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Profoto B10X Plus OCF Flash Duo Kit Review

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Our editorial take on the Profoto B10X Plus OCF Flash Duo Kit

The Profoto B10X Plus represents a masterful refinement of an already excellent portable flash. It maintains the incredibly compact, lightweight form factor that made its predecessor so popular with location photographers, while delivering a substantial 500Ws of power. This is not a ground-up revolution, but a targeted evolution that addresses key user feedback. The core appeal remains unchanged: it is a professional-grade lighting tool that packs immense power and quality into a package you can easily carry in a backpack.

The most significant upgrades are performance-based. A faster flash recycle time allows photographers to capture action sequences more reliably without missing shots. More importantly for the modern hybrid creator, the continuous LED light is substantially brighter. This improvement transforms the B10X Plus from a flash with a useful modeling light into a genuinely capable and high-quality video light source. Combined with Profoto's famously intuitive interface and robust build quality, the B10X Plus solidifies its position as a top-tier choice for creators who need to work quickly and travel light without compromising on power or versatility for both stills and video.

Best for: On-location photographers and hybrid video shooters who demand maximum power in a minimal, portable package.
What's great
  • Exceptional power-to-size ratio with 500Ws output
  • Significantly brighter, high-quality continuous LED for video work
  • Improved flash recycle speeds over previous models
  • Intuitive, minimalist user interface is easy to operate
  • Excellent build quality in a compact, portable design
  • Integrates seamlessly with Profoto's extensive modifier ecosystem
Watch outs
  • Premium price point is a substantial investment
  • Battery life can be limiting at full power, often requiring spares
  • Iterative updates may not justify an upgrade for B10 Plus owners

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About this product

The Profoto B10X Plus OCF Flash Duo Kit is a 500Ws light with a 40W LED modeling lamp, offering 220 full power flashes. It features TTL capabilities and provides an output of 1700 Lux at 3.3' (bare bulb) with smooth dimming.

Specs

Body
Weight Grams
1900 g
Dimensions Mm
235 x 110 x 100mm
Power
Power Source
Li-Ion battery
Battery Shots
Up to 200 full power flashes
Extras
Bluetooth
Yes
Sync Socket
No
Umbrella Mount
Yes
Firmware Upgrade
USB-C port or wireless from Profoto App
Photocell Ir Slave
Yes
Battery Charge Time
less than 90 minutes
F Stop At 2m 100 Iso
32.7 with OCF Magnum reflector, 16.7 without reflector
Air Sync Range Hss Ttl
1.5-330' (0.5-100m)
Battery Charge Voltage
16.8V
Battery Energy Capacity
43.2Wh / 3.0Ah
Battery Nominal Voltage
14.4V
Battery Max Charge Current
3A
Continuous Light Max Output
2500 lm
Battery Operating Temperature
+32 to +113 Degree F (0 to +45 Degree C)
Continuous Light Dimming Range
100-10%
Battery Continuous Light Duration
Up to 75 minutes full continuous light
Air Sync Range Sync Remote Control
1.5-1000' (0.5-300m)
Continuous Light Color Rendering Cri
90-96
Output
Hss
Yes
Ttl
Yes
Color Temp
Adjustable 3000-6500K (+-500K)
Recycle Time
0.05-2.5s
Watt Seconds
500 Ws
Power Range Stops
10 f-stops (1.0-10)
Control
Trigger System
Profoto Air Remotes
Modeling
Modeling Lamp
40W LED Modeling Lamp
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