Yongnuo YN560 IV
Score: 78/100
Godox TT520II
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Yongnuo YN560 IV is a budget-friendly manual speedlite that doubles as a 2.4 GHz radio transmitter, offering solid output and long wireless range for photographers comfortable with manual control. Its lack of TTL, HSS and reliance on AA batteries limit its appeal for fast-paced or fully automated shooting.
The Godox TT520II is an affordable manual speedlite with built-in 433 MHz radio, offering solid wireless performance, tilt-and-swivel head and integrated diffuser, but it lacks TTL/HSS and a display, making it best for beginners and budget-conscious shooters.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
58 mbest | 33 m | |
| ↓ lower better | 3 sbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 348.5 g | 310 gbest |
100 mbest | 15 m | |
8 levelsbest | 8 levelsbest | |
16best | 16best | |
3best | — | |
5,600 Kbest | 5,600 Kbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Features(1) | ||
Flash Modes | Manual, Multi | Manual, S1, S2 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Brands | Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Olympus, Fujifilm, Panasonic | Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Pentax, Fuji |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | AA (alkaline or Ni-MH) | AA |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 348.5 g | 310 g |
Wireless & Connectivity(1) | ||
Wireless Range (m) | 100 m | 15 m |
Performance(2) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 58 m | 33 m |
Recycle Time (s) | 3 s | 0.1-5 s |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the YN560 IV for delivering a feature-rich manual flash at an unbeatable price, highlighting its integrated wireless transmitter, solid construction, and dependable output, while noting the trade-off of missing TTL and HSS.
Everyday users rate the flash highly (average 4.7/5), applauding its ease of use, reliability, and value, but complain about the AA-battery requirement, LCD visibility in bright light, and occasional quirks with the zoom motor.
Professional reviewers highlight its strong cross-brand wireless, ease of use and reliable manual output, while noting the absence of TTL and HSS as limitations for advanced work.
Everyday users appreciate the reliable triggering, soft light from the built-in diffuser and simple setup, though they often miss an LCD screen and note slower recycle on alkaline batteries.
“Dual functionality as flash and wireless transmitter is a game changer.”
“Great for budget-conscious shooters, but wish it had TTL.”
“The radio range is impressive, but the AA batteries are a hassle.”
