Neewer TT560
Score: 53/100
Godox iM30
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Godox iM30 is an ultra-compact, pocket-sized manual flash offering GN 15 and seven power levels with optical wireless S1/S2. Its fixed head and lack of TTL limit creative control and convenience. Best suited for travel and street photographers who prioritize size over power.
The Neewer TT560 is a budget-friendly manual speedlite with a solid GN38 output and versatile head rotation. Its main trade-offs are the absence of TTL, high-speed sync, and a relatively slow full-power recycle. It is best suited for beginners and hobbyists needing an inexpensive indoor flash.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
38 mbest | 15 m | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 3.6 secondsbest |
| ↓ lower better | 454 g | 78 gbest |
8best | 7 | |
5,600 K | 6,500 Kbest | |
3best | 1 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Recycle Time (seconds) | 0.1-5 seconds | 3.6 seconds |
General(1) | ||
Compatible Mount Types | Standard hot shoe, Sony MI hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Flash Modes | 3 | 1 |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Type | 4 x AA (Alkaline or Ni-MH) | AAA |
Power Levels (steps) | 8 | 7 |
Design(2) | ||
Weight (with batteries) (g) | 454 g | 78 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 221×80×102 mm mm | 75.96x71.5x205.99 mm mm |
Lighting(2) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 38 m | 15 m |
Color Temperature (K) | 5600 K | 6500 K |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consider the TT560 a solid entry-level manual flash, lauding its GN38 power, accurate 5600 K color, and extensive head rotation for creative indoor lighting, while noting its lack of TTL, HSS, and weather sealing makes it less suitable for advanced or outdoor work.
Everyday users commend the flash for its sturdy build, straightforward operation, and good value, especially for indoor portrait and product setups, but repeatedly mention the absence of TTL, slow full-power recycle, and occasional battery life inconsistencies as pain points.
Professional editors praise the iM30 for its unprecedented compactness, solid build, and surprisingly bright output (GN 15) that handles most direct-flash scenarios. They also value its retro styling and the inclusion of optical wireless S1/S2 modes, which bring remote capability to a pocket-size unit. The main criticisms focus on the fixed head and limited power, which constrain creative lighting and performance in bright conditions.
Everyday photographers love how the iM30 slips into pockets and adds just enough light for street, travel and small-studio work. Reviewers repeatedly mention its excellent price-to-performance ratio and practical brightness, while no major complaints appear in the available user data beyond the expected limitation of a non-tilting head.
“works really well”
“comparable to other speedlights”
“value as a basic manual flash for beginners or backups”
