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The Best Selfie Sticks of 2023

We spent two weeks thoroughly testing the seven best selfie sticks on the market. Our testers paired selfie sticks with iPhone, Android and GoPro devices, then took selfies in a range of conditions. Ultimately we found that the Yoozon was the best selfie stick overall because of its ease of use, portability and performance. Our testers liked the Yoozon’s Bluetooth remote and appreciated the stick’s light weight and sleek design. The Fugetek – FT-568 was our most sturdy selfie stick.

Our Top Choices

The Top Pick

Yoozon

Selfie Stick

Sturdiest Pick

Fugetek

FT-568

Best GoPro Stick

Vicdozia

19-Inch

We spent two weeks thoroughly testing the seven best selfie sticks on the market. Our testers paired selfie sticks with iPhone, Android and GoPro devices, then took selfies in a range of conditions. Ultimately we found that the Yoozon was the best selfie stick overall because of its ease of use, portability and performance. Our testers liked the Yoozon’s Bluetooth remote and appreciated the stick’s light weight and sleek design. The Fugetek – FT-568 was our most sturdy selfie stick.

Table of contents

• The 7 selfie sticks we tested
• Best overall: Yoozon
• Sturdiest Pick: Fugetek – FT-568
• Best for GoPros: Vicdozia – 19-Inch
• Other products we tested
• How we selected
• How we tested
• Important features to consider
• The bottom line

The 7 selfie sticks we tested

Product	Price	Weight (oz.)	Extended Length (in.)	Collapsed Length (in.)
1. Yoozon	$$	4	28.7	10
2. Fugetek	$$	9	49	18.5
3. Vicdozia	$	5.3	19	7.25
4. Selfie World	$	4.5	32	8
5. Mpow	$	5. 6	31.5	7.1
6. Anker	$	4.8	28.3	7
7. UBeesize	$$	14.6	31.9	9

The best overall: Yoozon

The Yoozon was ranked highest by our testers because of its balance, portability, ease of use and quality. Our testers loved the Yoozon’s removable Bluetooth remote that was simple to use and snapped the phone’s shutter instantly. This remote was fully charged in under an hour, and maintained its charge for multiple days of use.

Our testers were also taken with the Yoozon’s sleek black appearance, which one tester compared to a lightsaber. The Yoozon’s remote fits seamlessly back into its handle contributing to the selfie stick’s overall sleek appearance.

The downside of the Yoozon is the flimsiness of the pole, which is not meant for vigorous shaking. This selfie stick works best when it’s not fully extended. It is sturdy enough to withstand the bumps in a crowd of tourists, but it’s not built for running or action sports.

The bottom of this selfie stick can be separated out into a tripod stand. Paired with its Bluetooth remote, this means that you can set the selfie stick down and take a picture from farther away. In practice, our testers found that this tripod stand tipped over too easily to be very effective.

The Yoozon is easy to carry around, collapsing down to 10 inches and weighing only 4 ounces. If you are traveling, this would be an easy selfie stick to bring with you in a purse or back pocket. The Yoozon’s telescopic pole extends 28.7 inches, meaning you have enough space to work your selfie angles.

Overall our testers ranked the Yoozon as an above-average selfie stick that would be ideal for tourists or casual selfie takers. It is priced just around $20, which is fair for the product’s quality.

Key takeaways:

• Our best selfie stick, the Yoozon, has a handy, easy-to-use Bluetooth remote.
• This selfie stick has a simple, sleek black appearance that our testers appreciated.
• The Yoozon weighs only 4 ounces and collapses down to 10 inches, making it highly portable.
• Fully extended, this selfie stick is 28.7 inches. Our testers found this to be a good length for capturing selfies.
• This selfie stick’s pole is not sturdy enough for vigorous shaking.

Sturdiest pick: Fugetek – FT-568

Pole sturdiness was an issue for almost all of our selfie sticks except the Fugetek – FT-568. The Fugetek’s long 49-inch pole remained secure even when fully extended. Our testers appreciated the Fugetek’s tough handle and easy-to-use Bluetooth remote.

In addition to being a sturdy selfie stick for phones, this was also a good selfie stick for GoPros. The Fugetek allows you to screw in either a phone holder or GoPro mount to its end. Both the phone holder and GoPro mount passed our shake test with flying colors.

This selfie stick was the only one to hold the iPhone 6 Plus securely. Therefore, if you have a heavier phone such as an iPhone Plus, we recommend this tough selfie stick.

