Bowflex SelectTech 1090 review

The SelectTech 1090 keeps the dial adjustment of the 552 and raises the ceiling to 90 lbs per hand. Each dumbbell moves from 10 to 90 lbs in 5 lb steps across 17 settings, and Bowflex says the pair replaces 17 sets of weights. That range suits people who already row and press heavy and do not want to switch to plate-loaded handles. The trade-offs are size and the bottom of the range. Each dumbbell measures 17.5 by 9.5 by 10 inches, longer and taller than the 552, and the lightest setting is 10 lbs, so light raises and rehab work need a separate pair of small dumbbells. There are no 2.5 lb settings. Bowflex covers parts for 3 years. At $649 on sale when we checked, it costs less per pound of capacity than most picks here, but the regular $799 price puts it close to a full PowerBlock setup.

Who it is for

stronger lifters who want dial adjustment

Price

$649 on sale at Bowflex's US store when checked (sale ends November 14), $799 regular, sold as a pair.

Regular price $799 Sale price $649
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• 10 to 90 lbs per dumbbell across 17 settings
• 5 lb steps from 10 to 90 lbs
• Dial weight selection with storage trays included
• Knurled hand grips
• Each dumbbell measures 17.5 by 9.5 by 10 inches

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 90 lb ceiling covers heavy rows, presses and goblet squats
• Strength: Parts warranty runs 3 years, one year longer than the 552
• Strength: Same dial system as the 552, so no pins or plates to handle
• Weakness: Starts at 10 lbs, which is heavy for some shoulder and arm work
• Weakness: 5 lb steps throughout, with no 2.5 lb settings
• Weakness: Larger than the 552 at 17.5 by 9.5 by 10 inches per dumbbell

Key facts

• Price: $649 on sale, $799 regular (pair)
• Weight range: 10 to 90 lbs per dumbbell
• Settings: 17 per dumbbell
• Size: 17.5 x 9.5 x 10 in per dumbbell
• Warranty: 3 years parts

Where it ranks

Bowflex SelectTech 1090 is No. 3 in our Best Adjustable Dumbbells verdict.