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FLYBIRD Adjustable Bench vs PowerBlock Elite: what real owners say

Real owners rate these about evenly: 67% of 12 FLYBIRD Adjustable Bench owners recommend it, vs 72% of 108 for the PowerBlock Elite.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

FLYBIRD Adjustable Bench

67%of 12 owners recommend
67% recommend · 0% neutral · 33% don't
Owners praise
  • Folds compact for easy storage
  • Holds up well over years of use
  • Lightweight and easy to move
Owners complain about
  • Feels wobbly and iffy at heavier weight
  • Flimsy feel, hard or uneven pads
  • Wide gap between seat and backrest
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PowerBlock Elite

72%of 108 owners recommend
72% recommend · 13% neutral · 15% don't
Owners praise
  • Compact and space-saving for a home gym
  • Fast, easy weight changes in a few seconds
  • Expandable weight range up to 90lbs
Owners complain about
  • Boxy, non-traditional shape limits some exercises and takes getting used to
  • Closed wrist-cage handle cramps big hands and thick wrists
  • Quality issues out of the box (warped or bent plates, scuffed paint)
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What FLYBIRD Adjustable Bench owners say

“I had this bench before getting an Ironmaster. Gave it to a friend who used it until he decided to get a Rep.”
— @beesoffury on YouTube
“I love how it breaks down for storage. Overall a great bench to start out with.”
— @alexthompson9403 on YouTube
“I believe I saw a video of this bench collapse and almost kill a guy.”
— @MushookieMan on YouTube

What PowerBlock Elite owners say

“It's one of the best investments I have ever bought”
— @johnchiluiza2841 on YouTube
“the power blocks are the best option as it doesn’t require an additional casing to adjust the weights”
— @nickvoorhees2682 on YouTube
“they are really awkward and uncomfortable for a wide range of movements”
— @graham1034 on YouTube