Neewer TT560
Score: 70/100
Powerextra DF-400
Score: 54/100Rankings
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.
The Powerextra DF-400 is a budget-friendly manual flash offering basic power control, optical slave modes, and a rotating head, suitable for beginners and hobbyists. It lacks TTL, HSS, and a robust build, making it less ideal for demanding professional work.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
38 mbest | 33 m | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 3 sbest |
| ↓ lower better | 286 gbest | 315 g |
8 levelsbest | 8 levelsbest | |
5,600 K | 5,800 Kbest | |
6 monthsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Brands | Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Olympus, Pentax, Fujifilm, Sony | Canon,Nikon,Pentax,Olympus,Panasonic,Fujifilm,Sigma,Minolta,Leica,Ricoh,Sony |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (full‑power flashes) (flashes) | 100-1500 flashes | 110-1500 flashes |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 286 g | 315 g |
Performance(4) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 38 m | 33 m |
Recycle Time (s) | 0.1-5 s | 3.0 s |
Flash Duration (s) | 1/300-1/20000 s | 0.005-0.00005 s |
Color Temperature (K) | 5600 K | 5800 K |
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 editors note that the DF-400 delivers essential manual flash capability at an exceptionally low price, making it a solid starter flash for beginners.
Everyday users generally praise the DF-400 for its affordability, basic functionality, and the rotating head that enables bounce lighting.
“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.”
Choose the DF-400 for the lowest price; choose Neewer TT560 if a marginal weight reduction matters.