The Fugetek’s telescopic pole extends much farther than our other finalists. Fully extended, it is 49 inches. This allows the user to capture a larger group of people or more of the surrounding scenery.

This selfie stick’s main issue was portability. It collapses down to 18.5 inches. Our testers preferred selfie sticks that could collapse down to 10 inches or below. It also weighs about 5 ounces more than any of our other finalists. Our testers noticed this extra weight during use.

A carrying case was included with this selfie stick that allows the user to swing it over their shoulder. This helps make the Fugetek a bit more portable, but this selfie stick is overall harder to lug around than our other finalists.

The Fugetek is a good quality selfie stick that comes for under $20. Its versatility and security make it a great selfie stick. However, this selfie stick is for people who don’t mind carrying around an 18.5-inch pole on their back. This inconvenience is probably justified for those with heavier phones, which are too heavy for smaller selfie sticks.

Editors note: We did not test the Fugetek with a DSLR camera.

Key takeaways:

• Our most sturdy selfie stick, the Fugetek – FT-568 was the only selfie stick that could securely hold the iPhone 6 Plus.
• The Fugetek’s Bluetooth remote is easy to use and pair with your device.
• Fully extended, this selfie stick is a whopping 49 inches, meaning you will be able to capture more in your selfies.
• The Fugetek’s main issue is portability. Even fully collapsed, this selfie stick is 18.5 inches and weighs 9 ounces.

Best for GoPros: Vicdozia – 19-Inch

While the Vicdozia – 19-Inch selfie stick does not work with phones, it is a great selfie stick for GoPros. Our testers loved the Vicdozia’s waterproof rubber handle and secure pole. This selfie stick passed our shake test easily, proving that it is tough enough to use during action shots.

When using a GoPro with a selfie stick there is no Bluetooth or wired compatibility, meaning you must manually click the GoPro’s record button to begin recording. This was no issue for our testers.

The Vicdozia’s design is simple and effective. While it only extends to 19 inches, our testers found this to be a good length for recording videos. Also, because its pole is shorter, you get no bending or unnecessary weight.

The Vidozia collapses down to 7.25 inches and weighs only 5.3 ounces. It also comes with a carry string, making it very portable. You could tie this selfie stick on a backpack and set off biking, hiking and adventuring with no hassle.

We love the Vicdozia for GoPros because of its simplicity, sturdiness and portability. It proves that you can find a great GoPro selfie stick for under $15.

Key takeaways:

• The best selfie stick for GoPros, the Vicdozia – 19-Inch is secure and portable.
• While the Vicdozia only extends to 19 inches, our testers found this to be plenty long for their recording needs.
• This selfie stick is highly portable, weighing only 5.3 ounces and packing down to 7. 25 inches.
• This selfie stick passed our shake test with flying colors, proving it is tough enough to use for action shots.

Other finalists we tested

Our testers found the Selfie World, Mpow and Anker were easy to set up, use and carry around. These three selfie stick are ideal for tourists and casual selfie stick users. However, these three selfie stick’s poles were of lesser quality than our winners.

The pole to handle connection on these three selfie sticks is not made for intense use and would likely break after a year or two. However, these selfie sticks will work fine if you are looking to use your selfie stick for vacations or a few times a month, as they offer outstanding portability and ease of use.

Selfie World – Premium Selfie Stick

Our testers enjoyed the Selfie World’s easy setup and lightweight design. However, they noted this selfie stick’s materials were of a lower quality than our winners.

All of our testers commented on the poor durability of the selfie stick’s pole to handle connection. While this is not an issue for casual selfie stick users who do not plan on using their selfie stick daily, devoted bloggers may have to replace this selfie stick after a year or two.

The Selfie World did not make it far in the shake test for any device because of the quality of the handle. This selfie stick is not meant to be shaken intensely, especially when fully extended. This selfie stick would be able to withstand a slight bump caused by walking in a crowd, but is definitely not designed for action sports.

This selfie stick’s phone holder was also not secure enough to handle much shaking. Although this selfie stick can fully extend to 32 inches, our testers did not want to use it at its full length because the pole felt bendy.

The Selfie World was very simple to set up as it is a wired selfie stick. This means that if you have an iPhone 7 or later model you will need a lightning-to-headphone jack adaptor for this selfie stick to work.

