Benro MSD46C
Score: 92/100
Sirui AM-MDP01
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Benro MSD46C (MAD38C) is a 6-section carbon-fiber monopod offering a high 16 kg load capacity, ultra-light weight, flip-lever locks and a removable ball-joint foot, making it ideal for heavy-lens travel shooting.
The SIRUI AM-MDP01 is a 5-section carbon-fiber monopod weighing just 0.41 kg, offering a 165 cm maximum height and a 22 lb load capacity. It folds to 18.5 in for travel and includes a 360° phone holder plus useful outdoor accessories. Its main trade-offs are the lack of built-in feet and a stiff twist-lock mechanism.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
16 kgbest | 10 kg | |
184.8 cmbest | 165 cm | |
| ↓ lower better | 45.5 cmbest | 47 cm |
| ↓ lower better | 0.59 kg | 0.41 kgbest |
6best | 6best | |
27.1best | 24.4 | |
36 monthsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(4) | ||
Maximum Load Capacity (kg) | 16 kg | 10 kg |
Maximum Extended Height (cm) | 184.8 cm | 165 cm |
Minimum Collapsed Height (cm) | 45.5 cm | 47 cm |
Load‑to‑Weight Ratio | 27.12 | 24.4 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Mounting Thread Size | 1/4-20, 3/8-16 | 1/4" & 3/8" |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | Monopod, spanner wrench, wrist strap | 360° rotatable phone holder, cold protection foam grip, safety wrist strap, carabiner clip, mini compass |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.59 kg | 0.4097 kg |
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Digital Camera World praises the super-sturdy build and rock-steady performance at full height, while noting the lack of an integrated head and a foot that can be overly stiff.
Users consistently commend the lightweight strength and fast flip locks, but many are disappointed by the missing head, lack of a carrying bag, and the stiff rotating foot.
Professional reviewers highlight the AM-MDP01's exceptional strength-to-weight ratio thanks to its carbon-fiber build, noting its durability in cold or hot environments and its suitability for fast, low-profile shooting in crowded or tourist-heavy locations. They commend its compactness and accessory bundle, while pointing out the lack of modular feet as a trade-off for pure portability.
Everyday users rave about the monopod's feather-light feel, solid load capacity, and the handy phone holder, often calling it perfect for hiking and travel. Recurring complaints focus on the twist-lock's stiffness, the absence of a ground spike, and concerns about the long-term durability of the phone clamp.
“sturdy, light and fast”
“lightweight yet strong”
“super-sturdy and rock-steady, even at its maximum height”
