Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage vs Puleo International RTS1-26
Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage
The short answer
Puleo International RTS1-26 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-163 Tabletop / Advantage is stronger on safety & materials and value. Puleo International RTS1-26 is stronger on stability & grip, ease of setup & takedown, water capacity & refilling and build quality & durability. At current verified prices, the Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage costs about $46.56 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 Puleo International RTS1-26 if: Owners of 7–7.5 ft prelit artificial trees who want a rotating stand with power pass-through.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage | Puleo International RTS1-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Stability & grip | 6.0Adequate for tabletop trees, but a decorated tree may lean. | 7.5Reviewed calls it sturdy with added weight but gives no impact figure. Poles outside the fittings can sit crooked. |
| Ease of setup & takedown | 7.0Small and light, and its three bolts are easy to reach on a table. | 8.3Drop the pole in and tighten the set screws. Reviewed called setup easy. |
| Water capacity & refilling | 7.00.75 gal is well above NCTA's need for a 3-in trunk. | 7.5Scored on pole fit: three adapter rings cover 1.25–1.75 in poles, which is most but not all trees. |
| Build quality & durability | 5.8Plastic screws are less sturdy. | 7.0Metal with flame-retardant plastic. The motor is the likely wear point, and we found no owner failure data. |
| Safety & materials | 7.0Rust-proof, with enough water for a small tree. | 6.0Flame-retardant material per Bob Vila, but no UL/ETL listing confirmed for a powered stand. |
| Value | 8.8About $16, the obvious pick for small trees. | 7.8$63 for rotation plus power pass-through is fair. |
Specifications
| Spec | Cinco (Good Tidings) C-163 Tabletop / Advantage | Puleo International RTS1-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Tree type | Live | Artificial |
| Stand type | Tabletop plastic bolt stand | Rotating electric |
| Securing mechanism | 3 bolts with steel spikes | Pole adapter rings with set screws |
| Max tree height | 4 ft | 7.5 ft |
| Max trunk / pole diameter | 3 in | 1.75 in |
| Water capacity | 0.75 gal | — |
| Water-level indicator | No | No |
| Primary material | Plastic with rust-proof steel spikes | Metal and flame-retardant plastic |
| Rotating | No | Yes |
| Built-in outlets | No | Yes |
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 →Puleo International RTS1-26
Pros
- Power pass-through for prelit trees
- Handles trees up to about 80 lb
- Adapter rings for three pole sizes
- Slow, steady rotation
- Easy setup
Cons
- Artificial trees only
- One speed
- Poles outside the included fittings can sit slightly crooked
- No stability figure published
The pick for artificial-tree owners who want rotation. It is not a substitute for a live-tree stand.
Full Puleo International RTS1-26 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.