A couple of weeks ago we explored the Godox AD600 Pro flash and recently it was the turn of the Godox V1, a more compact and affordable model. Many users wonder if there is a middle ground, and the answer is yes. All we have to do is step back a generation and take a closer look at the flash Godox AD600B. The problem is that it is not alone; the company also distributes an M variant. What are the differences between the flash Godox AD600BM and the AD600B? Today we are going to find out.

Differences Between Godox AD600B and AD600BM
Differences Between Godox AD600B and AD600BM

From relatively simple portraits to product photography, special events, and outdoor sessions, you need light – abundant, consistent, and of good quality. Using diffusers and other accessories will help you bend it to your will a little, but the whole story begins with a robust flash. The best price-performance ratio is found in Godox territory, and one of its most popular models is the Godox AD600B.

Differences Between Godox AD600B and AD600BM
The Godox AD600B in all its splendor

Godox AD600B Specifications

  • Support for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Fujifilm, and Panasonic (via compatible trigger)
  • Guide number 87 at ISO 100
  • 600 W/s, power range of 9 stops, 1/256 to 1/1, in 1/3-stop increments
  • 10W LED modeling lamp
  • Battery pack 11.1V 8700mAh, with 500 shots capacity (at full power)
  • Recycling time 0.01-2.5 seconds
  • Flash duration 1/220 – 1/10000 seconds
  • High-speed sync, 1/8000
  • 2.4 GHz wireless system, 32 channels, 5 groups, TTL, manual, and multi support
  • Stable color temperature, 5600K +/- 200K

When you compare these specifications with those of the Godox AD600 Pro you'll notice that the technical changes are not abysmal. Quite the opposite, since they share critical values like power output (600W/s), guide number (87 at ISO 100), and power range.

Differences Between Godox AD600B and AD600BM

Differences Between Godox AD600B and AD600BM
All good, but what differences are there between the 600 models?

Now, Godox is not limited to the name 'AD600'. If we study its official catalog closely, we will see that the available models are AD600, AD600M, AD600B, and AD600BM. That automatically raises a question: What are the differences between Godox AD600B and AD600BM, the Godox AD600, and the AD600M? The answer is divided into four parts:

  • The Godox AD600 uses a Godox mount and includes TTL support
  • The Godox AD600M uses a Godox mount but leaves TTL aside
  • The Godox AD600B adopts a Bowens mount and offers TTL
  • The Godox AD600BM keeps the Bowens mount and discards TTL

Other sources indicate the existence of a fifth variant, the Godox AD600E, with TTL support and an Elinchrom mount for accessories, though I've noticed its availability is limited. If you decide to look for this model, you should know that there is no 'Godox AD600EM'.

Differences Between Godox AD600B and AD600BM
The company markets a fifth model, the Godox AD600E with Elinchrom mount

Some photography experts swear by TTL, and others reject it completely, which once again shows that every photographer is a universe. The last difference between Godox AD600B and AD600BM falls directly on price. The inclusion of TTL raises the cost of the flash to an average of 700 euros, while the Godox AD600BM is even more attractive, with 535 euros on the tag. Our Godox distributor in Spain has stock of both flashes, with very affordable shipping costs.