Product Review · Adjustable Dumbbells & Home Gyms · #10 Ranked
NordicTrack Select-a-Weight 55 lb
Selector-pin adjustable dumbbell pair, 10-55 lb per hand · Reviewed by Drew · amazon.com live, Sept 24 2026
Why it scored a 75
NordicTrack sells this as a pair, and each dumbbell runs from a 10-lb handle up to 55 lb across 15 settings. Satisfaction is 90 on 1,984 ratings at 4.5 stars. The rest is middling. At $399.00, the same money buys the BowFlex SelectTech 552 Results Series, which starts at 5 lb, or the PowerBlock Elite EXP Stage 1 (5-50 lb) with steel plates, so value is 78. Quality and reliability sit at 76 for a steel-and-hardened-plastic build with a selector that should not be dropped. We found no published warranty term, so warranty scores 40. It ranks #10 of 10.
What you're getting
- Pair (per NordicTrack): 10 to 55 lb per dumbbell
- 15 settings in 2.5, 5 and 10-lb steps
- 10-lb handlebar is the lightest setting
- Steel and hardened plastic construction
- Custom-molded storage trays with weight markings
- Sold and shipped by Amazon; 1,984 ratings
- No warranty term published by NordicTrack that we could find
- 10-lb minimum is heavy for some rehab and shoulder work
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- Pair, 10-55 lb per hand
- 15 settings, 10-lb handle
- No published warranty
- Price$399.00
- TierSelector-pin adjustable dumbbell pair, 10-55 lb per hand
- Category rank#10 of 10
Should you buy the NordicTrack Select-a-Weight 55 lb?
The NordicTrack Select-a-Weight 55 lb is for someone who wants a slightly higher top end than the 50-lb sets and already starts most lifts above 10 lb. At $399.00 it ranks #10 of 10 in our Adjustable Dumbbells & Home Gyms category. At the same price, the BowFlex SelectTech 552 Results Series starts at 5 lb with a 2-year warranty, and the PowerBlock Elite EXP Stage 1 (5-50 lb) adds steel plates and 5 years of coverage.
Where it earns its score
- Heaviest of the $399 sets. It tops out at 55 lb per hand, 2.5 lb more than the BowFlex and 5 lb more than the PowerBlock.
- Mixed step sizes. Fifteen settings in 2.5, 5 and 10-lb steps cover most presses and rows.
- Solid owner rating. 4.5 stars across 1,984 ratings gives a satisfaction score of 90.
- Amazon-sold. Amazon sells and ships it, which keeps returns simple.
What to know first
- Warranty is the lowest factor at 40. NordicTrack does not publish a warranty term for these dumbbells that we could find; ask before you buy.
- Listing weight looks off. The spec table lists 50 lb, far below two 55-lb dumbbells, and NordicTrack runs other listings for similar sets, so confirm you are ordering the pair.
- Handle with care. Selector pins and plastic trays mean these should never be dropped, and some buyers report shipping damage to plates.
Our verdict
The NordicTrack Select-a-Weight 55 lb scores 75, a Fair Buy and #10 in our Adjustable Dumbbells & Home Gyms category. Satisfaction (90) is the strong point; an unpublished warranty (40) and a 10-lb minimum hold it back. Buy it only if the 55-lb top end matters. At 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
Are NordicTrack Select-a-Weight dumbbells a pair?
Yes. NordicTrack sells the 55-lb set as a pair, with each dumbbell adjusting from 10 to 55 lb.
What is the lightest setting on NordicTrack 55 lb dumbbells?
10 lb, which is the weight of the handlebar alone.
What weight settings do NordicTrack Select-a-Weight dumbbells have?
Fifteen: 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 22.5, 25, 30, 32.5, 35, 40, 42.5, 45, 50, 52.5 and 55 lb.
Ready to check it out?
NordicTrack Select-a-Weight 55 lb · ViperScore 75 · Fair Buy · $399.00
How the other 9 adjustable dumbbells & home gyms scored
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82BowFlex SelectTech 552 Results Series
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
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