Fitvids DB-51015P-2N Dumbbells Review
Our verdict
The Fitvids DB-51015P-2N dumbbells cost $71.99 for a 60 pound cast iron set in black, and a 4.6 star average across 3,000 reviews is a strong, well established track record. For lifters who want serious cast iron weight without paying PowerBlock prices, this is a solid middle ground pick.
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Best for home lifters who want a real strength training load in cast iron, priced far below the $399.99 PowerBlock 501-00096-01, and who value a large 3,000 review sample as evidence of consistent buyer satisfaction over time.
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Skip it if you need a lighter entry weight to build up from, since 60 pounds of fixed cast iron is a big jump from the 3 pound JFIT or 16 pound Yes4All options, or if you want a range of weights in one unit.
- Material Cast Iron
- Weight 60 Pounds
- Color Black
- Priced 21% above the category median ($59.44 across 88 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 3,000 owner ratings
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Popularity4.0/5
3,000 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 cast iron dumbbell set that covers a real strength training range is what a lot of home gym buyers are after, and the Fitvids DB-51015P-2N aims directly at that need. Priced at $71.99, this 60 pound, black cast iron set gives lifters a heavier fixed option, well above the light plastic shelled or thin coated pairs made for casual toning.
Against the field in this comparison, the DB-51015P-2N's 60 pounds of cast iron actually outweighs the PowerBlock 501-00096-01's listed 50 pounds, at roughly a sixth of the price. The JFIT 20-5237 and Yes4All DSAX sit far lighter, at 3 and 16 pounds, and far cheaper, at $7.99 and $20.12, aiming at a different kind of buyer than a 60 pound cast iron set.
On the review side, the DB-51015P-2N holds a 4.6 star average across 3,000 reviews, a large enough sample to indicate a real track record rather than a handful of early buyers. Its 200+ bought last month figure is more modest than the Yes4All DSAX's 2,000+ or the PowerBlock's 1,000+, but combined with 3,000 total reviews, it points to a product with an established, if smaller, ongoing customer base.
Pros
- 60 pound cast iron weight is the heaviest fixed set in this comparison
- 4.6 star average holds up across a large 3,000 review sample
- At $71.99, it costs roughly one fifth of the $399.99 PowerBlock 501-00096-01
- Cast iron construction matches the material used in the well reviewed Yes4All DSAX and JFIT 20-5237
- 200+ bought last month shows ongoing demand alongside an already large review count
- Black finish and a straightforward, no frills design keep the set simple for a home gym corner
Cons
- 60 pounds is fixed, with no way to scale down to a lighter starting weight like the 3 pound JFIT
- 200+ bought last month is well behind the 2,000+ seen on the Yes4All DSAX and the 1,000+ on the PowerBlock
- Cast iron sets are heavier to store and move than the plastic shelled alternatives
- $71.99 costs roughly 3.5 times the $20.12 Yes4All DSAX pair
- No adjustable range in one unit, so future strength gains require a separate, heavier purchase
Specifications
| Material | Cast Iron |
|---|---|
| Weight | 60 Pounds |
| Color | Black |
Performance notes
Cast iron is the traditional material for fixed weight dumbbells, valued for its density and durability rather than for being lightweight or easy to move. A 60 pound total set, as listed here, puts the DB-51015P-2N ahead of the 16 pound Yes4All DSAX and the 3 pound JFIT 20-5237 in raw weight, and even ahead of the PowerBlock 501-00096-01's listed 50 pounds, all while costing far less than that unit's $399.99 price. In practice, a 60 pound cast iron package like this suits home lifters progressing into compound movements such as rows, presses or lunges, where a fixed, no frills weight matters more than incremental changes mid workout. The tradeoff is that cast iron does not shrink or grow. Buyers who need to start lighter or scale up gradually over time will find a single fixed 60 pound spec less flexible than owning multiple lighter sets.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star average across 3,000 reviews is a substantial sample size, larger than the JFIT's 959 or the PowerBlock's 2,782, and only smaller than the Yes4All DSAX's 18,568. That combination points to a dumbbell set with a long, consistent sales history rather than a new or niche release. The 200+ bought last month figure is the lowest of the four in raw terms, sitting well behind Yes4All's 2,000+ and PowerBlock's 1,000+, which suggests current demand has cooled somewhat compared to its total review count, or that it simply serves a smaller, steadier slice of cast iron buyers rather than the highest volume shoppers.
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Frequently asked questions
How much weight comes in the Fitvids DB-51015P-2N set?
The listed spec is 60 pounds of cast iron in a black finish, priced at $71.99. That is heavier than the 16 pound Yes4All DSAX and the 3 pound JFIT 20-5237, and it even edges past the PowerBlock 501-00096-01's listed 50 pounds, all at a fraction of that unit's $399.99 price.
Is cast iron a good choice for a home dumbbell set?
Cast iron is a dense, durable material long used in fixed weight dumbbells, and it appears in three of the four sets compared here, including the Yes4All DSAX and JFIT 20-5237. It favors durability and raw weight over portability, so it suits lifters who want a solid, no frills set rather than a lightweight option.
Is a 4.6 star rating with 3,000 reviews reliable?
A 3,000 review sample is large enough to reflect a genuine pattern rather than a small early batch of buyers, and a 4.6 star average across that many reviews suggests broadly consistent satisfaction. It sits just behind the 4.7 star averages on the Yes4All DSAX and PowerBlock sets, while matching the 4.6 star average on the JFIT 20-5237.