iPad & EFB Mount Comparison Chart
Prices and specs from the PilotMall catalog. Reviewed by pilots on staff.
Quick answer: what to buy
For a complete, ready-to-fly rig, the MyGoFlight Universal Flex Yoke Mount Kit is the best overall pick: a shock-tested (to 20g) yoke mount bundled with a universal cradle that fits any 7 to 11 inch tablet from a single center knob. Among the RAM components, the EZ-Roll'r iPad Pro 11 inch Cradle is the best value form-fit holder at $37.98 (with a built-in Apple Pencil point), while the X-Grip 7-8 inch Tablet Holder is the most versatile universal spring grip. The Twist-Lock Dual Pivot Suction Base is the standout for curved or compound windscreens, and the Diamond Ball Base is the budget anchor at $8.99. Note that RAM cradles and bases use a 1 inch B-size ball and require a separately sold double socket arm to connect the two.
- Best overallUniversal Flex Yoke Mount Kit
- Best valueEZ-Roll'r iPad Pro 11" Cradle
- Most versatile universal gripX-Grip 7-8" Tablet Holder
- Best for iPad Pro 12.9"X-Grip 12-13" Tablet Holder
- Best for curved windscreensTwist-Lock Dual Pivot Suction Base
- Best budget baseDiamond Ball Base
| Model | Mount type | Device fit | Ball size | Adjustability | Material | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 RAM Mount X-Grip 7-8" Tablet Holder |
Spring-loaded universal X-Grip cradle with B-size ball base (attaches to a separately-sold RAM B-size arm; yoke, suction, or AMPS base) | Universal 7"-8" tablets (incl. iPad mini) | B Size (1") | Ball-and-socket articulation via included 1" B-size ball | Marine-grade stainless steel components & high-strength composite | $49 | Pilots flying with a 7-8" tablet or iPad mini (with or without a slim case) who want a universal spring-clamp grip on any RAM B-size arm. |
 RAM Mount X-Grip 9-11" Tablet Holder |
Spring-loaded universal X-Grip cradle with B-size ball base (attaches to a separately-sold RAM B-size arm; yoke, suction, or AMPS base) | Universal 9"-11" tablets (full-size iPad), with or without a sleeve | B Size (1") | Ball-and-socket articulation via included 1" B-size ball | Marine-grade stainless steel components & high-strength composite | $107 | Pilots running a full-size 9-11" iPad as an EFB who want a universal spring-clamp that fits with or without a sleeve, plus bottom support keepers for stability. |
 RAM Mount X-Grip 12-13" Tablet Holder |
Spring-loaded universal X-Grip cradle with B-size ball base (attaches to a separately-sold RAM B-size arm; yoke, suction, or AMPS base) | Universal 12"-13" tablets (incl. iPad Pro 12.9") | B Size (1") | Ball-and-socket articulation via included 1" B-size ball | Powder-coated marine-grade aluminum, marine-grade stainless steel components & high-strength composite | $119 | Pilots mounting a large 12-13" tablet (iPad Pro 12.9") who need the widest universal X-Grip; the largest and most robust of the X-Grip line. |
 RAM Mount EZ-Roll'r iPad mini Cradle |
Form-fit EZ-Roll'r cradle with B-size ball base (attaches to a separately-sold RAM B-size arm; yoke, suction, or AMPS base) | Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) & iPad mini 6, caseless | B Size (1") | Ball-and-socket technology allows near-infinite adjustability via 1" B-size ball | Marine-grade aluminum & high-strength composite | $34 | Pilots who fly a caseless iPad mini (A17 Pro / mini 6) and want a form-fit cradle with one-hand roller load/unload and full port/button access. |
 RAM Mount EZ-Roll'r iPad Pro 11" Cradle |
Form-fit EZ-Roll'r cradle with B-size ball base (attaches to a separately-sold RAM B-size arm; yoke, suction, or AMPS base) | Apple iPad Pro 11" (1-4 Gen), iPad Air 4, Air 5 & iPad Air 11" (M2), caseless | B Size (1") | Ball-and-socket technology allows near-infinite adjustability via 1" B-size ball | High-strength composite | $38 | Pilots flying a caseless 11" iPad Pro or iPad Air who want a form-fit cradle with an integrated Apple Pencil holder and exposed ports/buttons. |
