Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Magnetic Tripod for Mobile Phones - Black
Customer Rating
5
Game Changer!
on December 21, 2023
Posted by: mcrathenn
from Seattle, WA
I have had this tripod for about 8 months and it has been an absolute game changer. I literally use it every single day, not just for filming, but as a fantastic phone stand for when I watch videos while eating, or need to check a recipe. It's better than anything I have seen out there.
But where it really shines, is in the quality of the videos it puts out. We have two young kids and getting high quality videos of them has been key for us. Our home movies look professional and I've been thrilled with the kinds of shots I can get that I wouldn't be able to do otherwise.
I've had this for about 2 months and can't say I've used it much. It is very handy in situations where you need to stand up the phone, whether it's to take photos or watch a show, or even using FaceTime while you're doing something else. However, the primary reason why I don't use this often is because it is quite heavy and adds quite a bit of weight to carry around, therefore it's usually left at (or forgotten) at home so it's rarely with me when I have a need for it.
I’ve had this for a couples months now. I was truly worried it would be a bad purchase…. But for real, I go EVERYWHERE with this and I use it for everything. It’s fast and easy. Pictures with family… super easy. Cooking, GREAT! Work calls all day long on speaker phone… that is my primary use. Love this. Lay in bed and use kickstand for my TikToking. Phone is sideways on my bed propped up so I don’t have to hold it.
This tripod is awesome and I didn’t realize how much I would use it - extremely well made and I would not expect anything less from PD (has some weight to but in a perfect way). Don’t hesitate and just buy it.
I bought this a couple months ago and feel like I’ve gotten enough use to write a good review. The product is nothing short of perfect for its purpose. I use it daily to post up my phone at the gym. If I had to recommend a change I’d request that the adjustment key not be a magnetic material. I also have the wallet with stand which is another great product. What happens is the key often gets magnetized out of the tripod and stuck to the wallet. I usually end up finding it bouncing around in the dryer as it almost always falls off the wallet and stays in my pants pocket. Regardless of this I’ve gifted PD products and everyone love their new kit.
Bought alongside a case for my Pixel 7a, this little magnetic tripod really is fantastic. Awesome design, sleek, subtle, it adds only a little bit of bulk to the phone case.
While a bit awkward for jean pockets, I've had no issue with the (little) extra heft when carrying it in a coat or jacket, which is more likely when I'm out and about using it for photos. But considering it's magnetic, it's also super easy to remove when I don't need it. I've found the little carry pouch that comes with the tripod to be very helpful in this regard. It means I can store and protect the tripod, but it's on hand if I decide I need it.
The tightening tool is my only minor gripe. It can be a bit fiddly, to the point where I'm not even entirely sure how much of a difference I'm making when I use it, buuuuut that said I've had zero issues with stability and am enjoying the overall versatility of the tripod itself.
Sure, it's a bit pricey, and not needed by everyone, but it's also the only mini tripod that ticked all the boxes for me. Functional, compact, useful: a great product and another win from Peak Design.
At first I wasn’t sure if it was going to be worth it… but then I got it and it works great! I’m excited to use it on vacation for real use cases but so far in my testing it has been really good. You can tell that thought has been put into every part of the products - from the tuning key to the dust bag to the build quality. The only downside I would say is the additional weight that it adds when attaching and carrying it with your phone - as well as the price but understandably it is a luxury product for a relatively luxury price, as most things from them is.
The design, functionality, and build quality of the Peak Design Mobile Tripod are truly outstanding. I was so impressed with my first one that, after losing it, I promptly bought another. Additionally, I've happily shared this exceptional tripod by gifting it to friends and family.