Joby
Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit
$179.95
Released 2017
Best Tripods · head-to-head
Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit vs Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit is cheaper at $179.95. 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 Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit or Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod?
The Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit | Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $179.95 MSRP, includes BallHead 5K | — |
| Brand | Joby | Vanguard |
| Released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Max height (in) | 15.2 | 64 |
| Folded length (in) | — | 24.6 |
| Max load (lb) | 11 | 15.4 |
| Weight (lb) | 1.6 | 4.3 |
| Leg sections | — | 3 |
| Head included | Yes | No |
| Release | — | twist_lock |
Sources — Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit: joby.com (verified 2026-06-19). Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod: bhphotovideo.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit 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): Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit 15.2 vs Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod 64
- Max load (lb): Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit 11 vs Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod 15.4
- Weight (lb): Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit 1.6 vs Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod 4.3
- Head included: Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit true vs Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT Aluminum Tripod false