Yeap, been thinking of buying the Eisenlinks or the iFAST which seem to be the same. I'd love to see a comparison for either with any other adjustable dumbbells.
Thanks for your review Adrian, after watching your video I bought the Snode AD80 and have been using them for over 4 months I thought I'd come back to leave a comment. In short, I have owned nuobell and I totally agree with this video title! Snodes are Solid, tough, I don't have to babysit them, 10lb increments are no problem for me personally, no regrets at all, thanks for introducing this brand
Happy they work for you and hope they continue to do so. It's a beautiful and efficient design I just think they could update and upgrade those internals.
Early adopter of Nuobells so nothing else existed at the time. So far so good (but no drops, so who knows?). I will jump on to another brand - likely Pepin Fast - once my Nuobells tank, but I did get their extended warranty as well, so it might be a while. Love that you broke them down in detail as far as working mechanisms. I also enjoy rewatching your reviews sometimes at .5 speed. It sounds as if you are inebriated 😂
I lift on an LVT floor, so I'm not dropping dumbbells, nor is it necessary, even when doing sets until failure. Nuobells are doing the job for me so far, though I'd like something heavier than 80lbs.
To me, the practical 5 pound increment of the Nüobells and the fact that I never drop my weight after a set means I'll most likely go with the Nüobells... But great review! Liked it!
Happy they're working for you. They're beautiful and do a lot well but I've heard too many horror stories and have a hard time recommending them especially after seeing how they're built.
6 weeks of using my Snodes, I do like them so far. They'll get scuffed a bit and the adjustment dial will get a little rough but outside they've been good to me. Platemate donut magnets work very well with them and protect your legs when you're setting up on a bench.
Are they actually working on one? I reached out to rep recently by phone and email and both reps told me there is no 120 lbs dumbbell in development or being planned for the future.
I've had Nuobells for 3 years and they still feel as good as the first day. If the components are wearing down internally, I cannot feel it. I like the knurling and haven't heard anyone else dog on it.
Metal gears require lubrication and maintenance. Nylon gears are silent and if designed to a good tolerance, will not wear much because they don't load up due to low friction. You would worry in this case about the durability of the axles and plastic centering features that are baked in, but they seem to be beefy enough and designed in a way to be low friction. These are the kinds of things that happen when a passionate engineer wants to make his design work. He starts with the sexy twisty aluminum extend-o bar, but the design really has to follow through in the details. The gears, the nuts, the fasteners, the tolerances, the material selection, the GD&T and manufacturing. Good engineering on display.
I've never tried the Snode's but I have owned the Nuobells for a few years and never had an issue. To me they have a nice natural feel and i like the knurling----they don't rip my hands apart. I use them more for accessory movements, as I do not find 80 pounds to be enough for serious pressing work, so I have never had a scenario where I have had to drop them. If you want to really use dumbbells pushing it on compounds, IMO, you would be better served by buying a supplemental set or two of conventional 1XX (whatever weight you use), since you would likely drop them after a benching set to failure. The Snode's seem to be a basic copy of the Nuobell design, which is awesome, with some changes. Before them, I had the 90 pound Bowflex ones for a decade and they were certainly ok for the time, but the Nuo based design is superior. Based on my experience with the Nuo's, and this review of the Snode's, it sounds like either will not disappoint. I would disagree that Nuobell's "suck", but I get the need for a thumbnail for views, lol. Adjustable dumbbells are like politicians. They all have flaws and everybody has their favorites, regardless. I do think buying the stand is a must. It just makes adjustables a lot easier to use and also is an excellent anchor point for bands and such.
Would love to see a review of the Kensui AdjustaBells MAX and Eisenlink/iFAST or even the FitRx SmartBell XL for the ultra-budget option. And on an unrelated note, please do a review on the Keppi Bench 5000! On paper it seems like one of the best value FID options on the market so we gotta know how it really stacks up!!
The fact that Snode doesn't have 5lb increments is a no-go. I will not buy them. 5lb increments is a must for me. Nuobell may not be as durable but I don't really drop weights that often any ways. great review. I like that you speak slowly and calmly enough for me to catch everything you're saying.
I opted for the Havak triads. Although they aren't exactly quick to change weight , I rarely need to. A change in handle position is usually all that is needed to get the desired resistance. They feel like a cross between the constant tension of a cable matchine and the balance of a db. I'll definitely check out those mag plates when they're restocked.
Ive had my nuobells for a couple of years. I bought the 5-80's. Honestly, i wish i bought the 5-50's, and then get fixed dumbells for heavier weights, bc im never really at risk of dropping the dumbells at lighter weights. But after 50 lbs, i might drop them on incline or flat bench press.
Recently bought knockoff Chinese Nuobells for 450 bucks that go up to 70lbs and I almost never drop my dumbbells, so for me they are fine. But if you drop dumbbells after every set, the SNODE would indeed probably be a better option.
I never dropped my dumbbells either. Until one day on a movement I've done a thousand times before I wasn't paying close enough attention getting into position and down they went. It happens.
Went with the snode due the iron cradles and durability. The magnets are annoying but work. Very happy with the durability and few drops so far I've had so far.
