The verdict
The NEEWER Basics X12B is the best-value way to put a tablet in front of a camera. It arrives assembled, unfolds onto a tripod in a few minutes, and its 12-inch glass gives you text you can read from 3 metres. The camera sits on its own aluminium bracket, not on the lens. It's heavier than a phone teleprompter, it isn't made for wide-angle lenses or for filming with a phone, and some owners find the tablet holder could grip better.
| Best for | Camera shooters who want big text: courses, interviews, presentations |
|---|---|
| Prompter screen | Phones and tablets up to 25 × 22 cm (iPad Air, 11" iPad Pro; not 12.9") |
| Glass | 12", 75% light transmission, readable up to 3 m |
| Lenses | From 28 mm; not for wide angle |
| Build | Aluminium, no assembly, 1/4" and 3/8" threads |
| Remote | RT113 Bluetooth remote (AAA battery not included) |
| Weight | 1,664 g |
| Maker's price | $119.99 at NEEWER US |
What's good, what's not
Good
- No assembly: out of the case, onto the tripod, unfold.
- Solid aluminium; the camera rests on a bracket, not on the lens.
- 12-inch glass: large, clear text from a distance.
- Remote and carry case included.
Not so good
- 1.7 kg: it needs a sturdy tripod.
- Lenses from 28 mm only.
- Not made for filming with a phone.
- Some owners say the tablet holder can shift after tightening.
- Some owners struggle to pair the remote with NEEWER's app.
Setting it up with EasyPrompter
- Screw the X12B onto a sturdy tripod and unfold the hood.
- Put your camera on the bracket and slide it until the lens sits in the middle of the glass. If the glass sits too high for a small camera, raise the camera plate.
- Open EasyPrompter on the tablet, paste your script, turn on Mirror and lay the tablet on the tray. A phone works too: upright, the text is centred on the lens.
- Choose a text size you can read from where you stand, and set your reading speed.
The included remote is made for NEEWER's own app. To control EasyPrompter, use any Bluetooth remote or clicker your tablet sees as a keyboard, or EasyPrompter's remote control from a second phone.
What reviewers and owners say
There's no in-depth review of the X12B from a major publication yet. Digital Camera World's review of the bigger NEEWER X14 III names the X12B as its smaller, lighter and cheaper sibling, with a narrower angle of view, so the X14 III suits wide lenses better. On YouTube:
NEEWER X12B Teleprompter: Mandatory For Content Creators?, Alex Larcheveque, January 2025. Not sponsored. Setup, remote pairing, and a phone used as the prompter. Had to raise the camera plate. Likes it.
Game Changer for Creators: Neewer X12B Teleprompter Review, David Ribeiro, June 2025. Unit sent by NEEWER. Praises the build and the tool-free setup; use a sturdy tripod. Excellent value.
NEEWER Basics X12B Aluminum Alloy Liftable 12" Teleprompter (Full Review [2024]), Is it worth it? Reviews, July 2024. A walkthrough of the tray, the case and the measurements. Easy and works well.
NEEWER X12B Teleprompter Unboxing & Setup for Creators, I Tested It, April 2025. A full setup guide: mounting, tablet and phone, and the app.
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Owners mostly praise value, ease of use and a five-minute setup; the complaints are about the tablet holder's grip and pairing the remote.
Where to buy
Amazon sells the X12B in the US and across Europe.
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About our reviews and guides: they bring together the makers' specifications and independent video and written reviews, checked on 20 October 2026. We haven't tested these products ourselves.
Frequently asked questions
Does the NEEWER X12B fit a 12.9-inch iPad Pro?
No. It takes tablets up to 25 × 22 cm, such as an iPad Air or an 11-inch iPad Pro.
Can I film with my phone through the X12B?
No. A phone can show the script on the tray, but the X12B is made to film with a mirrorless camera or a DSLR, with lenses from 28 mm.
Do I need NEEWER's app?
No. Any teleprompter app that mirrors the text works. EasyPrompter does it for free; use a Bluetooth remote that acts as a keyboard, or EasyPrompter's remote control from a second phone.
Is it heavy?
It weighs about 1.7 kg, so use a sturdy tripod with a fluid head or a solid ball head.