Why it's worth it
The RELIFE bar offers three grip positions, a 330-pound rating, and a 24-to-36-inch door range at the lowest price in this guide. You give up padding thickness and finish consistency, but the steel underneath is solid.
It carries the highest rated capacity of any bar here. At 330 pounds, the RELIFE gives a heavier user more margin than bars costing considerably more. That headroom matters if you're over 200 pounds, if you train with a weighted vest, or if you do anything explosive. Published reviews found it flexed less than some more established competitors under comparable loads, which is not what most people expect from a budget bar.
Three grip positions at this price is unusual. Wide, shoulder-width, and neutral handles all come standard. Most bars in this tier drop the neutral grip first because it costs the most to tool. Keeping it means you can train shoulder-friendly pull-ups without buying a second piece of equipment, and it's the grip most beginners find easiest to hold for a full set.
From our review of 5 doorframe pull-up bars, by Eleanor Vance, Health & Beauty Editor