Almost went with Snodes, but the 10 pound jumps made me go with the powerblock elites USA exp 5-90 really sold me and so far I’m happy with the purchase. But I mainly use them for pressing, curls, and triceps work for comp bench
Those who say “I love my Nuobells, never had an issue” are only fooling themselves. Wait until you have to replace the parts and we’ll see how in love you are.
There's pros and cons to all adjustable dumbbells. I freely admit that the Nuobell is not the most durable design, but OTH, it is the design that lets you most use it like a full rack of dumbbells. I've had mine for just over a year now with no issues, but seriously, so what if a handle eventually breaks? A spare handle is cheap, so yes these are easy to repair. I picked up a spare handle in case I ever break one because I don't want to miss a workout. I mean hell, I can change out the handle in a minute or two. (I've already done it once just for shits and giggles.) So, for me, the advantages--fast change, shaped like a dumbbell with no bar between the ends, fast weight changes--make up for the cons--I might need to replace a handle every few years for $50.
I wish we would have similar channels in Europe. Most american brands arent available to us. We also have a lot of different brands but reviews are hardly existent making it very hard to judge the quality in advance. Atletica for example gives a minimum of 5 years of warranty (sometimes lifetime) but it would be still nice to see a test on their 40kg adjustable dumbbell.
Agree 💯 regarding nuobell they're garbage and their company support is trash. Sent them an image of a locked nuobell. The plate holder became stuck. They immediately disregarded my explanation said "I dropped it" and they wanted $100 for a new handle. I'll never buy from them again.
I actually switched my Nuobells out for some Powerblock Pro EXP with Knurled handles and I've had Powerblocks before, always loved them, but you know.. the old grip they used to have was meh.... but with knurled handles.. honestly the best dumbbells I've ever had. ... ALSO.. are you saying that the tweak doing your set, wasn't real... :O THAT is acting!
Yeah I hate the bulging rubber grips on my U-90s and am looking to upgrade my set with some Average Joe stainless steel knurled handles. I just keep waffling between whether or not I want the 30 or 35 mm ones.
There's pros and cons to all adjustable dumbbells. I freely admit that the Nuobell is not the most durable design, but OTH, it is the design that lets you most use it like a full rack of dumbbells. I've had mine for just over a year now with no issues, but seriously, so what if a handle eventually breaks? A spare handle is cheap, so yes these are easy to repair. I picked up a spare handle in case I ever break one because I don't want to miss a workout. I mean hell, I can change out the handle in a minute or two. (I've already done it once just for shits and giggles.) So, for me, the advantages--fast change, shaped like a dumbbell with no bar between the ends, fast weight changes--outweigh the cons--I might need to replace a handle every few years for $50.
My wife dropped one of our Nuobell's, set to 8Kg, from about knee height onto a rug that was on a wooden floor with a cork underlay. The plastic housing broke. Thankfully the warranty process (I'm in AU) was quick and painless and the local distributor was a pleasure to deal with. My only real complaint, aside from how easily it broke, was that the replacement centre/core (the entire handle mechanism was replaced, not just the housing) had a much less aggressive knurl. The difference between our remaining original Nuobell centre and the new one is is obvious in hand, and annoying. Would I buy them again? Probably not, given the AD80's metal case fixes the very thing that broke on my Nuobells.
Great in-depth review as always, you would be a great mechanical engineer if you so desired? Also, if I fell off that bench like you did in that clip I would break my arm, I would definitely need a fill in stunt man! (I am not 20 yrs old anymore) LOL. The biggest deal breaker and issue I have with the Snode dumbbells which you touched on is definitely the 10 pound increments, when doing lateral raises, or flys, drop sets, supersets, or rehab work 10 pounds make a big difference, as not everyone is jacked and swole like yourself as you very well know. I do understand of course when you drop the weights you should not be worried that they are going to break. I have a pair of the Nuobells and when I do dumbbell rows on my Sorinex bulldog pad I usually put my Bells of Steel crash pads underneath so I can just let them drop without worrying about them breaking. (It isa little time consuming but worth the risk of not breaking them). Those Snode dumbbells do look nice thought in every other aspect. I recently bought a set of 10 pound - 80 pound rep fitness urethane dumbbells after so long of using my Bowflex adjustable/Nuobell adjustable dumbbells. As you know in the Home Gym Business we are alway's upgrading.
i don't know why nobody has mentioned the plasticy sounding dial. Feels cheap, the adder weights are clunky....i regret buying Snode. Since so many people seem to like them, I"m willing to sell mine at a loss to get something else.
Why not make gas filled dumbells. Some hevy gas like xenon :-P Compress the right amount of the heavy gas into an empty dumbell and you can adjust the weight smootly without steps. But they could possibly blow up from the pressure if you drop them.
The Nuobells always seemed to fragile to me. Cool design though. The Snodes look like an better bet. Would love to see how you think the Trulaps stack up. Thanks for the thoughtful review, as always!
Nuobells are superior for changing weight. Can't stand having to turn dials. I can set them down and turn the handle to do drop sets quickly and without needing to take my hands off. I would take the Nuobells over these. I've never had them break, but I set them right back into the stand. They don't go heavy enough that I'd need to drop them.
Would love to see a review of the Maximum Advantage Grip attachments and how they compare to the knock offs. Which ones you'd recommend getting and in what order
Damn, actually just bought mine a few weeks ago, I would've used your link. THey're some great dumbbells. Will just say... they can be scary when doing some exercises like pull-overs for example. I'm worried that 80 lbs of plates is just going to fall off the handle and hit my head lol so I keep it a bit lower when using these.
