Fitvids STD-B35P-1 Weight Plates Review
Our verdict
At $74.59, the Fitvids STD-B35P-1 pairs two 35-pound standard cast iron plates and carries a 4.6-star average across 277 reviews, the strongest rating and largest review count of any plate in this comparison, even though the most recent purchase data shows no units bought last month.
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Buyers who care most about a long track record of satisfied buyers, since the STD-B35P-1 holds the highest rating and review count here, and who want a pair of 35-pound standard cast iron plates at a moderate $74.59 price point.
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Skip this if you specifically need proof of current, active buying, since the data here shows 0 units bought last month, unlike the BBL-1IN45P-1 or QD740 plates above. Also skip if you need more than 35-pound increments.
- Material Cast Iron
- Weight 35 Pounds
- Color Standard
- Pieces 2
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 277 owner ratings
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Popularity2.8/5
277 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
Standard 35-pound plates are a common middle-ground weight for home lifters who have outgrown lighter plates but are not ready to jump straight to 45s. The Fitvids STD-B35P-1 delivers a pair of 35-pound standard cast iron plates for $74.59, priced comfortably between the cheaper fractional plates and the full Olympic sets in this comparison.
What sets this listing apart is its review history. A 4.6-star average across 277 reviews is the highest rating and the largest review count of any plate compared here, matching the Body-Solid #ORT at 4.6 stars but with far more reviews, and well ahead of the PlateMate at 4.4 stars and the Body-Solid Olympic set at 3.8 stars. That track record suggests a long run of satisfied buyers.
The one figure that stands out differently is bought last month, which shows 0 units in the available data, the same as every context alternative in this comparison. That does not erase the strength of 277 reviews at 4.6 stars, but it does mean buyers looking for proof of very recent, active purchasing should weigh that against the BBL-1IN45P-1 or QD740-EEBLK-BP45P, both of which show current monthly demand alongside strong ratings.
Pros
- 4.6-star average is tied for the highest rating in this comparison, matching the Body-Solid #ORT.
- 277 reviews is the largest review count among all four plates compared, suggesting a long, consistent sales history.
- Sold as a pair (2 pieces), covering both sides of a barbell in a single $74.59 purchase.
- 35-pound cast iron plates fill a useful middle weight between lighter fractional plates and full 45-pound plates.
- Priced well below the $787 Body-Solid Olympic set while still delivering real cast iron training weight.
Cons
- The available data shows 0 units bought last month, offering no evidence of very recent purchase activity.
- Standard plates typically will not fit Olympic 2-inch sleeves, limiting compatibility with Olympic bars and racks.
- No rubber coating means more noise and floor impact than a coated plate of the same weight.
- At 35 pounds per plate, serious lifters will need additional plates sooner than with the 45-pound options in this comparison.
Specifications
| Material | Cast Iron |
|---|---|
| Weight | 35 Pounds |
| Color | Standard |
| Pieces | 2 |
Performance notes
Thirty-five pounds sits in a practical middle zone for home lifters, heavy enough to matter for compound lifts but light enough to add in smaller jumps than a 45-pound plate would. Cast iron construction means the plates should hold their shape over years of use, though without a rubber coating they will be louder when set down and harder on flooring than a coated alternative. Being sold as a pair, two pieces, means a single $74.59 order covers both sides of a bar, which matters for anyone loading a barbell rather than a single dumbbell handle. The standard designation suggests these are built for 1-inch center holes rather than Olympic 2-inch sleeves, so pairing them with the wrong bar size would be a mismatch worth checking before ordering.
What buyers say
A 4.6-star average across 277 reviews is the strongest combination of rating and volume in this entire comparison, edging out the Body-Solid #ORT, which matches the 4.6-star rating but on fewer reviews, and clearly ahead of the 4.4-star PlateMate and 3.8-star Body-Solid Olympic set. That pattern points to a plate that has satisfied a large number of buyers over time. The one gap in the picture is recent purchase volume, since the data available shows 0 units bought last month, the same as the context alternatives here. Read together, the pattern suggests a well-established, well-reviewed product whose current-month sales pace simply is not captured in this snapshot of the data.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does the STD-B35P-1 have 0 units bought last month despite 277 reviews?
Review count reflects sales built up over the product's entire time on the market, while bought last month is a snapshot of very recent activity only. A high review total with 0 recent purchases in the data simply means this snapshot did not capture a sales spike, not that the plate has stopped selling altogether.
What bar type does the STD-B35P-1 fit?
It is listed as a standard plate, which typically means a 1-inch center hole built for older barbells, curl bars, and many dumbbell handles rather than Olympic 2-inch sleeves. Buyers with Olympic equipment should confirm hole size before ordering to avoid a mismatch.
How does the STD-B35P-1 compare on rating to the other plates here?
Its 4.6-star average ties the Body-Solid #ORT for the highest rating in this comparison, and its 277 reviews is the largest volume of any plate listed, ahead of the Body-Solid #ORT's 195, the PlateMate's 170, and the Body-Solid Olympic set's 78.