Many photographers feel confused about the Flashpoint and Godox brands when considering the purchase of Godox products. In this article, we aim to clarify the distinctions between these two brands and help you understand their differences.
Flashpoint is a brand under Godox specifically designed for the US market and distributed by Adorama. As a result, they offer identical products. The advantage of choosing Flashpoint is that if you reside in the US, you can enjoy warranty coverage and support through Adorama instead of having to wait for assistance directly from Godox in China.
As mentioned earlier, Flashpoint is a brand of Godox specifically tailored for the US market and distributed by Adorama. When it comes to support and warranty, it is Adorama's responsibility for Flashpoint equipment.
It's worth noting that the majority of the gear offered by Flashpoint and Godox is essentially the same, with only the branding differing. The table below provides a breakdown of the products available under both brands, helping you to distinguish between them.
| Flashpoint | Godox |
| Speedlights | |
| Flashpoint Zoom Li-on X R2 TTL | Godox V1 |
| Flashpoint Zoom Li-on III R2 TTL | Godox V860 III |
| Flashpoint Zoom Li-ion R2 TTL | Godox V860 II |
| Flashpoint Zoom Li-on Manual R2 | Godox V850 II |
| Flashpoint Zoom Li-ion Mini TTL R2 | Godox V350 |
| Flashpoint Zoom TTL R2 | Godox TT685 |
| Flashpoint Zoom II AA R2 TTL | Godox TT685II |
| Flashpoint Zoom R2 Manual | Godox TT600 |
| Flashpoint Zoom-Mini TTL R2 | Godox TT350 |
| Flashpoint StreakLight 360 Ws | Godox AD360 II Wistro |
| Flashpoint ML-150 II Macro Ring Flash | Godox Macro Ring Flash ML-150 II |
| Flashpoint MF-R76 Macro Flash | Godox MF-R76 |
| Flashpoint MF12 Macro Flash | Godox MF12 |
| FlashBack Senior | Godox Lux Senior |
| FlashBack Junior | Godox Lux Junior |
| Transmitters | |
| Flashpoint R2 PRO | Godox X-Pro |
| Flashpoint R2 Nano Touchscreen TTL Wireless Flash Trigger | Godox Xnano |
| Flashpoint R2 Mark II TTL | Godox X2T |
| Flashpoint R2 Pro Mark II | None |
| Flashpoint R2 TTL | Godox X1T |
| Flashpoint R2T 32 Channel | Godox XT32 |
| Strobes | |
| Flashpoint RF-400 Ring Li-On 400ws Ringflash | Godox Wistro AR400 |
| Flashpoint XPLOR 100 Pro | Godox AD100 Pro |
| Flashpoint eVOLV 200 | Godox AD200 |
| Flashpoint eVOLV 200 Pro | Godox AD200 Pro |
| Flashpoint XPLOR 300 Pro | Godox AD300 Pro |
| Flashpoint XPLOR 400 Pro | Godox AD400 Pro |
| Flashpoint XPLOR 600 Pro | Godox AD600 Pro |
| Flashpoint XPLOR600 HSS TTL | Godox AD600B |
| Flashpoint XPLOR 600 HSS | Godox AD600BM |
| Flashpoint XPLOR Power 1200 Pro | Godox AD1200 Pro |
| Flashpoint XPLOR Power 2400 Pro | Godox P2400 |
| Flashpoint Studio 400 Monolight | Godox SK400II |
| Flashpoint Studio 300 Monolight | Godox SK300II |
| Flashpoint Rapid 400 HSS | Godox QT400IIM |
| Flashpoint Rapid 600 HSS | Godox QT600IIM |
| Flashpoint Rapid 1200 HSS | Godox QT1200IIM |
| Flashpoint Studio Pro 400 III-V | Godox DP400IIIV |
| Flashpoint Studio Pro 600 III-V | Godox DP600IIIV |
| Flashpoint Studio Pro 800 III-V | Godox DP800IIIV |
| Flashpoint Studio Pro 1000 III-V | Godox DP1000IIIV |
| Flashpoint BLAZ 200 | Godox MS200 |
| Flashpoint BLAZ 300 | Godox MS300 |
| Flashpoint 120w Budget Flash | Godox E120 |
| Flashpoint 160w Budget Flash | Godox E160 |
| Flashpoint 300w Budget Flash | Godox E300 |
Godox and Wistro: What Are The Differences?
The Wistro is indeed a product line of battery-powered monolights within the Godox brand. It is not a separate brand itself, but rather a specific line of products offered by Godox. For instance, the Godox Wistro AD600BM is a monolight flash model within the Wistro line, manufactured by Godox.
Are Godox and Flashpoint batteries interchangeable?
Yes, they can work together as long as they belong to a compatible family. For example, if Flashpoint is a rebrand of Godox or vice versa, the equipment from both brands can be used interchangeably.