Godox GN33
Score: 68/100
Altura Photo Camera Flash
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Altura AP-UNV2 is an affordable speedlite with a strong 68 m guide number and a feature-rich LCD interface. Its main trade-offs are slower recycle with alkaline batteries and limited high-speed sync capability. Best suited for beginner to intermediate Nikon shooters who need portable power without the cost of OEM units.
The Godox TT520III provides an affordable, compact flash with 33 m guide number and built-in 433 MHz wireless triggering. It lacks TTL, high-speed sync and a built-in diffuser, limiting its use for advanced lighting setups. Suited for budget-conscious DSLR shooters needing a portable fill flash and basic wireless capability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
33 m | 68 mbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.8 secondsbest | 4 seconds |
| ↓ lower better | — | 280 gbest |
8best | — | |
20 mbest | — | |
3 | 5best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Recycle Time (seconds) | 1.8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Features(3) | ||
High‑Speed Sync | false | true |
Number of Flash Modes | 3 | 5 |
TTL Support | false | true |
Design(1) | ||
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 2.95x7.5x2.15 inches mm | 5 in × 3.2 in × 2.9 in mm |
Lighting(1) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 33 m | 68 m |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consider the Altura AP-N1001 a solid entry-level option that delivers impressive output and intuitive controls at a low price. They commend its reliable i-TTL performance, useful LCD interface, and wireless slave capability, while noting that it falls short of OEM flashes in terms of full HSS support and advanced features.
Everyday users consistently praise the flash's bright power, easy TTL synchronization via the LCD, and sturdy construction, seeing it as great value for beginners. Recurring complaints focus on slower recycle times with alkaline batteries, the need for manual adjustments on mirrorless bodies, and limited high-speed sync functionality.
“reliable, user-friendly”
“bright with no delays”
“build quality (no damage/firing issues after heavy use)”
