Fitvids POG-2INIP-5X2 Weight Plates Review
Our verdict
At $16.99, the Fitvids POG-2INIP-5X2 is the cheapest plate in this comparison by a wide margin, a 5-pound metal Olympic plate with a 4.6-star average across 129 reviews. That rating ties the Body-Solid #ORT's 4.6 stars despite costing roughly a third of the price.
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Buyers on a tight budget who need a 5-pound Olympic-bore plate and want a strong 4.6-star rating without paying $50 or more, since this is the lowest-priced plate in the entire comparison group.
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Skip it if a larger review sample matters more than price, since 129 reviews is the smallest count here aside from the Body-Solid Olympic set's 78, or if a heavier single plate than 5 pounds is needed.
- Material Metal
- Weight 5 Pounds
- Color Olympic (2-Inch Center)
- Priced 76% below the category median ($69.99 across 114 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 129 owner ratings
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Popularity1.6/5
129 owner reviews, fewer 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 lifter shopping on a strict budget who still wants an Olympic-bore plate rather than a mismatched standard-size substitute. At $16.99, the Fitvids POG-2INIP-5X2 is built for exactly that buyer, a 5-pound metal plate with a 2-inch Olympic center that costs less than half of any other plate in this comparison.
The next-cheapest option here, the Body-Solid #ORT, runs $54, more than three times as much, while the PlateMate Donut sits at $52.9. Even accounting for the #ORT's aluminum build and the PlateMate's smaller 0.5-kilogram size, the Fitvids plate undercuts both by a wide margin while still being described simply as metal rather than a named premium material. The $787 Body-Solid Olympic set remains in a different category entirely, aimed at buyers equipping a full rack.
Despite the low price, the rating holds up. A 4.6-star average across 129 reviews ties the Body-Solid #ORT exactly, even though the #ORT costs over three times as much. The review count is modest, smaller than the PlateMate Donut's 170 or the #ORT's 195, but a matching star rating at a fraction of the price is a strong signal for value-focused buyers.
Pros
- $16.99 price is dramatically lower than every other plate in this comparison
- 4.6-star average ties the pricier Body-Solid #ORT exactly
- 5-pound metal plate with a 2-inch Olympic center fits standard Olympic bars and sleeves
- Strong rating-to-price ratio compared to the $52.9 PlateMate Donut and $54 Body-Solid #ORT
- In-stock availability at an entry-level price point
Cons
- 129-review sample is smaller than the 170-review PlateMate Donut or 195-review Body-Solid #ORT
- At 5 pounds, it is a light plate not suited to major load increases
- Listed simply as metal, without the more specific iron or aluminum spec given for alternatives
- No bought-last-month figure is listed to confirm current demand
Specifications
| Material | Metal |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5 Pounds |
| Color | Olympic (2-Inch Center) |
Performance notes
A 5-pound plate with a 2-inch Olympic center bore is designed to fit standard Olympic barbell sleeves without an adapter, the same bore size used by the pricier PlateMate Donut and Body-Solid #ORT in this comparison. Listed simply as metal rather than specifying cast iron or aluminum, it likely uses a lower-cost metal casting process, which helps explain the $16.99 price relative to the $52.9 to $54 range of the other small plates here. At this weight, it functions as a fine-adjustment plate rather than a primary load-bearing one, useful for topping off a target total on a bar that is already carrying larger plates. The tradeoff for the low price is a smaller, 129-review sample size to judge long-term consistency against, compared to the deeper histories behind some pricier alternatives.
What buyers say
A 4.6-star average across 129 reviews puts the Fitvids POG-2INIP-5X2 in a tie with the Body-Solid #ORT, which holds the same 4.6-star rating on a slightly larger 195-review sample. Both outperform the PlateMate Donut's 4.4 stars and the Body-Solid Olympic set's 3.8 stars. Matching the highest star rating in this comparison group at less than a third of the #ORT's price is a strong pattern for a budget buyer to note. The review count is on the smaller side, closer to the Olympic set's 78 than to the PlateMate's 170, but the consistency of the rating at this volume still suggests a dependable low-cost option.
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Frequently asked questions
What bore size does the Fitvids POG-2INIP-5X2 use?
It has a 2-inch Olympic center bore, the same standard used by the PlateMate Donut and Body-Solid #ORT in this comparison, so it fits Olympic barbell sleeves directly without requiring an adapter for a standard 1-inch bar on a standard bench setup.
Is $16.99 realistic for a 5-pound plate?
Based on the listing, yes, and it is notably cheaper than the $52.9 PlateMate Donut or $54 Body-Solid #ORT, both smaller or similarly sized plates. The lower price appears tied to its simpler metal construction rather than a named material like cast iron or aluminum.
How does the rating compare to pricier alternatives?
At 4.6 stars across 129 reviews, it ties the Body-Solid #ORT's 4.6-star average despite costing about a third of the price, and it outperforms both the 4.4-star PlateMate Donut and the 3.8-star Body-Solid Olympic set covered in this same comparison.