Manfrotto
Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column
$229.95
Released 2014
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Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column vs Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock
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.
Benro
Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock
$199.95Cheaper
Released 2015
Which is better: the Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column or Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock?
The Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock is the cheaper at $199.95. The Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column | Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $229.95 Legs only, MSRP | $199.95 MSRP, legs only |
| Brand | Manfrotto | Benro |
| Released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Max height (in) | 66.9 | 70.5 |
| Folded length (in) | 24 | 26.8 |
| Max load (lb) | 44.1 | 35.3 |
| Weight (lb) | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Leg sections | 3 | 3 |
| Head included | No | No |
| Release | flip_lock | twist_lock |
Sources — Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column: manfrotto.com (verified 2026-06-19). Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock: benrousa.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column and Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max height (in): Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column 66.9 vs Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock 70.5
- Folded length (in): Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column 24 vs Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock 26.8
- Max load (lb): Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column 44.1 vs Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock 35.3
- Weight (lb): Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column 5.5 vs Benro Mach3 Series 3 Long Aluminum Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock 5.2