Cando Cast Iron Vinyl-Coated Dumbbells, 4 lb vs Amazon Basics Vinyl Coated Dumbbell Hand Weights, 4 Pounds, Pair, Pink

Buy the Amazon Basics pair if you want two matching 4 lb dumbbells for light strength work at home. Buy the CanDo single if you need one dumbbell for physical therapy or rehab and want a softer vinyl grip. Both are vinyl-coated cast iron or steel with hex ends that resist rolling. Owners of light vinyl dumbbells often note the coating can crack or peel with heavy drops, and the CanDo listing's 3.6 rating from 25 reviews is middling.

• Choose the CanDo 4 lb dumbbell if you need a single light weight for therapy, rehab or barre work and prefer a soft, easy-to-clean vinyl handle.
• Choose the Amazon Basics 4 lb pair if you want two matching dumbbells for balanced arm and shoulder exercises at home.