FLYBIRD DB2 Adjustable Dumbbell Pair, 55 lb vs Snode AD80 Cast Iron Adjustable Dumbbells, 80 lb Pair
These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.
FLYBIRD DB2 Adjustable Dumbbell Pair, 55 lb
Home training that needs five fixed steps from 15 to 55 lb and room for two 19-inch trays
A pair of dial-select dumbbells set by twisting the handle on its tray to 15, 25, 35, 45 or 55 lb. The short manual stresses turning the dial only on the tray and waiting for the click. Sources disagree on the model name, the item weight and whether the warranty is one year or two.
Published specifications
- Listing and maker: pair, 15/25/35/45/55 lb per hand, 10 lb steps
- Listing and maker: 19 x 8.5 x 8 in per dumbbell
- Maker: 8 plates, about 7.7 in plate diameter, 1 in handle
- Maker: 58 lb (26.4 kg) item weight; listing says 27.5 lb
- Manual: dial turns only on the tray; minimum user age 15
- Warranty: 1 year on maker page; 2 years on listing
Strengths
- Weight changes by twisting the handle on the tray, with a click at each step before lifting
- Five settings per hand in one footprint, sold as a pair with a tray for each dumbbell
- Maker FAQ covers a stuck dial, a weight mismatch and buying a replacement tray
Caveats
- Warranty is one year on the maker page but two on the listing, and the manual is silent
- Only 10 lb steps, with nothing between the five settings
- Maker spec names the model Lark Select and gives a 58 lb item weight, clashing with the listing
Read the full FLYBIRD DB2 Adjustable Dumbbell Pair, 55 lb guide
Snode AD80 Cast Iron Adjustable Dumbbells, 80 lb Pair
A home lifter who wants an all-iron 10 to 80 lb pair with a fixed grip and will do occasional greasing
A cast iron pair set by a side dial in 10 lb steps from 10 to 80 lb, each in a 15.3 lb iron cradle. Snode claims drops from up to 32 inches. The user guide is mostly troubleshooting and grease upkeep, and the warranty reads 2 years on the listing but 4 years with drops coverage on Snode's page.
Published specifications
- Listing and maker: pair, 10-80 lb per hand in 10 lb steps
- Maker: dumbbell 18.11 x 6.68 x 6.68 in; cradle 19.31 x 7.77 x 3.98 in, 15.3 lb
- Maker: fixed knurled grip, 1.42 in (36 mm) wide, 4.53 in long
- Maker claim: drops from up to 32 in at multiple angles
- Guide: grease V-groove and handle rod; keep plates in order
- Warranty: 2 years on listing; 4 years plus drops coverage on maker page
Strengths
- Grip stays fixed because weight is set at a side dial, and plates and cradle are cast iron
- Maker claims drops from up to 32 inches and lists drops coverage with its warranty
- User guide gives step-by-step fixes for a stuck dial before you need to contact support
Caveats
- Warranty is 2 years on the listing but 4 years with drops coverage on Snode's page; full terms unread
- Needs periodic white lithium grease and careful plate order, per the user guide
- Only 10 lb steps without the separately sold magnetic plates, and the listing part number reads AD85
Read the full Snode AD80 Cast Iron Adjustable Dumbbells, 80 lb Pair guide
How to choose between them
Choose the FLYBIRD DB2 Adjustable Dumbbell Pair, 55 lb if your situation matches: Home training that needs five fixed steps from 15 to 55 lb and room for two 19-inch trays. Its main caveat: Warranty is one year on the maker page but two on the listing, and the manual is silent.
Choose the Snode AD80 Cast Iron Adjustable Dumbbells, 80 lb Pair if your situation matches: A home lifter who wants an all-iron 10 to 80 lb pair with a fixed grip and will do occasional greasing. Its main caveat: Warranty is 2 years on the listing but 4 years with drops coverage on Snode's page; full terms unread.
Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.
Primary sources
- FED Fitness product page: Flybird Series DB2 Quick Adjustable Dumbbell 55LBS Source for FLYBIRD DB2 Adjustable Dumbbell Pair, 55 lb
- Adjustable Dumbbell Set 25/55 lbs user manual linked as the Flybird DB2 manual Source for FLYBIRD DB2 Adjustable Dumbbell Pair, 55 lb
- Snode product page for the AD80 Drop-proof Cast Iron Adjustable Dumbbells Source for Snode AD80 Cast Iron Adjustable Dumbbells, 80 lb Pair
- Snode AD80 user guide (listing-supplied PDF) Source for Snode AD80 Cast Iron Adjustable Dumbbells, 80 lb Pair
- Snode user manual and installation video index listing the AD80 Source for Snode AD80 Cast Iron Adjustable Dumbbells, 80 lb Pair
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