Fitvids POG-2INIP-70SET Weight Plates Review
Our verdict
The Fitvids POG-2INIP-70SET earns its spot at $75.47 on review volume alone: 452 buyers have rated it 4.6 stars, far ahead of most plate listings. At 40 pounds split across 12 cast iron pieces, it is built for small, precise load changes rather than serving as a full set of heavy Olympic plates.
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Lifters who have hit a plateau on standard 5-pound jumps and need finer increments to keep progressing. With 12 pieces totaling only 40 pounds, this set is built for micro-loading a barbell rather than replacing a full plate rack.
Skip if
Anyone building a garage gym from scratch and needing real loading weight should skip this. Twelve pieces averaging just over 3 pounds each will not get a bar past a light warm-up, so pair it with standard plates instead of relying on it alone.
- Material Cast Iron
- Weight 40 Pounds
- Color Grey
- Pieces 12
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 452 owner ratings
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Popularity3.7/5
452 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
Progress on a home barbell often stalls at the same wall: the jump from one plate size to the next is too big, and adding a full 5 or 10 pounds derails the rep target a lifter was chasing. That is the gap the Fitvids POG-2INIP-70SET is built to fill. At $75.47 for a set of 12 grey cast iron plates that total just 40 pounds, this is not a set for loading a bar to a working max, it is a set for fine-tuning the last few pounds of a lift.
Cast iron keeps the plates dense enough to stay compact on a bar sleeve, and averaging just over 3 pounds per piece across 12 plates, the set is clearly sized for small increments rather than bulk loading. Compared to the Body-Solid #ORT, a single 1-pound aluminum plate for $54, this set gives more pieces and more flexibility in one purchase. Compared to the Body-Solid Cast Iron Olympic Weight Plate Set at $787, it costs a fraction as much because it is solving a different problem, fine loading rather than full-rack capacity.
The review record backs it up. With 452 reviews and a 4.6-star average, this is one of the more heavily reviewed plate listings in this comparison, well ahead of the PlateMate's 170 and the Body-Solid #ORT's 195. That volume, paired with a rating that held at 4.6 rather than drifting lower, points to a product that consistently does the narrow job it is designed for.
Pros
- 452 reviews at a 4.6-star average, one of the highest review counts among plate listings in this comparison
- Cast iron construction, denser and more durable over time than aluminum fractional options like the Body-Solid #ORT
- 12 pieces in the set, giving more combinations for small load increases than a single-plate option
- Priced at $75.47, well under the $787 Body-Solid Olympic set for buyers who do not need full-rack capacity
- Currently in stock, so there is no waiting on backorder to start using it
Cons
- 40 pounds total across 12 pieces averages out to small individual plates, not a substitute for standard-size plates
- No listed dimensions, so buyers loading a thicker Olympic bar should confirm sleeve fit before ordering
- Bought last month shows 0+, meaning recent purchase volume is not verified the way the review count is
- Grey cast iron will show wear marks and chips over time the way any uncoated iron plate does
Specifications
| Material | Cast Iron |
|---|---|
| Weight | 40 Pounds |
| Color | Grey |
| Pieces | 12 |
Performance notes
Twelve pieces adding up to 40 pounds means the average plate in this set is barely over 3 pounds, which tells you what job it is built for. This is not a rack-loading set meant to get a bar to 200 or 300 pounds, it is a fine-tuning set for lifters who need to add 2, 3, or 5 pounds without jumping a full increment. Cast iron is the standard material for this kind of plate because it holds its shape and does not compress or wear the way rubber-coated composites can over years of use. The grey finish is cosmetic rather than functional, so it will not affect how the plates load onto a sleeve. Buyers should note there is no dimension spec listed here, which matters more for small plates than large ones since sleeve clearance can get tight once several thin plates are stacked together.
What buyers say
A 4.6-star average holding across 452 reviews is a meaningfully large sample for a plate set, and it is the largest review count of any product in this specific comparison. Volume that high usually means a listing has been available and selling steadily for a while, since single-digit or double-digit review counts can swing on a handful of complaints. The rating sitting at 4.6 rather than drifting down suggests the complaints that do exist are not clustering around one recurring failure. The 0+ bought-last-month figure does not confirm current velocity, but combined with a review count this size, it points to a plate set with an established track record rather than a new or thinly reviewed listing.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Fitvids POG-2INIP-70SET enough weight for a full workout?
Not on its own. At 40 pounds across 12 pieces, it is designed for small load adjustments, not as a complete plate set. Pair it with standard-weight plates if working sets need to climb well past 45 or 50 pounds on a bar.
How does it compare to the Body-Solid #ORT fractional plate?
The #ORT is a single 1-pound aluminum plate for $54, useful for one specific increment. The Fitvids set costs more at $75.47 but includes 12 cast iron pieces, giving a wider range of small weight additions in one purchase instead of buying single plates repeatedly.
Does the 4.6-star rating hold up given how many reviews it has?
Yes, relatively. A 4.6-star average across 452 reviews is a larger sample than most alternatives in this comparison, including the Body-Solid #ORT's 195 and the PlateMate's 170. Holding at 4.6 stars over that many reviews suggests consistent results rather than a small early sample.