Aputure Amaran 200x S Bi-Color LED Monolight Review
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Our editorial take on the Aputure Amaran 200x S Bi-Color LED Monolight
The Aputure Amaran 200x S represents a significant and meaningful refinement of an already popular budget-friendly monolight. While it looks nearly identical to its predecessor on the outside, the key upgrade is internal. A completely redesigned dual-blue LED chipset delivers a marked improvement in color quality and spectral reproduction. This enhancement brings its performance much closer to that of more expensive professional fixtures, resulting in more accurate skin tones and better color fidelity straight out of the camera. The upgrade firmly targets the chief weakness of many competing budget LEDs, prioritizing quality of light over raw output.
Of course, the 200x S does not exist in a vacuum. It retains the lightweight build, versatile Bowens mount, and excellent Sidus Link app control that made the original a success. However, the market is fiercely competitive, with some alternatives from Godox or Nanlite offering more brightness for a similar investment. The decision for buyers comes down to a clear trade-off. While the 200x S provides ample power for interviews, small studio setups, and typical content creation, those needing to overpower the sun or light large spaces may find competitors' sheer output more compelling. For discerning users, however, the superior color accuracy is a powerful argument that's hard to ignore, cementing this light's position as a top-tier choice for quality-conscious creators on a budget.
- Exceptional color accuracy and spectral quality
- Excellent value for the price point
- Lightweight and portable design
- Integrated Sidus Link app control
- Standard Bowens mount for broad modifier compatibility
- Lower maximum output than some competitors
- Build is primarily plastic
- Fan noise may be a factor in very quiet settings
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About this product
The amaran COB 200x S is a bi-color LED monolight. It offers continuous dimming from 0 to 100% and features preprogrammed effects. The fixture includes a reflector and has a Bowens S front accessory mount.
Specs
- Lumens
- 17,000
- Battery
- 2x V-Mount Rechargeable (Not Included) or 2x Gold Mount Rechargeable (Not Included)
- Dimming
- Built-In Dimmer (Continuous) • 0 to 100%
- Display
- LCD
- Item Type
- 1x COB LED Monolight
- Yoke Type
- Not Applicable
- Dimensions
- 8 x 5 x 5" / 20.32 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm
- Color Modes
- Daylight, Tungsten
- Power Source
- AC to DC Adapter (Included), Battery (Not Included)
- Inline Switch
- No
- Built In Flash
- No
- Cooling System
- Fan
- Input Power Ac
- 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
- Input Power Dc
- 48 VDC
- Umbrella Mount
- Yes
- Weight Fixture
- 3.44 lb / 1.56 kg
- Wireless Range
- 328.1' / 100 m (Bluetooth)
- Power Pass Thru
- No
- Fixture Mounting
- 1x 5/8" Receiver
- Color Temperature
- 2700 to 6500K
- Power Consumption
- 229 W (Maximum)
- Battery Plate Type
- 2x V-Mount (Not Included), 2x Gold Mount (Not Included)
- Storage Conditions
- -4 to 176°F / -20 to 80°C
- Weight Overall Kit
- 8.18 lb / 3.71 kg
- Operating Conditions
- 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
- Beam Angle Unmodified
- 111°
- Front Accessory Mount
- Bowens S
- Included Storage Case
- No
- Mobile App Compatible
- Yes: Android & iOS, Functionality: Remote Control
- Preprogrammed Effects
- Yes
- Included Adapter Cable
- 1x USA Type-A/B to Unspecified AC to DC Adapter
- Color Accuracy Standard
- CRI 95, TLCI 98, CQS 97, SSI 90 at 3200K, SSI 89 at 5600K, TM-30 Rf 97, TM-30 Rg 100
- Included Light Modifier
- 1x Reflector
- Environmental Resistance
- No
- Beam Angle With Reflector
- 26°
- Wireless Remote Control Type
- Bluetooth
- Photometrics 3200k 3 3ft Unmodified
- 523 fc / 5630 Lux
- Photometrics 5600k 3 3ft Unmodified
- 594 fc / 6400 Lux
- Photometrics 3200k 3 3ft With Reflector
- 3734 fc / 40,200 Lux
- Photometrics 5600k 3 3ft With Reflector
- 4217 fc / 45,400 Lux
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