Neewer TT560
Score: 53/100
Ulanzi SL01 Mini
Score: 62/100Rankings
The Ulanzi SL01 Mini Flash is an ultra-compact, 33 g manual flash with a GN 8 output and USB-C rechargeable battery. It lacks TTL, wireless and bounce capabilities, making it unsuitable for advanced lighting setups. Best for beginners and travel shooters who need a tiny fill light.
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 | 8 m | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 5 secondsbest |
| ↓ lower better | 454 g | 33 gbest |
— | 250 mAhbest | |
8best | 4 | |
5,600 K | 6,500 Kbest | |
3best | 1 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Recycle Time (seconds) | 0.1-5 seconds | 5 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) | Li-ion |
Power Levels (steps) | 8 | 4 |
Design(2) | ||
Weight (with batteries) (g) | 454 g | 33 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 221×80×102 mm mm | 43x35x28 mm mm |
Lighting(2) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 38 m | 8 m |
Color Temperature (K) | 5600 K | 6500 K |
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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 SL01 for its unprecedented miniaturisation, high CRI and convenient USB-C charging, positioning it as a budget-friendly entry-level speedlite for beginners and travel shooters. However, they consistently note the lack of TTL, bounce capability and video lighting, which limits its appeal for more advanced or video-centric workflows.
Everyday users celebrate the flash's pocket-size portability, straightforward operation and reliable battery life, especially for social-media content creation. Recurring complaints centre on the manual-only nature, the relatively slow full-power recycle, and the absence of bounce or video-light functions that competitors provide.
“works really well”
“comparable to other speedlights”
“value as a basic manual flash for beginners or backups”
