Rankings
The Profoto A10 Nikon is a compact on-camera flash delivering 76 Ws of power with fast recycle, TTL, and HSS support. Its premium price, long charging time, and Bluetooth-only wireless limit appeal for budget-focused users. It is ideal for Nikon shooters who need portable, high-performance lighting and are invested in the Profoto ecosystem.
The Godox GD-MS300V is a 300 Ws mains-powered studio monolight delivering GN 58, fast recycle and a dimmable 10 W LED modeling lamp. It lacks high-speed sync and battery power, which restricts on-location flexibility. Ideal for entry-level portrait and product studios that value compact power and integrated wireless control.
The Godox AD100Pro is a pocket-sized monolight delivering 100 Ws of power with full TTL, HSS up to 1/8000 s and built-in wireless control. Its lack of a hot shoe and modest full-power flash count are notable limitations. It suits run-and-gun, event and travel photographers who need a portable, feature-rich off-camera flash.
The Yongnuo YN968EX-RT III delivers a GN60 output with full Canon RT radio TTL, HSS, and a 300 lux LED video light, supporting both radio and optical triggering. Its heavier plastic construction, slower recycle, and occasional menu quirks can be limiting. It targets Canon DSLR shooters who want versatile radio-enabled flash without the premium price.
The Yongnuo YN560 IV is a manual speedlite with a strong GN58 output and integrated 2.4 GHz wireless system, offering a wide 24-105 mm zoom and fast 3-second recycle. Its lack of TTL and high-speed sync, plus limited three-group control, restrict advanced shooting scenarios. Ideal for budget-conscious photographers needing powerful off-camera flash without TTL.
The Flashpoint Zoom Li-on R2 TTL Speedlight delivers a high 60 m guide number, fast 1.5 s recycle and integrated wireless control, making it powerful for event and portrait work. Its bulkier size, weight, and steep menu learning curve limit its appeal for travel or beginners. Best suited for hybrid shooters who need portable high-output flash with off-camera R2 wireless capability.
The Olympus FL-700WR is a weather-sealed, radio-controlled flash with a 42 m guide number and built-in LED video light. Its modest power and always-on AF-assist LED can be limiting in low-light events. Best for Micro Four Thirds users needing portable, weather-resistant flash.
The Commander Optics A7 flash offers automatic E-TTL, high-speed sync and built-in 2.4 GHz wireless for Sony Alpha cameras. Its main limitation is the lack of detailed specifications such as guide number and recycle time, making performance assessment difficult. It is best for budget-conscious shooters who need basic TTL and wireless off-camera capability.
The Neewer Q120 is a compact 120 Ws battery-powered strobe offering high-speed sync and built-in 2.4 GHz wireless control. Its modest power and fixed 5600 K color temperature may restrict larger studio applications. Suited for traveling photographers and on-location shooters who value portability and wireless features.
The Godox TT600 is a manual speedlite with a powerful GN60 output, built-in wireless X control and high-speed sync. Its drawbacks are the lack of TTL, reliance on AA batteries, and a limited tilt range without full head swivel. It suits budget-conscious photographers needing wireless multi-flash setups and HSS.
The Ambitful AF970 is a compact universal manual flash offering fast 0.1-2.5 s recycle, 8 power levels and 2.4 GHz wireless control, making it versatile for multi-brand setups. Its lack of TTL, modest guide number and plastic construction limit its appeal for professionals needing higher output and premium build. Best suited for beginner to intermediate shooters who value cross-brand flexibility and rapid burst capability.
