NanLite Forza 300 vs Aputure 300d Mk II - The Ultimate Head to Head COB LED Comparison

The Aputure 300d Mark II is finally here! The long awaited upgrade to the 300d features higher output, streamlined performance, and a great price point. But while I love Aputure lights, there may be a new kid on the block. The NanLite Forza 300. The Forza 300 features similar specs, design, and even pricing. Can the Forza 300 challenge the Aputure 300d II for single source LED supremacy? Let's find out!

This is a long video, and I cover A LOT. If you want to jump to something specific, you can use these chapter markers.

Design
3:12 Light Heads
4:54 Control Boxes
5:32 Stand Mounts
6:13 Physical Controls
6:44 Battery Mounting and Specs
7:23 Power Bricks
7:48 Cables and Connectors
8:28 Cases
Features
9:44 Lighting Effects
10:38 Remote Control
11:07 App Control
Tests
11:56 100% Output Test Setup
12:36 100% Output Test Results
12:58 Fresnel Test Setup
13:54 Fresnel Test Results
14:32 AC Power Draw
14:49 Battery Power Test Setup
15:13 Battery Power Test Results
15:27 300d II Single Battery Test
16:02 Barn Door Test
Sound
16:55 Sound Tests
IMPORTANT NOTE ON SOUND!!!
NanLite has confirmed that the clicking noise on my Forza 300 is not normal. It does appear to be a bad bearing or unbalanced fan. I hope to have this unit replaced so that I can take another look at the sound from the Forza 300.
18:02 Forza 300 Fan Off Output Test
18:28 Conclusion

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All lighting tests were measured using the ikan CV600 Spectrometer.

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