I have a set of the Nuobells and they are awful. The pice that holds the 5lb plate on is plastic and broke on both of mine. Now the plates fall off. Just like in the video all the internal parts are plastic and have broken on mine as well. I have one that I can force to change the weight and try e other is stuck at 20lbs. I have not been rough with them at all they are just cheap and plastic.
I'm struggling to decide on buying a set of fixed dumbbells or an adjustable set. The price of a 5-50lb set is pretty close to an 80lb pair of adjustables. While the hex dumbbells take up a lot of space, at least I know they'll last forever and can take the abuse. If I outgrow the 50lb set then I'll have to spend more money on something adjustable like a loadable handle, which can also get pricey. It seems to me there's no such thing as a "one size fits all" piece of equipment, which makes the decision even harder.
I’m thinking of getting a pair of nuo bells knock offs, at least I think they are because they’re only $200CAD each. I haven’t been in the gym for a long time though, do you think a pair of 50s would be good to go back to working out from scratch?
IDK how you can recommend snode over nuobell. -Nuobell starts at 5lb and goes in 5 lb increments as opposed to snode starting at 10 and going in 10 pound increments. Nuobell literally has twice as many weights for the same price -Nuobell has a quicker and more stream line weight changing motion -Nuobell is slightly less expensive compared to the snode -The argument of picking snode over nuobell bc you feel more confident dropping them is silly because both adjustable dumbells have the ability to break when dropping them~ meaning you shouldn't drop either of them. The Nuobells will be ok if you drop them occasionally like a normal person. -The stand for nuobell is substaintly less expensive than the snode stand. -Nuobells are smaller and more compact than the snode dumbells despite being the same weight. You missed the mark on this one Mr. Gluck. However, I love all of your videos. Keep up the great work!
To be fair the title is maybe a bit click baity but Wynie chose the words and she's right a lot more often than I am. I do hold strong to my thought of not being comfortable in recommending Nuobells. I think they should be more durable and while you may get away with being very delicate and them lasting the truth is their build is incredibly complex with a ton of plastic and it's fragile. If I spent $800 on those and they broke (and I did buy mine) I'd be furious. They definitely have several advantages over Snode as I mentioned in this vid and you've listed some as well. Neither are perfect but if I had to choose one or the other I'd pick Snode's because having taken Nuobells apart... that design can and should be updated. Hope yours last and I'm happy you love them they're just not for me. I appreciate the well thought out and articulate comment!
The streamline changing mechanism for Nuobell is also one of its cons. There’s noticeable play/wiggle in the handle when in use off the cradle that just doesn’t feel as good to me vs the fixed handle of Snode.
Luckily, it's trash pickup day today, so I'll be lugging $1000 worth of Nuobells and the stand to the garbage bin! (I guess it won't matter now if I drop them in). Thanks Gluck!!😎👍 Great review, though. 🙂 A couple of questions: 1. Why does everyone drop deadlifts and dumbbells? 2. Have you seen the "Bolt Octabells"? Are they just a copy of Nuobells (except for the shape)? P.S. Gym Army sells Nuobell handles for $80 vs the nearly $200 everyone else is charging.
Where was this review a year ago when I bought my Nuobells lol. All other reviewer talked about how Nuobells are the greatest. Its ok though because I've been planning to buy the Rep 120s since they were announced. Guess I'll keep delicately placing down my Nuobells until then
For whatever reason though, the industry has people convinced speed is the most important feature of the modern adjustable db. Are people really out there dropping 4 to 6 times and their drop sets? Are people really dropping after their first set at max? That's not how drop sets are supposed to work. If you're gonna be rough with your db, get iron masters or baadas. At least then you won't have to walk over to your db rack to cradle/adjust.
I have some knock off Nuobells - they work great but i really doubt they can hold up to much of a drop - will probably eventually upgrade them to something more sturdy
I got a pair of snode dumbbells love them. I prefer durability when paying this much money. Nuobell has too much plastic for that amount of money. Snode is made in China, prove when you pay you get quality product.
You kind of look like a buff Ferris Buellers. lol!! I really like the 5lb ajustments with Nuobell but really hate the cheap quality. Pepin 120s have 4month wait and I don’t have any dumbbells. What are your thoughts with the Pepin pro series? I know they are a little slower to play with but I’m really having a hard time with my choice.
I paid for those and after taking them apart I can't drop test them. They will not hold up. The build is very complex, mostly plastic, and there's a lot of delicate mechanisms. Maybe if the channel keeps growing we'll be able the throw that kind of money away but not atm.
I have the nuobells gata say for such an expensive price the tray is really cheap. I’ve had the for about 5 months now the tray catch is already getting damaged. I also got them in red and the paint is getting scratched pretty bad. Sadly it’s becoming more esthetic in the garage gym.
