Comparing Godox X-Series Triggers
The beauty of the Godox X-Series 2.4GHz flash trigger system, is that all of the triggers in this range will trigger and enable you to control all of the current Godox flashes that have a 2.4GHz built-in X-Series receiver, as well as being able to control the Godox FV-Series Hybrid LED light fixtures. However, with a growing selection of trigger options in the range, it is difficult to know which trigger is best for you. Read below for a specs breakdown of each trigger.
Current Godox X-Series Triggers
XT16 Trigger
The Godox XT16 Trigger is a basic Single-Pinned Manual flash trigger. Perfect for photographers wo are getting started with Godox's range of Mains-Powered Manual Studio flashes. It's manual function means it's handy for swapping between different brands of camera such as on events, though this means the trigger does not support TTL functionality.
| PiXAPRO Equivalent | Pro AC 2.4GHz |
| Camera Brands Available For | Universal Single-Pin Hot Shoe* |
| Number of Available Channels | 16 |
| Number of Available Groups | 16 |
| TTL Support? | No |
| High-Speed Sync Support | No |
| Stroboscopic Flash Support | No |
| TCM Function | No |
| Godox Flash App Support | No |
| Minimum Flash Power Adjustment | 1/128 |
| Scan Feature | No |
| Dedicated Hotshoe | No. Uses a Universal Single-Pin hot Shoe |
| Single-Pin Legacy Mode | N/A (Already a Single-Pin Trigger) |
X3 Trigger
The Godox X3 trigger is a compact flash trigger with built-in rechargeable battery, and capacitive touch-screen interface. Perfect for photographers who are looking for a small and super compact flash trigger with an intuitive design.
| PiXAPRO Equivalent | N/A |
| Camera Brands Available For | Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus/Panasonic, Fuji, Leica |
| Number of Available Channels | 32 |
| Number of Available Groups | 16 |
| TTL Support? | Yes |
| High-Speed Sync Support | Yes |
| Stroboscopic Flash Support | Yes |
| TCM Function | Yes |
| Godox Flash App Support | No |
| Minimum Flash Power Adjustment | 1/512 |
| Scan Feature | Yes |
| Dedicated Hotshoe | Yes |
| Single-Pin Legacy Mode | Yes |
XPro II Trigger
The Godox XPro II Flash trigger, is an improved/updated version of the original X-Pro Trigger. It features dedicated group buttons, enabling you to quickly and easily access up to five-group, making it perfect for adjusting your flash-settings on the fly.
It also supports the Godox Flash app, which enables you to control your flash setting remotely. Perfect for situations where your camera is out of reach and you want to make quick settings changes.
| PiXAPRO Equivalent | ST-IV+ |
| Camera Brands Available For | Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus/Panasonic, Fuji, Leica |
| Number of Available Channels | 32 |
| Number of Available Groups | 16 |
| TTL Support? | Yes |
| High-Speed Sync Support | Yes |
| Stroboscopic Flash Support | Yes |
| TCM Function | Yes |
| Godox Flash App Support | Yes |
| Minimum Flash Power Adjustment | 1/512 |
| Scan Feature | Yes |
| Dedicated Hotshoe | Yes |
| Single-Pin Legacy Mode | Yes |
XPro Trigger
The Godox XPro Flash trigger features dedicated group buttons, enabling you to quickly and easily access up to five-groups. The XPro is a straightforward trigger option just a step up from the XT16.
It also introduces the TCM function, which enables you to instantly convert TTL exposure into a manual setting to lock the exposure in place.
| PiXAPRO Equivalent | ST-IV |
| Camera Brands Available For | Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus/Panasonic, Fuji, Pentax |
| Number of Available Channels | 32 |
| Number of Available Groups | 16 (5 by Default) |
| TTL Support | Yes |
| High-Speed Sync Support | Yes |
| Stroboscopic Flash Support | Yes |
| TCM Function | Yes |
| Godox Flash App Support | No |
| Minimum Flash Power Adjusment | 1/256 (1/128 by default) |
| Scan Feature | No |
| Dedicated Hotshoe | Yes |
| Single-Pin Legacy Mode | No |
X2 Trigger
An updated version of the X1T flash trigger It introduces dedicated group b uttons which enables you to change your flash settings more quickly and efficiently. It also introduced the "Scan" feature, which lets you know which channels are the best ones to use to minimise the resk of RF interference.
