NordicTrack Select-A-Weight dumbbells review: is the 55-pound pair worth it?

The point of the NordicTrack Select-A-Weight pair is simple: get more loading range without dedicating a wall to fixed dumbbells. The 55-pound version is aimed at the buyer who has outgrown light adjustable weights but still wants a home setup that can be put away.

This is a research-based review, not a hands-on test. The current Amazon listing showed Amazon’s Choice and 1K+ bought in the past month when checked. The checked variation showed no featured offer, so current price, seller, shipping, and returns need to be confirmed at checkout.

What the selector system is buying you

The listing describes 2.5, 5, and 10-pound weight increments, a 10-pound handle, trays, and settings that reach 55 pounds per dumbbell. The trays are not decoration. They keep the plates aligned and provide the place where the selector mechanism is meant to be adjusted.

That makes the pair much more practical for a session that moves from a light raise to a heavier row or press. There is less plate handling than with the Amazon Basics 38-pound set, and the range leaves more room for progression.

The space-saving claim has a condition

The pair can replace a large collection of fixed dumbbells only if you have enough room to store and use the trays safely. The dumbbells are not tiny, and the footprint includes the resting position as well as the weight itself. Measure the room rather than trusting “space-saving” as a universal description.

Selectorized equipment also rewards careful handling. Set the dial fully, use the dumbbell with the intended plates engaged, and return it to the tray before changing the load. Do not drop a selectorized dumbbell just because a fixed one might survive the same abuse.

What about iFIT?

The Amazon listing says an iFIT membership is sold separately. That is useful because it separates the equipment purchase from the app decision. If you already like guided programming, the ecosystem may be attractive; if you only want weights, evaluate the pair on its standalone mechanics and price.

Do not count a subscription as a required feature when comparing it with a manual set. It is an optional ecosystem layer, not the reason the dumbbell can hold a load.

Who should buy this format?

This is the more interesting choice for a buyer who wants to progress through presses, rows, squats, hinges, and split-stance work without repeatedly changing plates. It is less compelling for someone who trains with very simple movements, has a strict budget, or wants a dumbbell that can be dropped after a heavy set.

The adjustable-dumbbell guide and dumbbells-versus-bench comparison make the decision in terms of training range, space, adjustment speed, and cost rather than brand name alone.

Final verdict

High-Range Space Saver. NordicTrack’s Select-A-Weight pair is a strong candidate for a serious small home gym when the buyer values range and quicker changes more than the lowest possible cost. It earns attention despite the 3% Sports rate because a high-dollar, high-intent product can produce more commission dollars per order than a cheaper percentage leader. Verify the mechanism, seller, warranty, and any iFIT terms before buying.

Compare the official NordicTrack product page, read Fit&Well’s adjustable-dumbbell buying context, and check the current Amazon listing.