"These feel like the next evolution of the traditional dumbbells we have become used to in gyms," Howell said. The major defining features include: Metal plates and handles, top-tier construction ...

With fixed dumbbells, this means a metal handle, and for adjustables, metal plates are stronger than those made of plastic. You might also think about how durable the weights will be in the ...

Adjustable dumbbells vs fixed dumbbells ... is rare and they become overly bulky when you start loading multiple metal plates onto the stubby handles. On top of this, they are noisy and, in ...