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Aputure 120D Mark II

Daylight-balanced COB LED with Bowens mount, a studio video-lighting standard. Summarised automatically from public product information.

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From 49 reports.
Reviewers
Praised for output and portability & power
From 2 reviews. What they said

$1,849.00

Checked Oct 1, 2026. Verify at the retailer.

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What reviewers say

Based on 2 reviews (0 press, 2 video), newest May 2020

What YouTube reviews of the Aputure 120D Mark II judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

  • Output
  • Portability & power
  • Colour accuracy
  • Value
  • OutputRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Reviewers call it impressively bright and powerful for its compact size.2 reviews›

    Praise (4)

    • “So when you consider the size of this thing and the amount of output it puts out, it's really, really impressive.”

      VideoPotato Jet · April 2019Watch at 4:31

    • “Most obvious difference is that it is brighter”

      VideoPotato Jet · April 2019Watch at 4:14

    • “it was able to expose a 10,000 frames per second shot without a flicker, which is really cool.”

      VideoPotato Jet · April 2019Watch at 5:11

    • “this light is pretty powerful”

      VideoJHawk, Johnny · May 2020Watch at 3:54

  • Colour accuracyMostly positive: Leans positive.Soft, flattering 5500K light praised, though not bicolor.2 reviews›

    Praise (2)

    • “the light it produces actually comes in at 5500 Kelvin which I actually really prefer because it kind of mixes well with natural lights”

      VideoJHawk, Johnny · May 2020Watch at 1:25

    • “it gives off an extremely soft looking light that looks amazing on products on people's faces on skin tones”

      VideoJHawk, Johnny · May 2020Watch at 3:26

    Complaints (1)

    • “Oh, I do wish that this light was bicolor, so you could dial it from daylight to tungsten”

      VideoPotato Jet · April 2019Watch at 6:09

  • Control & appNot covered by enough reviews
  • Fan noise & heatNot covered by enough reviews
  • Portability & powerRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Secure mount, V-mount battery option, good case; slightly bigger.2 reviews›

    Praise (4)

    • “The mount itself is attached with two screws instead of one, so I don't have to worry about it popping out on me.”

      VideoPotato Jet · April 2019Watch at 5:42

    • “you don't have to worry about that power brick anymore”

      VideoPotato Jet · April 2019Watch at 5:30

    • “it actually allows a V Mountain battery as well so if you're out and about or you're on location you can put the V mount battery right on there and you're good to go”

      VideoJHawk, Johnny · May 2020Watch at 4:57

    • “it has an amazing carrying case for it”

      VideoJHawk, Johnny · May 2020Watch at 6:05

    Complaints (1)

    • “It is a little bit bigger”

      VideoPotato Jet · April 2019Watch

  • ValueMostly positive: Leans positive.Pricey but reviewers say it's worth the extra cost.2 reviews›

    Praise (2)

    • “I definitely think it's worth that extra little bit to get the 120D Mark II.”

      VideoPotato Jet · April 2019Watch at 4:10

    • “it's definitely worth the money”

      VideoJHawk, Johnny · May 2020Watch at 9:11

    Complaints (1)

    • “but the price tag this light definitely isn't cheapest thing out there right now”

      VideoJHawk, Johnny · May 2020Watch at 6:26

A criterion needs at least two reviews from different sources before it gets a verdict.

Price history

  • Oct 1, 2026$545.00
  • Sep 30, 2026$545.00
  • Sep 27, 2026$1,849.00
  • Sep 17, 2026$545.00
  • Sep 15, 2026$139.99

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