Aputure 300D II

Daylight-balanced LED monolight, Bowens-mount workhorse for studio setups. Summarised automatically from public product information.

Creators cited with it: 8; From 44 reports.
Released: 2019; First cited here by Peter McKinnon, July 2019. Last reported 11 months ago.
Reviewers: Praised for control & app and fan noise & heat; From 2 reviews. What they said

$470.00

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“…and my product photography booth setup is going to now be using the 360 instead of my older 300D Mark II.”
DSLR Video ShooterDecember 2025Watch the video at 19:15
“How did I survive without more than one Aperture 300D Mark II?”
Sara DietschyJuly 2025Watch the video at 3:14

6 more creators cited with it, listed below.

What reviewers say

Based on 2 reviews (0 press, 2 video), newest August 2019

What YouTube reviews of the Aputure 300D II judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Control & app
Fan noise & heat
Portability & power
Output
Colour accuracy

OutputMostly positive: Leans positive.Much higher output, but reviewers note a visible hot spot.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “with a much higher power ceiling if you need it”
  VideoGerald Undone · July 2019Watch at 2:14
- “This new reflector design actually has a rather impressive impact on the total output”
  VideoGerald Undone · July 2019Watch at 8:12
- “739 foot candles which is just crazy”
  VideoDSLR Video Shooter · August 2019Watch at 6:55
Complaints (2)
- “there is definitely a hot spot and it's very noticeable just by looking at it”
  VideoDSLR Video Shooter · August 2019Watch at 1:47
- “i still think i'll end up using the old dish more because it's a more even light”
  VideoDSLR Video Shooter · August 2019Watch at 2:01
Colour accuracyMostly positive: Leans positive.Accurate color, high CRI, zero hue shift, but not bi-color.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “produces an equally nice and accurate light”
  VideoGerald Undone · July 2019Watch at 2:12
- “i had zero hue shift”
  VideoDSLR Video Shooter · August 2019Watch
- “cri was really nice at 97.5”
  VideoDSLR Video Shooter · August 2019Watch
Complaints (1)
- “my biggest problem with this light is that it's not bi-color”
  VideoDSLR Video Shooter · August 2019Watch at 10:56
Control & appRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Best-in-class control box with adjustable dimmer curve and app-free options.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “Overall, this is easily the best control box I've ever seen for a light and it's definitely deserving of praise.”
  VideoGerald Undone · July 2019Watch at 7:07
- “on the 300d II, you can actually adjust the curve shape of the dimmer response, which is a fantastic feature and something that I've complained about a lot on previous lights”
  VideoGerald Undone · July 2019Watch at 4:28
- “lots of options all without having to do anything with your phone”
  VideoDSLR Video Shooter · August 2019Watch at 4:48
Fan noise & heatRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Quieter fans and improved cooling versus the original 300D.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “even if you force the fans on, it's still very quiet, and the unit as a whole is a lot more quiet than the previous edition”
  VideoGerald Undone · July 2019Watch at 5:12
- “cooling is better”
  VideoDSLR Video Shooter · August 2019Watch
- “this guy no problems there at all”
  VideoDSLR Video Shooter · August 2019Watch at 6:01
Portability & powerRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Stronger yoke, smooth Bowens mount, compact and well-balanced build.2 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “The yoke is much stronger with an easy to use brake that has no issues supporting the Light Dome II”
  VideoGerald Undone · July 2019Watch at 7:25
- “the Bowens mount release lever has a smooth action and a satisfying click”
  VideoGerald Undone · July 2019Watch at 7:29
- “this is a very well-balanced small compact setup”
  VideoDSLR Video Shooter · August 2019Watch at 2:42
- “if you don't need tons of output you can put a nice little 90 watt hour battery on this guy and you're good to go”
  VideoDSLR Video Shooter · August 2019Watch at 2:53
ValueNot covered by enough reviews