You’re playing into the strength of the dumbbell design there. The force will go into the dovetails distributed evenly and the handle should be able to handle the weight just fine unless you heavy as hell. That said renegade row is a mid-tier movement
Well i mean not really you are kind of banging them against the ground and not always with even pressure. Lets say instead you do a db snatch would it hold up there? @@BrandonSchwartz1
@@Loppnowd shredded dad RUclipsr uses them for dynamic movements like snatches and seems ok with them. Honestly if you’re worried at all about durability I would just look elsewhere. Nuobells are a lot of things, but durable is not one of them
Any idea when those 120lb ones from rep are supposed to come out? I’d be willing to wait awhile but if it’s a year out I’d get something else in the meantime
I'm not really sure on that one. It can depend on a lot of factors and I'd be lying if I said they don't treat me differently knowing they're getting a review.
I need help so Im getting in to lifting and just want a dumbbell set that can be used for more types of exercise so which is more diverse so which is a better option the noubells or powerblock im just lo
ok maybe it's just me, but i don't get the fascination with dumbbells in a home gym. Beyond bench (and variations) mostly for safety and some arm exercises, i don't get what can't be done with a barbell. Maybe it's just that i went down the Kettlebell and barbell but i don't have any dumbbells and don't really have any burning desire for them. Sure, in a gym, where the rack is right there, yeah i get it. I dunno, mostly just thinking out loud to help the algorithm.
When you inevitably find yourself working around injuries, you'll better appreciate the different ranges of motion that dumbbells provide compared to a fixed bar or swinging bell. And, for many movements they are simply faster and easier to setup.
Sounds like you're new to the channel. No sponsor here but you're going to love our Nuobell teardown and drop test video 😁. I'd be more worried about the people still telling you to buy Nuobells
What other adjustable dumbbells do you want to see us review?
I would like to see the Eisenlink adjustable dumbbells compared to Ironmaster.
Yeap, been thinking of buying the Eisenlinks or the iFAST which seem to be the same. I'd love to see a comparison for either with any other adjustable dumbbells.
Mr. Big Arm Guy, please review Kensui AdjustaBells. Both their PRO and Max versions.
Have you checked out the Trulap's? I'm curious how they hold up vs the rest because I'm in need of a set of adjustables.
adjustable competition kettlebells
I was questioning your scientific method drop-testing protocol ... until I saw the glasses. Excellent work.
We take things seriously over here
He needs a lab coat instead of a suit jacket though.
Thanks for your review Adrian, after watching your video I bought the Snode AD80 and have been using them for over 4 months I thought I'd come back to leave a comment. In short, I have owned nuobell and I totally agree with this video title! Snodes are Solid, tough, I don't have to babysit them, 10lb increments are no problem for me personally, no regrets at all, thanks for introducing this brand
Love seeing the teardowns and wish all reviewers took the time to do that. Nice job.
Thanks for always looking our for the community in your thorough reviews. I am not in the market for these, but I still enjoy a Gluck filled Thursday.
Thanks Joe! Trying our best to put out the best content we can in hopes it helps people.
I love my nuobells so much. Feel the closest to regular dumbells i cant switch. And the ez 5# adjustment is so good. Never had an issue
Happy they work for you and hope they continue to do so. It's a beautiful and efficient design I just think they could update and upgrade those internals.
Early adopter of Nuobells so nothing else existed at the time. So far so good (but no drops, so who knows?). I will jump on to another brand - likely Pepin Fast - once my Nuobells tank, but I did get their extended warranty as well, so it might be a while. Love that you broke them down in detail as far as working mechanisms.
I also enjoy rewatching your reviews sometimes at .5 speed. It sounds as if you are inebriated 😂
Always love how in-depth Adrian goes into reviewing these products. Can't wait for him to cut all the dumbbells' in half.
Hahaha 🤔
I love my nuobells. One of my favorite things in my gym. I highly recommend
They're very good if you're going to be delicate with them. I do think they could update and beef up the design.
I lift on an LVT floor, so I'm not dropping dumbbells, nor is it necessary, even when doing sets until failure. Nuobells are doing the job for me so far, though I'd like something heavier than 80lbs.
It is great to see how much adjustable dumbbells have changed over the years.
It's crazy to see how far and how quickly they've come
@@GlucksGym things can only get better. It will be cool to see when develops.
That subtle mention of REP's big 120lbs at the end.... TELL US MORE!
They're making another set 😁
Any idea when the 120lb quickdraws will be released.. maybe q2 or q3?@@GlucksGym
MORE than 120!?
To me, the practical 5 pound increment of the Nüobells and the fact that I never drop my weight after a set means I'll most likely go with the Nüobells... But great review! Liked it!
Hmm I have had my nuobells for about 3-4 years now. Dropped them, not from high, but they're still kicking. I love my nuobells!
Happy they're working for you. They're beautiful and do a lot well but I've heard too many horror stories and have a hard time recommending them especially after seeing how they're built.
Same, I’ve had good luck with mine.
@@GlucksGymhorror stories where they break on ground or fall on feet?
A bit too much heard, not enough seen
Both 😂 They have too much plastic imo and the fact the rod rides on little plastic nubs that wear down is crazy to me
6 weeks of using my Snodes, I do like them so far. They'll get scuffed a bit and the adjustment dial will get a little rough but outside they've been good to me. Platemate donut magnets work very well with them and protect your legs when you're setting up on a bench.
Some Oscar-worthy performances in this one... Good review!
I am eagerly waiting the Rep 120s
Me too!
SAME
Are they actually working on one? I reached out to rep recently by phone and email and both reps told me there is no 120 lbs dumbbell in development or being planned for the future.
@@thesummoning14 yes they are. They've confirmed it.
