This $170 LED Light is Fantastic!

Review of the new Amaran 60D and 60X COB Lights. See how incredibly bright these tiny LED lights are are compared to the Aputure 120D and how you could use them to light your videos.

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Amaran 60D

Amaran 60X

Aputure 100D

Aputure 120D Mark 2

Umbrella Modifier

Medium Softbox

Extra Large Softbox

Bowens Mount for Extra Large Softbox

Mini V-Mount Batteries

D-Tap to DC Cable

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VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
0:32 Lighting Demo
2:39 Models Available
3:05 Features
5:15 BRIGHTNESS!
6:24 Cons List
7:10 My Recommendations

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DISCLAIMERS
Aputure sent a 60D and 60X to me for review. The content of this video and my opinions were not reviewed or paid for by Aputure or anyone else.

[AfoteyAnnum]

Aputure is FINALLY stepping into the budget market, and we all win as creators as a result.

Like, honestly, it's a REALLY good time to be a creator nowadays. Very good, inexpensive options for hardware and software all around!

[AlRoderick]

That softbox setup was the equivalent of mounting the lens to the tripod instead of the camera.

[jesseyules]

Aputure has chosen a really smart development path. Give broke filmmakers great starter lights, with pro features, then offer pro versions that are more expensive but built like tanks.

[quotidianadam]

Caleb, LOVE that you're doing more clear disclaimers at the beginning of your product reviews. This has been something I've enjoyed from Gerald for years and I'm so happy to see other great creators taking these sorts of disclaimers seriously, as well. It helps us as viewers of your channel and as potential buyers of these products to know how you got to test the products and how much editorial review the companies have.
As a long time fan, thank you so much and keep up the great work!

[Nickyo]

I’d love to see these compared to other budget options namely the various brands of SL60w

[hasandrinkstea]

When I just started my channel I was using LED pannels, which I later upgraded to a single Godox SL60W + large softbox. I was planning to upgrade to Aputure 120D at some point, but realized I have absolutely no need for that, since I barelly use 70% my 60W Godox. Looking at these... If I was starting out - I may prefer them due to the super compact size, however, I do love metal construction on my Godox. Anyway, awesome addition for us, beginners :)

[HomesickMac]

HA! Was just about to order the Amaran 100X and then got this video in the ending card of the 100D & X review. This smaller light will suite our needs even better .
Apart from the regular use with softboxes it can also add some great bouncing extra light to a scene where we’re usually filming. No modifyers, just splash it everywhere, and the size is of a camera… We’re getting one of each models, perfect. Thank you for all your great reviews!

[danielruff]

I wish you would be able to have the time to post even more videos.
I'm a huge camera and computer nerd. But i really have to say, that YOUR videos are really the best in terms of quality and load of information.
I wish i could watch new videos everyday.
greetings from Germany :)

[billyoung]

Wow, that mounting solution for the large softbox just made me realize I have an old tiny 40w light this trick will also work with.

[TheMash]

Tons of reviews on YT, no one puts aperture values and in general exposure values, just saying "it's super bright!"
How could I evaluate the power of this light without any exposure values?
Thank God Caleb' reviews are thorough and super detailed. Pleasant to watch as well!
Huge thanks!

[silversulu]

Thanks Caleb. Thanks Aputure. I really hope Aputure figures out the budget RGBWW COB equivalent for max portable lighting flexibility - Godox, Hive, Prolycht paved the way already to show the RGB COB tech is here.

[vanquestgear]

Epic value for the output. Easily going to be a staple in wedding kits or interviews.

[XVIIsionsProductions]

Just an FYI when using the Sidus link app on the phone it does give a battery level estimate. And the function of being able to turn on or off the light from the app, really it turns off the light and puts it into sleep mode, it works wonderfully for conserving NPF battery life.

[BLVDKnight]

Caleb looks like the cool uncle at Christmas time that always has the newest dope tech 🔥🔥

[khalidtaha]

I've waited so much, finally aputure finally

[JonasStuart]

Man, I love your reviews Caleb. Such a depth of experience mixed with no-nonsense, no-hype cold, hard facts. So useful!

[newvillagefilms]

It's amazing this video was posted 12/2021 and 2 months later, the price of Amaran 60D hiked up from $170 to $229 @ Amazon. A $59 price hike in just two months. lol

[illuminnamdi]

that Matthellini clamp? simply inspired! thank you for sharing...

[onocoffee]

Insightful video as always and the 60d looks like a winner. One thing to note is it's probably better to go with the 100d if you need to have the large softbox. I just priced it at B&H and the 60d plus 6" Matthellini and Hollywood Head totals $269 with taxes. At $200 for the 100d, it's the more budget-friendly option.

[reflectivemedia]

This gave me the piece of mind I needed buying the 60x’s 🙂