The 9 Best Selfie Sticks
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Nine selfie sticks compared by reach, folded size, tripod legs, phone mount and remote. The K&F Concept MS08 wins for its steady head and action-camera adapter. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
Nearly every selfie stick sold today doubles as a tripod: the handle splits into three short legs, and a Bluetooth remote fires the shutter from across the room. The catch is height. A thin pole raised all the way sways in a breeze. These picks suit travelers, families and anyone filming themselves, from pocket sticks to magnetic mounts for iPhones.
Editor's Notes
November 1, 2026, by Ezvid Wiki Editors:
The K&F Concept MS08 leads this rebuilt list because Digital Camera World used it on location and found a steady head, plenty of reach and an adapter for action cameras, with some sway at full height as the main complaint. No other outlet we found has put current sticks through that kind of use, and the big testing labs skip this category.
Every 2019 pick had to go. The Yoozon AB402, Fugetek FT-568 and Insta360 CINSPHD can't be bought new, the Mpow MBT8 has vanished, and the rest were 2019 designs that have since disappeared from the market. Today almost every stick folds out into a tripod and comes with a Bluetooth remote, so the new list covers that type at several heights, plus the Atumtek ATSS002 for pockets, the KraftGeek JustTap and Toneof CX609 for magnetic iPhone mounting, and the Neewer TP38 for small cameras.
Where no test existed, we weighed each maker's reach and load figures against the patterns in owner reports. Those reports kept circling back to two things: wobble at full height and remotes that lose their connection.
Earlier notes
December 27, 2020, by Brett Dvoretz:
Selfie sticks changed the game in how we take pictures of ourselves, and many of the models on this list have taken things a step further by including tripods. Some, like the Yoozon AB402 and Bze 401119, have tripods that are permanently integrated into the handle, while others, such as the Afaith Telesin and UBeesize 2-in-1, feature removable ones that can be screwed on as needed. The former model is also ideal for use with action cameras because it has an attachable phone holder, so you can see exactly what you are filming in real-time on your device's display. When it comes to portability, the extremely lightweight Mpow MBT8 really stands out, while the Trehapuva TRGPST02 is a winner in the ruggedness department.
May 29, 2019, by Brett Dvoretz:
Gone are the days of begging some random stranger to take photos of you. With one of these handy selfie sticks, you'll have the power to capture stunning shots of yourself at all times. These devices have come a long way since their release, when they were simply sticks you used to hold a phone. Now they come with a range of useful features. For example, the Yoozon WS-SQB645B, Fugetek FT-568, UBeesize 2-in-1, YunTeng Selfie Tripod, BlitzWolf Extendable, and Anker AK-A7 all have removable Bluetooth remotes. Many of these models, such as the Yoozon WS-SQB645B, UBeesize 2-in-1, YunTeng Selfie Tripod, BlitzWolf Extendable, and Anker AK-A7 also feature built-in tripod bases. The Mocreo LED is an interesting offering that features an integrated light and mirror, and the Trehapuva TRGPST02 is waterproof for use with action cams. If you want to be able to get the most amount of background in your shot, your best bet will be the Fugetek FT-568 and YunTeng Selfie Tripod, which offer 49 and 54 inches in length, respectively.
Special Honors
Insta360 Invisible Selfie Stick Insta360 makes sticks for its own 360-degree cameras that vanish from the final shot, because the camera stitches its two lenses around the pole. Its 2-in-1 version adds fold-out legs. Phone users don't need one, but owners of an Insta360 X-series camera should start here. insta360.com
Stick, Tripod Or Both
Magnetic sticks hold an iPhone by its MagSafe ring instead of a clamp.
The idea is older than the phone camera. Minolta engineer Hiroshi Ueda patented an "extender stick" for compact cameras in the early 1980s, and it sold poorly; Wayne Fromm's Quik Pod followed in 2005, and the craze took off around 2014 (Wikipedia, PetaPixel). The first phone sticks plugged into the headphone jack. With the jack gone from most phones, nearly every stick now pairs by Bluetooth instead, with a small remote that acts like a volume button.
