Aputure
Aputure Amaran Halo 100x Bi-Color COB Video Light
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Who it's for
Serious content creators and small studio owners who want broadcast-grade color accuracy and the flexibility of the Bowens modifier ecosystem in a compact, quiet light.
Overview
A professional-grade bi-color COB light from Aputure's amaran line, built for creators who've outgrown consumer LED panels but don't need a full studio strobe. At roughly a third the size of Aputure's own 100x S, it still hits 4,890 lux at 1 meter with CRI 96+, runs on USB-C PD or the included DC adapter, and takes standard Bowens-mount softboxes and modifiers. The amaran app pairs instantly via NFC for wireless brightness, color, and effects control.
Pros
- Professional color accuracy (CRI 96+, TLCI 97+) from a brand trusted by working filmmakers
- Full-size Bowens mount opens up the entire ecosystem of softboxes and modifiers
- Ultra-compact and quiet (≤28dBA) — won't show up in on-camera audio
- USB-C PD power means it can run off a battery bank for location shoots
Cons
- Significant step up in price from consumer LED panels — an investment for a single light
- Not powerful enough to compete with direct sunlight outdoors, per reviewers who tried it outside
What buyers say
422 ratings average 4.7/5, with 86% at 5 stars. Reviewers consistently praise the brightness-to-size ratio, color accuracy, and quiet operation; the main pushback is justifying the price over consumer-grade panels.
Incredible performance in a small package
Uses two of them for a YouTube channel's home studio and says the light quality looks fantastic on camera for talking-head videos and product shots, with a reliable app connection.
A game-changer for headshot and interview shoots
A headshot and interview photographer says the compact, portable design and adjustable color temperature deliver soft, even, consistent lighting, and the fan is virtually silent even with lav mics nearby.
Pro-level lighting for interiors — not built for direct sun
Praises the color accuracy, silent operation, and Bowens mount for professional modifiers, but notes it's not powerful enough to compete with direct sunlight outdoors.
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