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 Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock is cheaper at $199.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Vanguard
Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod
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Released 2017
Which is better: the Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock or Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod?
The Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock | Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $199.95 MSRP, legs only | — |
| Brand | Benro | Vanguard |
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Max height (in) | 70.5 | 64 |
| Folded length (in) | 26.8 | 24.6 |
| Max load (lb) | 35.3 | 15.4 |
| Weight (lb) | 5.2 | 4.3 |
| Leg sections | 3 | 3 |
| Head included | No | No |
| Release | twist_lock | twist_lock |
Sources — Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock: benrousa.com (verified 2026-06-19). Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod: bhphotovideo.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock and Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max height (in): Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock 70.5 vs Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod 64
- Folded length (in): Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock 26.8 vs Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod 24.6
- Max load (lb): Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock 35.3 vs Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod 15.4
- Weight (lb): Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock 5.2 vs Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod 4.3