Fitvids POG-2INIP-5X4 Weight Plates Review
Our verdict
The Fitvids POG-2INIP-5X4 comes in at $32.56 for a 5-pound alloy steel plate built around a 2-inch Olympic center, and its 4.6-star average across 111 reviews puts it ahead of the pricier $54 Body-Solid #ORT on rating consistency. For anyone already running an Olympic bar, this is a straightforward, budget-friendly way to add small increments without stepping up to iron.
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Lifters who already own an Olympic barbell and want small, affordable increments to fine-tune a working set. It suits home gyms filling gaps between heavier iron plates without paying a premium for cast iron construction.
Skip if
Skip it if your bar has a standard 1-inch sleeve, since the 2-inch Olympic center won't fit. Anyone chasing maximum review volume should also note 111 reviews is thinner than the 195 and 350 counts other plates carry.
- Material Alloy Steel
- Weight 5 Pounds
- Color Olympic (2-Inch Center)
- Priced 53% below the category median ($69.99 across 114 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 111 owner ratings
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Popularity1.2/5
111 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 home gym with an Olympic barbell and a growing collection of 45s, but nothing small enough to add five or ten pounds cleanly to a working set. That's the gap the Fitvids POG-2INIP-5X4 is built to fill. At $32.56, it's a 5-pound plate made from alloy steel with a 2-inch center bore sized for standard Olympic sleeves, not the narrower 1-inch bars found on cheaper home barbells.
Against the field of Olympic-compatible plates, the price sits in the middle. The Body-Solid #ORT costs more at $54 and swaps alloy steel for aluminum, while the Body-Solid Cast Iron Olympic Weight Plate Set runs all the way up to $787 as a full set rather than a single small plate. At under $33, the Fitvids option is a lighter financial commitment for someone who just needs incremental weight.
On the review side, its 4.6-star average across 111 reviews is on par with the #ORT's 4.6 stars over 195 reviews, suggesting alloy steel construction at this price point holds up about as well as the aluminum alternative in day-to-day feedback. The listing shows 0+ bought in the last month, so recent demand isn't quantified, but the rating itself points to a plate that does its narrow job, adding small, precise increments, without complaints piling up.
Pros
- 5-pound alloy steel construction at $32.56, cheaper than the $54 Body-Solid #ORT alternative
- 2-inch center bore fits standard Olympic bars and sleeves without an adapter
- 4.6-star average matches the higher-priced #ORT's rating exactly
- 111 reviews give it a real track record rather than a brand-new, unproven listing
- Small increment size makes it useful for fine-tuning progressive overload
- Currently in stock and ready to ship
Cons
- Won't fit 1-inch standard barbells, only 2-inch Olympic sleeves
- 111 reviews is a smaller sample than the 195 and 350 counts other plates in this set carry
- Bought-last-month figure shows 0+, so current demand momentum isn't visible in the listing
- Alloy steel, not the cast iron some lifters specifically prefer for feel and durability
- Single 5-pound plate means stacking several is needed for bigger jumps
Specifications
| Material | Alloy Steel |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5 Pounds |
| Color | Olympic (2-Inch Center) |
Performance notes
The spec sheet here is short but tells most of the story. Alloy steel is a common, durable choice for small plates, generally holding its shape and finish better than painted iron over years of loading and unloading. At 5 pounds, this plate is meant for fine adjustments rather than as a primary training weight, the kind of increment that lets a lifter add a small amount to a bar instead of jumping a full 10 or 25 pounds at once. The 2-inch center bore is the detail that matters most before buying, since it is sized for Olympic sleeves and will not slide onto a standard 1-inch bar. At $32.56, the price per pound works out to roughly $6.51, higher than a full plate set would run per pound, but that premium is typical for small increment plates bought individually rather than as part of a matched set.
What buyers say
A 4.6-star average across 111 reviews places this plate in strong company, statistically even with the Body-Solid #ORT's 4.6 stars over 195 reviews and clearly ahead of the Body-Solid Cast Iron set's 3.8 stars across 78 reviews. That combination of a high average and a triple-digit review count suggests satisfaction has been consistent rather than a fluke from a handful of early buyers. The listing's bought-last-month figure reads 0+, which doesn't confirm current sales velocity one way or the other, so the strongest signal here remains the historical rating pattern. For a simple, single-purpose accessory plate, a sustained 4.6-star average over 111 reviews reads as a reliable pick rather than a gamble.
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Frequently asked questions
Will the Fitvids POG-2INIP-5X4 fit a standard 1-inch barbell?
No, it will not. This plate is drilled with a 2-inch center bore built specifically for Olympic bars and sleeves. A standard 1-inch barbell needs a plate sized for a 1-inch center instead, so anyone running a smaller bar should look at a different Fitvids listing built for that sleeve size.
How does the price compare to other Olympic weight plates?
At $32.56, it costs less than the Body-Solid #ORT at $54 and far less than the $787 Body-Solid Cast Iron Olympic set, which is a full multi-plate package rather than a single small plate. For buyers who only need one extra 5-pound increment, this is the cheaper route to that specific weight.
Is a 4.6-star rating with only 111 reviews trustworthy?
It's a smaller sample than some competitors, like the 195-review #ORT or the 350-review Fitvids 10X2 plate, but 111 reviews is still a solid base for a rating average, not just a handful of early opinions. Combined with the 4.6-star score, it points to a consistently well-received plate.