Godox TT520II
Score: 72/100
Meike MK430C
Score: 62/100Rankings
The Godox TT520II is an affordable manual speedlite with built-in 433 MHz radio, offering solid wireless performance, tilt-and-swivel head and integrated diffuser, but it lacks TTL/HSS and a display, making it best for beginners and budget-conscious shooters.
The Meike MK430C is an affordable, Canon-compatible shoe-mount flash offering a strong guide number, TTL, and HSS in a lightweight metal housing. While it provides solid basic functionality, its limited wireless range and slower recycle with AA batteries make it less suited for demanding professional use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
33 m | 42 mbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 4 sbest |
| ↓ lower better | 310 g | 275 gbest |
15 m | 25 mbest | |
8 levelsbest | — | |
16best | — | |
5,600 Kbest | 5,600 Kbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0 sbest | 0 sbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Features(1) | ||
Flash Modes | Manual, S1, S2 | TTL, Manual, Multi, Optical Slave, Master/Slave |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Brands | Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Pentax, Fuji | Canon |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 310 g | 275 g |
Wireless & Connectivity(1) | ||
Wireless Range (m) | 15 m | 25 m |
Performance(3) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 33 m | 42 m |
Recycle Time (s) | 0.1-5 s | 4 s |
High‑Speed Sync | false | true |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | RT Wireless Transmitter, Mini Stand, Protection Bag, User Manual, Diffuser, Color Filter, USB LED Light | Flash unit, flash stand, protection bag, bilingual user manual |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers highlight its strong cross-brand wireless, ease of use and reliable manual output, while noting the absence of TTL and HSS as limitations for advanced work.
Everyday users appreciate the reliable triggering, soft light from the built-in diffuser and simple setup, though they often miss an LCD screen and note slower recycle on alkaline batteries.
Professional reviewers note that the MK430C delivers surprisingly consistent TTL performance and premium-feel features like a metal hot shoe at a budget price, but caution that the lack of radio wireless and occasional optical slave hiccups limit its suitability for demanding shoots.
Everyday users rate the flash around 4.4 / 5, praising its ease of use, LCD, and value, while noting occasional unit failures and inconsistent optical slave performance.
“Worked perfectly with my Sony A7III-reliable triggering and great bounce lighting.”
“Super easy to set up-just insert batteries, attach, and go.”
“No display screen makes it hard to confirm settings in low light.”
