Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage vs Jack-Post 7304 Welded Steel
Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage
Jack-Post 7304 Welded Steel
The short answer
Jack-Post 7304 Welded Steel comes out ahead overall with 8.0/10 against 6.8/10 for the Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage. Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage is stronger on ease of setup & takedown and value. Jack-Post 7304 Welded Steel is stronger on stability & grip, water capacity & refilling, build quality & durability and safety & materials. At current verified prices, the Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage costs about $62.34 less.
- 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.
- Choose the Jack-Post 7304 Welded Steel if: Buyers of 9–12 ft live trees who want durable all-steel construction for about 60% of the Krinner's price.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage | Jack-Post 7304 Welded Steel |
|---|---|---|
| Stability & grip | 6.0Adequate for tabletop trees, but a decorated tree may lean. | 8.8Barely moved in Reviewed's impact test, with wide steel legs and four bolts. Rated for 12-ft trees. |
| Ease of setup & takedown | 7.0Small and light, and its three bolts are easy to reach on a table. | 6.0No assembly, but centering with four bolts is a crawl-under, often two-person job. |
| Water capacity & refilling | 7.00.75 gal is well above NCTA's need for a 3-in trunk. | 7.8A seamless 1.7-gal bowl suits trunks up to about 6.8 in under NCTA's rule. No level indicator. |
| Build quality & durability | 5.8Plastic screws are less sturdy. | 8.5All welded steel with a corrosion-resistant finish. There are occasional reports of failed welds. |
| Safety & materials | 7.0Rust-proof, with enough water for a small tree. | 8.0Durable steel, rubber caps that protect floors, and good water capacity. |
| Value | 8.8About $16, the obvious pick for small trees. | 8.5About $79 for a steel stand that handles 12-ft trees and lasts years. |
Specifications
| Spec | Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage | Jack-Post 7304 Welded Steel |
|---|---|---|
| Tree type | Live | Live |
| Stand type | Tabletop plastic bolt stand | Welded steel bolt stand |
| Securing mechanism | 3 bolts with steel spikes | 4 eye bolts with center spike plate |
| Max tree height | 4 ft | 12 ft |
| Max trunk / pole diameter | 3 in | 6.25 in |
| Water capacity | 0.75 gal | 1.7 gal |
| Water-level indicator | No | No |
| Primary material | Plastic with rust-proof steel spikes | Powder-coated welded steel |
| Stand weight | — | 8 lb |
| Rotating | No | No |
| Built-in outlets | No | No |
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 →Jack-Post 7304 Welded Steel
Pros
- Very stable in Reviewed's knock-over test
- Welded, powder-coated steel
- Wide 29.75-in leg span
- Rated for 12-ft trees
- Rubber feet protect floors
Cons
- You turn four eye bolts from under the tree
- No water-level indicator
- Some owners report snapped welds
- Clunky to handle
The best choice for a tall tree if you want steel and a lower price. Setup is slower than with the Krinner, but the stand holds well once it is tightened.
Full Jack-Post 7304 Welded Steel 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.