
Customers are impressed with the GripTight Smart, particularly its ease of use, broad compatibility, and reliable grip. Users also appreciate its overall performance, secure hold, and convenient size, as well as how easily it mounts on tripods. The only concern expressed by some customers is that the product is somewhat expensive.
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The GripTight Smart comes with a phone clamp that can do horizontal or vertical shoots, and a double lock cold shoe to attach your phone to a camera to use as a monitor. The Clamp itself is designed to safely attach any smartphone - 60mm to 104mm wide - to any kind of support, such as the GorillaPod. It features two ¼”-20 screw attachments on its side & bottom, allowing for portrait mode along with regular landscape mode. A handy shoe mount on top for attaching LED lights, mics or other accessories, is perfect for vlogging. Secure Y-lock locking lever ensures your phone’s security & makes it easy to capture the best content.

The JOBY Compact Action Kit is a fully featured powerhouse in the range. Featuring classic JOBY DNA, touch points have been refined to give a fun yet functional vibe and of course, it pairs perfectly with other products in the JOBY family. Prepare to be blown away, the Compact Action Tripod actually features the same QR plate as the genre defining BallHead 3K which is found on the GorillaPod 3K Kit. The world of JOBY is now in a full size package. Swapping between supports has never been easier. This kit is also supplied with a unique phone clamp, which features cold shoe mounts on both ends. With that sort of radness you get to add a light at one end and a mic at the other. Let the vlogging commence. The phone bracket also rotates within the mount, so you can swap from landscape b-roll to portrait dance-off in a matter of seconds. The pistol grip is both ergonomic and intuitive. Content creation on the go has never been so simple. There is even the option to lock out the panning feature so you can shoot in true movie mode. With a weight capacity of 3.3lb, this killer tripod also has super fast level leg locks on it’s legs. The dream has become a reality.

Capture every angle with confidence using the HOCO K21 Stream Selfie Stick — your go-to companion for effortless selfies, group shots, vlogs, and livestreams. Lightweight and compact, this extendable selfie stick features a built-in Bluetooth remote and adjustable phone holder for smooth, hands-free control. Whether you're traveling, streaming, or just documenting daily moments, the K21 offers reliable stability and sleek design in one easy-to-use device.

Enjoy hands-free entertainment with this JOBY GripTight PRO tablet mount. It accommodates a wide range of models so you can mount your iPad, Galaxy Tab or e-reader securely, and the portrait and landscape modes ensure versatile viewing options. Adjust the tilt angle of this JOBY GripTight PRO tablet mount to prevent glare.
| Pros for JOBY - GripTight Smart - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ease of use, Compatibility, Overall Performance, Security, Grip | Ease of use, Weight, Price | Overall Performance, Portability | Ease of use, Compatibility, Security, Quality, Hold |
| Cons for JOBY - GripTight Smart - Black | |||
| Price | Stability, Carrying Case | Height | Fit, iPad Compatibility |