5 Alternatives to the BRAINGAIN 24kg Adjustable Dumbbells (Including Better Value Picks)

If you want a direct rival to the BRAINGAIN set, the Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells are the closest match. At £171.99 for a single dumbbell, they’re cheaper than the BRAINGAIN pair on a per-unit basis, but you’ll need to buy two if you want a pair, which pushes the total well above the BRAINGAIN price. The upside is Bowflex’s long-standing reputation, 4.7★ rating, and a proven selectorised mechanism that’s quick to change between weights. The downside is cost and footprint once you buy a pair. Choose these if you want a well-known brand and don’t mind paying for it.

The Bowflex 1090i Single Adjustable Dumbbell is the premium option here. At £300 for one dumbbell, it’s far more expensive than the BRAINGAIN pair, but it goes much heavier, making it a better choice for stronger lifters who will outgrow 24kg quickly. That extra load range is the main advantage, especially for presses, rows, and lower-body accessory work. The trade-off is obvious: you’re paying a lot for a single unit, so it only makes sense if you specifically want one heavy adjustable dumbbell rather than a pair. This is the pick for advanced home gym users who value progression over value.

The EnterSports 12kg x2 Adjustable Dumbbells are the budget-friendly alternative. At £169.99, they undercut the BRAINGAIN set and still give you a pair, which is useful if you’re mainly training lighter accessories, rehab work, or general fitness. Their 2-12kg range is much lower than BRAINGAIN’s 24kg per dumbbell, so they’re not ideal for serious strength training, but they do save space and keep things simple. If you’re a beginner or want a compact set for smaller loads, they make sense. If you want to keep progressing on presses and rows, you’ll outgrow them fast.

The Yaheetech Adjustable Dumbbells Pair 18KG is another value option at £169.99, and it’s a more direct competitor to BRAINGAIN than the EnterSports set because it comes as a pair. The 18kg max per dumbbell is lower than BRAINGAIN’s 24kg, so you lose top-end loading, but the price is better and the 4.3★ rating suggests the finish and mechanism may not feel as refined. It’s a decent choice for casual home training, lighter lifters, or anyone who wants a pair without paying premium money. If you’re serious about long-term strength gains, the lower ceiling is the main compromise.

Finally, the Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Kettlebell is the odd one out, but it’s worth mentioning if your training includes swings, goblet squats, and conditioning. At 18.1kg and £179.95, it’s not a replacement for a dumbbell pair, but it adds variety in a very space-efficient package. It’s better than BRAINGAIN if you specifically want kettlebell-style movements and quick adjustability. It’s worse if your priority is bilateral dumbbell training, pressing volume, or heavier upper-body work. Choose this only if a kettlebell fits your training better than a dumbbell set.