Benro
Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock
$199.95
Released 2015
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Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock vs Sirui AM-225 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with B-00K Ball Head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Sirui AM-225 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with B-00K Ball Head is cheaper at $199.9. Every spec and price links to its source.
Sirui
Sirui AM-225 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with B-00K Ball Head
$199.9Cheaper
Released 2018
Which is better: the Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock or Sirui AM-225 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with B-00K Ball Head?
The Sirui AM-225 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with B-00K Ball Head wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Sirui AM-225 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with B-00K Ball Head is the cheaper at $199.9. The Sirui AM-225 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with B-00K Ball Head both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock | Sirui AM-225 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with B-00K Ball Head |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $199.95 MSRP, legs only | $199.9 MSRP, includes B-00K ball head |
| Brand | Benro | Sirui |
| Released | 2015 | 2018 |
| Material | aluminum | carbon_fiber |
| Max height (in) | 70.5 | 47.2 |
| Folded length (in) | 26.8 | 18.3 |
| Max load (lb) | 35.3 | 13.2 |
| Weight (lb) | 5.2 | 2 |
| Leg sections | 3 | 5 |
| Head included | No | Yes |
| Release | twist_lock | twist_lock |
Sources — Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock: benrousa.com (verified 2026-06-19). Sirui AM-225 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with B-00K Ball Head: store.sirui.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock and Sirui AM-225 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with B-00K Ball Head?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Material: Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock aluminum vs Sirui AM-225 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with B-00K Ball Head carbon_fiber
- Max height (in): Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock 70.5 vs Sirui AM-225 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with B-00K Ball Head 47.2
- Folded length (in): Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock 26.8 vs Sirui AM-225 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with B-00K Ball Head 18.3
- Max load (lb): Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock 35.3 vs Sirui AM-225 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with B-00K Ball Head 13.2
- Weight (lb): Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock 5.2 vs Sirui AM-225 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with B-00K Ball Head 2
- Leg sections: Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock 3 vs Sirui AM-225 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with B-00K Ball Head 5
- Head included: Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock false vs Sirui AM-225 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with B-00K Ball Head true