Ulanzi MT-11UL
Score: 42/100
Manfrotto MTPIXIMII-B
Score: 44/100Rankings
The Manfrotto PIXI Mini is a compact, Italian-designed tripod that doubles as a handgrip. Weighing under 7 oz, it offers a 2.2 lb payload but lacks height adjustment and a quick-release plate.
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 | 1 kg | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.25 kg | 0.168 kgbest |
4 cm | 13.5 cmbest | |
— | 13.5 cmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 6.86 cmbest | 18.5 cm |
— | 1best | |
— | 24 monthsbest | |
3best | 0 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Load & Capacity(1) | ||
Maximum Load Capacity (kg) | 2 kg | 1 kg |
Size & Weight(3) | ||
Tripod Weight (kg) | 0.25 kg | 0.168 kg |
Maximum Height (cm) | 4 cm | 13.5 cm |
Folded Length (cm) | 6.86 cm | 18.5 cm |
Head(1) | ||
Head Type | ball | Integrated mini ball head |
Legs(1) | ||
Foot Type | rubber | Rubber |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Construction Material | Aluminum alloy | Aluminum, Technopolymer |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 3 | 0 |
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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.
Professional reviewers commend the PIXI for its Italian design, solid construction and intuitive push-button ball head, noting it outperforms budget competitors but lacks height adjustment.
Everyday users love its sturdiness, compactness and easy lock, but complain about the fixed low height, missing quick-release plate and instability with heavier gear.
“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.”
