BalanceFrom BFBP10P-BLKBLK Weight Plates Review
Our verdict
At $35.99, the BalanceFrom BFBP10P-BLKBLK offers a 2-piece, 5-pound rubber plate set backed by 1,700 reviews, the largest review count of any plate in this comparison by a wide margin. Its 4.2-star average trails some pricier alternatives slightly, but that volume of feedback is hard to ignore at this price.
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Shoppers who weigh review volume heavily and want a budget-friendly rubber plate pair, since 1,700 reviews at $35.99 is an unusually large sample size for a plate set in this weight and price range.
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Skip it if the highest possible star rating matters more than review volume, since the 4.2-star average here trails the 4.4-star PlateMate Donut and the 4.6-star Body-Solid #ORT, both smaller-sample alternatives.
- Material Rubber
- Weight 5 Pounds
- Color Black
- Pieces 2
- Priced 49% below the category median ($69.99 across 114 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 1,700 owner ratings
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Popularity4.6/5
1,700 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
Picture a shopper who reads through review counts before checking star ratings, on the theory that a plate with thousands of purchases has been vetted by the market in a way a 78-review listing has not. That shopper is the target buyer for the BalanceFrom BFBP10P-BLKBLK, a 5-pound, 2-piece rubber plate set with 1,700 reviews on record.
At $35.99, it matches the price of its BalanceFrom sibling in this comparison group and undercuts both the $52.9 PlateMate Donut and the $54 Body-Solid #ORT. The rubber-only construction and 5-pound, 2-piece listing position it as a lighter, more affordable option than the iron or aluminum alternatives, better suited to fine adjustments than to anchoring a heavy working set.
The rating tells a slightly different story than the price does. At 4.2 stars, it sits below the 4.4-star PlateMate Donut and well below the 4.6-star Body-Solid #ORT, though those competitors have only 170 and 195 reviews respectively against this plate's 1,700. A rating that holds at 4.2 stars across roughly ten times the review volume of its rivals still reflects a large, mostly satisfied buyer base, even if it is not the top-rated plate in the group.
Pros
- 1,700 reviews is by far the largest review count in this comparison
- $35.99 price matches the lowest tier of plates compared here
- 5-pound, 2-piece rubber set suits fine-tuning a working total rather than heavy single jumps
- Rubber construction may reduce noise compared to bare iron alternatives
- In-stock availability with a straightforward black finish
Cons
- 4.2-star average is the lowest of any plate in this specific comparison
- Trails the 4.4-star PlateMate Donut and 4.6-star Body-Solid #ORT on rating
- At 5 pounds combined across 2 pieces, it is a lighter-duty option, not suited to major jumps
- No bought-last-month figure is listed to confirm current demand
Specifications
| Material | Rubber |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5 Pounds |
| Color | Black |
| Pieces | 2 |
Performance notes
A 5-pound, 2-piece rubber plate set is built for small, precise adjustments rather than serving as a primary loading plate. Rubber-only construction, without a steel or iron core mentioned in the listing, generally means a lighter, softer plate than an equivalent iron disc, which can matter for buyers stacking plates tightly on a barbell sleeve since rubber plates of the same nominal weight are often physically thicker. At $35.99, the price lands in the same range as its BalanceFrom sibling in this comparison and well under the PlateMate Donut or Body-Solid #ORT, though those alternatives use iron or aluminum rather than rubber. For a buyer filling in the last few pounds of a target load, the tradeoff between rubber's bulkier profile and its quieter impact on a floor is the main practical consideration.
What buyers say
With 1,700 reviews, the BalanceFrom BFBP10P-BLKBLK has a review sample roughly ten times larger than the PlateMate Donut's 170 or the Body-Solid #ORT's 195, and its 4.2-star average, while the lowest in this comparison, is still solidly positive. A large review count holding steady above 4 stars generally indicates a product that performs consistently across a wide range of buyers and use cases, rather than one propped up by a small early batch of enthusiastic reviewers. The gap to the 4.6-star #ORT is real, about half a star, but it comes with nearly nine times fewer reviews backing that higher number, which is worth weighing alongside the rating itself.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does the BalanceFrom BFBP10P-BLKBLK have so many more reviews than similar plates?
At 1,700 reviews, it has a far larger sample than the 170-review PlateMate Donut or the 195-review Body-Solid #ORT listed alongside it. A high review count like this generally comes from a plate being on the market longer or selling in higher volume over time.
Is a 4.2-star rating still good for a weight plate?
Yes, 4.2 stars across 1,700 reviews reflects a large, mostly satisfied buyer base overall, even though it trails the 4.4-star PlateMate Donut and 4.6-star Body-Solid #ORT, both of which have far smaller review samples backing their slightly higher star averages.
What is this plate set made of?
The listing specifies rubber construction at 5 pounds across 2 pieces, differing from the iron PlateMate Donut and aluminum Body-Solid #ORT also considered in this comparison. Rubber-only plates like this one are typically chosen for quieter, floor-friendlier use in a home gym setting.