PowerBlock Elite vs NordicTrack Select-A-Weight
Head-to-head comparison based on trust scores, features, pricing, and real user feedback.
Our pick: PowerBlock Elite (Trust Score 9.2 vs 9.0)
9.2
Excellent
Runner-Up
Pros
- +Most compact footprint
- +Expandable to 90 lbs
- +Won't roll on the floor
Cons
- −Wrist cage feels awkward initially
- −Block shape unlike traditional dumbbells
Don't buy if
- ⚠ The wrist guard cage that surrounds your hand takes adjustment; some users find it interferes with certain exercises like curls.
9.0
Excellent
Best Value
Pros
- +Traditional dumbbell shape and feel
- +55 lb max weight per hand
- +2.5 lb precise increments
Cons
- −Long length at max weight
- −No expansion options
Don't buy if
- ⚠ At maximum weight, the dumbbell becomes quite long and may be unwieldy for some exercises like overhead presses.