The product is dense, heavy, which is good. The center of mass is difficult to find, would love to read a manual with the physics of it showing. The pegs are strong enough for a t.bone SC 440 USB with its included shock mount, which are heavy. The length does not change, only the angles of the stem. Take that mobility (handling) factor into consideration.
If you read compact, it's a cute way of saying "cheap, small, jammed inside", just like saying a tiny house is "cozy" or "cute".