Forza 300 II Daylight LED Monolight Review
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Our editorial take on the Forza 300 II Daylight LED Monolight
The Nanlite Forza 300 II represents a significant and mature evolution, establishing itself as a formidable contender in the competitive mid-range LED market. This is not a minor refresh. Nanlite clearly listened to user feedback, addressing key areas with substantial upgrades. The physical redesign, featuring an improved yoke and a completely re-engineered control unit, brings a welcome improvement in usability and on-set efficiency. It confidently challenges the established leaders from Aputure and Godox, making the decision for creators much more interesting.
Performance-wise, the Forza 300 II series delivers where it counts. The light output is potent and, more importantly, maintains a high degree of color accuracy, evidenced by its high CRI and TLCI ratings. A key professional-level addition, particularly on the bi-color models, is the green-to-magenta adjustment, a feature that provides immense flexibility for matching other light sources or fine-tuning skin tones. Furthermore, the updated fan system provides excellent noise management, a critical factor for video professionals who can't have a take ruined by a loud fixture. The combination of power, precision, and improved user experience makes this a compelling package.
- Excellent color accuracy with high CRI/TLCI
- Improved, quiet fan system for clean audio recording
- Redesigned, more user-friendly control unit
- Sturdy and improved yoke design
- Green-to-magenta shift for precise color matching (bi-color models)
- Highly competitive performance against industry leaders
- New control unit has a learning curve for users of older models
- Faces fierce competition from more established brand ecosystems
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About this product
The Nanlite Forza 300 II Daylight LED Monolight offers a daylight-balanced color temperature of 5600K with green-magenta shift adjustment and outputs up to 69,400 lux at 3.3' with its included 55° reflector. It features Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz for wireless control, DMX/RDM capability, and can run on AC power or optional V-mount batteries. The light is suitable for video and photo productions, allowing for precise color reproduction and creative expression.
Specs
- Dimming
- Built-In Dimmer • 0 to 100%
- Display
- OLED (Via Included Power Supply/Controller)
- App Name
- NANLINK
- Item Type
- 1x LED Monolight
- Yoke Type
- Manually-Operated Yoke
- Color Modes
- Daylight
- Input Power
- 48 VDC 110 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
- Power Source
- AC Power (Cable Included) *Requires Power Supply/Controller (Included) Battery (Not Included) *Requires Power Supply/Controller (Included)
- Inline Switch
- No
- Built In Flash
- No
- Cooling System
- Fan
- Umbrella Mount
- Yes
- Weight Fixture
- 6.3 lb / 2.9 kg
- Power Pass Thru
- No
- Fixture Mounting
- 1x 5/8" Receiver
- Color Temperature
- 5600K
- Power Consumption
- 350 W
- Battery Plate Type
- 2x V-Mount (Built-In)
- Dimensions Fixture
- 12.9 x 8.9 x 4.8" / 32.8 x 22.6 x 12.2 cm
- Weight Overall Kit
- 12.4 lb / 5.6 kg
- Wireless Frequency
- 2.4 GHz
- Front Accessory Mount
- Bowens S
- Included Storage Case
- Yes
- Mobile App Compatible
- Yes: Android & iOS
- Preprogrammed Effects
- Yes
- Color Accuracy Standard
- CRI 96 TLCI 97
- Included Light Modifier
- 1x Reflector
- Photometrics At 3.3 1 M
- 5600K: 1325 fc / 14,270 Lux 5600K: 6447 fc / 69,400 Lux (with Reflector)
- Environmental Resistance
- No
- Wireless Remote Control Type
- Bluetooth
- Dimensions Power Supply Controller
- 9.1 x 6.1 x 5.4" / 23.1 x 15.5 x 13.7 cm
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