Best Adjustable Dumbbell? Snode Comparisons to Nuobell and Trulap

In today's video we take a look at the Snode AD80, which are a mostly metal adjustable dumbbell with a max capacity of 80lbs. They have some similar looks and features to other popular dumbbells in this segment, but offer the most robust build of any on the market. However there are a few things to be mindful of, let's talk about it...

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[scooobyj]

The adjustable dumbbell market has gotten so much better than when I got my power blocks in 2017.

[pipozZz]

I feel more confident in my choice to buy Nuobells now. I've had them for two years, no issues, and would pick them again over the competitors.

[Jeremy-mcee]

You can actually place the magnets on the inside of the plates. That way you don't have to take them out of their holder to put them on/off and they don't get in the way when setting them on your thighs. I would still prefer if they had 5lb increments built in, but it is nice being able to adjust in even smaller increments since the magnets are only 1.25lbs each.

[joecowan]

So many options today in this style of db, but as you stated at the end, no one has made the perfect marriage of all the features we are looking for with zero tradeoffs. I am still happy with my 90lb PB Elites from 2019.

[DerekG]

I’m using PlateMate 2 1/2lb magnets (2 per AD80) to get 5lb increments and it works great! They are a lot flatter than the Snode magnets and stick better too, so they don’t shift if you drop the dumbbell. Would love if they natively adjusted in 5lb increments and I also wish the adjustment ring was metal (or at least felt less cheap) but I’ve watched the complete teardown of the AD80s on YouTube and internally I just trust them more than the competition!

[TrainerBigMike]

Bro you are a master of your craft 🙌🏼
Also I got the Nuobells on your recommendation and they have held up very well, one of my best purchases. Maybe one day they'll come out with a 100+lbs version

[JimmyHuynhdesign]

Just picked up the trulap today for about $680 total on their site. Excited to try them out.

[kgsvv]

If snode had just cut their plates in half, they would have the 5 lb increments. Likely they did not do this due to the radial selector dial Another improvement could be the use of a selector dial that is metal with high contrast anodized laser etched numbers. For the adder plates, they could have just used thin rubber coated plates that insert onto the handle or can add to the outside of the plates. I went with the trulap 2.0 they just released based on coop's video after Jan 1 2024 because of the 2.2 lb increments (1 kg) and other corrections they made includign more aggressive handles and 3 year included warranty. I am just hoping someday we can get rubber coating (not plastic) on the plates so we can not worry about scratching.

[StephColbertsonStrength]

That’s mighty inconvenient to add 5lbs. And when we think about adding 5lbs to a barbell a 5lbs increase on dumbbell is quite high.

[eszlsk]

I love mine aside from the no 5lbs increment. I dislike the magnets, I got microgainz plates for inside and they fit perfectly, much better and more comfortable to use.

[chipdouglas]

Which would you pick out of the Snode, Nuobell, or Trulap if you had to pick just one?

[Type-IIx]

Is there any documented failure condition with these adjustable dbs where the plates start falling off the ends and like smash you in the face?

[robinc.]

Got the Nuobells just recently and didn`t regret it. They are well made and i beleive they will hold (provided proper handling). The Snode look good, but the increment was just to less and i don`t wanna mess with extra weights. Also, Snode is hard to get in Europe from what i have seen. Honestly, Snode with 5lbs increment and they would be a nobrainer... P.S. The Nuobells have Kg sizes as well, as you know, we use metric system in Europe... and in the rest of the world 😂 Do you know if the Snodes come with kg as well?

[NoFate]

Not sure if that plate sag would constantly bother me

[babygiantbarbell]

I like these, but those magnets are not it for 5lb adjustments. Just feels like there has to be a better way, Snode. The quick change adjustable dumbbell market is evolving so quickly. Exciting times. Great review good sir.

[groundunder]

Love your videos Brandon. Question: In your opinion, are these adjustable dumbbells (nuobells) durable enough to do exercises like man makers on a padded floor over an extened period of time of weekly use? I know you can't drop them, but the bodyweight on the dumbbell along with the constant on and off the floor movements is what would concern me, and for $800 I wouldn't want them to obviously break. Thank you for any insight you could offer.

[richardmather]

Three pound jumps is a feature, not a bug, IMO. I have a bunch of 1.5 lb. plates I use with spinlock handles and it is helpful to be able to go up less than 5 lbs., IMO. As for these, 10 lb. adjustments is way too much. Though the magnets are a pretty good workaround.

[traderhines]

You can use the micro gainz on them. I have big hands and it works. Not a lot of room but it works. I also have plate mates. So I get these bad boys up to 90lbs😊

[soranhernandez]

Quick question! Nobody seems to ever be able to answer this, plz!!!
If you did a clean and or snatch could the rotation of the movement actuate the handle causing plates to come crashing down at you?

[alintampa]

Out of all three of these dumbbells, which one has the easiest to fix replacement part in case of failure or breakage?