Fitvids QD740-RW-20-2 Weight Plates Review
Our verdict
The Fitvids QD740-RW-20-2 is a 20-pound cast iron plate priced at $24.63, backed by a 4.7-star average across 356 reviews and 100+ units bought in the last month. That combination of price, rating volume, and current demand makes it one of the stronger single-plate options in this comparison.
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Lifters who need to add a specific 20-pound cast iron plate to round out their barbell loading, and who want a listing with a deep review history and visible recent sales rather than a newer, thinly reviewed alternative.
Skip if
Skip this if you need a full plate set rather than a single 20-pound unit, or if you specifically want bumper-style rubber plates instead of standard cast iron.
- Material Cast Iron
- Weight 20 Pounds
- Color Black
- Priced 65% below the category median ($69.99 across 114 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 356 owner ratings
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Popularity3.2/5
356 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
Rounding out a barbell to an exact number often comes down to finding the right single plate, and the Fitvids QD740-RW-20-2 fills that role at 20 pounds of cast iron for $24.63. That price sits well below full sets like the Body-Solid Cast Iron Olympic Weight Plate Set's $787, since it is sold as one plate rather than a complete set.
The review numbers back it up. A 4.7-star average across 356 reviews is the highest rating combined with the largest review count of any plate in this comparison. For context, the Body-Solid #ORT plates hold 4.6 stars across 195 reviews and the PlateMate Donut plates sit at 4.4 stars across 170 reviews, both respectable but with less data behind them.
Bought last month shows 100+, which is the clearest demand signal among the plates compared here, since most of the others show 0+. Combined with the price and rating pattern, that points to a plate that is both affordable and currently moving, making it a reasonable pick for filling in a specific 20-pound gap on a barbell. Anyone shopping across this whole category of plates will notice how rare it is to see both a large review count and visible recent purchase activity on the same listing.
Pros
- 4.7-star average across 356 reviews, the deepest review base in this comparison.
- Bought 100+ times last month, a clear sign of ongoing demand.
- Priced at $24.63 for a 20-pound cast iron plate.
- Cast iron construction, a standard and durable material for barbell plates.
- Black color matches most standard barbell plate sets.
- Currently listed as In Stock.
Cons
- Sold as a single 20-pound plate, not a full set, so multiple units are needed to load a barbell fully.
- No bumper or rubber coating, so it lacks the drop protection of bumper-style plates.
- At $24.63 for one plate, building a full set from these alone could cost more than a bundled set.
- No listed piece count beyond a single plate, unlike multi-piece listings such as the PlateMate's 2-piece set.
Specifications
| Material | Cast Iron |
|---|---|
| Weight | 20 Pounds |
| Color | Black |
Performance notes
At 20 pounds, this cast iron plate is a common increment for filling gaps in a barbell load, whether that is rounding up from a lighter total or adding a specific jump between larger plates. Cast iron plates like this one do not have the bounce protection of rubber bumper plates, so dropping them on a hard floor carries more risk to both the plate and the surface than a bumper-style set would. The $24.63 price for a single 20-pound plate is on the affordable end for cast iron, especially set against the $787 full Body-Solid Cast Iron Olympic Weight Plate Set, though buyers building a full set from single plates need to account for the cost of multiple units. Black is a standard color choice that should match most other cast iron plates already in a home gym.
What buyers say
With 356 reviews averaging 4.7 stars, this listing has both the largest review count and the highest rating of the plates compared here, a stronger combination than either metric alone. The Body-Solid #ORT plates come closest with 195 reviews at 4.6 stars, but neither Body-Solid listing nor the PlateMate plates match this review volume. The 100+ bought last month figure adds a current-demand signal that most of the other plates in this comparison lack, since they show 0+. Taken together, the pattern points to a widely purchased, consistently well-rated plate rather than a niche or early-stage listing.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Fitvids QD740-RW-20-2 sold as a single plate or a set?
It's a single 20-pound cast iron plate at $24.63. Buyers needing more weight or a matched pair will need to order multiple units rather than getting a complete set in one purchase, so the final cost depends on how much total weight you need.
How does it compare to the Body-Solid #ORT plates?
Both are well-reviewed, but the Fitvids plate has more reviews, 356 versus 195, and a slightly higher rating, 4.7 stars versus 4.6. The Body-Solid #ORT is aluminum and lighter at 1 pound, while this Fitvids plate is 20-pound cast iron, so they serve different loading needs.
Is there strong current demand for this plate?
Yes. It shows 100+ bought in the last month, the highest demand figure among the plates in this comparison, most of which show 0+. Combined with 356 reviews at 4.7 stars, it points to a steadily selling listing rather than a fading one.