 RAM Mount Tab-Tite 8" Holder |
Spring-loaded Tab-Tite cradle with B-size ball base (attaches to a separately-sold RAM B-size arm; yoke, suction, or AMPS base) | 8" tablets while in a protective case (e.g., iPad mini in a light-duty case) | B Size (1") | Ball-and-socket articulation via included 1" B-size ball | Powder-coated marine-grade aluminum & high-strength composite | $41 | Pilots who keep an 8" tablet in a protective case and want a spring-loaded cradle sized for the cased device, with custom end cups exposing ports and buttons. |
 RAM Mount Tough-Claw Small Yoke Clamp |
Tough-Claw clamp (yoke/rail/tube) | 1" B-size ball; pairs with RAM B-size arms/cradles for tablets, GPS and EFB (e.g. iPad mini) | 1" (B size) | Near-infinite via ball-and-socket; tool-free knob-tightened clamp | High-strength composite with stainless-steel hardware and rubber grip pads | $37 | Tool-free clamp for round or flat yokes/rails 0.625-1.5 in; the lightest no-drill, no-suction way to anchor a mini tablet or GPS. |
 RAM Mount Tough-Claw Medium Yoke Clamp |
Tough-Claw clamp (yoke/rail/tube) | 1" B-size ball; pairs with RAM B-size arms/cradles for tablets, GPS and EFB | 1" (B size) | Near-infinite via ball-and-socket; tool-free knob-tightened clamp fits 1-1.6 in bars | High-strength composite with rubber grip pads | $43 | Same tool-free Tough-Claw for thicker 1-1.6 in yokes and bars; use when the small claw won't open wide enough. |
 RAM Mount Twist-Lock Suction Cup Base |
Twist-lock suction cup (3.3" cup) | Smooth nonporous cockpit surfaces (windscreen/panel); 1" B-size ball for RAM B-size arms | 1" (B size) | Near-infinite via ball-and-socket; twist-lock lever engages suction | Marine-grade aluminum and high-strength composite | $22 | Lowest-cost quick-release mount for smooth, nonporous windscreens or panels; twist-lock cup that comes off tool-free. |
 RAM Mount Twist-Lock Dual Pivot Suction Base |
Twist-lock dual-pivot suction (two 3.3" cups, 7.95" total width) | Nonporous flat or curved windscreens; 1" B-size ball for RAM B-size arms | 1" (B size) | Dual independently-articulating pivots plus near-infinite ball-and-socket | Powder-coated steel, marine-grade aluminum and high-strength composite | $66 | Two independently pivoting cups grip curved or compound windscreens where a single flat suction cup won't seat. |
 RAM Mount Glare Shield Clamp Base |
Glare shield / flat-lip clamp | Aircraft glare shields and thin flat lips; 1" B-size ball for RAM B-size arms | 1" (B size) | Near-infinite via ball-and-socket; thumb-screw clamp opens to 0.625" max | Marine-grade aluminum | $30 | Clamps a thin glareshield lip (up to 0.625 in) to place the display high and centered without drilling or suction. |
 RAM Mount Diamond Ball Base |
Diamond base, screw-down/adhesive (2-hole AMPS, 1.912" c-to-c) | AMPS 2-hole panel/surface mounting; 1" B-size ball for RAM B-size arms | 1" (B size) | Near-infinite via ball-and-socket (base itself is fixed once mounted) | Powder-coated marine-grade aluminum | $9 | Cheapest permanent AMPS screw or adhesive anchor for a fixed panel location once you've picked your spot. |
 RAM Mount Double Socket Arm - Medium |
Double-socket connecting arm (links two B-size 1" ball components; not a standalone yoke/suction/glareshield mount) | Attaches to any B-size (1") RAM ball component (bases and device holders); rated for phones, action cameras and light-duty tablets | B size (1") sockets both ends | Double ball-and-socket, near-infinite adjustability at both ends; single internal spring opens the arm when loosened for easy rotation | Marine-grade aluminum | $18 | Connecting a 1" ball mount base to a device holder at medium reach (3.73" overall, 3" socket-to-socket; 2 lb standard load), where a short arm is too tight. |
 RAM Mount Double Socket Arm - Short |