It also can be use with the Godox Flash App, enabling you to control the power of your flashes remotely. Like its predecessor the X1, the X2 trigger. It also featured a Pass-through hot shoe on top, enabling you to place another flash or a flash trigger from another system on top of the trigger itself.
| PiXAPRO Equivalent | ST-III+ |
| Camera Brands Available For | Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus/Panasonic, Fuji, Pentax |
| Number of Available Channels | 32 |
| Number of Available Groups | 5 |
| TTL Support | Yes |
| High-Speed Sync Support | Yes |
| Stroboscopic Flash Support | Yes |
| TCM Function | No |
| Godox Flash App Support | No |
| Minimum Flash Power Adjusment | 1/128 |
| Scan Feature | No |
| Single-Pin Legacy Mode | No |
Legacy X-Series Triggers
The Following Godox X-Series flash triggers are no-longer in production, however, they can still be used to trigger and control current flashes in the 2.4GHz X-Ecosystem, with certain limitations. Since these triggers are not longer in production, they will no longer be receiving firmware updates so more compatibility issues may arise if used with newer or future products.
X1 Trigger
The Godox X1T Trigger was the first in the Godox X-Series trigger system. It introduced TTL auto-flash as ell as true High-Speed sync capabilities. It also featured a Pass-through hot shoe on top, enabling you to place another flash or a flash trigger from another system on top of the trigger itself.
| PiXAPRO Equivalent | ST-III |
| Camera Brands Available For | Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus/Panasonic, Fuji |
| Number of Available Channels | 32 |
| Number of Available Groups | 5 |
| TTL Support | Yes |
| High-Speed Sync Support | Yes |
| Stroboscopic Flash Support | Yes |
| TCM Function | No |
| Godox Flash App Support | No |
| Minimum Flash Power Adjusment | 1/128 (Can be upgraded to 1/256 with firmware update) |
| Scan Feature | No |
| Single-Pin Legacy Mode | Yes |
XT32 Trigger
The Godox XT32 trigger was a manual trigger that supported High-speed sync. It shared a lot of the features of the XT16 trigger, but also give you access to High-Speed sync as the full 32 channels
| PiXAPRO Equivalent | ECO2.4 |
| Camera Brands Available For | Canon, Nikon |
| Number of Available Channels | 32 |
| Number of Available Groups | 16 |
| TTL Support | No |
| High-Speed Sync Support | Yes |
| Stroboscopic Flash Support | No |
| TCM Function | No |
| Godox Flash App Support | No |
| Minimum Flash Power Adjusment | 1/128 |
| Scan Feature | No |
| Single-Pin Legacy Mode | No |
Current Godox X-Series Trigger Comparison Table
We have created a table to make directly comparing the main features of current Godox X-Series triggers easier.
| X3 | XProII | XPro | X2 | XT16 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PiXAPRO Equivalent | N/A | ST-IV+ | ST-IV | ST-III+ | Pro AC 2.4GHz |
| Brands | Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus/ |
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Universal Single-Pin Hot Shoe |
| Number Of Channels | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 16 |
| Number Of Groups | 16 | 16 | 16 (5 by default) | 5 | 16 |
| TTL Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| HSS Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Stroboscopic Flash Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| TCM Function | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Godox Flash App Support | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Min. Power Adjustemnt | 1/512 | 1/512 | 1/256 | 1/256 | 1/128 |
| Scan Feature | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Dedicated Hotshoe | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (Universal Single-Pin hotshoe) |
| Single-Pin Legacy Mode | Yes | Yes | No | No | N/A |
Godox Flashes with built-in X-Series Receivers
Virtually all of the current Godox flashes as well as the FV-Series LED Hybrid Flash, features a built-in 2.4GHz flash receiver compatible with the Godox X-Series triggers. The allows them to be wirelessly triggered and controlled by any of the X-Series triggers. However, please bear in mind that some triggers won't allow you to take full advantage of some flashes do to the limitations of the trigger (for example, some older triggers don't support 1/512 flash power). We have put together table that covers each of the current flash-ranges in groups.
