Yongnuo YN560 IV
Score: 78/100
Godox TT600 Diffuser
Score: 78/100Rankings
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 TT600 is a budget-friendly manual flash offering a strong GN60, solid 2.4 GHz wireless, and HSS capability when paired with external triggers. It excels in off-camera setups but lacks TTL and has a plastic hot shoe, making it best for controlled-environment shooters.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
58 m | 60 mbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3 sbest | — |
— | 230 flashesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 348.5 gbest | 400 g |
100 mbest | 100 mbest | |
8 levelsbest | — | |
16 | 32best | |
3 | 5best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Features(1) | ||
Flash Modes | Manual, Multi | Manual |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | AA (alkaline or Ni-MH) | AA |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 348.5 g | 400 g |
Wireless & Connectivity(2) | ||
Wireless Channels | 16 | 32 |
Wireless Groups | 3 | 5 |
Performance(5) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 58 m | 60 m |
Recycle Time (s) | 3 s | 0.1-2.6 s |
Flash Duration (s) | 0.00005 s | 1/300-1/20000 s |
Power Output Levels (levels) | 8 levels | 1/1-1/128 levels |
High‑Speed Sync | false | true |
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 praise the TT600 for its high guide number, reliable radio, and HSS support with triggers, but note the absence of TTL and the need for external triggers for HSS.
Everyday users highlight the flash's brightness, clear LCD, and wireless range, while common complaints focus on lack of TTL and variable battery performance.
“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.”
