EnterSports adjustable dumbbells: low-price, high-rating home gym pick

Yes — the EnterSports 12kgx2 Adjustable Dumbbells are worth buying if you want a compact, well-reviewed adjustable set at £169.99 and you are happy with a 2kg to 12kg range per dumbbell. The combination of a 4.6/5 rating from 1,016 reviews, 100+ sold last month, and a current price that matches the all-time low makes this one of the more compelling budget-to-midrange adjustable options for home training.

First impressions

The appeal is obvious: one pair replaces multiple fixed dumbbells, and the product is designed around space-saving convenience rather than brute-force load. EnterSports gives you five selectable weights per dumbbell — 2kg, 4.5kg, 7kg, 9.5kg and 12kg — so this set is aimed at general strength work, accessories, and lighter full-body training rather than heavy pressing or lower-body loading. The listing also highlights a one-second adjustment mechanism, which is exactly what you want from adjustable dumbbells: fast changes without interrupting a session.

What are the key features in practice?

The headline feature is the 2kg to 12kg range with five increments, which is practical for curls, raises, triceps work, goblet squats, and higher-rep pressing. The handle is non-slip and electroplated, while the plates are made from silicon steel, which should help the set feel more substantial than cheap plastic-bodied adjustables. EnterSports also uses a safety selection system, and the brand explicitly says the dumbbells must be placed on the base before adjustment and that you should hear a click before lifting them away.

That safety note matters. Adjustable dumbbells are only as good as their locking mechanism, and the manufacturer’s instructions suggest this is a design that depends on correct engagement rather than casual handling. The listing also warns that slight plate wobble is normal, which is useful context: buyers expecting the same rock-solid feel as a fixed commercial dumbbell may be disappointed, but that is common for this category.

How does it perform for home training?

For home use, the big strength here is versatility. A 2kg starting point is useful for rehab-style work and shoulder isolation, while 12kg is enough for plenty of upper-body accessory movements and lighter conditioning circuits. The set is also suitable for office or home workouts where footprint matters more than maximum load.

The limitation is just as clear: 12kg per dumbbell is not enough for serious strength progression once you get beyond beginner and early intermediate work on rows, presses, or lower-body movements. If you want a long-term main dumbbell solution for heavy training, this ceiling will become restrictive quickly. In other words, this is a smart compact set, but not a forever set for lifters who want to keep loading up.

Is the build quality convincing?

On paper, the materials are reassuring for the price point. Silicon steel plates and an electroplated non-slip handle are better signals than lightweight plastic construction, and the 1-year warranty plus 30-day free returns reduce some of the purchase risk. The 1016-review sample size also suggests the product has been used widely enough for its strengths and weaknesses to be fairly well established.

The main caution is the normal wobble disclaimer. That does not automatically mean poor build quality, but it does mean buyers should expect adjustable-dumbbell behaviour, not the dead-stable feel of fixed hex dumbbells. If you want absolute rigidity, these will not scratch that itch.

Is it good value for money?

At £169.99, this is priced exactly at the current all-time low, and the average price is also £169.99, so there is no penalty for buying now. That matters because the price context is strong: Bowflex’s SelectTech 552 is £171.99 with a 4.7★ rating, while the Bowflex 1090i is £300 and the SelectTech Adjustable Kettlebell is £179.95. EnterSports undercuts the 552 by £2 and sits far below the 1090i, though Bowflex offers a wider weight range on the 552, going from 2kg to 24kg.

If your priority is maximum load per dumbbell, Bowflex has the edge. If your priority is getting a compact, well-rated adjustable set at the lowest recorded price, EnterSports is competitive.

How does EnterSports compare to Bowflex?

Compared with the Bowflex SelectTech 552, EnterSports is cheaper by £2 but much more limited in range: 12kg max versus 24kg. That makes the Bowflex better for progressive overload, but the EnterSports set is still attractive if your workouts are built around lighter accessory work and you do not need the extra top end. Against the £300 Bowflex 1090i, EnterSports is dramatically cheaper, but that comparison mainly shows how different the target user is.

Final take

The EnterSports 12kgx2 Adjustable Dumbbells are a sensible buy for compact home training, especially at £169.99 and with a 4.6/5 rating from over 1,000 reviews. They make the most sense for buyers who value convenience, space-saving, and lighter-to-moderate loads over maximum strength potential. If you need heavy dumbbells for long-term progression, look elsewhere; if you want a well-priced adjustable set for general home workouts, this is an easy product to justify.