Meike MK430
Score: 80/100
Photoolex FK310
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Meike MK-430 is a compact, budget-friendly TTL flash with a strong 42 m guide number and optical wireless capability, suited for hobbyists and travel photographers. It lacks radio wireless and an AF-assist lamp, which may limit low-light and studio applications.
The Photoolex FK310 LCD Speedlite adds an LCD panel and a rich accessory set to the solid GN33, 22-level manual flash platform, but it still lacks TTL and high-speed sync.
| Attribute | Meike MK430 | |
|---|---|---|
42 mbest | 33 m | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 s | 2.8 sbest |
| ↓ lower better | 275 gbest | — |
30 mbest | — | |
22 levelsbest | 22 levelsbest | |
5,600 Kbest | 5,600 Kbest | |
— | 24 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | Meike MK430 | |
|---|---|---|
Features(1) | ||
Flash Modes | TTL,Manual,Multi,S1,S2 | Manual, Multi Flash, S1, S2 |
Performance(3) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 42 m | 33 m |
Recycle Time (s) | 4 s | 2.8 s |
Flash Duration (s) | 0.005-0.00005 s | 1/200-1/20000 s |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | Protective bag,Mini stand,User manual | 12 color filters, stand, pouch, diffuser, instruction manual |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers commend its high guide number and TTL functionality at a low price, while noting the absence of radio wireless and occasional build-quality concerns.
Users praise its brightness, LCD interface and included accessories, but report unreliable optical slave performance in sunlight and wish for a more robust construction.
Professional editors view the PHOTOOLEX FK310 as a solid manual flash aimed at enthusiasts and semi-professionals who value precise control and extra features like an LCD panel, while noting its lack of TTL, HSS and built-in radio wireless.
Users like the strong output, intuitive LCD and included accessories, but miss TTL automation and report occasional issues with optical slave triggering on newer cameras.
“The Meike MK430 delivers 90% of the functionality of a 3× more expensive flash, making it ideal for photographers on a budget who still want TTL automation and wireless capability.”
“Compact and lightweight, perfect for travel and on-camera fill.”
“Optical slave sometimes fails in bright outdoor conditions.”
