Cinco (Good Tidings) C-148 Classic vs Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage
Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage
The short answer
Cinco (Good Tidings) C-148 Classic comes out ahead overall with 7.6/10 against 6.8/10 for the Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage. Cinco (Good Tidings) C-148 Classic is stronger on stability & grip, water capacity & refilling, build quality & durability and safety & materials. Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage is stronger on ease of setup & takedown. At current verified prices, the Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage costs about $26.01 less.
- Choose the Cinco (Good Tidings) C-148 Classic if: Budget buyers with live trees up to 10 ft who don't mind turning bolts.
- 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) C-148 Classic | Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Stability & grip | 8.0Its low, wide base took more than 15 lb of force to tip per HGTV (snippet only), so the score is held at 8.0. | 6.0Adequate for tabletop trees, but a decorated tree may lean. |
| Ease of setup & takedown | 6.3Standard bolt centering. Solo mounting is harder than with a Krinner. | 7.0Small and light, and its three bolts are easy to reach on a table. |
| Water capacity & refilling | 7.81.75–2 gal with a spill guard and no indicator. | 7.00.75 gal is well above NCTA's need for a 3-in trunk. |
| Build quality & durability | 6.8Plastic body. The 10-year warranty comes only from HGTV and is unverified, and there are missing-hardware reports. | 5.8Plastic screws are less sturdy. |
| Safety & materials | 7.5Good capacity for hydration and a rust-proof body. | 7.0Rust-proof, with enough water for a small tree. |
| Value | 8.8About $43, the cheapest stand here rated to 10 ft. Value is scored down slightly because the warranty is unverified. | 8.8About $16, the obvious pick for small trees. |
Specifications
| Spec | Cinco (Good Tidings) C-148 Classic | Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Tree type | Live | Live |
| Stand type | Plastic bolt stand | Tabletop plastic bolt stand |
| Securing mechanism | Adjustment bolts with centering pins | 3 bolts with steel spikes |
| Max tree height | 10 ft | 4 ft |
| Max trunk / pole diameter | 6 in | 3 in |
| Water capacity | 1.75 gal | 0.75 gal |
| Water-level indicator | No | No |
| Primary material | Plastic | Plastic with rust-proof steel spikes |
| Rotating | No | No |
| Built-in outlets | No | No |
| Warranty | 10 years per HGTV (not confirmed by manufacturer) | — |
Cinco (Good Tidings) C-148 Classic
Pros
- Budget price
- Rated for 10-ft trees and 6-in trunks
- Low, wide base
- Spill guard
- Rust-proof plastic
Cons
- Reports of missing hardware
- Bolts can be hard to align
- Mounting alone is harder than with a Krinner
- No water-level indicator
A sound budget stand for a mid-size tree. Plan on two people and a little patience at setup.
Full Cinco (Good Tidings) C-148 Classic 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.