Neewer TT560
Score: 70/100
Godox TT520II
Score: 72/100Rankings
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 Neewer TT560 is an affordable, manual-control speedlite with a solid GN38, fast low-power recycle and useful overheat protection, but it lacks TTL, HSS and built-in wireless features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
38 mbest | 33 m | |
| ↓ lower better | 286 gbest | 310 g |
— | 15 mbest | |
8 levelsbest | 8 levelsbest | |
— | 16best | |
5,600 Kbest | 5,600 Kbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 0 sbest |
6 months | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Brands | Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Olympus, Pentax, Fujifilm, Sony | Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Pentax, Fuji |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 286 g | 310 g |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 6 months | 12 months |
Performance(2) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 38 m | 33 m |
Flash Duration (s) | 1/300-1/20000 s | 0.00005 s |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the TT560 as a fantastic entry-level flash that is beginner-friendly, highly functional, and reliable in optical slave mode, while noting the lack of TTL and HSS as drawbacks for advanced work.
Everyday users highlight the flash's excellent value, reliable S1 optical slave, and lightweight build, but complain about incompatibility with some newer Canon bodies and occasional triggering issues.
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.
“a fantastic entry-level flash”
“Great value for the price and very easy to use.”
“Works well for portraits, but I wish it had TTL.”
Neewer TT560 gives more power but far less flexibility; TT520II is preferable for multi-flash setups needing many channels and slave modes.