Double-socket connecting arm (links two B-size 1" ball components; not a standalone yoke/suction/glareshield mount) | Attaches to any B-size (1") RAM ball component (bases and device holders); rated for phones, action cameras and light-duty tablets | B size (1") sockets both ends | Double ball-and-socket, near-infinite adjustability at both ends; single internal spring pushes the two halves open when loosened for easy rotation | Marine-grade aluminum | $16 | Tightest cockpit spacing: lowest-profile 1" ball-to-ball link (2.42" overall, 1.75" socket-to-socket) when the device must sit close to the mounting surface. |
 MyGoFlight Universal Flex Yoke Mount Kit |
Yoke clamp (Flex Clamp attaches to any yoke shaft or bar 5/8" to 1.5" diameter) | Any 7"-11" tablet via Universal Cradle; does NOT fit iPad Pro 12.9" | Not published | 360° device rotation, infinitely adjustable; three independent joints all lockable from a single center control knob | Aluminum and stainless steel | $328 | Mounting a 7-11" tablet directly to a control yoke (5/8"-1.5" shaft) with shock-tested (to 20g), vibration-minimized, single-knob positioning. |
 RAM Mount Triple Suction Cup Base |
Twist-lock triple suction base (three independently-locking 3.3" cups) with B-size ball (attaches to a separately-sold RAM B-size arm and cradle) | Smooth nonporous surfaces (glass, plastic); 1" B-size ball for RAM B-size arms/cradles (tablets/EFB, GPS, avionics) | 1" (B size) | Near-infinite via ball-and-socket; each of the three cups locks independently via twist-lock | Not published | $53 | Three independently locking 3.3 inch suction cups give the strongest smooth surface hold for a tablet or GPS on glass or plastic windscreens and panels. |
 RAM Mount 2.5" Round AMPS Base |
Round screw-down base with universal 7-hole pattern (includes AMPS) and B-size ball (attaches to a separately-sold RAM B-size arm and cradle) | Panel/surface mounting via 7-hole/AMPS pattern; 1" B-size ball for RAM B-size arms/cradles (tablet/EFB, GPS, smartphone) | 1" (B size) | Near-infinite via ball-and-socket (base itself is fixed once mounted) | High-strength, corrosion-resistant aluminum | $10 | Low-cost screw-down anchor with a universal 7-hole pattern including AMPS for a permanent tablet or GPS mounting point once you pick your spot. |
 RAM Mount Yoke Clamp Base |
Yoke/rail clamp base with B-size ball aligned parallel to the rail (attaches to a separately-sold RAM B-size arm and cradle) | Yoke rails 0.625"-1.25" diameter; 1" B-size ball for RAM B-size arms/cradles (tablet/EFB, GPS, phone) | 1" (B size) | Near-infinite via ball-and-socket | Not published | $30 | Clamps aircraft yoke rails 0.625 to 1.25 inches and sets the ball parallel to the rail for a centered tablet or GPS view without drilling. |
 RAM Mount Double Socket Arm - Long |
Double-socket connecting arm (links two B-size 1" ball components; not a standalone yoke/suction/glareshield mount) | Attaches to any B-size (1") RAM ball component (bases and device holders); for EFB/tablet, GPS and communication devices | B size (1") sockets both ends | Double ball-and-socket, near-infinite adjustability at both ends; 5.31" reach (longest B-size arm here) | Aircraft-grade aluminum | $27 | Longest B-size double socket arm here with 5.31 inches of reach for when a short or medium arm cannot position the display far enough. |
 RAM Mount Yoke Clamp Base (Pilatus PC-12NG) |
Aircraft-specific yoke clamp base (Pilatus PC-12NG) with ball (attaches to a separately-sold RAM B-size arm and cradle) | Pilatus PC-12NG yokes 1.25"-1.625" diameter; pairs with RAM base/arm/cradle for tablet/EFB, GPS, phone | 1" | Near-infinite via ball-and-socket | Marine-grade aluminum | $68 | Purpose-built yoke clamp for the Pilatus PC-12NG that fits its 1.25 to 1.625 inch yoke for a factory-grade tablet or GPS mounting point. |
Current pricing is shown on each product page via the model links and is subject to change.
