This is the English edition of a review from my Japanese YouTube channel, iestaLife. I review gadgets from my home studio in Japan, so product links go to Amazon Japan.
Quick take
I like to travel light, but I often want to stand my phone or a small camera up when I’m out. A while ago I reviewed a USB-C cable with a built-in stand. This time I bought a connector-only version: a tiny USB-C adapter with a fold-out stand that weighs just 8.9 g and supports up to 240 W. It adds almost nothing to your bag and gives your phone or camera somewhere to stand. If you use a DJI Osmo Pocket 4, I especially recommend it.
What I tested
- A USB-C connector with a built-in stand, rated for up to 240 W (connector only, no cable)
- Compared it with the 2-in-1 USB-C cable with an alloy stand that I reviewed earlier
- Stood an iPhone 15 Pro Max and a DJI Osmo Pocket 4 on it
- Checked charging speed with a USB power meter
What I found
- It weighs only 8.9 g, small enough to keep in a pouch or a spare pocket all the time.
- Because it’s just a connector, you can attach it to any USB-C cable you already own.
- The fold-out stand is adjustable, and compared with the cable version it holds the phone at a slightly more reclined angle, which makes the screen easier to see on a desk.
- With a large, heavy phone it gets a little unstable, especially with a case on. An iPhone 15 Pro Max was about the limit of what it could hold.
- Plugged into a DJI Osmo Pocket 4, it becomes a charging stand. Being able to film while charging without setting up a tripod was really handy.
- My power meter showed about 40 W of fast charging. Since it’s rated for up to 240 W, you can also use it with higher-power devices such as a MacBook.
- It’s a simple stand, so it isn’t meant for windy outdoor spots or uneven surfaces.
Who it’s for
It’s for anyone who wants to prop up a phone to watch videos in a café, or stand an Osmo Pocket 4 without a tripod, without carrying anything extra. At 8.9 g it’s an easy thing to keep with you. If you mainly use a big, heavy phone in a thick case, the cable version or a proper stand will feel more secure.
The video is in Japanese.
Limitations
I tested one unit with the phones and camera I had on hand. The 40 W figure is what my meter showed with my charger and devices; I didn’t test anywhere near 240 W. Stability will depend on your phone’s size, weight and case.
Products
USB-C connector with stand, 240 W (connector only, the one reviewed here): on Amazon Japan
2-in-1 USB-C cable with alloy stand, 240 W (the cable version I reviewed earlier): on Amazon Japan
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