Victiv Camera Monopod
Score: 72/100
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 Victiv T72 is a lightweight aluminum tripod-monopod that converts quickly, includes a wireless remote and phone/tablet holder, and supports up to 15 kg of gear. The head is less refined and monopod mode reduces load capacity, which may affect heavy-gear users. It targets amateur photographers and vloggers seeking height and convenience.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1.6 kg | 1.33 kgbest |
— | 5 kgbest | |
182.9 cmbest | 169 cm | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 51 cmbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 51 cmbest |
— | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
Maximum Height (cm) | 182.9 cm | 169 cm |
Minimum Height (cm) | 48.3-54.9 cm | 51 cm |
Load Capacity (kg) | 5.4-15.0 kg | 5 kg |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.6 kg | 1.33 kg |
Folded Length (cm) | 43.2-54.1 cm | 51 cm |
Material | Aluminum | Aluminum Alloy, Plastic |
Features(3) | ||
Head Type | 3-way swivel pan-tilt | Ball head |
Leg Lock Type | Flip locks | Fast leg locks |
Quick Release Plate | Arca‑Swiss compatible | true |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | Wireless remote, 2‑in‑1 phone/tablet holder, carrying bag, 2 quick‑release plates, stability hook, mid‑level spreader, rubber feet, 1/4‑inch screw mount | Phone Holder, L-shaped Hex Key, Carrying Bag, User Manual |
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Professional reviewers, primarily a YouTube demo, commend the T72 for its affordability, solid aluminum construction, and smooth head adjustments, noting its stable performance across a wide height range. However, they point out that the head lacks the precision of higher-end models and that the monopod mode is not ideal for heavy gear.
Everyday users consistently praise the T72's sturdiness, especially when holding spotting scopes or shooting in breezy conditions, and appreciate its quick setup and travel-friendly weight. The main recurring themes are limited review volume and caution about using the monopod with heavier equipment, as well as some remarks on the head's refinement.
“Very sturdy... holds my spotting scope in place does not move around”
“Best tripod I've ever owned! Stability of the legs... even during breezes was amazing”
“Users appreciate the phone holder for quick landscape-to-portrait switches and fast leg locks for vlogging.”
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.
