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Quick takes on side-by-side spec battles.
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NÜOBELL 580
NÜOBELL 580 vs PowerBlock Elite USA 90
Sweden vs USA, kinda cool to see the difference. NÜOBELL 580’s Swedish engineering feels more premium to me, though PowerBlock has a long history of quality in the US.
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Bowflex SelectTech 560
Bowflex SelectTech 560 vs BowFlex SelectTech 552i
2.5 lbs increments on both are a solid choice, but I still think the 560’s weight range is more versatile, especially for advanced users.
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BowFlex SelectTech 552
BowFlex SelectTech 1090 vs BowFlex SelectTech 552
The 552’s mix of rubber and steel feels better for comfort on longer workouts. Not a fan of the 1090’s steel-only grip.
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NordicTrack GX4.7
NordicTrack GX4.7 vs Schwinn 270
The Schwinn 270 is just a bit wider, but I honestly prefer the compactness of the NordicTrack GX4.7. It's just easier to fit in my home gym.