On the positive side, this selfie stick is extremely light and easy to carry. It weighs only 4.5 ounces and can pack down to 8 inches. The Selfie World is also cheap, costing under $15. However, we recommend spending about $5 more to get a more secure selfie stick that’s less likely to result in a cracked screen.

Mpow – iSnap X

The Mpow – iSnap X was very similar to the Selfie World. In fact our testers thought their telescopic poles looked identical. Like the Selfie World, our testers thought this selfie stick would work well for those who use selfie sticks for vacations or a few times a month. Those who plan to use their selfie sticks daily or for action sports should look for a higher quality selfie stick.

The Mpow was able to fully extend to 31.5 inches, but because of the bendiness of the pole our testers did not like to use it at its full length. This selfie stick also did not make it far during the shake test.

Unlike the Selfie World, the Mpow iSnap is Bluetooth compatible. The Mpow does not have a Bluetooth remote, but rather snaps pictures via a button on the handle. To charge the Mpow, you plug a charger into the base of the stick’s handle.

The Bluetooth was easy to pair, and we found that the selfie stick held its charge for over 24 hours of use. The Mpow was also very portable, collapsing to 7.1 inches and weighing only 5.6 ounces.

Because of its Bluetooth compatibility and lightweight design, the Mpow is a great selfie stick for tourists and casual selfie stick users. However like the Selfie World and Anker, we do not recommend this selfie stick if you plan to use this selfie stick daily as its pole to handle connection will likely have durability issues. A much better quality selfie stick can be purchased for just about $5 more.

Anker – Wired Monopod

Our testers appreciated the Anker – Wired Monopod’s ease of setup and secure phone holder. This is a simple, lightweight selfie stick that gets the job done. While the Anker’s phone holder was secure, it had a lower quality telescopic pole than our winners.

Like the Mpow and Selfie World, the Anker’s pole-to-handle connection was of lesser quality than our winners. Our testers thought that this connection could break over time with intense use. Because of the bendiness of the pole, our testers did not like using the Anker at its full length of 28.3 inches.

Because the Anker is a wired selfie stick, those with an iPhone 7 or later model will need to use a lightning-to-headphone jack adaptor with this selfie stick. This selfie stick is very easy to set up and use straight out of the box.

The Anker is also extremely portable. It collapses to a tiny 7 inches, and weighs only 4.8 ounces. This portability makes it ideal for tourists wanting to snap a few shots. This selfie stick comes for only about $10, but is hampered by the quality of its pole and handle connection.

UBeesize – Extendable Monopod (Not Recommended)

Our first tester loved the UBeesize – Extendable Monopod. Initially this selfie stick performed well in our shake test, had an easy to pair Bluetooth remote that required no charging and had a great sophisticated look. It was only after taking hundreds of selfies and undergoing a rigorous shake test that the second tester discovered this selfie stick’s durability problem.

Unfortunately, this selfie stick became much more flimsy after a few hours of use. Its telescopic pole began to collapse on itself when a device was in the phone holder. This could be remedied by individually rotating each section of its telescopic pole. However, this was a pain and did not inspire confidence in the stick’s ability to hold the device. It was clear that the stability of the pole gradually degraded over the course of testing.

Our testers also had problems adjusting their phones in the UBeesize’s phone holder to face their desired angles. They found that in this regard the UBeesize had a better GoPro mount than phone holder. However, we do not recommend this selfie stick for GoPros because of its durability issues.

The UBeesize also came with a quality tripod, which could be used to set up your camera and take pictures with the Bluetooth remote from far away. The tripod performed well, but the flimsy pole made the whole system insecure.

The UBeesize has an impressive 31.9-inch length, which is rendered useless by the insecurity of the telescopic pole. It packs down to a nice 9 inches. Our testers had no issues with the selfie stick’s portability. While the UBeesize held promise, we recommend looking for a more durable selfie stick.

How we selected

We began our quest for the best selfie stick by looking up Amazon reviews. These reviews were used to find out which features are important to consumers, and to determine the leading selfie stick brands.

We also consulted subreddits such as r/selfiestick and ones for specific devices such as r/GooglePixel and r/GalaxyS7. Here, consumers discussed which selfie sticks had worked well with their specific devices. This research, combined with user reviews and brand reputation, was used to determine our seven selfie stick finalists.

