell 580 (5-80 lb)
82FLYBIRD WB5 Weight Bench
79Sportsroyals Power Rack with Pulleys
78Core Fitness 5-50 lb Dumbbells (Pair)
78Marcy MWM-990 Home Gym
77BowFlex PR1000 Home Gym
76Speediance Gym Monster 2
75NordicTrack Select-a-Weight 55 lb
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