Odd wonder why both reps told me differently. I went and got other adjustable dumbbells based on what those reps told me.
I've had Nuobells for 3 years and they still feel as good as the first day. If the components are wearing down internally, I cannot feel it. I like the knurling and haven't heard anyone else dog on it.
Metal gears require lubrication and maintenance. Nylon gears are silent and if designed to a good tolerance, will not wear much because they don't load up due to low friction. You would worry in this case about the durability of the axles and plastic centering features that are baked in, but they seem to be beefy enough and designed in a way to be low friction. These are the kinds of things that happen when a passionate engineer wants to make his design work. He starts with the sexy twisty aluminum extend-o bar, but the design really has to follow through in the details. The gears, the nuts, the fasteners, the tolerances, the material selection, the GD&T and manufacturing. Good engineering on display.
I've never tried the Snode's but I have owned the Nuobells for a few years and never had an issue. To me they have a nice natural feel and i like the knurling----they don't rip my hands apart. I use them more for accessory movements, as I do not find 80 pounds to be enough for serious pressing work, so I have never had a scenario where I have had to drop them. If you want to really use dumbbells pushing it on compounds, IMO, you would be better served by buying a supplemental set or two of conventional 1XX (whatever weight you use), since you would likely drop them after a benching set to failure. The Snode's seem to be a basic copy of the Nuobell design, which is awesome, with some changes. Before them, I had the 90 pound Bowflex ones for a decade and they were certainly ok for the time, but the Nuo based design is superior. Based on my experience with the Nuo's, and this review of the Snode's, it sounds like either will not disappoint. I would disagree that Nuobell's "suck", but I get the need for a thumbnail for views, lol. Adjustable dumbbells are like politicians. They all have flaws and everybody has their favorites, regardless. I do think buying the stand is a must. It just makes adjustables a lot easier to use and also is an excellent anchor point for bands and such.
Dude those jokes about curling all the time hit different after seeing this video's thumbnail. Nioce! 💪😎
Hahaha. Wynie came up with the thumb but it was not easy holding them up for 35 pics to see if one came out well 😂😢
Would love to see a review of the Kensui AdjustaBells MAX and Eisenlink/iFAST or even the FitRx SmartBell XL for the ultra-budget option.
And on an unrelated note, please do a review on the Keppi Bench 5000! On paper it seems like one of the best value FID options on the market so we gotta know how it really stacks up!!
Love you Gluck, hope you are doing well.
Doing great! Thanks 😁 hope you're doing well too!
WOOOOOOOT! DROP MONTAGE!!
Thank you
I love my snodes, chose them over Nueobell after watching an engineer take them apart and show the difference
The fact that Snode doesn't have 5lb increments is a no-go. I will not buy them. 5lb increments is a must for me.
Nuobell may not be as durable but I don't really drop weights that often any ways.
great review. I like that you speak slowly and calmly enough for me to catch everything you're saying.
I opted for the Havak triads. Although they aren't exactly quick to change weight , I rarely need to. A change in handle position is usually all that is needed to get the desired resistance. They feel like a cross between the constant tension of a cable matchine and the balance of a db.
I'll definitely check out those mag plates when they're restocked.
Hoping to get our hands on those. They're unique and seems fun to mess around with!
Ive had my nuobells for a couple of years. I bought the 5-80's. Honestly, i wish i bought the 5-50's, and then get fixed dumbells for heavier weights, bc im never really at risk of dropping the dumbells at lighter weights. But after 50 lbs, i might drop them on incline or flat bench press.
Recently bought knockoff Chinese Nuobells for 450 bucks that go up to 70lbs and I almost never drop my dumbbells, so for me they are fine. But if you drop dumbbells after every set, the SNODE would indeed probably be a better option.
I never dropped my dumbbells either. Until one day on a movement I've done a thousand times before I wasn't paying close enough attention getting into position and down they went. It happens.
Great review. It adds a lot to see the internal adjustment mechanisms.
Thanks. I feel like it's hard to judge something like this without knowing how it really works.
@@GlucksGymyes more of these style please. You’re like the more entertaining Average Joe Innovation breakdowns
Gluck may in fact be the hugest!
hahahha. It's all in the camera lens
Went with the snode due the iron cradles and durability. The magnets are annoying but work. Very happy with the durability and few drops so far I've had so far.
Almost went with Snodes, but the 10 pound jumps made me go with the powerblock elites USA exp 5-90 really sold me and so far I’m happy with the purchase. But I mainly use them for pressing, curls, and triceps work for comp bench
Those who say “I love my Nuobells, never had an issue” are only fooling themselves. Wait until you have to replace the parts and we’ll see how in love you are.
There's pros and cons to all adjustable dumbbells. I freely admit that the Nuobell is not the most durable design, but OTH, it is the design that lets you most use it like a full rack of dumbbells. I've had mine for just over a year now with no issues, but seriously, so what if a handle eventually breaks? A spare handle is cheap, so yes these are easy to repair. I picked up a spare handle in case I ever break one because I don't want to miss a workout. I mean hell, I can change out the handle in a minute or two. (I've already done it once just for shits and giggles.) So, for me, the advantages--fast change, shaped like a dumbbell with no bar between the ends, fast weight changes--make up for the cons--I might need to replace a handle every few years for $50.
Gonna need some more benches to rest those on.
