Photoolex FK300
Score: 72/100
Godox GN33
Score: 68/100Rankings
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 Godox TT520III provides an affordable, compact flash with 33 m guide number and built-in 433 MHz wireless triggering. It lacks TTL, high-speed sync and a built-in diffuser, limiting its use for advanced lighting setups. Suited for budget-conscious DSLR shooters needing a portable fill flash and basic wireless capability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
33 mbest | 33 mbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.8 seconds | 1.8 secondsbest |
| ↓ lower better | 304.9 gbest | — |
8best | 8best | |
— | 20 mbest | |
5,600 Kbest | — | |
3best | 3best |
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Performance(1) | ||
Recycle Time (seconds) | 2.8 seconds | 1.8 seconds |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | Standard | AA |
Design(1) | ||
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 75×58×189 mm mm | 2.95x7.5x2.15 inches mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
“pretty amazing”
“easy to use”
