The Godox V100 is in many ways an update to their first round head flash (the V1) that they released in 2019. This is a modernized and vastly improved flash unit that thoroughly impressed me. This is one the best value premium flashes I’ve ever seen at roughly $350, and well worth your consideration. You can get my full thoughts and demonstrations in my video review, or look at a summary of my findings in this article.

Thanks to Godox for sending me a review sample. As always, this is a completely independent review. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.

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This is the first on camera flash unit with a power output of 100Ws, which is truly impressive. We are now getting into the territory of Godox’s off camera AD series (the AD100), and to have all of the additional controls and options here (TTL, command unit, etc…) in addition to having the receiver capabilities of the AD series makes this an amazing value.

Lets start by looking at the long list of upgrades from the V1:

Upgrades from the V1

Improved airflow for cooling (motorized)
Improved modeling light – brighter and now have kelvin control
New bare bulb head (with modeling light)
Group color indicator – better visual indications (red light)
Automatic wireless sync with new X3 trigger
Improved menu and LCD screen
Fast charge port (Propac)
1/512^th precise manual adjustment

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Things I Like

Great metering. Works well with Canon TTL, but also off flash with my X3 Nikon
Incredibly powerful (most powerful flash at 100Ws)
Great battery life
New screen and menu vastly improved
Fits in the case with the fill flash attached
Ability to directly charge batteries
Fully integrated with the Godox Wireless X system (master or receiver unit, works off triggers)
Compatible with a number of Godox accessories
Comes with a AC adapter and USB-C cable (not just a cable)

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Things I Don’t Like

Sometimes initial sync to triggers still a little mysterious (one tap?)
Fill flash is manual only
Plastic mounts still feel a little flimsy (V1 holding up fine)

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Conclusion

I’ve gotten a lot of use from the V1 flashes over the years, and the V100 is a really solid upgrade. Great power output, good battery life, and ever improving TTL performance. Godox flashes work great, and the V100 seems to work better than ever, with more thoughtful features, better usability, and more power. A LOT of flash for $349, and a better option than something like the AD100 series if you need on camera flash at times or TTL for a command unit.

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