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58 m | 58 m | — | 60 mbest | 60 mbest | — | 60 mbest | 35 m | — | 42 m | — | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 3 seconds | — | 1.5 secondsbest | — | — | 3 seconds | — | — | — | — |
| ↓ lower better | 1,300 g | 348 gbest | 524 g | — | 500 g | 907 g | 445 g | 390 g | 671 g | 635 g | — |
— | — | 2,600 mAh | — | — | — | — | — | 3,000 mAhbest | — | — | |
6 | 8best | — | — | 8best | — | — | 8best | — | — | — | |
— | 105 mmbest | — | — | — | — | 105 mmbest | 35 mm | — | — | — | |
— | 100 m | 100 m | 100 m | 100 m | 300 mbest | — | 30 m | 100 m | 30 m | 30 m | |
5,800 Kbest | 5,600 K | 5,800 Kbest | 3,300 K | 5,600 K | — | — | 5,500 K | 5,600 K | — | — |
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Performance(1) | |||||||||||
Recycle Time (seconds) | — | 3 seconds | 0.01-1.5 seconds | 1.5 seconds | 0.1-2.6 seconds | 0.05-1.0 seconds | 3 seconds | 0.1-2.5 seconds | 0.01-1.5 seconds | — | — |
General(1) | |||||||||||
Compatible Mount Types | Bowens S-type | Hot shoe | Tripod | Hot shoe | Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Olympus, Fujifilm, Panasonic | Nikon | Hot shoe | Hot shoe | Bowens | — | — |
Connectivity(1) | |||||||||||
Wireless Range (m) | — | 100 m | 100 m | 100 m | 100 m | 300 m | — | 30 m | 100 m | 30 m | 30 m |
Features(3) | |||||||||||
High‑Speed Sync | false | false | true | true | true | true | true | — | true | true | true |
Number of Flash Modes | — | 2 | — | 5 | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 3 | — | 4 |
TTL Support | — | false | true | true | false | true | true | false | true | true | true |
Battery & Power(3) | |||||||||||
Battery Type | — | AA | Lithium-ion | Li-ion | 4 AA | Lithium-Ion | AA | AA | Lithium | AA | — |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | — | — | 2600 mAh | 2600-2980 mAh | — | — | — | — | 3000 mAh | — | — |
Power Levels (steps) | 6 | 8 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — |
Design(2) | |||||||||||
Weight (with batteries) (g) | 1300 g | 348 g | 524 g | 534-580 g | 500 g | 907 g | 445 g | 390 g | 671 g | 635 g | — |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 229x191x336 mm mm | 78x190x60 mm | 4.72×2.99×2.99 in mm | 8.25x3.25x9.25 inches mm | 190×64×76 mm mm | 10.3×6.7×12.4 in mm | 100x220x90 mm | 200x75x57 mm mm | 81x81x143 mm mm | 106.7x99.1x71.1 mm mm | 4x9.5x3 inches mm |
Lighting(5) | |||||||||||
Guide Number (m) | 58 m | 58 m | — | 60 m | 60 m | — | 60 m | 35 m | — | 42 m | — |
Flash Duration (ms) | — | — | — | — | 3.33-0.05 ms | — | — | 1/200-1/20000 ms | — | — | — |
Zoom Range (mm) | — | 24-105 mm | — | 20-200 mm | 24-200 mm | 32-105 mm | 20-105 mm | 35 mm | — | 12-75 mm | — |
Color Temperature (K) | 5800 K | 5600 K | 5800 K | 3300 K | 5600 K | — | — | 5500 K | 5600 K | — | — |
Modeling Lamp Power (W) | 10 W | — | 2 W | — | — | — | — | — | 3 W | — | — |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers and editors consistently commend the Godox GD-MS300V for its unprecedented compactness, solid 300Ws output, and reliable LED modeling lamp. They view it as an excellent value proposition for beginners and home studios, especially because of its built-in wireless receiver and Bowens compatibility. However, they also note that the absence of high-speed sync, limited flash duration, and fanless cooling make it less suitable for demanding professional work that requires fast shutter speeds or prolonged high-power use.
Everyday users echo the professional praise for size, portability, and value, frequently highlighting the quick recycle and bright LED modeling lamp as standout features. Common themes include appreciation for the Bowens mount flexibility and the unit's ease of setup. Recurring complaints revolve around the lack of battery power, regional voltage inconsistencies that can lead to fuse problems, and occasional minor build-quality issues such as loose handles.
“The smallest, lightest... packs a lot more power”
“perfect off-camera flash”
“the good flash that I'd never buy”
Choose YN560 IV for integrated wireless and higher output at a lower price; choose TT600 if TTL or HSS is required.
Choose the TT600 when you need more power and a sturdier build, and you're using a single camera system.
Professional reviewers praise the YN560 IV for delivering higher output than the Nikon SB-700 at a fraction of the cost, fast recycle times with NiMH batteries, and a rich feature set that surpasses earlier YN560 models. However, they note its limitation to three remote groups and the lack of TTL and high-speed sync as drawbacks for more advanced multi-flash or high-speed shooting scenarios.
Professional reviewers and editors consistently praise the AD100Pro for its unprecedented power-to-size ratio, fast recycle times, and robust wireless capabilities, calling it a game-changing off-camera flash for portable setups. They also note its intuitive OLED interface and solid TTL/HSS reliability, while flagging the lack of a hot shoe and relatively modest full-power flash count as trade-offs for its compact form factor.
