Pure Series 12.5LB Adjustable Dumbbell Pair vs FitRx SmartBell Adjustable Dumbbell 2-Pack

Both are 2.5–12.5 lb quick-select pairs aimed at light home training, so the choice comes down to feel and finish. The Pure Series uses aluminum, steel and a knurled metal handle, and its length grows with the load, which most owners of metal-handled adjustables prefer for grip and balance. The FitRx SmartBell is a plastic-bodied dial dumbbell with a safety lock and a storage rack, and its 35 ratings average 5 out of 5, though that is a small sample. Buy the Pure Series for build and handle feel; buy the SmartBell if you want the rack included and a simpler plastic finish.

• Choose the Pure Series if you want a metal knurled handle and a dumbbell that shortens as you drop weight.
• Choose the FitRx SmartBell if you want a plastic-bodied dial dumbbell that ships with a storage rack.