This video compares the Godox V1 and the Godox V860 mark III.
One difference I noted on the V860 III, the light will preflash several times when red-eye reduction is enabled in the menu. The V1 does not work with red-eye reduction.

I tried comparing them against each other as thoroughly as I could not miss any detail, but if I find anything else that was not mentioned in the video, I will add it to the description.

Please note that both the v1 and the v860 mk III can come with either the VB26 or VB26A it all depends on where you buy it. I mentioned how the V860 has the benefit of coming with a larger battery; that’s because I’m specifically referring to my one, not generalizing.

Allegedly Godox has updated the V1's foot from plastic to metal, so if you buy a Godox V1 in 2023, I will come with a metal foot. I will try and verify this piece of information to confirm if, in fact, that is the case.
For white balance consistency and accuracy, it's probably best not to mix the V1 with the V860III because of their white balance difference.


00:00 Intro
00:49 In the box
01:50 Difference between the v1 and v860 MK III
04:00 The advantages each flash has to offer
05:26 Which is the better one?

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Software used:
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Audition
Adobe Photoshop,

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