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amaran Halo 100x Portable Video Light,100W Bi-Color COB Light
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amaran Halo 100x Portable Video Light,100W Bi-Color COB Light

Bottom line: The amaran Halo 100x Portable Video Light is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the streaming gear category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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SpecPicks scored amaran Halo 100x Portable Video Light using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the streaming gear category. Amaran's streaming gear lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for streaming gear of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Best-in-class brightness: The amaran Halo 100x packs 84W of light output to outshine competing ultra-compact COB lights, with up to 4,890 lux @ 1m (bare)– over 34% more output than the amaran 100x S in roughly one-third the size. This extra headroom plus a wider 85º beam angle makes it easier to diffuse or shape your light without hotspots using modifiers with its reinforced full-size Bowens Mount, so you can craft different looks in compact spaces.
  • Ultra-compact power for creator spaces. Designed for tight setups, the amaran Halo 100x delivers studio-ready performance in a space-saving footprint that’s easy to place, quick to set up, and simple to store – the same ultra-compact body as the amaran Halo 60x. Despite its compact size, optimized cooling keeps it quiet at 28 dBA so you can record without distractions
  • Simple controls for faster shoots: With separate brightness and color temperature knobs and a clear, simplified interface, the amaran Halo 100x keeps adjustments fast and intuitive with virtually no learning curve.
  • amaran APP Control: For wireless control, pair your amaran Halo 100x or multiple lights in the Halo family in the amaran app with just a tap via built-in NFC – even before turning it on.
  • Flexible power for every setup: Built to keep setups simple and flexible, the amaran Halo 100x includes a DC power adapter for fixed studios, while also supporting a USB-C PD input when powered from USB-C PD sources. For a travel-ready setup, it can also run on the amaran Peak series via USB-C PD with the optional Ace E-Lock Adapter2 – 40 mins at 100% output with the amaran Peak or 52 mins with the Peak 75 (limited to 60W).
  • DMX control for advanced workflows: From livestream studios to production sets, the amaran Halo 100x supports DMX control via USB-C so your lighting can stay in the same wired workflow across the amaran Halo lineup. Integrate with industry standard consoles and software using the optional USB-C to 5-Pin DMX In & Out Adapter(sold separately) for cues, multi-light looks, and repeatable scenes

Full Specifications

BrandAmaran
Media TypeProductImage
Model NameHalo 100x
Unit Count1 Count
ConnectivityWireless, USB-C
Model NumberHalo 100x
Model SeriesHalo
Built-In Media1 x amaran 1/4-20in to Baby Pin Adapter with Tilt, 1 x amaran AC to DC 100W Power Adapter (2.5m), 1 x amaran Halo 100x, 1 x amaran IEC C13 AC Power Cable (2m)
Item HighlightCRI 96+, TLCI 97+ APP Control 2,700K-6,500K Bowens Mount LED Studio Lighting for YouTube Vlog Recording Photography Light
Connection TypeWired
Number of Items1
Number of Packs1
Compatible DevicesSmartphones/Tablets (with amaran app), DMX consoles/software
Hardware InterfaceBluetooth
Warranty Description1 year
Water Resistance LevelNot Water Resistant
Connectivity TechnologyBluetooth
Flash Modes Descriptionconstant illumination, adjustable brightness, adjustable color temperature
Manufacturer Part Numberamaranhalo

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