1 bench for each pair of adjustables
@@GlucksGymjust as the prophecy foretold
Love my snodes AD80S
I bought during the holidays when they had the free stand, decent stand, wish it was a bit taller.
I wish we would have similar channels in Europe. Most american brands arent available to us. We also have a lot of different brands but reviews are hardly existent making it very hard to judge the quality in advance. Atletica for example gives a minimum of 5 years of warranty (sometimes lifetime) but it would be still nice to see a test on their 40kg adjustable dumbbell.
Great review! Informative and entertaining (my comments are getting repetitive… I know)
They'll never be repetitive to me 😁 thank you!
I love my Snode AD80s. Totally worth the money.
This is awesome - thank you! Can you do a teardown of the Pepin Fast series? 🙏
Agree 💯 regarding nuobell they're garbage and their company support is trash. Sent them an image of a locked nuobell. The plate holder became stuck. They immediately disregarded my explanation said "I dropped it" and they wanted $100 for a new handle. I'll never buy from them again.
Half plate fell off my Nuobells in the middle of a military press. Landed right on my foot. There were great until they weren’t.
Arms lookin’ swole in thumbnail my guy.
I'm promoting you way up onto my favorite subs list 😍😂
All that babyholding actually paying off!
I actually switched my Nuobells out for some Powerblock Pro EXP with Knurled handles and I've had Powerblocks before, always loved them, but you know.. the old grip they used to have was meh.... but with knurled handles.. honestly the best dumbbells I've ever had.
... ALSO.. are you saying that the tweak doing your set, wasn't real... :O THAT is acting!
Yeah I hate the bulging rubber grips on my U-90s and am looking to upgrade my set with some Average Joe stainless steel knurled handles. I just keep waffling between whether or not I want the 30 or 35 mm ones.
A lot of very entertaining "B roll" in this one.
hahaha glad someone noticed.
Excellent review as always!
Thank you!
great stuff and thanks dor the drop test
I'd love to see you compare these to the Trulap dumbbells.
Their gen 3 is is being sent here and we'll do a full review on them.
@@GlucksGym can’t wait
There's pros and cons to all adjustable dumbbells. I freely admit that the Nuobell is not the most durable design, but OTH, it is the design that lets you most use it like a full rack of dumbbells. I've had mine for just over a year now with no issues, but seriously, so what if a handle eventually breaks? A spare handle is cheap, so yes these are easy to repair. I picked up a spare handle in case I ever break one because I don't want to miss a workout. I mean hell, I can change out the handle in a minute or two. (I've already done it once just for shits and giggles.) So, for me, the advantages--fast change, shaped like a dumbbell with no bar between the ends, fast weight changes--outweigh the cons--I might need to replace a handle every few years for $50.
My wife dropped one of our Nuobell's, set to 8Kg, from about knee height onto a rug that was on a wooden floor with a cork underlay. The plastic housing broke.
Thankfully the warranty process (I'm in AU) was quick and painless and the local distributor was a pleasure to deal with.
My only real complaint, aside from how easily it broke, was that the replacement centre/core (the entire handle mechanism was replaced, not just the housing) had a much less aggressive knurl. The difference between our remaining original Nuobell centre and the new one is is obvious in hand, and annoying.
Would I buy them again? Probably not, given the AD80's metal case fixes the very thing that broke on my Nuobells.
Great in-depth review as always, you would be a great mechanical engineer if you so desired? Also, if I fell off that bench like you did in that clip I would break my arm, I would definitely need a fill in stunt man! (I am not 20 yrs old anymore) LOL. The biggest deal breaker and issue I have with the Snode dumbbells which you touched on is definitely the 10 pound increments, when doing lateral raises, or flys, drop sets, supersets, or rehab work 10 pounds make a big difference, as not everyone is jacked and swole like yourself as you very well know. I do understand of course when you drop the weights you should not be worried that they are going to break. I have a pair of the Nuobells and when I do dumbbell rows on my Sorinex bulldog pad I usually put my Bells of Steel crash pads underneath so I can just let them drop without worrying about them breaking. (It isa little time consuming but worth the risk of not breaking them). Those Snode dumbbells do look nice thought in every other aspect.
I recently bought a set of 10 pound - 80 pound rep fitness urethane dumbbells after so long of using my Bowflex adjustable/Nuobell adjustable dumbbells. As you know in the Home Gym Business we are alway's upgrading.
i don't know why nobody has mentioned the plasticy sounding dial. Feels cheap, the adder weights are clunky....i regret buying Snode. Since so many people seem to like them, I"m willing to sell mine at a loss to get something else.
Gluck learning to get a pump before filming 😅
That's a great idea. I'm gonna do that from now on but this is boring regular Gluck 😁
Why not make gas filled dumbells. Some hevy gas like xenon :-P Compress the right amount of the heavy gas into an empty dumbell and you can adjust the weight smootly without steps. But they could possibly blow up from the pressure if you drop them.
Those Eisenlink dumbbells look good
We should be reviewing those in the future 😀
Look forward to it - I assume you will compare them to Ironmasters and assess compatibility of plates between the two brands. @@GlucksGym
@@mistertiger9343 100%
The Nuobells always seemed to fragile to me. Cool design though. The Snodes look like an better bet. Would love to see how you think the Trulaps stack up. Thanks for the thoughtful review, as always!