Frequently asked questions
Does a RAM cradle come with everything I need to mount my iPad?
No. RAM cradles (X-Grip, EZ-Roll'r, Tab-Tite) and bases (Tough-Claw, suction, glareshield, diamond) each carry a 1 inch B-size ball but connect to each other through a separately sold RAM double socket arm, such as the Short (RAM-B-201U-A) or Medium (RAM-B-201U). Plan on a cradle, a base, and an arm to complete a mount.
What is the difference between the X-Grip and the EZ-Roll'r cradles?
The X-Grip is a universal spring-loaded grip that clamps any tablet in its size range (with or without a case), while the EZ-Roll'r is a form-fit cradle molded for a specific caseless Apple iPad and loads with a one-hand roller. The EZ-Roll'r gives exact port and button access (and an Apple Pencil point on the 11 inch version); the X-Grip is the choice if you switch devices or run a case.
Which mount fits a full-size 12.9 inch iPad Pro?
The RAM X-Grip 12-13" Tablet Holder (RAM-B-202-UN11U) is the one built for a 12 to 13 inch tablet including the iPad Pro 12.9. It is the largest and most robust X-Grip, with an aluminum and stainless build. The MyGoFlight Universal Flex Yoke kit does not fit the iPad Pro 12.9.
What is the best mount if I can't drill or use suction?
For a control yoke, the RAM Tough-Claw Small Clamp (RAP-B-400U) is a tool-free clamp for round or flat shafts 0.625 to 1.5 inches, or step up to the Medium (RAP-B-404U) for 1 to 1.6 inch bars. To place the display high and centered, the RAM Glare Shield Clamp (RAM-B-259U) grips a thin glareshield lip up to 0.625 inches. All are no-drill and no-suction.
Will a suction cup mount hold on a curved windscreen?
A single flat cup may not seat on a curved surface. The RAM Twist-Lock Dual Pivot Suction Base (RAM-B-189B-PIV1U) uses two independently pivoting 3.3 inch cups so it can grip compound or curved windscreens where the single-cup Twist-Lock (RAM-B-224-1U) would not.
Do I need the shock-tested MyGoFlight kit or is a RAM setup enough?
The MyGoFlight Universal Flex Yoke Mount Kit is a complete, certified shock-tested (to 20g) yoke solution with three lockable joints controlled by one center knob and a universal 7 to 11 inch cradle, so it is the turnkey premium choice. A RAM cradle plus Tough-Claw or suction base plus arm covers the same job for less if you are comfortable assembling components and matching your device size.
Do you carry RAM phone mounts and phone holders too?
Yes. This chart focuses on iPad and tablet EFB mounts, so phone holders are left off to keep it comparable. PilotMall also stocks RAM phone holders (X-Grip) and phone mount kits. You can find them in our RAM Mounts collection at pilotmall.com/collections/ram-mounts.
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