Ulanzi MT-11UL
Score: 42/100
Amazon Basics WT3130KS 50-inch
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Amazon Basics 50" Lightweight Tripod offers a solid mix of portability, height reach, and useful accessories for beginners and travelers. While it handles lightweight cameras well, its load limit and stability at full extension make it less suitable for heavier gear.
The ULANZI MT-11/MT-33 is a compact, flexible tripod with a hidden phone holder and cold-shoe mounts, supporting smartphones and small cameras up to 2 kg.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2 kgbest | 2 kgbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.25 kgbest | 0.56 kg |
4 cm | 127 cmbest | |
— | 40.9 cmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 6.86 cmbest | 8.4 cm |
— | 3best | |
3 | 4best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Size & Weight(3) | ||
Tripod Weight (kg) | 0.25 kg | 0.56 kg |
Maximum Height (cm) | 4 cm | 127 cm |
Folded Length (cm) | 6.86 cm | 8.4 cm |
Head(1) | ||
Head Type | ball | pan-tilt |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Construction Material | Aluminum alloy | aluminum |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 3 | 4 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers call it a game-changer for mobile filmmakers, praising its modular design and dual cold-shoe capability while noting the missing remote and limited height.
Users rate it around 4.5/5, highlighting stability on uneven surfaces and the hidden phone holder, but complain about the manual phone clamp and lack of remote.
“Great for vloggers - I can mount my phone or my mirrorless camera with the same rig.”
“Compact and lightweight, perfect for travel.”
“The hidden phone holder is a brilliant idea.”
Professional reviewers praise the tripod for its low price, lightweight aluminum construction, and user-friendly lever-lock system, calling it a solid starter option for beginners and travelers.
Everyday users appreciate the tripod's portability, quick-release plate, and the added phone mount and remote, noting it works well for family events, travel, and basic vlogging.
