Cinco (Good Tidings) Express C-152E (8 ft) vs Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage
Cinco (Good Tidings) Express C-152E (8 ft)
Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage
The short answer
Cinco (Good Tidings) Express C-152E (8 ft) comes out ahead overall with 7.3/10 against 6.8/10 for the Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage. Cinco (Good Tidings) Express C-152E (8 ft) is stronger on stability & grip, ease of setup & takedown and build quality & durability. Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage is stronger on water capacity & refilling and value. At current verified prices, the Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage costs about $18.47 less.
- Choose the Cinco (Good Tidings) Express C-152E (8 ft) if: Budget shoppers with trees up to 8 ft who want the fastest lock and takedown without paying Krinner prices.
- Choose the Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage if: Apartment dwellers with small live trees of about 4 ft and trunks up to 3 in.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | Cinco (Good Tidings) Express C-152E (8 ft) | Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Stability & grip | 7.3Barely moved an inch in Reviewed's impact test, but it is a light plastic stand rated only to 8 ft. | 6.0Adequate for tabletop trees, but a decorated tree may lean. |
| Ease of setup & takedown | 7.5Quick-release ratchet bolts speed up locking and takedown. Assembly takes an average amount of time. | 7.0Small and light, and its three bolts are easy to reach on a table. |
| Water capacity & refilling | 6.51.3 gal with no indicator, which suits trunks up to about 5 in. | 7.00.75 gal is well above NCTA's need for a 3-in trunk. |
| Build quality & durability | 6.5Polypropylene with galvanized hardware, so it won't rust, but plastic limits its lifespan. | 5.8Plastic screws are less sturdy. |
| Safety & materials | 7.0Rust-resistant. Larger trunks need daily water checks. | 7.0Rust-proof, with enough water for a small tree. |
| Value | 8.5About $35 with a quick-release feature. | 8.8About $16, the obvious pick for small trees. |
Specifications
| Spec | Cinco (Good Tidings) Express C-152E (8 ft) | Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Tree type | Live | Live |
| Stand type | Plastic bolt stand | Tabletop plastic bolt stand |
| Securing mechanism | Quick-release push-pull ratchet bolts + 3 galvanized pins | 3 bolts with steel spikes |
| Max tree height | 8 ft | 4 ft |
| Max trunk / pole diameter | 6 in | 3 in |
| Water capacity | 1.3 gal | 0.75 gal |
| Water-level indicator | No | No |
| Primary material | Polypropylene plastic with galvanized steel spikes and bolts | Plastic with rust-proof steel spikes |
| Stand weight | 3.25 lb | — |
| Rotating | No | No |
| Built-in outlets | No | No |
Cinco (Good Tidings) Express C-152E (8 ft)
Pros
- Fast lock and release
- Barely moved in Reviewed's impact test
- Galvanized pins help center the trunk
- Very low price
- Rust-resistant
Cons
- 1.3-gal reservoir is small for an 8-ft tree
- Light at 3.25 lb
- No water-level indicator
- No frills
A good low-cost choice for a medium tree. Keep an eye on the water level.
Full Cinco (Good Tidings) Express C-152E (8 ft) review →Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage
Pros
- Very low price
- Rust-proof
- Steel spikes grip the trunk
- Right size for apartments
Cons
- Plastic screws are less sturdy
- A decorated tree may lean
- Small trees only
The best option for a small live tree on a table. Use it only with a light tree.
Full Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage review →Both products are part of our guide The Best Christmas Tree Stands of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.