With the backing of nearly 7,500 satisfied Amazon customers, the Mpow Selfie Stick is one of the most dependable devices out there.
The Mpow Selfie Stick is a sleek, one-piece accessory that doesn't come with any fancy attachments, bells, or whistles, but it's a great budget selfie stick.
With its U-shaped phone-holder design, the Mpow is extremely compact. The head of the selfie stick can be folded down to take up even less space in your bag than it would otherwise, and thanks to the silicone material on the clamp, your phone won't slip out of its mount even if you're waving the stick around in your excitement. Similarly, the handle bar's matte surface provides the right amount of friction to help the Mpow stay in your hands.
Thanks to a 270-degree adjustable head, you have full latitude to adjust the angle of your shot, which is key when it comes to taking the perfect selfie. The Mpow extends to a maximum of 31.5 inches — While that's certainly not the greatest length on the list, it's still enough for most folks to get a great photo, and is certainly enough distance to allow you to take a pretty big group shot.
The phone holder is adjustable as well, capable of coming down to a height of 2.17 inches and up to 3.35 inches. That'll allow you to accommodate a wide range of smartphones.
When retracted, the Mpow is just over 7 inches in length, which means it'll fit easily in your backpack or carry-on, and the stick is also supremely lightweight.
Rather than depending upon a remote, the Mpow instead has a camera button, which has a satisfying feedback force so you know that you've taken a snap. The stick pairs automatically with most phones, though you may have to undergo a slightly more manual process for some of the newest mobile devices on the market. — Lulu Chang
Pros: Extremely affordable, compact, U-shaped design, satisfying camera button
Cons: Shorter range, slightly more limited functionality