Neewer TT560
Score: 53/100
Photoolex FK300
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Photoolex FK300 is a compact manual speedlite offering 8 power levels and wireless S1/S2 triggering, making it suitable for product and portrait work. Its main trade-offs are the lack of TTL and limited low-light reach, as well as dependence on AA batteries. Best for budget-conscious creators who need manual control and portability.
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 | 33 m | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 2.8 secondsbest |
| ↓ lower better | 454 g | 304.9 gbest |
8best | 8best | |
5,600 Kbest | 5,600 Kbest | |
3best | 3best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Recycle Time (seconds) | 0.1-5 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
General(1) | ||
Compatible Mount Types | Standard hot shoe, Sony MI hot shoe | hot shoe |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | 4 x AA (Alkaline or Ni-MH) | Standard |
Design(2) | ||
Weight (with batteries) (g) | 454 g | 304.9 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 221×80×102 mm mm | 75×58×189 mm mm |
Lighting(1) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 38 m | 33 m |
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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 reviewers praise the FK300 for its intuitive control layout, especially the plus/minus buttons, and the innovative continuous blue light mode that aids focusing without firing full power. They note the flash's simplicity and the broad flash duration range as strengths for creative lighting, while acknowledging that it lacks advanced TTL features found in higher-end speedlites.
Everyday users highlight the solid build, easy usability, and the value of the included accessories such as the magnetic filter and stand. The adjustable power levels receive consistent commendation, and the price point is seen as a strong advantage.
“works really well”
“comparable to other speedlights”
“value as a basic manual flash for beginners or backups”
