HANDBODE 1A1A0017 Dumbbells Review
Our verdict
The HANDBODE 1A1A0017 is a 17.5 pound alloy steel and rubber dumbbell pair priced at $58.89, and it carries the highest rating in this comparison at 4.8 stars across 1,000 reviews. With 900-plus bought last month, it is a well-priced, well-reviewed pick for mid-range strength training.
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Lifters who have outgrown very light dumbbells and want a mid-weight pair for compound moves like presses, rows, and lunges. The rubber coating and 17.5 pound weight suit home use where a fixed, no-fuss pair beats an adjustable system.
Skip if
Skip it if you need a full range of weights in one purchase or plan to progress well past 17.5 pounds soon. Buyers wanting a lighter starting point should look at something like the 3 pound JFIT single dumbbell instead.
- Material Alloy Steel, Rubber
- Weight 17.5 Pounds
- Color Black
- Pieces 2
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 1,000 owner ratings
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Popularity3.1/5
1,000 owner reviews, more 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
Once a lifter moves past the lightest warm-up weights, the next step is usually a mid-range fixed pair that can handle real compound lifts without the cost or complexity of an adjustable system. The HANDBODE 1A1A0017 fills that spot: a 17.5 pound pair built from alloy steel with a rubber coating, priced at $58.89.
Against the cheaper JFIT 20-5237 at $7.99, the HANDBODE costs more but delivers over five times the weight per dumbbell, a meaningful difference for anyone past the beginner stage. Compared to the Yes4All DSAX, a 16 pound cast iron and neoprene pair at $20.12, the HANDBODE sits close in weight but asks a higher price, likely reflecting the alloy steel build and rubber coating rather than neoprene.
What stands out most is the review record: a 4.8-star average across 1,000 reviews is the strongest rating of any dumbbell in this comparison, and 900-plus bought in the last month shows that rating is backed by real, current demand. For a mid-weight fixed pair, this combination of price, rating, and sales volume is hard to beat among the alternatives here.
Pros
- 4.8-star average is the highest rating among all dumbbells compared here
- 900-plus bought last month shows strong, current buyer demand
- 17.5 pound weight suits intermediate lifters moving past beginner loads
- Rubber coating over alloy steel protects floors compared to bare cast iron
- 1,000 reviews is a large enough sample to trust the 4.8-star rating
- Priced at $58.89, well below the $399.99 PowerBlock and $559.99 ATIVAFIT adjustable options
Cons
- Fixed weight means no adjustability once a lifter needs more than 17.5 pounds
- Costs more per pound than the $20.12 Yes4All DSAX 16 pound pair
- Not a full weight range in one purchase, unlike an adjustable system
- 17.5 pounds may be too heavy as a true starting weight for some beginners
- Rubber coating adds bulk compared to a bare cast iron design
Specifications
| Material | Alloy Steel, Rubber |
|---|---|
| Weight | 17.5 Pounds |
| Color | Black |
| Pieces | 2 |
Performance notes
The 17.5 pound weight, alloy steel with a rubber coating, positions this pair for compound movements like goblet squats, rows, and presses rather than pure isolation work. Rubber coating over the steel core is meant to reduce noise on impact and protect flooring compared to uncoated cast iron, a common tradeoff buyers make for slightly more bulk per pound.
As a fixed pair, there is no mechanism to fail or wear out the way an adjustable dial or pin system can, which is part of why fixed dumbbells in this weight range tend to hold up well over years of use. The tradeoff is the same one every fixed weight faces: once training calls for more than 17.5 pounds, the next step is buying a heavier pair rather than turning a dial.
What buyers say
A 4.8-star average across 1,000 reviews stands out even against a group of already well-rated dumbbells, all of which sit between 4.3 and 4.7 stars. That combination of a high rating and a four-figure review count suggests the product consistently meets expectations rather than getting lucky with a small early sample. The 900-plus bought last month adds another layer of confidence: this is not a rating built on old reviews from a product that has since faded, it is a pair still selling briskly and still earning top marks from recent buyers.
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Frequently asked questions
What weight is the HANDBODE 1A1A0017 dumbbell pair?
It is listed at 17.5 pounds, built from alloy steel with a rubber coating, and sold as a pair, two pieces total. That places it in the mid-weight range compared to lighter options like the 3 pound JFIT or heavier ones like the 50 pound PowerBlock.
Is the HANDBODE 1A1A0017 a good value at $58.89?
Yes, based on its review record. A 4.8-star average across 1,000 reviews is the strongest rating among the dumbbells compared here, and 900-plus units bought last month shows that rating reflects current, ongoing demand rather than a one-time spike in early sales.
Can this dumbbell pair grow with a lifter over time?
No, it is a fixed weight, not adjustable. Once 17.5 pounds per dumbbell is no longer challenging, the next step is buying a heavier fixed pair or switching to an adjustable system like the PowerBlock or ATIVAFIT DB-88 LBS, both covered elsewhere in this comparison.