Fitvids SF2TRY-STD255BAR-1 Weight Plates Review
Our verdict
At $377.77, the Fitvids SF2TRY-STD255BAR-1 delivers 80 pounds of cast iron plate loading and carries a 4.4-star average across 1,800 reviews, by far the largest review count in this comparison, plus 50+ units bought last month, making it the most heavily reviewed option here even at a higher price point.
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Buyers who want maximum confidence from sheer review volume, since 1,800 reviews at a 4.4-star average is the largest sample size in this comparison by a wide margin, and who don't mind paying $377.77 for 80 pounds of cast iron.
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Skip this if $377.77 is out of budget for 80 pounds of plate weight, since the cheaper Fitvids options in this lineup offer more weight per dollar. Buyers needing a full plate tree should compare against dedicated sets.
- Material Cast Iron
- Weight 80 Pounds
- Priced 440% above the category median ($69.99 across 114 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 1,800 owner ratings
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Popularity4.7/5
1,800 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
A review count in the thousands is rare for home gym plates, and it usually signals a product that has been on the market long enough, and sold in high enough volume, to build a genuinely large sample of buyer feedback. The Fitvids SF2TRY-STD255BAR-1 carries exactly that kind of history, 1,800 reviews averaging 4.4 stars, at a price of $377.77 for 80 pounds of cast iron plate weight.
Compared to the other plates in this lineup, the review volume is not close. The Body-Solid #ORT has 195 reviews, the PlateMate has 170, and the Body-Solid Olympic set has just 78, all a small fraction of the 1,800 behind this listing. Price-wise, it sits between the cheaper Fitvids plates covered elsewhere in this comparison and the $787 Body-Solid Olympic set, making it a mid-to-upper tier option rather than a budget one.
With 50+ units bought last month on top of that review history, the SF2TRY-STD255BAR-1 shows both a long track record and continued current demand, a combination that is harder to find than either signal alone. The 4.4-star average is solid, if not the highest in this comparison, but it is backed by a far larger and arguably more trustworthy sample size than any alternative listed here.
Pros
- 1,800 reviews is by far the largest review count of any plate in this comparison, roughly 6 times the next closest listing.
- 4.4-star average holds steady even across that much larger review volume, which is harder to sustain than a high rating on a small sample.
- 50+ units bought last month shows continued, current demand rather than a rating built entirely on old sales.
- 80 pounds of cast iron plate weight offers a serious jump in loading for a home barbell setup.
- Priced well under the $787 Body-Solid Olympic set while offering a far larger, more established review base.
Cons
- At $377.77, it costs several times more than the sub-$100 Fitvids plates covered elsewhere in this comparison.
- 4.4 stars is slightly below the 4.5 and 4.6-star ratings seen on some cheaper plates in this lineup.
- The spec sheet available here only lists an 80-pound weight figure, without piece count or color detail.
- Cast iron construction means no rubber coating, so expect more noise and floor impact than a coated plate.
Specifications
| Material | Cast Iron |
|---|---|
| Weight | 80 Pounds |
Performance notes
Eighty pounds of cast iron is a substantial addition to any home barbell setup, enough to push an intermediate lifter meaningfully closer to serious working weights without needing an entirely separate plate tree. Cast iron holds up well over years of repeated loading and unloading, though it lacks the noise and floor protection that rubber-coated plates offer, something worth factoring in for anyone lifting on a hard garage floor. At $377.77, the price per pound comes out higher than the cheaper Fitvids plates in this comparison, which suggests this listing may include additional hardware beyond plates alone, though the facts available here are limited to the 80-pound weight spec. Buyers should confirm exactly what ships in the box before assuming it is plates only.
What buyers say
A 4.4-star average is respectable on its own, but the number that really stands out here is 1,800 reviews, dwarfing every other plate in this comparison, the next largest being 277. Sustaining a 4.4-star average across that much larger sample size is arguably a stronger signal of consistent buyer satisfaction than a slightly higher rating on a few hundred reviews, since a bigger sample is harder to skew. Add in 50+ units bought last month, and the pattern points to a listing with both a long, well-established track record and ongoing current demand, rather than one relying on reviews accumulated years ago with sales having since slowed.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does the SF2TRY-STD255BAR-1 have so many more reviews than other plates in this comparison?
At 1,800 reviews, it has been reviewed roughly 6 to 20 times more than the other plates listed here, which typically suggests a longer time on the market combined with a higher overall sales volume. A large review count like this generally makes the 4.4-star average more statistically reliable than a rating based on a smaller sample.
Is the SF2TRY-STD255BAR-1 worth $377.77 compared to cheaper Fitvids plates?
It costs several times more than the sub-$100 Fitvids plates in this comparison, so the decision comes down to whether the buyer needs the specific 80-pound configuration and values the far larger review history. Budget-focused buyers who just need loading weight may find better value in the cheaper options.
Does the SF2TRY-STD255BAR-1 still sell well currently?
Yes, the data shows 50+ units bought last month, indicating ongoing current demand rather than a listing coasting entirely on old reviews from years past. Combined with its 1,800-review history, that pattern suggests steady, sustained buyer interest rather than a one-time sales spike that has since faded.