The Godox VLII Series can deliver a brightness of up to 76,000 Lux at 1m with the standard reflector (6,100 lux bare bulb). This makes the Godox VLII series powerful workhorses for cinematography and video production. The 150 W powered Godox VL150 delivers 6400 lux at 1 m with a bare bulb. This luminance value increases to 61000 lux at 1 m with the reflector. In comparison to VL150, the 180W Aputure LS C120D II offers a brighter output of 7000 lux at one meter with a bare bulb. When coupled with a 2X Fresnel the lux value increase to an incredible 67000 at 1m. Note that Aputure LS C120D II can only produce only 24000 lux compared to the 61000 lux at 1m with the in-box reflector. This difference in light output is obvious here due to the wattage difference. Aputure LS C120D II no doubt is capable of offering a brighter output than VL150, it loses against the Godox model when it comes to light output per watt. HIGH COLOUR ACCURACY: The VL150 offers an advanced CRI (colour rendition Index) with a CRI rating of 96 and TLCI (Television Lighting Consistency Index) rating of 95. The stepless dimming power ranges from 0% - 100%. The output quality is perfect for film making and professional broadcasting.

For the Godox VL Series, there are currently three different lighting units to choose between. Firstly, we have the Godox VL150 LED Light, followed by the Godox VL200 LED Light and finally the Godox VL300 LED Light. To deal with the added power output and brightness, the weight of the units also differs. The VL300 is the heaviest of the three lights at 2.64KG, with the VL200 offering a weight of 2.23KG and finally the VL150 offering the lowest weight of 1.79KG. However, even with the added weight of the lights, they all do still offer the same dimensions. Both models deliver somewhat similar light output. Godox VL150 can deliver 61000 lux at 1m with just the standard reflector whereas the SL150W II models can deliver 58000 lux at 1m with the standard reflector. Practically, there is only a slight difference between the lux value at 5600K and it can be further increased using a Fresnel. Both models can dim their light as low as 0% from full brightness giving you full control over what you are buying. Our new price match policy guarantees you the same price as other retailers so you’re alway getting the best deal possible... The GODOX VL150II COB LED Video Light is a powerful, yet economical solution for both the hobbyist and the serious photographer, videographer, or cinematographer. Ideal for: Filmmaking, Marketing and advertising, Video Interviews, Green screen video, as well as portrait and Still-life Photography.BOWENS S-TYPE MOUNT: The VL150 comes with a Bowens S-Type mount which makes it compatible with a large range of soft boxes and modifiers. This is a great addition to your kit if you are already using Bowens modifiers.

Aputure LS C120D II has a higher 180 W rating compared to the 150 W of Godox VL 150. Both models share the same operating current(2A) and power supply rating, AC100~240V 50/60Hz. In addition, both models use the same battery plate 1 x V-Mount. In terms of connectivity, Aputure LS C120D II features a 5-pin XLR whereas the Godox VL150 is equipped with a 4-pin XLR power input connector. Color Temperature The VL150II has been updated, giving you access to 2.4GHz wireless control, enabling it to be controlled remotely using the Godox RC-A6 Wireless remote (Available separately). The VLII series also features Bluetooth connectivity, enabling you to control all your lights via the Godox Light Smartphone App, which is available for free on the iOS App Store, and the Google Play Store on Android. In this post, we’ll be comparing two famous LEDs in the market: Aputure LS C120D II vs Godox VL150. Aputure LS C120D II is a 180W COB LED model from the Aputure Light Storm lineup and an upgrade to the first generation C120D LED. Godox VL150, on the other hand, is a 150W COB LED from the Godox VL series that comes at a much affordable price than the LS C120D II. Let’s see how they both compare and if one offers a better value for money than the other. Price Comparison | Aputure LS C120D II vs Godox VL150 LED Model Godox VL150’s V-Mount battery plate in the control panel lets you use a battery to power the light if you have to shoot outdoor or places where you might be worried about a dedicated power supply. However, keep in mind that V-Mount batteries are expensive and you might want to give in some extra money to use that feature. However they have no good solutions for the ML lights. They have a nice set of Godox mount softboxes though they could do with a Light Dome equivalent and possibly a Lantern. They need a Godox mount Fresnel if they want the light to compete properly with the Forza 60. Arguably they should have something to compete with the Forza 60 projection attachment but the S30/S60 has that function very well covered.Both Godox VL150 and SL150W II supports a yoke with a handle that allows full 360-degree rotation of the light. In addition, both models offer an option to turn off the fan if you need total silence while shooting, but with reduced brightness. Note that the fan noise is already minimal in both models. Specifications | Godox VL150 vs SL150W II