Four types sell today. The most common is the hybrid, whose handle splits into three legs so it doubles as a floor tripod; most reach 60 to 68 inches. Pocket sticks give up height to fold down to about 8 inches (Outoria). Magnetic sticks hold an iPhone by its MagSafe ring instead of a clamp. Short grips, which extend to about 15 inches, double as table stands and carry a small camera as well as a phone (Digital Camera World).
Reach, Load And The Wobble Problem
More reach means a longer folded length and a thinner top section. A 62-inch stick folds to roughly 13 or 14 inches, which fits a backpack but not a pocket, and Digital Camera World found its value pick wobbly when raised all the way on its legs (Digital Camera World). On a windy day, stop a section or two short, spread the legs on flat ground and hang a bag from the center if there's a hook.
Check the load rating against your phone with its case, not the phone alone. Big flagship phones run past half a pound, and most hybrids are rated for about 2 pounds, so there's margin, but a phone plus a light and microphone on a shoe mount can push a cheap ball head until it droops. Clamp sticks list the phone widths they fit; measure a thick case before you buy. Magnetic mounts need a MagSafe phone or a magnetic case, or a stick-on metal ring.
Older reviews of the first sticks found the same thing: light poles flex when extended (Yourbestdigs). Lock every collar, wipe sand off the sections after the beach, and fold it before you walk.
Where You Can Use One
Some places don't allow them. Disney banned selfie sticks from its parks in 2015 (Christian Science Monitor), and many museums, stadiums and music festivals followed (Print and Promo Marketing). Rules change, so check the venue's bag policy before you go.
Air travel is easier. The TSA lets selfie sticks through in carry-on and checked bags (TSA), though a long hybrid may not fit a small personal-item bag. The remote's small battery is fine in the cabin.
Two safety habits matter more than any feature. People have fallen from cliffs while framing selfies (PetaPixel), so keep your eyes on your footing, not the screen. In a thunderstorm, put the metal pole away and get indoors: the National Weather Service says metal doesn't attract lightning but does conduct it (National Weather Service).
How we researched this
We compared 21 selfie sticks and stick-tripods, read the makers' specifications for the nine picks, used Digital Camera World's hands-on review where it covered a pick, studied owner feedback for patterns in stability and remote pairing, and checked every brand against U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls, which turned up none.
Sources (11)
- Digital Camera World: The best selfie sticks
- Outoria: Best selfie sticks
- Yourbestdigs: The best selfie stick
- Wikipedia: Selfie stick
- PetaPixel: The original selfie stick was invented in the 1980s
- Christian Science Monitor: Why Disney is banning selfie sticks
- Print and Promo Marketing: Museums and stadiums ban selfie sticks
- TSA: What can I bring?
- PetaPixel: Tourist falls off a cliff while taking a selfie
- National Weather Service: Lightning safety
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Recalls
Frequently asked questions
Can I take a selfie stick on a plane?
Yes. The TSA allows selfie sticks in both carry-on and checked bags. A long tripod-style stick may not fit a small personal-item bag, so check your airline's size limits.
Where are selfie sticks banned?
Disney parks, many museums, some stadiums and several big music festivals ban them. Most of those rules date from 2015, and they change, so check the venue's bag policy before you go.
How much should a selfie stick cost?
Not much. A sturdy stick with a remote is cheap, and the price beside each pick here is current as of our last check. Paying more mostly buys a magnetic mount, a sturdier head or a longer warranty, not better photos.
Are wired selfie sticks still sold?
Barely. The first phone sticks plugged into the headphone jack, which most phones no longer have. Today's sticks use a Bluetooth remote that pairs like a pair of earbuds and acts as a shutter button.
What is a magnetic selfie stick?
It holds the phone with a magnet instead of a clamp. It works with iPhones that have MagSafe, or any phone with a magnetic case or a stick-on metal ring, and it attaches in a second.
Who invented the selfie stick?
Minolta engineer Hiroshi Ueda patented an extender stick for compact cameras in the early 1980s. It sold poorly. Wayne Fromm's Quik Pod arrived in 2005, and phone sticks took off around 2014.
