We compared two wearable ankle and wrist weight sets: the Bala Bangles and the Amazon Basics Adjustable Ankle & Wrist Weights.
What we looked at
Weight per unit, adjustability, fastening, and price.
The verdict
If you want a fixed 1lb and 2lb pair with Bala's design-led look and elastic-and-hook fastening, the Bala Bangles are the styled pick, at £51.00. If you would rather pay £23.81 less for a set that adjusts from 0.22kg up to 1.13kg per weight (2.27kg total) with removable inserts, the Amazon Basics set is the more adjustable, budget option, at £27.19.
A £51.00 set of fixed 1lb and 2lb wrist and ankle weights.
A £27.19 adjustable set from 0.22kg to 1.13kg per weight, with removable inserts.
Bala Bangles - Set of 2 (1lb & 2lb Each) Adjustable Wearable Wrist & Ankle Weights — Most Design-Led
Intended for: Marketed as a set of 2 wearable wrist and ankle weights (1lb and 2lb each) for yoga, dance, barre, pilates, cardio and aerobics, with athletic elastic and hook-and-loop fasteners designed to fit every body, and a design-led look, per the listing.
What we liked
- Design-led look with fresh colour options, per the listing
- Versatile for yoga, dance, barre, pilates, cardio, aerobics and walking
- Athletic elastic and hook-and-loop fasteners for a secure fit, per the listing
- Wearable as wrist or ankle weights
Worth knowing
- Costs £23.81 more than the Amazon Basics set on these listings
- Fixed 1lb and 2lb weights rather than adjustable within one unit
Best for
- Buyers who want a styled, design-led weight set
- Low-impact classes like yoga, barre and pilates
- Anyone who wants both a lighter and heavier weight in one pack
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants to adjust the weight within a single unit
Amazon Basics Adjustable Ankle & Wrist Weights, 1.13kg Each, Set of 2 — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a set of 2 adjustable ankle or wrist weights with a durable polyester exterior and removable weight inserts, adjustable from 0.22kg to 1.13kg in each weight (2.27kg total), with a double-strap velcro closure and reinforced stitching, for walking, running, yoga, pilates, aerobics and strength training.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Bala Bangles on these listings, at £27.19
- Adjustable from 0.22kg to 1.13kg per weight via removable inserts
- Double-strap velcro closure for a secure, comfortable fit
- Reinforced stitching for durability, per the listing
- Suits multiple activities, from walking to strength training
Worth knowing
- Less design-focused look than the Bala Bangles
- Adjustment is within one unit rather than a fixed lighter/heavier pair
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants to adjust the weight as they progress
- General strength and cardio training
Not ideal for
- Anyone who specifically wants the Bala brand look
- Buyers who want two genuinely different fixed weights in one pack