The Godox VLII Series maintain its super-high CRI (Colour-Rendering Index) rating of ≥96 and a TLCI (Television Lighting Consistency Index) of ≥96 for accurate colour reproduction. This ensures that colours are reproduced faithfully in your photographs and in your footage. The VL150II is suitable for Professional Broadcast use as well as for Filmmaking and Commercial Cinematography. Built-in Lighting FX All three lighting units can be powered either using the included mains power cable or using a V-Mount battery (Sold Separately) with the built-in V-Mount battery plates for use on both studio and location shoots. The entire VL series lighting units come with Bowens S-Type mount as standard to allow these to be used with a selection of different light modifiers to offer ample light control. The VLII series features an ultra-quiet cooling fan, rated at less than 30 dB. This makes them suitable for use in sound-sensitive filming situations such as filming interviews, Can be Powered Anywhere

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Interestingly, he did say Nanlite fresnel worked better with the Godox than it did with Nanlite's own LED light.

Again, as with the previously mentioned lighting series, the name indicates the power output of each lighting unit. The UL-60 has a maximum power output of 60W and the UL-150 has a much larger power output of 150W. This is further shown in the difference in brightness between each of the units as when measured at 1m, the UL-150 is much brighter at 58,000 LUX compared to the 31,000 LUX offered by the UL-60 light. The Godox UL-60 does offer a selection of features not available with the UL-150 unit, such as a selection of different lighting effects to choose between to add mood and drama to your cinematography. It also features Bluetooth connectivity to allow it to be controlled by the Godox smartphone app and supports DMX512 protocol to control a single or multiple units via a DMX control console. Yes, though Godox really need to produce fresnels (and a projection attachment) which are optimised for their lights. This is the big gap between them and Aputure and NanLite. Dimming functionality in LEDs come in extremely handy. This saves a lot of time as it eliminates the need to change the lighting to control the brightness that suits a scene. Aputure LS C120D II features non-linear dimming from 100% to 1% in <10% fine adjustments. The Godox VL150 provides better control over the lighting by providing a linear control. It is dimmable down to 0% from full brightness. For less than the cost of the UL 150 you could buy an SL200 II which is very quiet at full power and even quieter when you reduce the power. Review here . You are right. Godox needs their own version. But, as a consumer, I have no problem mixing mfr's. equipment. Brand X lights with brand Y modifiers.For some videographers, fan noise may not be an issue. But those who shoot or broadcast live videos really want the fan noise to be as low as possible. Compared to Godox SL150W II, the VL150 is much quieter. Do note that there is an option in the SL150W II to turn the fan off to go completely silent, but that also decreases the maximum light output. If noise is an issue for you, definitely go with Godox VL150. It’s quite silent and the fan in this light only turns on after a significant amount of time. Godox VL150 is lighter than the Aputure LS C120D II. VL150 weighs 1.79kg (3.95 lb) whereas Aputure LS C120D II weighs 2.2kg (4.85 lb). Both models also feature a cooling fan with very less or no noise. This is very helpful while recording videos as a silent fan will not deteriorate the audio quality. Specifications | Aputure LS C120D II vs Godox VL150 Feature The control box is the main difference between the Godox VL150 and SL150W II. The VL150 comes with a compact control box that includes the power unit as well. The buttons in the control panel box let you adjust the settings of your light, whether it be dimming, turning the fan off, or turning off the light. Coupled with the remote, it lets you control your light from where you are without going to the control box. The main difference between these three lights is that the SL 150 II and SL200 II are both Daylight Balanced lighting units and the SL 150 II Bi is a Bi-Colour lighting unit, offering an adjustable Colour Temperature between Daylight Balanced and Tungsten lighting. The power output of the lighting units is also different, with both the SL 150 II and SL 150 II Bi offering a maximum power of 150W and the SL 200 II being the most powerful at 200W power output. In terms of the overall brightness of these lighting units, when measured at 1m, the SL 150 II Bi offers the lowest brightness of 30,000 LUX due to having to share the power output across its adjustable colour temperature. The SL 150 II is the next brightest at 58,000 LUX and the SL 200 II is the brightest of the three SL series lights at 74,000 LUX. Finally, the dimensions and weight of each unit is different across the SL series. The SL 200 II is the largest with dimensions of 36.7cm x 20cm x 16cm and a weight of 3.33KG. Whilst the SL 150 II and SL 150 II Bi offer the same dimensions of 34cm x 20cm x 16cm, the SL 150 II Bi is slightly heavier at 3.07kg compared to 2.95KG of the SL 150 II.