Fitvids IP Weight Plates Review
Our verdict
At $18.42, the Fitvids IP cast iron plate is the cheapest option in this comparison and still holds a 4.7-star average across 1,600 reviews. It is also the only plate here with a bought-last-month figure above zero, at 100+, a clear sign of ongoing buyer demand.
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Budget-conscious lifters building a home plate collection from scratch who want cast iron durability at a low per-plate cost, backed by both a strong rating and visible recent sales rather than just a static review count.
Skip if
You need rubber-coated plates to protect flooring, since this is bare cast iron, or you are stocking a commercial-style setup where the 2-inch Olympic center needs to match a specific bar sleeve diameter you have not confirmed.
- Material Cast Iron
- Weight 4.54 Kilograms
- Color 2-Inch Center
- Pieces 1
- Priced 74% below the category median ($69.99 across 114 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 1,600 owner ratings
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Popularity4.6/5
1,600 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other home gym and fitness equipment we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Fitvids IP plate is cast iron with a 2-inch Olympic center, priced at $18.42 per plate, the lowest price point among the plates in this comparison. Cast iron is a traditional, no-frills material choice, without the rubber coating some competitors use to cut down on floor noise and impact. For a home gym filling out a plate rack on a budget, that tradeoff of noise protection for a lower price is a common one.
What separates this listing from most others in the group is the 100+ bought-last-month figure. Every other plate compared here, the PlateMate 1.25 Donut, the Body-Solid Cast Iron set, the Body-Solid #ORT, and the HulkFit HFBP-45, all show 0+ for that same metric, meaning the Fitvids plate is the only one with visible, confirmed recent purchase activity in this set.
The rating itself holds up well against that volume. A 4.7-star average across 1,600 reviews beats the Body-Solid #ORT's 4.6 stars across 195 reviews, the HulkFit HFBP-45's 4.5 stars across 1,900 reviews, and the PlateMate's 4.4 stars across 170 reviews. Combined with the low $18.42 price, this plate reads as one of the stronger all-around values in the group, at least among cast iron options without a rubber coating.
Pros
- Priced at $18.42, the lowest per-plate cost in this comparison group
- 4.7-star average across 1,600 reviews, the highest rating in the group
- Bought last month is listed at 100+, the only plate here with confirmed recent demand above zero
- Cast iron construction is a durable, traditional material for barbell plates
- 2-inch Olympic center fits standard Olympic barbell sleeves
- Listed as in stock at the time of this review
Cons
- Bare cast iron lacks the rubber coating some competitors use to reduce noise and floor impact
- No color or finish variety noted beyond the standard cast iron look
- Individual plate weight is not broken out beyond the 2-inch center spec, so buyers should confirm exact poundage before ordering
- As with any cast iron plate, dropped reps could chip flooring without a mat underneath
Specifications
| Material | Cast Iron |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4.54 Kilograms |
| Color | 2-Inch Center |
| Pieces | 1 |
Performance notes
Cast iron construction with a 2-inch Olympic center makes the Fitvids IP plate a straightforward fit for any standard Olympic barbell, without the added cushioning a rubber coating would provide. In practice, that means more clang and vibration when plates are loaded, unloaded, or set down at the end of a set, a common tradeoff for the lower price point cast iron typically commands versus coated alternatives. At $18.42, this is the least expensive plate in the comparison set, and the 4.7-star average across 1,600 reviews suggests that price has not come at the cost of durability or accuracy in labeled weight. The 100+ bought-last-month figure, unique among the plates compared here, points to steady real-world turnover rather than a listing that has gone quiet after early reviews came in.
What buyers say
The Fitvids IP plate stands out in two ways: it holds the highest rating in this comparison, 4.7 stars across 1,600 reviews, and it is the only product here showing confirmed recent sales, with bought last month at 100+ while every other compared plate sits at 0+. That combination, a strong rating sustained across a review count in the thousands plus visible ongoing demand, suggests this plate has both satisfied a large base of past buyers and continues to sell actively. Compared to the Body-Solid #ORT's 4.6 stars across a much smaller 195 reviews, or the HulkFit's 4.5 stars across 1,900 reviews with no recent-purchase signal, the Fitvids plate presents the clearest overall pattern of consistent, active buyer approval in this group.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does the Fitvids IP plate show 100+ bought last month when other plates show 0+?
The 100+ figure reflects Amazon's own reported recent purchase activity for this listing, which happens to be visible here while it shows as 0+ for the other plates compared. It is a signal of current demand rather than a claim about lifetime sales totals.
Is cast iron a downside compared to rubber-coated plates?
Cast iron is louder and offers less floor protection than a rubber-coated plate of the same weight, but it is typically cheaper and just as durable structurally. At $18.42, the lower cost reflects that missing coating rather than any compromise in the metal itself.
How does the Fitvids IP plate's rating compare to the rest of this lineup?
Its 4.7-star average across 1,600 reviews is the highest in this comparison, ahead of the Body-Solid #ORT's 4.6 stars, the HulkFit HFBP-45's 4.5 stars, and the PlateMate 1.25 Donut's 4.4 stars, while also carrying one of the larger review counts in the group.