Amazon Basics Rubber Hex Dumbbell Hand Weight

This is an honest review of the Amazon-branded dumbbells, of which I have the 30lb, 35lb, and 40lb sets.Pros: These dumbbells are well-made and very solid. Ergonomically, they feel great in your hand and have good weight distribution. The weights themselves require no tightening and arrive ready-to-go.Opportunities: For some reason, I just can’t fully understand why these are not sold as a set, and I find that a little confusing. My guess is that selling single dumbbells has to do with the challenges of shipping a heavy and somewhat awkward item in a cardboard box. So, just know that if you buy these that you will need to purchase 2, and they will arrive separately.Overall: These are high-quality dumbbells at a good price point, and they will make a great addition to any home gym.

Synopsis: Everything you need a rubber dumbbell to be from a dependable and reasonably priced brand.I was putting together a garage gym for my girlfriend and engaged in the process of trying to scavenge for dumbbells to supplement the free weights. If you've ever shopped for dumbbells you know they are outrageously expensive and run in a whole litany of varieties, sizes, reliability, etc. What I decided on were rubbers as they had the most durability in the setting of our garage and they would also be the most space-effective. These 10lbs and 15lbs are a bread-and-butter for warming up, doing light shoulder work, arm work, etc. so they needed to join the gym as quickly as possible.The dumbbells themselves are exactly what you would expect from any hexagonal dumbbells. They don't slide around on the floor, they sit nicely when placed down, they are sturdy, and pretty darn close to being weight accurate (see pictures). It should be expected that these dumbbells will not weight the exact weight purchased as they are not calibrated to that level. A rule of thumb I always tell her, and suggest in any gym; rotate your dumbbell each set to ensure any imbalances are evened out.My girlfriend has been using them weekly since December and has never run into any issues or complaints about the grip or the weight. I would highly advise you leave them in a place with airflow for a few days though--these will smell terrible out of the box because of the plastic, as mentioned by many of the other reviewers.Overall you simply cannot beat this value though. The dumbbells are reliable and for a fair price. No need to look anywhere else when Amazon Basics can supply exactly what you need.5 Liftin' Stars out of 5!

I love my Amazon Basics Rubber Hex Dumbbells! They’re durable, solid, and comfortable to grip, making every workout smooth and effective. Whether I’m lifting, doing curls, or strength training, these dumbbells hold up under heavy use and feel professional-grade. Great for home gyms or serious athletes looking to level up their workouts!

This 20-pound rubber hex dumbbell is an absolute steal—so affordably priced yet excellent quality. It’s perfect for home workouts and great to use anywhere thanks to its rubber material. You can confidently place it down anywhere without worrying about damaging floors—or making noise. Very, very good!

I bought this 15 lb dumbbell set to upgrade my home gym and they’re perfect. The grip feels secure and comfortable, and the quality is excellent—no weird smell or cheap coating. They’re also compact enough to store easily but heavy enough to challenge me. Definitely recommend if you’re building a solid home workout routine.

These dumbbells are good, but at first they had a slight unpleasant smell. They also feel a bit heavier than the listed weight

SUMMARY- Took a year but built the whole set (10 - 50)- Nothing beats the versatility of a good set of dumbbells- Stinky and oily first few days (no big deal for me)- Look like new 1.5years later with nearly daily use- Follow gym etiquette and treat them right, they will last forever- Did not confirm their weightFULL REVIEWBACK STORYAs was the case everywhere when COVID hit, my MMA gym shut down.Previous to that closure, I had barbells and plates that I'd accumulated through the past couple of decades.But when the everything closed, I quickly found myself missing the variation and breadth of exercises that you get at the gym vs the barbell setup I had at home. Almost immediately, I ordered a cable machine but still felt like I was missing a bunch of exercises.4 months later, in July of 2020 I found these and ordered what I could -- at that time only 10 & 20 pounders were available. That order was just shy of $95. Expensive but seemed like a somewhat fair trade given that I had cancelled my gym memberships, not knowing what was going to happen or for how long places would remain closed.They trickled in as they could over the next month.I would check the site daily to see if any more had become available for sale. Most of the time they would come with a warning, stating that there were none in stock but would be shortly and charges would appear on CC until they were shipped. I'd pick up a pair as I saw them available.April of 2021 (almost a year after I purchased my first pair), I bought the elusive 50 and 35 pound pairs. The last two I needed to complete the 10 - 50 pound set (incremental by 5lbs).THE DUMBBELLSHIIT, being able to switch weights instantly to finish a set out to complete failure, flies and reverse flies, single arm lifts for core strength, etc. Nothing beats the versatility of a good dumbbell set.Yes, some were oily and had a rubbery smell when they first arrived. I would cut the box top, remove from the plastic bag and let air outside for a couple of days. I'd then wipe down with a cloth and place on dumbbell rack. These two things were never really an issue for me.After a year and a half of almost daily use, they look and feel as they did when I first got them. Please note, that I follow gym etiquette. I don't let them slam against the floor (drop), I don't bang them against each other, I re-rack when done, etc. The highest they ever dropped is from bench after doing chest press (will drop lower my arms by my side and l and these roll off -- as anyone would at any gym). They do fall on mats, or carpet. They've never dropped on concrete, brick, rock, or similar.Take care of them, and THEY WILL LAST you forever.WEIGHTThere are a few reviews that tested the weight to verify how close they were to their stated weights. I haven't checked mine. Honestly, up until I started to write this review I hadn't even thought about it. I'm no professional body builder. I need resistance and these seem to be doing a very good job at it. Maybe if I get a calibrated scale in the future I'll weigh 'em and update this review (but doubtful).

Great item. Good price.