Kleva Built
Dynamometer
This is a budget digital hand grip dynamometer that measures grip strength up to 265 lbs (120kg) in 0.2 lb (0.1kg) increments using a strain-gauge precision sensor. Squeeze the handle and it displays a real-time maximum grip reading on a backlit LCD screen, letting you track grip-strength gains over multiple sessions.
It stores readings for up to 19 user profiles, so it works for a family, a small team, or a coach tracking several athletes, with each profile showing incremental change from the last recorded test. The handle is adjustable to fit different hand sizes, runs on 2 AAA batteries, and auto-powers-off between uses. Itโs a straightforward, no-frills way to get a repeatable grip-strength number for home use, sports training, or casual physical-therapy-style tracking โ not a clinical-grade instrument, and its 265 lb ceiling can be a limit for very strong grippers.
| Power | 2x AAA batteries (auto power-off) |
|---|---|
| Handle | Adjustable, non-slip grip |
| Sensor | Strain gauge, real-time digital readout |
| Display | Backlit LCD, lb/kg toggle |
| Capacity | 265 lbs / 120 kg maximum |
| Precision | 0.2 lb / 0.1 kg divisions |
| User profiles | Stores up to 19 user profiles with age/gender-based grip status |
How it compares
| Dynamometer | Great Ape Grips | Little Big Horn | Rogue Pinch Blocks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GymRadar rating | 4.33/5 | 4.33/5 | 4.33/5 | 4.42/5 |
| Price | $49.95 | $119.95 | $55.00 | |
| Power | 2x AAA batteries (auto power-off) | |||
| Handle | Adjustable, non-slip grip | |||
| Sensor | Strain gauge, real-time digital readout | |||
| Display | Backlit LCD, lb/kg toggle | |||
| Capacity | 265 lbs / 120 kg maximum | |||
| Precision | 0.2 lb / 0.1 kg divisions | |||
| User profiles | Stores up to 19 user profiles with age/gender-based grip status |
Reviews by source
| Expert | 4.33/5 | 20 reviews | |
| Youtube | 4.5/5 | 2 reviews |
This budget digital hand dynamometer follows the same recipe as most 265lb/120kg units in its class: a strain-gauge sensor, backlit LCD, adjustable handle, and profile storage for up to 19 users, all built to give a quick, repeatable grip-strength number rather than clinical-grade precision. The standout dimension is functionality โ reviewers across the category consistently praise the simple squeeze-and-read workflow, multi-user memory, and legible backlit display. The weakest is durability, where independent coverage is thin to nonexistent for this specific listing; the closest matching productโs own on-site reviews (4.79/5, 247 reviews) are the only long-term-use signal, and self-hosted retailer numbers are not independent evidence. Fine for casual grip tracking at home, but a strong lifter can outgrip its 265lb ceiling and hit an error reading.
- +Functionality: high-precision strain gauge sensor gives a real-time, easy-to-read maximum grip value with a simple squeeze-and-hold test (YouTube: Top Best Picks roundup)
- +Functionality: stores measurements for up to 19 user profiles with age/gender-based weak-normal-strong status, useful for families, teams, or clinicians tracking multiple people (YouTube: Top Best Picks roundup)
- +Build quality: backlit LCD stays legible in low light, and the adjustable handle accommodates different hand sizes (YouTube: Top Best Picks roundup)
- +Value: budget digital dynamometers in this class are repeatedly described as accurate and user-friendly at a low price point (Grand Goldman roundup)
- +Versatility: usable for sports training, home tracking, and informal clinical/physical-therapy style assessment (YouTube: Top Best Picks roundup)
- −Functionality: 265lb/120kg ceiling can be undersized for strong grip-training enthusiasts, who report hitting an overload/error reading (community: Reddit via DuckDuckGo)
- −Durability: no independent long-term durability testing found for this specific listing โ only the closest-match product's own on-site review count (BodySpec editorial guidance)
- −Value: no companion app or advanced data management, unlike pricier clinical-grade competitors (BodySpec roundup)
- −Functionality: budget digital dynamometers as a class show test-retest noise โ a change under roughly 6kg (~13lb) session-to-session isn't necessarily a real strength change (BodySpec roundup)
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