Manfrotto MPMXPROC4US
Score: 87/100
Sirui AM-MDP01
Score: 88/100Rankings
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.
The Manfrotto XPRO Carbon Fiber 4-Section Monopod delivers professional-grade rigidity with a 20 kg payload in an ultra-light 0.6 kg carbon-fiber package, featuring fast Power-Lock flip-locks and dual mounting threads.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
20 kgbest | 10 kg | |
164.6 cm | 165 cmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 52 cm | 47 cmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 0.6 kg | 0.41 kgbest |
4 | 6best | |
33.3best | 24.4 | |
| ↓ lower better | -30 °Cbest | — |
60 °Cbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(4) | ||
Maximum Load Capacity (kg) | 20 kg | 10 kg |
Maximum Extended Height (cm) | 164.6 cm | 165 cm |
Minimum Collapsed Height (cm) | 52 cm | 47 cm |
Load‑to‑Weight Ratio | 33.33 | 24.4 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Mounting Thread Size | 1/4-20;3/8-16 | 1/4" & 3/8" |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | 360° rotatable phone holder, cold protection foam grip, safety wrist strap, carabiner clip, mini compass | |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.6 kg | 0.4097 kg |
Leg Lock Type | Flip Lock | Twist lock |
Number of Leg Sections | 4 | 6 |
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Reviewers praise its blend of weight, strength, and the Power-Lock system, while noting the lack of an included bag and occasional lock stickiness.
Users love the featherlight feel and high load capacity, but mention missing accessories and occasional lock issues.
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.
“Used it at a wedding with a Canon 1D X and 400mm lens-rock solid and easy to move around.”
“Fits in my backpack when collapsed. Perfect for hiking and wildlife photography.”
“The flip locks are so fast-I can set it up in seconds between shots.”
