AmazonBasics Pound Neoprene Dumbbells Weights Reviews Summary

Handle Comfort and Grip

Pros:

• "Really like the 7-pound ones. Comfortable to hold, thickness of handle feels perfect, surface provides grip without being too rough."
• "The color purple is vibrant and the rubber grip is great quality."
• "The easy-grip design provides a comfortable and secure hold during workouts."
• "I find these weights highly favorable, with their easy-to-hold design that doesn't irritate my hands' skin."
• "The neoprene coating provides a comfortable grip for those people with softer hands and for people with rougher hands as well."
• "I love the Neoprene feel and security I feel using them."
• "These weights are perfect for my space I’m glad it’s not bulky."
• "The grip is very secure and not remotely slippery."

Cons:

• "As for the 10-pound & 12-pound ones, the handles are significantly thicker than the 7-pound ones, some may find these handles too thick."
• "The only small concern is the grip section takes a large hand to hold the weight, I guess because of the cushion wrap and the 20lb size."
• "Quality is good, but the grip is big for an 8 lb dumbbell."
• "The only .5 a star off is because the grip is a bit too wide, even with my wide hands."
• "The handles are thicker in the middle and are a lot bigger than I expected."
• "The handles of these dumbells are thicker in the middle and are a lot bigger than I expected."
• "I have medium women's hands and my thumb and forefinger don't meet around them with gloves on."

Quality and Durability

Pros:

• "The dumbbells are well-balanced, and the durable construction ensures they withstand regular use."
• "I've used these at least 4 times a week for 6+ months and they're holding up strong so far!"
• "I have most of the Amazon Basics neoprene weights. They're easy to grip, and they don't roll away."
• "I recently upgraded to this pair of 15 lb neoprene-coated weights from Amazon Basics, and the difference is remarkable."
• "They are super comfortable to hold, easy to grip, and don't slip in the hand at all."
• "I have been using them multiple times weekly for almost 2 years."
• "These are quality weights with a comfortable grip. The rubber coating makes them easy to grip and hold on to."
• "The neoprene is comfortable and easy to clean. Haven’t worn at all with pretty regular use."

Cons:

• "Poor quality control. Half the dumbbells in the set were incompletely coated with neoprene leaving multiple holes in the finish."
• "The quality control is so bad it’s almost funny."
• "Below average. The weights are attractive but based on other reviews that they eat through the finish."
• "I saw my table had sticky mucus-like areas. I can't clean this mess off my table."
• "I was horrified when the yellow weight color stained my hands after one set of bicep curls."
• "Affordable set of weights but not great quality assurance. The 8 lb weights were both covered in a flakey rubbery nastiness."
• "The cheap plastic stand is difficult to assemble because the plastic screws do not thread well."

Size and Weight Options

Pros:

• "The dumbbells are available in a range of weights, from 1 pound up to 20 pounds, making them suitable for various exercises and fitness levels."
• "The weights are very nice, but I deducted two stars because the stand is made out of plastic and very flimsy."
• "The hexagon pattern in these Amazon Basics Neoprene Dumbbells are very nice as you would expect, and they stack very well when you store them after your workout."
• "These dumbbells are versatile, durable, and easy to use, making them an excellent investment for any home gym."
• "The Amazon Basics Neoprene Workout Dumbbell is a fantastic addition to any home gym setup."
• "Neoprene coated dumbbell at any retail stores only available up to 10 pounds, however, Amazon got up to 20 pounds which is awesome."
• "They fit in the little weight holders on the bike and are a great weight for the arm exercise parts of the spin class."
• "These dumbbells are simple and don't roll away. The grip is pretty comfortable as well."

Cons:

• "I don't understand why the 1# weights would be so tiny. I am a 5' tall woman with small hands. I have never seen weights this tiny."
• "The picture is of 5, 10, and 15 lb. Dumbbells. What came in the mail was 3, 5 and 8 lb. dumbbells."
• "My biggest complaint is the stand. It seems like the holes for the screws to go into on the pegs aren't big enough, and the screws won't go in all the way."
• "I was worried about many negative reviews saying these have broken on them, or sharp objects sticking but am happy to say I have not experienced any of these issues."
• "As a man in my mid fifties I needed to get back into resistance training. Didn't need a whole set of barbells and a bench, that's ship sailed year's ago."
• "The diameter of the bar part of the dumbbell is so big it's hard to hold onto."
• "The weights are good quality, but the stand is horrible. I can't even put the weights on the stand without it collapsing and falling over."