How we tested

How many selfies does it take to determine the best selfie stick? Hundreds. We had three testers, each with a different device (iPhone 7, Galaxy S8 and iPhone 6 Plus), snap selfies in outdoor, indoor and action settings. We also had our testers use the GoPro compatible selfie sticks with a GoPro Hero.

Our testers also subjected each selfie stick to a shake test with increasing intensity (over a soft mattress of course) to determine the sturdiness of its hold on the device.

After the shake test and snapping multiple selfies in different environments, our testers filled out a performance questionnaire that asked them to rate each selfie stick’s ease of set up, portability, sturdiness and overall performance.

Ease of setup

None of our testers reported major frustrations with setup for our seven selfie-stick finalists. They found wired selfie sticks were the easiest to set up, as they only required the user to put a plug in the headphone jack and then place the phone in the holder.

The selfie sticks that came with Bluetooth remotes had to be charged. These remotes held their charge for multiple days of use. No testers had issues connecting their phones to the selfie stick’s Bluetooth.

The Fugetek and UBeesize – Extendable Monopod came with the phone holder and selfie pole disassembled because both allow for GoPro compatibility (which requires a different mount to be screwed in). Screwing on the phone holder was simple for both and required no tools. Ditto for the GoPro mount.

Portability

When it came to portability only one selfie stick stood out as a pain: the Fugetek – FT-568. This selfie stick weighs a whopping 9 ounces, which is noticeable when handling. All of the other selfie sticks weigh around 4-5 ounces. The Fugetek’s sturdy pole can extend to 49 inches, 17 inches longer than the next competitor.

This selfie stick is still large when collapsed. Folded down, the Fugetek is 18.5 inches. This is significantly longer than our other finalists, which folded down to around 7 inches. The Fugetek’s large collapsed size means it will not fit into a purse or pocket.

The Fugetek comes with a storage bag that can be thrown over one shoulder like a backpack. This bag makes it a little easier to lug around this very large selfie stick.

Sturdiness

While the Fugetek was a big loser for portability, it far outshined the competitors in sturdiness. Our testers ranked the Fugetek highest for the shake test, and commented particularly about the sturdiness of its pole.

Almost all of our other selfie sticks had some issues with pole sturdiness. Specifically, all of our testers complained about the flimsiness of the Selfie World – Premium Selfie Stick, the Anker – Wired Monopod and the Mpow – iSnap X. All of these selfies sticks felt like the pole might eventually break from the handle.

During the shake test, these selfie sticks were too flexible and even dropped some phones. While these selfie sticks may be able to withstand a slight bump from a passerby, they are not meant to be whipped around willy-nilly. Our testers recommended not extending these selfie sticks to their full lengths for safer selfie taking.

Overall performance

After using the selfie sticks to take dozens of selfies in multiple settings, we asked our testers to rank their overall experience with each selfie stick. Testers ranked their experiences using a scale from one to five (one being very bad, five being very good). We averaged these scores to analyze how the overall performance of each selfie stick stood up.

The Yoozon, Fugetek and Vicdozia – 19-Inch ranked highest for overall performance with our testers. These three selfie sticks all received above-average ratings. In the middle of the pack were the Anker and Mpow selfie sticks, who both received average overall reviews. Finally, the UBeesize’s and Selfie World’s reviews ranked below average.

Important features to consider

Compatibility: When buying a selfie stick, it is very important to check if the selfie stick is compatible with your device. This is especially important for those with iPhone 7 and later models because these devices require a lightning-to-headphone jack adaptor to work with wired selfie sticks. Wired selfie sticks require a headphone jack (which these phones lack) to operate.

Also, those looking for selfie sticks that are compatible with GoPros should make sure the required mount adapter is included.

Wired and wireless: Wired selfie sticks work by plugging into the headphone jack of your phone. This makes them reliable and foolproof to set up. These selfie sticks also do not require charging.

Wireless selfie sticks use Bluetooth to connect to your phone. The Bluetooth remotes that come with these type of selfie sticks require charging. However, these remotes can hold their charge for multiple days of use. Selfie sticks that have removable Bluetooth remotes are handy because they effectively extend your range, meaning you could snap your phone’s shutter even when not holding the selfie stick.

Portability and length: We found a healthy selfie-stick length to be around 30 inches when fully extended. If you have average-sized arms, this length should easily allow you to fit a group of people or background landscape into your selfies.

No one wants to carry around a giant stick all day, so the collapsible size of a selfie stick is also an important consideration. Our testers found that selfie sticks that fold down to 10 inches and under were easy to carry around.

