Neewer Upgraded 80.7-inch Tripod
Score: 86/100
Sirui SVM-165 3-in
Score: 84/100Rankings
The Neewer N55CR is a carbon-fiber tripod-monopod hybrid offering a lightweight 2 kg package and a strong 12 kg load capacity, highlighted by its reversible two-section center column and 360° ball head with bubble levels. Its relatively high minimum height and varying weight specs limit low-angle shooting and precise portability. Ideal for travel photographers and videographers needing sturdy support in a compact form.
The Sirui SVM-165 is a 3-section carbon-fiber monopod offering rapid one-step height adjustment, 360° pan and 36° tilt, and a load capacity of 10 kg. Its trade-off is a relatively high minimum height and a bulky base that can limit ultra-low-angle shooting. Ideal for mobile photographers and videographers who need lightweight durability and quick setup in demanding environments.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 2 kg | 1.52 kgbest |
213 cmbest | 165 cm | |
12 kgbest | 10 kg | |
4best | 3 | |
6.35 mmbest | 6.35 mmbest | |
56.5 cm | 82.5 cmbest | |
— | 36 °best | |
360 °best | 360 °best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Load(1) | ||
Load Capacity (kg) | 12 kg | 10 kg |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2 kg | 1.52 kg |
Material | Carbon Fiber | Carbon fiber legs, aluminum alloy base |
Number of Leg Sections | 4 | 3 |
Leg Lock Type | Quick-release twist locks | Twist lock |
Dimensions(3) | ||
Maximum Height (cm) | 213 cm | 165 cm |
Minimum Height (cm) | 56.5 cm | 82.5 cm |
Folded Length (cm) | 52 cm | 82 cm |
Features(1) | ||
Head Type | 360 Panorama Ball Head | Quick lock head |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 6 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers at B&H commend the N55CR for its innovative two-section removable center column, robust 28 mm carbon-fiber construction, and a well-equipped 360° ball head with bubble levels, emphasizing its suitability for travel and video work while noting its solid load capacity and portable weight.
Everyday users have not left reviews on major retail sites, resulting in a lack of direct consumer feedback; the product is presented primarily through manufacturer specifications and retailer listings.
Professional reviewers and editors praise the SVM-165 for its top-tier carbon-fiber build, ultra-light weight, and the innovative rapid one-step locking mechanism that speeds up run-and-gun setups. They also highlight its modular 3-in-1 versatility, allowing conversion to a tabletop tripod, and its robust performance in harsh environments from -30 °C to 70 °C. However, they caution that stability can suffer at extreme tilt angles with heavy loads and that the minimum height may limit very low-angle shots.
Everyday users echo the professional sentiment, frequently mentioning the monopod's lightweight portability and quick setup as major benefits for travel and event photography. While explicit complaints are scarce, users note the need to remove a leg for lower angles and the added weight of the optional extension rod.
