Photoolex FK300
Score: 72/100
Ulanzi SL01 Mini
Score: 62/100Rankings
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 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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
33 mbest | 8 m | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.8 secondsbest | 5 seconds |
| ↓ lower better | 304.9 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) | 2.8 seconds | 5 seconds |
General(1) | ||
Compatible Mount Types | hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wireless Capability | true | false |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Flash Modes | 3 | 1 |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Type | Standard | Li-ion |
Power Levels (steps) | 8 | 4 |
Design(2) | ||
Weight (with batteries) (g) | 304.9 g | 33 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 75×58×189 mm mm | 43x35x28 mm mm |
Lighting(2) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 33 m | 8 m |
Color Temperature (K) | 5600 K | 6500 K |
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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.
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.
“pretty amazing”
“easy to use”
“perfect for everyday carry”