Waterproof: If you plan to use your selfie stick for water sports such as surfing, kayaking, paddleboarding or similar activities, double-check that your selfie stick is waterproof. Most selfie sticks are not and will rust.

Aesthetics: While the social stigma of whipping out a selfie stick is gradually disappearing, we still would prefer our selfie stick to look respectable. Our testers preferred sleek, simple selfie sticks that would be less obtrusive in a crowd.

Price: A good quality selfie stick can be purchased in the neighborhood of $10-$22.

When it comes to selfie sticks, we want to serve looks, not crack screens. Pole sturdiness and portability separated the winners from the losers of our seven selfie stick finalists. The Yoozon successfully balanced portability and sturdiness, making it our overall winner. The Yoozon is a sleek, simple selfie stick for phones, and it’s Bluetooth compatible. It is a great selfie stick to travel with and sturdy enough for the needs of tourists or casual selfie takers.

If you are looking for increased sturdiness, we recommend the Fugetek – FT-568. This selfie stick was the only one to securely hold the iPhone 6 Plus. Therefore, we recommend it for heavier devices. This selfie stick also works with GoPros and its telescopic handle is the longest and best quality of our finalists. However, the Fugetek lacks easy portability.

The Vicdozia – 19-Inch was our best selfie stick for GoPros because of its simple and tough design. This selfie stick will securely hold your GoPro. Its tough rubber handle and lightweight design mean that you will also have a great grip on this selfie stick — even when taking action shots.

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Screw-tightened cell phone attachment

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The BZE fits a lot in a relatively small package, but we found the tripod legs less inspiring on uneven ground. Additionally, there was a bit of wiggle in the telescoping extensions, though this may not be a concern for many users, with device mounting security being the priority. The BZE is best for those wanting a model that focuses on versatility and cell phone holding security.

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Smallest profile in review

Lightweight

Inexpensive

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No tripod

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It does not have a tripod; if that’s a feature you’re looking for, check out some of the other products we tested, like the BZE 40-Inch Extendable or the Lifelimit Tripod. In our drop testing, on the fifth round of the concrete drop test, the removable battery (to power the remote shutter) fell out of the bottom of the handle, though the stick overall held together otherwise. During the shake test, the cell phone lasted most of the test’s duration but failed on the final four shakes; we still found this impressive given the mount’s size. The Vproof is best for those shopping on a budget, looking for a well-built, lightweight model, where handheld use is anticipated.

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ATUMTEK Bluetooth Extendable

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Extension Amount: 31. 3 inches | Cell Phone Attachment System: Springs

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Folds down into a small profile

Decent cell phone holding security for its weight

Durable

REASONS TO AVOID

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Shorter extension length

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The Atumtek has an extension of about 31.3″ inches, which is better than many products in this review, but some will still find this limiting in the photos they take. The tripod and the shutter remote features allow for photos taken further away, but the short extension also limits the height of one’s camera when utilizing the tripod. Lastly, this option is only compatible with cell phones, limiting the device potential greatly. It’s best for cell phone photographers looking for a model they can keep with them at all times while traveling.

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Large, extendable tripod design

Section locks provide secure telescoping

Lightweight relative to size

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The Lifelimit has a tripod design that heavily favors use where weight and space aren’t a concern. This product is by far the largest contender we tested but offers a robust and secure tripod system with each telescoping extension secured with flip locks — similar to a trekking pole. At 54 inches, this tripod system allows for the greatest amount of extension of the review, with the average extension of other products sitting around 25-30 inches. We also loved the screw tightening mount for cell phones, which easily passed our device shake test. The Lifelimit offers the standard Bluetooth shutter remote with a rechargeable battery and is compatible with Apple or Android operating systems.

The Lifelimit is more so a tripod than a selfie stick, so it’s incredibly bulky for transport or handheld photos. Additionally, during our drop tests, a few small parts broke, including a portion of the knob for the tripod tightener. Ultimately, everything was as functional after the drop test, but it didn’t inspire confidence in more rugged tripod use. The Lifelimit is best for those looking for a tripod-focused option, where weight and space are less of a concern.

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360 degrees of mount rotation

Comfortable handle

REASONS TO AVOID

Short extension

Cell phone mount sticks out when stowed

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Why You Should Trust Us

After researching the market, we purchased 7 of the top selfie sticks to analyze side by side. We tested the products in this review by spending several hours with each option over the course of four weeks. Each product was put through five drop tests onto concrete, as well as an intense shake test to investigate durability and how well each product held onto an electronic device. Additionally, we examined the features and value of each product.

