Fitvids STD-B25 Weight Plates Review
Our verdict
At $38.22, the Fitvids STD-B25 is the cheapest plate in this comparison, a 5-pound cast iron disc with a 2-inch Olympic center bore. Its 4.4-star average across 214 reviews matches the PlateMate Donut exactly, making it a reasonable lower-cost pick for anyone needing small iron increments on an Olympic bar.
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Buyers who need a light, 5-pound cast iron plate to fine-tune an Olympic bar's total weight, and who want a low price point in this group without giving up cast iron construction or a solid 4.4-star rating.
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Skip it if you need a much heavier single increment, since at 5 pounds this is one of the lighter plates listed, or if you already own enough small plates and need bigger jumps toward a working total instead.
- Material Cast Iron
- Weight 5 Pounds
- Color Olympic (2-Inch Center)
- Pieces 1
- Priced 45% below the category median ($69.99 across 114 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 214 owner ratings
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Popularity2.3/5
214 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other home gym and fitness equipment we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Picture a lifter who has the big plates already loaded, 45s and 25s stacked evenly, but needs one small addition to hit an exact number for a program written in 5-pound jumps. That is the scenario the Fitvids STD-B25 is built for, a 5-pound cast iron plate with a 2-inch Olympic center bore, sold as a single piece.
At $38.22, it undercuts every other plate in this comparison, including the $52.9 PlateMate Donut and the $54 Body-Solid #ORT. Both of those alternatives are also small plates, but neither matches the Fitvids on price. The only true heavyweight in the group, the $787 Body-Solid Olympic set, is aimed at an entirely different kind of buyer stocking a full rack from scratch rather than adding one increment.
The rating pattern backs up the value case. A 4.4-star average across 214 reviews puts the Fitvids STD-B25 exactly level with the PlateMate Donut's 4.4 stars, despite costing meaningfully less. It falls short of the Body-Solid #ORT's 4.6 stars, but with more reviews than the #ORT's 195-review sample, the Fitvids has a broader base of feedback at a lower price point.
Pros
- $38.22 price is the lowest of any plate in this comparison
- 5-pound cast iron construction with a 2-inch Olympic center bore fits standard Olympic bars
- 4.4-star average matches the pricier PlateMate Donut exactly
- 214 reviews is a larger sample than the Body-Solid #ORT's 195 despite Fitvids costing less
- Sold as a single plate, useful for buyers who only need one small increment
- In-stock availability with straightforward Olympic-standard sizing
Cons
- At 5 pounds, it is one of the lightest plates in this lineup, not suited to big jumps
- Sold individually, so multiple units are needed to match plates on both sides of a bar
- 4.4-star average trails the Body-Solid #ORT's 4.6 stars
- No bought-last-month figure is listed to confirm current demand
Specifications
| Material | Cast Iron |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5 Pounds |
| Color | Olympic (2-Inch Center) |
| Pieces | 1 |
Performance notes
A 5-pound cast iron plate with a 2-inch Olympic center bore is designed for fine adjustment rather than raw loading. Iron construction means it behaves like the heavier iron plates in a rack, in terms of density and feel, just scaled down, and the Olympic bore keeps it compatible with standard 2-inch sleeve barbells rather than requiring an adapter for 1-inch standard bars. At $38.22, the cost per pound is higher than a bulk plate set would offer, which is typical for small-increment plates sold individually, since casting and shipping a single small plate costs more per pound than a large one. Buyers stacking a full rack from empty would do better starting with larger plates and adding pieces like this one only for the final few pounds of a target total.
What buyers say
A 4.4-star average across 214 reviews puts the Fitvids STD-B25 in a very similar position to the PlateMate Donut, which holds the same 4.4-star average on 170 reviews, suggesting both plates satisfy buyers at a comparable rate. The Body-Solid #ORT edges ahead at 4.6 stars, though on a smaller 195-review sample, while the far pricier Body-Solid Olympic set trails badly at 3.8 stars across only 78 reviews. For a plate priced well under the others in this set, matching the mid-pack rating on a solid review count suggests the Fitvids delivers what buyers expect from a small iron plate without underperforming pricier options.
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Frequently asked questions
What size bore does the Fitvids STD-B25 have?
It uses a 2-inch Olympic center bore, meaning it is built for standard Olympic barbells and sleeves rather than the narrower 1-inch bore found on standard bars. Buyers with a standard, non-Olympic bar would need an adapter or a different plate to make this one fit properly.
How heavy is each Fitvids STD-B25 plate?
Each plate weighs 5 pounds and is sold as a single piece, making it one of the lightest options in this comparison. It suits fine-tuning a load rather than serving as a primary heavy plate for a home barbell setup.
How does the price compare to other Olympic plates?
At $38.22, it is meaningfully cheaper than the $52.9 PlateMate Donut and the $54 Body-Solid #ORT, both of which are also small plates. It undercuts the entire comparison group while still holding a solid 4.4-star average across a healthy 214-review sample.