Entry · Under £100
York
Cast Iron Dumbbell Set
York has been making weights since 1932. This cast iron set covers 2–10kg and does everything fixed dumbbells need to do. No frills, but solid quality and significantly cheaper per kg than branded alternatives.
Cast ironKnurled grip2–10kg rangePairs
Mid · £300–£400
Bowflex
SelectTech 552
Bowflex's SelectTech replaces 15 pairs of dumbbells with one. Dial the weight from 2.5–24kg in 2.5kg increments. For a home gym, the space saving alone justifies the price — these replaced an entire wall of equipment.
2.5–24kg range15 weight settingsDial selectionStorage cradle
Premium · £500+
Rogue
Adjustable Dumbbells
Rogue makes the equipment that CrossFit boxes and serious home gym owners buy. Their adjustable dumbbells use a secure locking mechanism, knurled handles that don't slip, and construction built to outlast you.
5–50kg rangeKnurled handlesQuick-changeCommercial grade