Spearheading the testing and research of this review is Zach Joseph. In addition to being a tech product reviewer, Zach has spent nearly a decade as a photographer in the mountains, both for paid content generation and while guiding students/clients. Many clients Zach has brought into the mountains have brought selfie sticks/tripods to maximize the photo opportunities in environments inherently unique to the alpine environment. Additionally, we consulted several other opinions on the more subjective categories of this review.

A lineup of some of our top selfie sticks.We executed a thorough test of device holding security by shaking each device on a measured 4 feet of wall space for a total of 100 times. We tested each selfie stick in an outdoors and indoors setting for a variety of different photo compositions.

Analysis and Test Results

To determine the best selfie stick, we created four categories to rate each product in a head-to-head battle. These categories include device holding security, durability, features, and value.

Device Holding Security

First and foremost, a selfie stick needs to be an extension of one’s hand, and therefore not let go of your precious electronics while taking a selfie. For this metric, we created a rigorous test that we named the shake test. We measured a four-foot distance on a wall, put a cushion below our test area, attached a cell phone to the product, and performed 50 shakes at that four-foot distance. We recorded the number of shakes performed before the cell phone fell out, and we even performed the 50-shake test twice on each product, using the average between the two test results as the product’s score.

The BZE had one of the best cell phone mounts in the review and topped the charts in the device holding security metric due to its screw-tightener system.

Credit: Zach Joseph

The BZE topped the list in the device holding security category. While there were numerous products that passed the shake test, the BZE was one of the only options that offered a screw-tightened cell phone mount. This mount offers a much tighter grip than the more common spring-based cell phone attachment. The other product that offered a screw-tightened mount was the Lifelimit, which did very well in this category but appeared less durable.

We utilized a four-foot shake test to thoroughly investigate the device holding security metric; this shake was performed 100 times per selfie stick.

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Durability

Selfie sticks will inherently get banged up over the course of their life, whether their owner is a world traveler, a parent, or a social media influencer. We decided to test durability with an old-fashioned drop test from five feet onto concrete, five times in a row. We gave each product a head-to-toe examination after the drop test to see if anything was broken or if any functionality was reduced/lost. We additionally tested each product in a hiking/climbing setting, where they were dropped, scratched, pulled, and twisted to see how they’d hold up under “adventurous photo-taking”.

The lightweight Atumtek stood out in this metric for its resilience to being dropped and drug around the outdoors. The most common ailment regarding durability was the telescoping sections of the extensions, which would loosen after testing durability. With the Atumtek, its extensions and the rest of the selfie stick were just as functional and solid before and after durability testing.

The Atumtek was a surprising leader in the durability category with its lightweight construction holding together incredibly well during our 5 foot drop tests.

Credit: Zach Joseph

Features

We assessed each product in the category of features based on the number of features, the relevancy of those features, and the functionality of those features. We created two parts to the features metric, including baseline and bonus features. We defined baseline features for a selfie stick as the length of extension, remote shutter, tripod, and cell phone mount. For bonus features, we included multi-camera compatibility, photo lamp, and screw-tightened device mount. The most effective method we used to test features was to take each product out on as rigorous of a selfie-day as possible, which included dragging selfie sticks up climbs and hikes. Taking each model out for extended use unearthed the quality (or lack thereof) of each device’s features and any nuances of design that were worth mentioning.

The Vproof performed well, and it had one of the lowest listed prices in the review for a decent product. Most of the other products in this review were twice the cost of the Vproof.

The Vproof selfie stick offers a simple, user-friendly design that’s one of the least expensive selfie sticks in the review.

Credit: Zach Joseph

Conclusion

There are many different selfie sticks on the market, so it can be daunting to find the right one for you. To help, we’ve reviewed a variety of models and highlighted the performance of each one. We hope the products we’ve tested will allow you to find the perfect product for your needs and budget.

Bluetooth Selfie Stick Review / Digital Photography & Photography Accessories / iXBT Live

It would seem that selfie sticks are not as popular as they used to be, but for good photos with a maximum capture of the landscape or people, they are still use. A selfie stick will definitely come in handy when traveling, or on vacation with friends, when you want to capture the moment, and so that everyone gets into the frame. Today I will tell you about an inexpensive selfie stick with a Bluetooth remote control that I myself have been using for a long time.

