Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set vs BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells
Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set (#4, best value) vs BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells (#5, best budget): in our Adjustable Dumbbells scoring the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set totals 7.5/10 and the BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells 6.7/10.
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Side by side
| Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set | BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $380 | $429 |
| Weight Range | 5-50 lbs each | 5-52.5 lbs each |
| Increments | 5 lbs | 2.5 lbs (5-25), then 5 lbs (25-52.5) |
| Dimensions | 14.5" x 7.9" x 7.5" | 16.9" x 8.3" x 9" |
| Adjustment | TwistLock in cradle | Dial system + trays |
| Material | Aluminum/composite | — |
| Warranty | — | 2-year parts |
How they differ in real use
Built from our adjustable dumbbells scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set and the BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells made our Top 5 Adjustable Dumbbells, at #4 (best value) and #5 (best budget). Most straightforward value play—fast TwistLock adjustment with compact aluminum/composite design at the most competitive price. Includes cradles. 15 weight settings with 2.5 lb steps early on. Most recognized brand—but bulky constant-length design and 2025 CPSC recall on older 552/1090 models warrant caution.
We score adjustable dumbbells on Motion Quality (35%), Build Quality (25%), Features (20%), Footprint (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set totals 7.5 out of 10 and the BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells 6.7. The widest gap is Motion Quality, where the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set scores 8 against 7 for the BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells — how close to traditional fixed dumbbells during lifts. Build Quality also separates them: 7 for the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set versus 6 for the BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Weight Range — 5-50 lbs each on the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set versus 5-52.5 lbs each on the BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells; Increments — 5 lbs on the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set versus 2.5 lbs (5-25), then 5 lbs (25-52.5) on the BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells; Dimensions — 14.5" x 7.9" x 7.5" on the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set versus 16.9" x 8.3" x 9" on the BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells; Adjustment — TwistLock in cradle on the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set versus Dial system + trays on the BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells.
Pricing as of February 19, 2026: $380 for the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set and $429 for the BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells, a $49 difference in the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set's favor. Owners praise the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set for competitive price ($429.99) and fast TwistLock adjustment; the most common complaint is only 5 lb increments. Owners praise the BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells for 15 weight settings (2.5 lb steps early) and familiar dial adjustment; the most common complaint is very bulky (16.9" x 8.3" x 9").
Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set
- Competitive price ($429.99)
- Fast TwistLock adjustment
- Compact design (14.5" x 7.9")
- Includes two cradles
- Only 5 lb increments
- Not expandable beyond 50 lbs
- 2-year parts warranty
BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells
- 15 weight settings (2.5 lb steps early)
- Familiar dial adjustment
- Includes trays
- App membership trial bundled
- Very bulky (16.9" x 8.3" x 9")
- Constant length interferes with some exercises
- 2025 CPSC recall on older 552/1090 models
Which should you buy?
The Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set is the better fit for budget-conscious buyers and circuit training and supersets — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Motion Quality and Build Quality. The BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells is the better fit for those wanting fine early increments and beginners wanting recognizable brand. Since the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set is both the higher scorer and $49 cheaper, the BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells only makes sense for those wanting fine early increments. The Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set is a poor fit for heavy lifters needing 50+ lbs; the BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells is a poor fit for compact space needs.
Choose the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set if
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Circuit training and supersets
- Those wanting compact design
Skip it if
- Heavy lifters needing 50+ lbs
- Those wanting fine increments
Choose the BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells if
- Those wanting fine early increments
- Beginners wanting recognizable brand
- Those preferring dial adjustment
Skip it if
- Compact space needs
- Drop-friendly use
Common questions
Is the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set better than the BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells?
In our Adjustable Dumbbells ranking the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set scores higher overall, 7.5 to 6.7, with the biggest advantage in Motion Quality. The BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
How much more does the BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells cost than the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set?
$49 more as of February 19, 2026: $429 for the BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells against $380 for the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set and the BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells?
The headline spec difference is Weight Range: 5-50 lbs each on the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set versus 5-52.5 lbs each on the BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells. In use, the gap that matters most is Motion Quality (8 vs 7 in our scoring): how close to traditional fixed dumbbells during lifts.