What is the Godox X-System?

The Godox X‑System (also sometimes called the Godox X wireless radio system) is Godox’s current standard for wireless flash triggering & control. It’s a 2.4 GHz radio transmission protocol, meaning both transmitters & receivers communicate wirelessly over 2.4GHz frequencies.

Having one frequency means that one trigger can work with many flashes, and vice versa, meaning your kit can be streamlined without the need for multiple different trigger types. As every off-camera Godox flash on the market currently has a built-in receiver, it's simply a case of connecting an appropriate Godox trigger and getting shooting! 

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X-System vs the ONE System

You may have also heard of the ONE System designed for PiXAPRO flashes and triggers. As PiXAPRO flash equipment was the same as Godox equipment but rebranded, this means it runs on the same system!

So any PiXAPRO triggers will work with Godox flashes, and Godox triggers will work with PiXAPRO flashes. This also means you can mix PiXAPRO and Godox flashes in the same setup together, with no worry about compatibility issues. 

Key Features of the X‑System

Triggers will be able to support different features on flashes - XPro triggers for example, have TTL and HSS compatibility for flashes, but the XT16 doesn't, and will work for manual exposure only. 

As a result, the XT16 will work with any camera brand hotshoe, as it doesn't need to communicate with many of the camera's features. Any TTL and HSS compatible triggers will be compatible with a select range of camera models such as Canon and Sony to ensure they're designed to work with the camera's TTL function. 

Feature What it does
TTL + HSS

TTL stands for 'Through The Lens' and it's a term used to describe exposure metering based on what your camera sees and reads.

HSS is High Speed Sync, and allows you to shoot at a faster shutter speed than your camera might allow.

Group & Channel Control The channels can be quite important if you wish to use two different lighting setups, say for example you have two different lights set up but want to create a composite or simply want to turn off a certain light. Groups allow you to adjust the power of that light should you wish to use a different power on the background or subject light for example. 
Remote power & flash control From the transmitter, you can often adjust output levels, TTL/Modes, turn modelling lamps on/off, etc. Some triggers allow for App control for the settings, such as the XPro II

Things to Note

  • Not everything in Godox’s lineup is X‑System. Older gear sometimes uses 433 MHz or optical slave triggering. Those need adapters or receivers to work with X triggers.

  • For non‑X lights, using the receiver module usually gives you manual control but may lose TTL/HSS or some advanced functions depending on how it’s set up.

  • Range, interference, and battery life are always practical concerns — the signal works well, but physical obstacles or RF crowding can degrade performance.

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With many possibilities and full control of your flashes, it means you no longer have to control your setup individually saving time. The X System provides confidence that when you start shooting, you can do so easily all controlled by your trigger on top of the camera.

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