We'll do a review on the gen 3 Trulaps when they're out. Will be interested to see what's inside
Nuobells are superior for changing weight. Can't stand having to turn dials. I can set them down and turn the handle to do drop sets quickly and without needing to take my hands off. I would take the Nuobells over these. I've never had them break, but I set them right back into the stand. They don't go heavy enough that I'd need to drop them.
Would love to see a review of the Maximum Advantage Grip attachments and how they compare to the knock offs. Which ones you'd recommend getting and in what order
Waiting to see how reps 120s look before i pull the trigger on some ironmasters
3:37 Oh thank god, I thought I was the only one who worked out like this.
Trulap vs Snode teardown and drop test would be helpful deciding.
Damn, actually just bought mine a few weeks ago, I would've used your link.
THey're some great dumbbells. Will just say... they can be scary when doing some exercises like pull-overs for example. I'm worried that 80 lbs of plates is just going to fall off the handle and hit my head lol so I keep it a bit lower when using these.
Great info, thanks!
Thank you!
Nice review!
Thank you! 😁
I have a set of the Nuobells and they are awful. The pice that holds the 5lb plate on is plastic and broke on both of mine. Now the plates fall off. Just like in the video all the internal parts are plastic and have broken on mine as well. I have one that I can force to change the weight and try e other is stuck at 20lbs. I have not been rough with them at all they are just cheap and plastic.
I'm struggling to decide on buying a set of fixed dumbbells or an adjustable set. The price of a 5-50lb set is pretty close to an 80lb pair of adjustables. While the hex dumbbells take up a lot of space, at least I know they'll last forever and can take the abuse. If I outgrow the 50lb set then I'll have to spend more money on something adjustable like a loadable handle, which can also get pricey. It seems to me there's no such thing as a "one size fits all" piece of equipment, which makes the decision even harder.
If you have the space and the money - get traditional dumbbells.
I’m thinking of getting a pair of nuo bells knock offs, at least I think they are because they’re only $200CAD each. I haven’t been in the gym for a long time though, do you think a pair of 50s would be good to go back to working out from scratch?
Many of the negative reviews I’d read about the Nuobell’s was them being broken during transport.
IDK how you can recommend snode over nuobell.
-Nuobell starts at 5lb and goes in 5 lb increments as opposed to snode starting at 10 and going in 10 pound increments. Nuobell literally has twice as many weights for the same price
-Nuobell has a quicker and more stream line weight changing motion
-Nuobell is slightly less expensive compared to the snode
-The argument of picking snode over nuobell bc you feel more confident dropping them is silly because both adjustable dumbells have the ability to break when dropping them~ meaning you shouldn't drop either of them. The Nuobells will be ok if you drop them occasionally like a normal person.
-The stand for nuobell is substaintly less expensive than the snode stand.
-Nuobells are smaller and more compact than the snode dumbells despite being the same weight.
You missed the mark on this one Mr. Gluck. However, I love all of your videos. Keep up the great work!
To be fair the title is maybe a bit click baity but Wynie chose the words and she's right a lot more often than I am.
I do hold strong to my thought of not being comfortable in recommending Nuobells. I think they should be more durable and while you may get away with being very delicate and them lasting the truth is their build is incredibly complex with a ton of plastic and it's fragile. If I spent $800 on those and they broke (and I did buy mine) I'd be furious.
They definitely have several advantages over Snode as I mentioned in this vid and you've listed some as well. Neither are perfect but if I had to choose one or the other I'd pick Snode's because having taken Nuobells apart... that design can and should be updated. Hope yours last and I'm happy you love them they're just not for me. I appreciate the well thought out and articulate comment!
The streamline changing mechanism for Nuobell is also one of its cons. There’s noticeable play/wiggle in the handle when in use off the cradle that just doesn’t feel as good to me vs the fixed handle of Snode.
Trulap vs Snode comparison teardown along with dropability comparison.
Luckily, it's trash pickup day today, so I'll be lugging $1000 worth of Nuobells and the stand to the garbage bin! (I guess it won't matter now if I drop them in). Thanks Gluck!!😎👍
Great review, though. 🙂
A couple of questions:
1. Why does everyone drop deadlifts and dumbbells?
2. Have you seen the "Bolt Octabells"? Are they just a copy of Nuobells (except for the shape)?
P.S. Gym Army sells Nuobell handles for $80 vs the nearly $200 everyone else is charging.
Re: Octabells I believe in one of the gym FB groups they are just shaped different with same internals.
@@BrandonSchwartz1Yeah, they suspiciously look A LOT like Nuobells....
When are the micro gains magnetic weight plates dropping?
Superior use of science and antics! still glad I switched to fixed dumbbells but also still gonna watch 😂
Where was this review a year ago when I bought my Nuobells lol. All other reviewer talked about how Nuobells are the greatest. Its ok though because I've been planning to buy the Rep 120s since they were announced. Guess I'll keep delicately placing down my Nuobells until then
I'm a bit behind but catching up 😁 we don't always follow everyone else here 😂
For whatever reason though, the industry has people convinced speed is the most important feature of the modern adjustable db. Are people really out there dropping 4 to 6 times and their drop sets? Are people really dropping after their first set at max? That's not how drop sets are supposed to work. If you're gonna be rough with your db, get iron masters or baadas. At least then you won't have to walk over to your db rack to cradle/adjust.
