Ulanzi MT-44 2-in
Score: 59/100
Neewer Basics 66.5-inch Tripod
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Neewer Basics TP12 is a compact, lightweight travel tripod with a 169 cm maximum height, 5 kg load capacity, and an Arca-type ball head plus phone holder, offering strong value for budget-conscious creators. Its reliance on plastic parts and occasional leg-lock looseness limit long-term ruggedness. Ideal for travelers, vloggers, and photographers needing portability without sacrificing load capacity.
The Ulanzi MT-44 combines a compact selfie-stick design with a 360° ball head, offering a lightweight ABS build and phone clamp for versatile on-the-go shooting. Its main drawbacks are the low 1.5 kg load limit and plastic construction that reduces rigidity. It's perfect for content creators using smartphones or small mirrorless cameras.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 0.475 kgbest | 1.33 kg |
1.5 kg | 5 kgbest | |
150 cm | 169 cmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 32.25 cmbest | 51 cm |
| ↓ lower better | — | 51 cmbest |
6best | — | |
— | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Maximum Height (cm) | 150 cm | 169 cm |
Load Capacity (kg) | 1.5 kg | 5 kg |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.475 kg | 1.33 kg |
Folded Length (cm) | 32.25 cm | 51 cm |
Material | ABS/Plastic | Aluminum Alloy, Plastic |
Features(2) | ||
Head Type | Ball Head | Ball head |
Leg Lock Type | Twist Lock | Fast leg locks |
General Specs(1) | ||
Compatibility | Smartphones, DSLR (Nikon, Canon), G7, Fujifilm, Sony RX, Panasonic, Nikon D610, Osmo Pocket3, Osmo 360, Insta360 X5, iPhone models, Samsung, Huawei | DSLR, Smartphone |
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Professional reviewers consistently highlight the MT-44's multifunctional nature, stable base, smooth 360° ball head and secure non-spring phone clamp as strong points, while noting its modest 1.5 kg load capacity and lighter ABS build limit its suitability for heavier professional gear.
Everyday users echo the professional praise for portability and ease of use, valuing the quick setup, compact folded size and reliable phone grip, though they also acknowledge the limited load capacity and wish for a more robust feel for heavier equipment.
“Users appreciate the phone holder for quick landscape-to-portrait switches and fast leg locks for vlogging.”
“One notes it's rigid enough to hold inverted setups and lacks only minor extras like a handle, which is acceptable for the price.”
Professional reviewers consider the TP12 one of the best budget travel tripods, praising its lightweight yet sturdy construction, high 11 lb load capacity, smooth 40 mm panoramic head, and versatile invertible column. Minor criticisms focus on the missing built-in handle and occasional perceived heaviness, but overall the tripod is seen as offering superior stability and feature set for its price.
Everyday users consistently commend the TP12 for its light weight, compact size, solid stability, and the handy phone holder, noting it delivers great value. Recurring complaints revolve around material quality concerns, occasional leg-lock looseness, and the lack of a dedicated carrying handle or robust case.