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• Characteristics
• Packing and contents
• Appearance
• Functionality
• Bluetooth remote control
• Output 9000 8

Features

• Retracted length: 180 mm
• Maximum extended length: 700 mm
• Maximum smartphone width for fixation: 90 mm
• Weight: 115 g
• Material: plastic, metal

Packing and complete set

The device arrives in a regular postal thick envelope, in which there is a box with the device itself. In addition to the device, there was only an instruction in the box, but we won’t need it, because everything is intuitive. By the way, it was very nice that the selfie stick, or rather the remote control, was already equipped with a battery, so the device could be used immediately.

I have been using a selfie stick for a long time, so I have not kept the instructions, but, as I indicated above, I will not need it.

Appearance

The device is made of durable plastic and pleasant to the touch. When folded, the selfie stick is only 18 centimeters long, making it easy to take with you in almost any bag, or even fit in a large pocket. Speaking of the fact that the device is made of good plastic – unfortunately, I dropped the device several times, but the fall did not bring any scratches or serious damage. The device is comfortable to hold and lay out. The folding part is metal.

Functionality

You can start from the bottom of the device. There is a recess with a special thread, thanks to which you can place a selfie stick, for example, on a tripod, or screw other equipment. For example, it is very convenient to add (and it is better to order right away) a small tripod. Thus, the selfie stick will turn into a great desktop tripod for your smartphone.

Also at the moment there are more advanced models, where the tripods are already built into the handle of the device and it is very easy to transform.

On the body of the device there is a small remote control with Bluetooth, which, I thought, was built into the device. But the remote control can be pulled out, and you can control the selfie stick from different distances.

The holder itself, on which you will place your smartphone, is adjustable. When adjusting, you can hear characteristic clicks. After each such click, the holder will be fixed. Well, those latches that actually hold the smartphone move apart very easily. Also on the inside of the latches there is a special soft material so as not to scratch the smartphone.

The spring on the holder is quite tight, and it takes some effort to place the smartphone in the holders. But it’s even good, thanks to such a tight spring, the smartphone will not slip out and stagger, you don’t have to worry that it will fall.

My phone is quite heavy and wide, but this did not affect the selfie stick, and the smartphone was firmly and securely in the latches. I would like to note only that if you push the selfie stick to the maximum, then it can sag a little. But this is not scary, because. under the weight of even a heavy smartphone, it does not break or crack, so this is a minor minus.

Speaking of cons, the device has a rather large angle of rotation around its axis at the maximum extension. But if the device is folded, then such rotation can be avoided with a simple position lock.

Bluetooth remote control

As for the remote control itself, as I wrote above, the battery was already inside. The remote control is quite simply removed from a special niche and resembles more an ordinary button than a remote control. If you want to use the device as a tripod (subject to ordering an updated model, or by attaching a tripod), then such a button will help you out a lot. Well, if you use a selfie stick for its intended purpose, then you don’t have to worry, the button is in a niche quite reliably, it doesn’t stagger or fall out. Inside the button there is a small chip and a niche for installing a CR 1632 battery.

Connecting the remote control to your smartphone is quite simple. It is necessary to hold the button for a few seconds, a blue LED will appear on the remote control, which means that the button is on. Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone, find the remote control and connect. The device is highlighted as SelfieCom. That’s all. Now you can use the selfie stick. Turning off the selfie stick is also simple – hold down the button for a few seconds.

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Conclusion

I am completely satisfied with such a selfie stick, only now I want to add a tripod to it, or completely update the device. The selfie stick is a great help during picnics and travel, walks, and during meetings with friends. It doesn’t take up much space and is quite light. Well, using it, as you can see for yourself, is very simple.

Well, that’s all for today. I hope my short review was useful and interesting for you. Well, if you want to find more interesting reviews and articles, then you should look at my blog on the site, there are a lot of interesting things. Happy shopping!

Xiaomi Mi Selfie Stick Tripod

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Xiaomi Mi Selfie Stick Tripod

Xiaomi Mi Selfie Stick Tripod is a selfie stick with built-in tripod and Bluetooth remote control. The device will provide a secure fixation of the camera or smartphone, now a full-fledged tripod is in your pocket. The selfie stick is perfect for taking selfies, for group photos, and even for high-quality video reviews.