Ulanzi MT-11UL
Score: 42/100
Neewer TP53
Score: 44/100Rankings
The Neewer TP53 is a lightweight aluminum travel tripod that balances portability with a respectable 1.5 kg payload. It offers a versatile pan-tilt head, quick-release plate, and phone holder, making it a solid entry-level option for beginners, though its flip-locks and center-column stability can be limiting.
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 | 1.5 kg | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.25 kgbest | 0.568 kg |
4 cm | 146 cmbest | |
— | 42 cmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 6.86 cmbest | 43 cm |
— | 4best | |
— | 12 monthsbest | |
3 | 5best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Load & Capacity(1) | ||
Maximum Load Capacity (kg) | 2 kg | 1.5 kg |
Size & Weight(3) | ||
Tripod Weight (kg) | 0.25 kg | 0.568 kg |
Maximum Height (cm) | 4 cm | 146 cm |
Folded Length (cm) | 6.86 cm | 43 cm |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Mounting Thread Size | 1/4-20 | 1/4"-20 |
Head(1) | ||
Head Type | ball | pan-tilt with quick-release |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Construction Material | Aluminum alloy | aluminum alloy |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 3 | 5 |
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.
Professional reviewers describe the TP53 as a solid, metal-built entry-level tripod that punches above its price point, praising its dual mounting options and intuitive quick-release system.
Everyday users praise the tripod's sturdy feel, ease of setup, and smooth pan-tilt action, especially appreciating the phone-to-camera flexibility for social-media content.
“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.”
