Fitvids QD740-2INFW-2.5LB-PX2 Weight Plates Review
Our verdict
The Fitvids QD740-2INFW-2.5LB-PX2 delivers four 2.5 pound cast iron plates, 10 pounds total, for $19.99, backed by a 4.3 star average across 226 reviews. At roughly $2.00 per pound, it's a low-commitment way to add small increments to a barbell without a large upfront cost.
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Best for lifters who need small 2.5 pound increments to fine-tune a barbell total, or beginners building a starter set on a budget, since $19.99 is the lowest price point among the plates covered here.
Skip if
Skip it if you need substantial total weight in one purchase, since four 2.5 pound plates only add up to 10 pounds, far short of the 95 pound Fitvids sets or a full Olympic set.
- Material Cast Iron
- Weight 10 Pounds
- Color Black
- Pieces 4
- Priced 71% below the category median ($69.99 across 114 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 226 owner ratings
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Popularity2.4/5
226 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
Not every home gym purchase needs to be a big commitment. Sometimes the missing piece is a handful of small plates to fine-tune a total, and the Fitvids QD740-2INFW-2.5LB-PX2 covers that need with four 2.5 pound cast iron plates for $19.99.
At $19.99 for 10 pounds total, this works out to about $2.00 per pound, more expensive per pound than the 95 pound Fitvids sets in this comparison but far cheaper as an upfront cost than any other listing here, including the $787.00 Body-Solid Cast Iron Olympic Weight Plate Set. Its 4.3 star rating across 226 reviews sits comfortably between the SF2TRY-RC95's 4.2 stars and the SF2TRY-TH95's 4.5 stars, with a review count that beats both.
For anyone starting a home gym on a tight budget, or an experienced lifter who just needs small increments to hit a precise total, the low $19.99 price and a solid 4.3 star average make this a sensible add. The four piece format also keeps each plate light enough to handle without help, useful for smaller storage spaces. Buyers chasing maximum weight per dollar should look toward the bulkier 95 pound sets instead.
Pros
- $19.99 is the lowest total price of any plate in this comparison
- 4.3 star average across 226 reviews beats the SF2TRY-RC95's 4.2 stars
- Four separate 2.5 pound pieces make it easy to add small, precise increments
- 226 reviews is a solid sample size, more than the Body-Solid #ORT's 195 or the PlateMate's 170
- Listed as InStock, ready to ship
Cons
- 10 pounds total is the lowest weight offered among the plates compared here
- At about $2.00 per pound, it costs more per pound than the 95 pound Fitvids sets
- Bought last month shows 0+, giving no read on recent demand
- Four separate pieces means more parts to keep track of for a relatively small total weight
Specifications
| Material | Cast Iron |
|---|---|
| Weight | 10 Pounds |
| Color | Black |
| Pieces | 4 |
Performance notes
Four 2.5 pound cast iron plates adding up to 10 pounds total serve a specific purpose: fine adjustment rather than bulk loading. At $19.99, the cost per pound comes out to about $2.00, similar to the per pound cost of the single 25 pound Fitvids plate at roughly $2.36, and noticeably higher than the roughly $1.16 to $1.20 per pound on the 95 pound sets in this comparison. That's typical for smaller plates, since manufacturing and packaging costs don't scale down proportionally with weight. Cast iron construction keeps it consistent with the other Fitvids listings here. A 4.3 star average across 226 reviews suggests these smaller plates are meeting expectations reliably, landing between the SF2TRY-RC95's 4.2 stars and the SF2TRY-TH95's 4.5 stars while carrying more total reviews than either.
What buyers say
A 4.3 star average across 226 reviews places this plate set in the middle of the pack for rating, ahead of the SF2TRY-RC95's 4.2 stars but behind the Rendpas SP0599's 4.8 stars and the Body-Solid #ORT's 4.6 stars. The 226 review count is comfortably higher than the Body-Solid #ORT's 195 or the PlateMate's 170, suggesting a healthy amount of buyer feedback backs that rating. Bought last month is listed at 0+, so there's no direct signal of recent purchase momentum to add to the picture. Given the low $19.99 price point, a 4.3 star average across this many reviews reads as a consistently satisfying purchase for buyers looking for small, affordable plate additions rather than a full set.
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Frequently asked questions
How much weight do you get with the QD740-2INFW-2.5LB-PX2?
This listing includes four 2.5 pound cast iron plates for a combined 10 pounds total, priced at $19.99. That's the smallest total weight among the plates compared here, better suited to fine adjustments than to bulk loading for a new home gym.
Is $19.99 a good price for these plates?
Yes, at $19.99 this is by far the lowest priced plate in the whole comparison lineup, and its 4.3 star rating across 226 reviews holds up well against pricier options like the Body-Solid #ORT at $54.00 with a 4.6 star rating.
How does this compare to the 95 pound Fitvids sets?
It's a much smaller purchase, 10 pounds versus 95 pounds, and costs less upfront at $19.99 versus $110.57 or $114.14. Per pound, though, the 95 pound sets are cheaper, so the choice comes down to needing small increments versus bulk weight.