I have some knock off Nuobells - they work great but i really doubt they can hold up to much of a drop - will probably eventually upgrade them to something more sturdy
I got a pair of snode dumbbells love them. I prefer durability when paying this much money. Nuobell has too much plastic for that amount of money. Snode is made in China, prove when you pay you get quality product.
The Snode is available with 40kg of weights and I only could fond the Nüobell with 32 kg of weights.
I wish you had dropped this review after I got off my butt and sold my Nüobells 😂
You kind of look like a buff Ferris Buellers. lol!!
I really like the 5lb ajustments with Nuobell but really hate the cheap quality. Pepin 120s have 4month wait and I don’t have any dumbbells. What are your thoughts with the Pepin pro series? I know they are a little slower to play with but I’m really having a hard time with my choice.
Thank you 🏋♀️
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Great in depth review!
Have you tested the drop resistance of Nuobells? I was expecting to see that in the video since you're saying they aren't as durable as the AD80.
I paid for those and after taking them apart I can't drop test them. They will not hold up. The build is very complex, mostly plastic, and there's a lot of delicate mechanisms. Maybe if the channel keeps growing we'll be able the throw that kind of money away but not atm.
Gotcha, thanks for the review. @@GlucksGym
Gotcha, thanks for the review. @@GlucksGym
Wouldn’t be surprised if this guys gets mistaken for Matthew Broderick all the time.
I have the nuobells gata say for such an expensive price the tray is really cheap. I’ve had the for about 5 months now the tray catch is already getting damaged. I also got them in red and the paint is getting scratched pretty bad. Sadly it’s becoming more esthetic in the garage gym.
How confident would you be doing a renegade row with the Nuobells? basically putting your body weight on them and doing a pushup.
You’re playing into the strength of the dumbbell design there. The force will go into the dovetails distributed evenly and the handle should be able to handle the weight just fine unless you heavy as hell.
That said renegade row is a mid-tier movement
Well i mean not really you are kind of banging them against the ground and not always with even pressure. Lets say instead you do a db snatch would it hold up there?
@@BrandonSchwartz1
@@Loppnowd shredded dad RUclipsr uses them for dynamic movements like snatches and seems ok with them. Honestly if you’re worried at all about durability I would just look elsewhere. Nuobells are a lot of things, but durable is not one of them
Wait! REP is coming out with a 120 pound pair? When? Tell us!
Have you checked out the Trulap's? I'm curious how they hold up vs the rest because I'm in need of a set of adjustables.
Their gen 3 is on the way and we'll be doing a full review on those.
Right on! I've heard they have a Gen2 stand coming but didn't hear anything about Gen3 dumbbells. I'll have to hold off for a bit.@@GlucksGym
@@moreilly0 I'll have the new stand as well. Vid should hopefully be ready when they're ready for market
Are they actually gen3 coming? Or is it the gen2 dumbbells and Gen2 rack?
Does the magnetic plates hurt your leg when your getting ready to do a bench and there sitting on your legs
Any idea when those 120lb ones from rep are supposed to come out? I’d be willing to wait awhile but if it’s a year out I’d get something else in the meantime
Nuobell is the best
Look at those ends flexing 😂
How long does it take for snode to ship ? I just ordered two days ago and I got a email saying my order is on the way only label created so far.
I'm not really sure on that one. It can depend on a lot of factors and I'd be lying if I said they don't treat me differently knowing they're getting a review.
@@GlucksGym it just sent a message saying it’s on its way for Saturday. 4 days since I ordered it. Pretty impressive
Man, I keep waffling back and forth between the Snodes and the REP dumbbells.
I thought you were going to drop them and show us the results
My TRULAP dumbbells are awesome.
We've got the gen 3s on the way and we'll be reviewing those.
@@GlucksGym Are you going to tear them down like you did with the Snodes?
Any plan on comparing the actual nuobell bran dumbbells vs the knockoffs that are half the price?
Since I'm not a big Nuobell fan, probably not but I do plan on doing a teardown vid on the Nuobells.
when is that gray t-shirt going to be available for sale?
It technically just went up for sale on our website. We're working on the listing still which is why we haven't announced it
I need help so Im getting in to lifting and just want a dumbbell set that can be used for more types of exercise so which is more diverse so which is a better option the noubells or powerblock im just lo
Yep
ok maybe it's just me, but i don't get the fascination with dumbbells in a home gym. Beyond bench (and variations) mostly for safety and some arm exercises, i don't get what can't be done with a barbell. Maybe it's just that i went down the Kettlebell and barbell but i don't have any dumbbells and don't really have any burning desire for them. Sure, in a gym, where the rack is right there, yeah i get it. I dunno, mostly just thinking out loud to help the algorithm.
When you inevitably find yourself working around injuries, you'll better appreciate the different ranges of motion that dumbbells provide compared to a fixed bar or swinging bell. And, for many movements they are simply faster and easier to setup.
Variation and different feel
"Dude, Im huge...maybe the hugest" ....lmao
Sounds like someone was paid by Snode.
The internals on the Nuobell are also nylon.
Sounds like you're new to the channel. No sponsor here but you're going to love our Nuobell teardown and drop test video 😁. I'd be more worried about the people still telling you to buy Nuobells