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Battery Flashes
| Channels | Groups | TTL Support | HSS Support | Multi-Flash Support | Minimum Power | Recommended Triggers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD600ProII | 32 | 16 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1/512 | X3, XProII |
| AD600Pro | 32 | 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1/256 | X3, XProII, Xpro, X2 |
| AD600BM II | 32 | 16 | No | Yes | Yes | 1/512 | X3, XProII |
| AD400Pro | 32 | 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1/256 | X3, XProII, Xpro, X2 |
| AD300Pro | 32 | 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1/256 | X3, XProII, Xpro, X2 |
| AD200ProII | 32 | 16 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1/512 | X3, XProII |
| AD200Pro | 32 | 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1/256 | X3, XProII, Xpro, X2 |
| AD100Pro | 32 | 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1/256 | X3, XProII, Xpro, X2 |
Mains-Powered Studio Flashes
| Channels | Groups | TTL Support | HSS Support | Multi-Flash Support | Minimum Power | Recommended Triggers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P2400 Pack and Head Flash | 32 | 16 | No | Yes | Yes | 1/512 | X3, XProII |
| QT-III Series | 32 | 16 | No | Yes | Yes | 1/256 | X3, XProII, Xpro, X2 |
| DP-III Series | 32 | 16 | No | No | No | 1/64 | Any of the Godox X-Series |
| SK-II-V Series | 32 | 16 | No | No | No | 1/16 | Any of the Godox X-Series |
| MS-V Series | 32 | 16 | No | No | No | 1/16 | Any of the Godox X-Series |
| GSII-Series (PiXAPRO LUMI II) | 32 | 16 | No | No | No | 1/32 | Any of the Godox X-Series |
Speedlite Flashes
| Channels | Groups | TTL Support | HSS Support | Multi-Flash Support | Minimum Power | Recommended Triggers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V100 | 32 | 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1/256 | X3, XProII, Xpro, X2 |
| V1Pro | 32 | 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1/256 | X3, XProII, Xpro, X2 |
| V1 | 32 | 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1/256 | X3, XProII, Xpro, X2 |
| V860III | 32 | 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1/256 | X3, XProII, Xpro, X2 |
| V860II | 32 | 5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1/128 | X3, XProII, Xpro, X2 |
| Lux Master | 32 | 5 | No | No | No | 1/256 | X3, XProII, Xpro, X2 |
| MF-12 | 32 | 5 | Yes | No | No | 1/128 | X3, XProII, Xpro, X2 |
Hybrid LED Flashes
| Channels | Groups | TTL Support | HSS Support | Multi-Flash Support | Minimum Power | Recommended Triggers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FV-Series | 32 | 16 | No | Yes | No | 1/16 | X3, XProII, Xpro, X2 |
Godox Non-X-Series Triggers
As well as the X-Series, Godox has also released the FT433 trigger that uses the 433MHz waveband instead of the 2.4GHz band. Since the FT433 trigger uses a different frequency to the X-Series, they are not compatible with the Godox flashes' built-in receivers, and so requires a separate receiver to function. The only exception to this would be the P2400 pack and head flash as it supports both the 433MHz and the 2.4GHz frequency ranges.
FT433
The Godox FT433 uses the less crowded 433MHz waveband, making it less susceptible to RF interference from other wireless devices in the vicinity. This is the ideal flash trigger when reliability is of the utmost importance.
| PiXAPRO Equivalent | N/A |
| Camera Brands Available For | Canon, Nikon, Sony |
| Number of Available Channels | 32 |
| Number of Available Groups | 5 (16 Selectable in the Menu) |
| TTL Support | Yes |
| High-Speed Sync Support | Yes |
| Stroboscopic Flash Support | Yes |
| TCM Function | Yes |
| Godox Flash App Support | Yes |
| Minimum Flash Power Adjusment | 1/512 |
| Scan Feature | No |
| Dedicated Hotshoe | No. Uses a Universal Single-Pin hot Shoe |
| Single-Pin Legacy Mode | Yes |
We hope that this blog post has helped to make your decision about which trigger to purchase considerably easier. If you are still unsure, you cannot go wrong if you get either the X3 or the XProII, as both of these triggers should cover you for all bases (unless you want to use the Godox Flash App, in which case, you will need the XProII trigger).
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