Meike FC-100
Score: 55/100
Ulanzi SL01 Mini
Score: 62/100Rankings
The Ulanzi SL01 Mini Flash is an ultra-compact, 33 g manual flash with a GN 8 output and USB-C rechargeable battery. It lacks TTL, wireless and bounce capabilities, making it unsuitable for advanced lighting setups. Best for beginners and travel shooters who need a tiny fill light.
The Meike FC-100 is a manual LED macro ring flash that offers versatile continuous and flash lighting with a lightweight design and affordable price. Its low 15 GN output and lack of TTL automation limit its usefulness for demanding macro work. Best suited for beginners and video shooters needing basic close-up illumination.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
15 mbest | 8 m | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 5 secondsbest |
| ↓ lower better | 230 g | 33 gbest |
— | 250 mAhbest | |
7best | 4 | |
5,500 K | 6,500 Kbest | |
4best | 1 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Compatible Mount Types | Universal hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Flash Modes | 4 | 1 |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Type | AA | Li-ion |
Power Levels (steps) | 7 | 4 |
Design(2) | ||
Weight (with batteries) (g) | 230 g | 33 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 80 x 60 x 120 mm mm | 43x35x28 mm mm |
Lighting(2) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 15 m | 8 m |
Color Temperature (K) | 5500 K | 6500 K |
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Professional reviewers commend the FC-100 for its low price, portability, and versatile lighting modes, especially the flash capability that sets it apart from pure continuous rings. However, they consistently note that its 15 GN output is too weak for true 1:1 macro work and that the manual-only operation can be challenging for users expecting automatic exposure.
Everyday users praise the ring's affordability, easy adapter system, and usefulness for video or basic close-up photography, but they frequently complain about insufficient power for high-magnification subjects, manual exposure difficulties, and limited effective range.
Professional reviewers praise the SL01 for its unprecedented miniaturisation, high CRI and convenient USB-C charging, positioning it as a budget-friendly entry-level speedlite for beginners and travel shooters. However, they consistently note the lack of TTL, bounce capability and video lighting, which limits its appeal for more advanced or video-centric workflows.
Everyday users celebrate the flash's pocket-size portability, straightforward operation and reliable battery life, especially for social-media content creation. Recurring complaints centre on the manual-only nature, the relatively slow full-power recycle, and the absence of bounce or video-light functions that competitors provide.
“decent, cheap for portable setups”
“perfect for everyday carry”
“budget flash for creators”
