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 Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit is cheaper at $179.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Joby
Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit
$179.95Cheaper
Released 2017
Which is better: the Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column or Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit?
The Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit is the cheaper at $179.95. The Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit 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 | Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column | Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $229.95 Legs only, MSRP | $179.95 MSRP, includes BallHead 5K |
| Brand | Manfrotto | Joby |
| Released | 2014 | 2017 |
| Material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Max height (in) | 66.9 | 15.2 |
| Folded length (in) | 24 | — |
| Max load (lb) | 44.1 | 11 |
| Weight (lb) | 5.5 | 1.6 |
| Leg sections | 3 | — |
| Head included | No | Yes |
| Release | flip_lock | — |
Sources — Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column: manfrotto.com (verified 2026-06-19). Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit: joby.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column and Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit?
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 Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit 15.2
- Max load (lb): Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column 44.1 vs Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit 11
- Weight (lb): Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column 5.5 vs Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit 1.6
- Head included: Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column false vs Joby GorillaPod 5K Kit true