Everyday users echo the professional sentiment, highlighting the flash's surprising power, ease of TTL/HSS integration, and USB-C charging as major positives for travel and on-location work. Recurring themes of criticism focus on limited battery endurance at full power, the necessity of a separate trigger due to the missing hot shoe, and a learning curve with the stroboscopic menu.
Professional reviewers commend the Flashpoint Zoom Li-on R2 for its high guide number, fast recycle, and robust TTL/HSS features, emphasizing its value-driven power and magnetic-modifier flexibility. They do note a drop in output at wide zooms and a bulkier shape compared with rectangular competitors, but overall consider it a strong portable option for pros who need off-camera R2 capability.
Everyday users repeatedly highlight the impressive battery life, reliable wireless performance, and creative bounce/swivel options, while also mentioning the unit's weight with battery, larger footprint on small bodies, and a learning curve with the menu system.
Professional reviewers highlight its value as a budget manual flash with robust wireless features, noting the strong GN60 output, fast recycle, and extensive compatibility, while pointing out the lack of TTL as a trade-off.
Everyday users appreciate the flash's portability and wireless convenience, but commonly mention the inconvenience of relying on AA batteries and the desire for TTL functionality.
Professional reviewers consider the Profoto A10 a highly capable, reliable flash that combines studio-grade power with a portable form factor. They commend its fast recycling, robust battery life, magnetic Clic system, and intuitive interface, while noting that its premium price and reliance on Bluetooth-only wireless may limit its appeal to budget-focused or legacy-trigger users.
Everyday users consistently praise the A10's compactness, lightweight feel, dependable performance, long battery endurance, and user-friendly controls. The most common criticism revolves around its high price and the relatively long charging time, though overall sentiment remains positive for those who need portable power.
Professional reviewers highlight the YN968EX-RT III as the most versatile RT-enabled speedlite in Yongnuo's lineup, noting its solid GN 60 output, reliable built-in radio master mode, and useful LED modeling light, while pointing out its slower recycle time and plastic construction compared with Canon's flagship flashes.
Everyday users commend the flash for its strong power-to-price ratio, dependable radio triggering, and added LED for video, but they frequently mention the bulkier size, slower recycle, and occasional menu or button quirks as pain points.
Professional reviewers commend the AF970 for its universal brand compatibility, rapid recycle speed and flexible head adjustment, noting it as a solid budget option for portable manual lighting. However, they repeatedly point out the absence of TTL, a modest guide number and plastic build components as drawbacks that keep it from competing with higher-end units.
Everyday users appreciate the flash's cross-camera versatility, affordable price and decent wireless range, often using it for events and portrait bounce lighting. Common complaints focus on the lack of TTL, a slightly loose hotshoe and the plastic tripod foot, with some noting slower recycle when powered by alkaline AA cells.
No dedicated professional reviews or editorials were found for the Q120; related Neewer promotional material for the Q300 suggests praise for stable output and portable wireless control, but no specific expert quotes address the Q120 directly.
User feedback is not present in the source data. Typical sentiment for Neewer portable strobes highlights value and portability, with occasional concerns about battery longevity and limited power for demanding shoots.
Professional reviewers commend the FL-700WR for its weather-sealed, splash-proof build and the addition of a robust 2.4 GHz radio TTL system that outperforms legacy optical control. They highlight its compact size, fast recycle, and built-in LED video light as strong points for OM-D shooters, while noting the modest guide number and the non-disableable AF-assist LED as drawbacks for power-hungry or low-light event work.
Everyday users appreciate the flash's portability, weather resistance, and the convenience of radio control that works without line-of-sight. Battery life and quick recycle are repeatedly praised, but many complain about limited power, the always-on AF-assist light, and the absence of a battery-level indicator, especially during long shoots or dark events.
Professional reviewers and editors have not published direct evaluations of the Commander Optics A7, and its absence from major review sites suggests limited adoption. Discussions of Sony-compatible flashes typically highlight Sony's own HVL-F45RM and HVL-F32M as preferred choices due to proven integration, reliable performance, and richer feature sets.
No consumer reviews or user-generated feedback were found in the research, indicating that everyday users have not widely discussed the Commander Optics A7 online. Consequently, there is no clear consensus on satisfaction or dissatisfaction among purchasers.
