Fitvids SOFT5 Kettlebell Review
Our verdict
The Fitvids SOFT5 Kettlebell costs $19.99 for a 2 pound vinyl bell and holds a 4.7-star rating, though that average comes from a smaller sample of 127 reviews compared to rivals like the Sunny NO. 066-5's 2,600. With 100-plus buyers a month, it fills a light-weight niche that heavier kettlebells on this list don't cover at all.
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Best for light toning work, rehab-style movements, or anyone learning kettlebell form with minimal load, since 2 pounds is far below the 12 to 75 pound range covered by every other bell in this comparison.
Skip if
Skip it if you're building strength or want a bell heavy enough for standard swings, since even the lightest alternative here, the Polyfit at 12 pounds, is six times heavier than this 2 pound option.
- Material Vinyl
- Weight 2 Pounds
- Color Light Pink
- Feature kettlebell_exercises
- Priced 50% below the category median ($39.99 across 59 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 127 owner ratings
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Popularity1.1/5
127 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
Not every kettlebell in a home gym needs to be heavy. Someone recovering from an injury, teaching a beginner the swing pattern, or working through a light toning circuit often wants a bell that's more about form and repetition than raw load. The Fitvids SOFT5 Kettlebell, at $19.99, is built for exactly that: a 2 pound vinyl bell in a light pink finish.
It's priced close to the JFIT J-VKB8's $18.99, though the two products serve entirely different purposes given the weight gap, 2 pounds versus a standard training bell. Every other kettlebell in this comparison starts at 12 pounds and runs up to the BalanceFrom set's 75 pound option, so the SOFT5 occupies a category of its own here rather than competing head-to-head on load. Its 4.7-star rating is solid, though it's built on 127 reviews, a much smaller sample than the 968 to 2,600 review counts backing the heavier bells.
With 100-plus buyers a month, the SOFT5 shows steady demand for its niche. It's not a substitute for a real training kettlebell, but for the specific job of light-load, high-repetition work, it's a reasonably priced, well-reviewed option.
Pros
- At $19.99, it's priced close to the JFIT J-VKB8 while serving a completely different, lighter use case.
- A 4.7-star rating shows the light-weight design is well received within its niche.
- 100-plus buyers a month indicates steady, ongoing demand rather than a one-off listing.
- 2 pounds makes it accessible for rehab work, beginners, or high-rep toning circuits that heavier bells can't support.
- Vinyl construction in a light pink finish keeps the bell soft-edged and easy to identify at a glance.
Cons
- Its 127-review count is far smaller than the 968 to 2,600 reviews backing the heavier bells here, so the rating carries less statistical weight.
- At 2 pounds, it's unsuitable for standard kettlebell swings, goblet squats, or any real strength training.
- It doesn't offer a weight progression path the way the BalanceFrom set's 30 to 75 pound range does.
- Only one color and one weight are available, unlike the four-color F2C SUVELAM.
Specifications
| Material | Vinyl |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2 Pounds |
| Color | Light Pink |
| Feature | kettlebell_exercises |
Performance notes
A 2 pound bell is built for a completely different job than the other kettlebells in this comparison, all of which sit at 12 pounds or heavier. At this weight, the SOFT5 is suited to controlled, high-repetition movement patterns, think rehab exercises, mobility drills, or teaching someone the mechanics of a kettlebell swing before adding real load, rather than to strength building. Vinyl construction keeps the bell light and soft-surfaced, which matters more at this end of the weight range since the bell is likely to be picked up and set down far more often per session than a heavier training bell. The light pink color also signals this is positioned as a distinct product line from the black, blue, or neutral-toned heavier bells, aimed at buyers looking specifically for a light, approachable entry point into kettlebell movements rather than a serious strength tool.
What buyers say
A 4.7-star average is a strong showing, but it rests on only 127 reviews, a much thinner sample than the 968 to 2,600 reviews behind the heavier bells in this comparison. That doesn't mean the rating is unreliable, but it does mean there's less data to smooth out any outliers than with, say, the Sunny NO. 066-5's 2,600-review base. The 100-plus bought-last-month figure suggests consistent, if modest, demand for a niche product, not the kind of scale seen on the BalanceFrom set's 700-plus. Taken together, the pattern reads as a smaller but genuinely well-liked product serving buyers who specifically want a very light bell rather than one competing broadly against heavier kettlebells.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fitvids SOFT5 Kettlebell used for?
At 2 pounds, it's built for light, high-repetition kettlebell exercises rather than strength training, useful for rehab work, mobility routines, or learning proper swing form before moving to a heavier bell like the 12 pound Polyfit or the 24 pound PROIRON.
How reliable is the 4.7-star rating with only 127 reviews?
It's a smaller sample than the 968 to 2,600 reviews behind other kettlebells in this comparison, so there's somewhat less data smoothing out the average. It's still a meaningfully sized sample, just one that carries less statistical weight than the larger-volume listings.
How does the Fitvids SOFT5 compare on price to other kettlebells?
At $19.99, it's close to the JFIT J-VKB8's $18.99, though the two aren't really comparable given the massive weight difference, 2 pounds versus a standard training bell. It's far cheaper than the $1,448 Ader Premier Set and cheaper than the BalanceFrom multi-weight set's $59.99.