Amaran COB S Series LED Lights Introduced

Lighting News

by Jürgen MoorsMarch 1^st, 2023

Aputure, a Chinese manufacturer of lighting solutions, just released the new amaran COB S series, with six different bi-color and daylight-balanced options. The budget-friendly COB 60d/x S, COB 100d/x S, and COB 200d/x S can be pre-ordered in a price range between $169 and $349. Let’s take a closer look at this fair-priced LED fixture!

amaran COB S Series

The original COB series was already reviewed by my colleague Graham Sheldon about a year ago, in case you missed it, you can check the COB 60x and COB 60d here. Now the new COB S series received a LED upgrade: each fixture features an all-new dual-blue LED chipset, improving its ability to reproduce the light spectrum and significantly increasing their SSI scores, resulting in better color accuracy.

The re-engineered dual-blue LED chipset, the amaran COB S series utilizes the latest LED technology to output color-accurate light reliably. Daylight-balanced S series fixtures clock in with an SSI (D56) of 86, which is a 19% increase from the original daylight-balanced COB Series fixtures. The bicolor S series fixtures can reach an SSI (D56) of 87, a 17.5% increase over the SSI (D56) score of the original COB series bicolor lights. In addition, the new COB S series bi-color lights can achieve an SSI (Tungsten) of 90.

amaran COB S Series – 6 models

• COB 60d S 60 Watt daylight
• COB 60x S 60 Watt bi-color
• COB 100d S 100 Watt daylight
• COB 100x S 100 Watt bi-color
• COB 200d S 200 Watt daylight
• COB 200x S 200 Watt bi-color

Power solutions

In addition to each fixture’s included AC power supplies, COB S series lights have the added benefit of compatibility with DC power via battery solutions. For example, for the COB 60d/x S, users can utilize its included Dual NP-F battery plate to power the fixture using NP-F style batteries or use a DTap battery with a DC power cable.

The COB 100d/x S and the COB 200d/x S fixtures can be powered by two Gold or V-Mount batteries via the Aputure 2-Bay battery power station (sold separately) using their 48V DC power inputs. That is exactly what you want as an independent filmmaker, the versatility to run your light fixtures with a common battery solution that might be in your bag already!

Versatile CCT range

The bi-color COB S series fixtures COB 60x, COB 100x, and COB 200x have a versatile CCT range of 2,700K to 6,500K, allowing users to cover different looks from warm to daylight lighting possibilities. As Sidus Link compatible fixtures, the S series bi-color lights are convenient with their ability to change color temperatures on the fly.

The COB S series fixture can be controlled from your smartphone or tablet, from its output with 0%-100% step-less brightness control, color temperature control, and built-in effects, or even save up to 10 custom FX and 10 music FX presets for easy access to different light modes.

Universal Bowens Mount

The amaran COB S Series lights, all have full-size Bowens Mounts for compatibility with many Bowens Mount modifiers such as Aputure’s Light Dome Mini II, Lantern, and Light Box 45×45. Third-party Bowens Mount modifiers are also compatible with S Series lights. In addition to an integrated universal Bowens Mount, all the fixtures can use shoot-through umbrellas with built-in Umbrella Holders in each mounting column.

amaran COB 60d S main features

• Ultra-High Color Quality 65W Output Daylight Bowens Mount Point-Source LED
• Upgraded High SSI LEDs: SSI (D56): 86+ — Improved Spectral Continuity & Light Quality
• Increased CRI, TLCI, TM-30 and SSI Scores for Accurate Color Rendering
• CRI: 96+, TLCI: 99+, TM-30 Rf: 96, TM-30 Rg: 100
• 37,800 lux @ 1m with Hyper Reflector (Mini)
• Full-Size Universal Bowens Accessory Mount
• Included Diffusion Cover for Reflector
• Daylight CCT: 5,600K
• Stepless Dimming from 0 to 100%
• Sidus Link App Compatible
• Passive V-Mount Quick Release Lock
• Included Dual Sony NP-F Battery Plate
• D-Tap Battery Compatible D-Tap Power Cable (DC 5.5mm) Sold Separately
• Compact & Lightweight: Just Over 11x11x11cm and 695g
• 1/4-20in Mounting Point
• Tilting Stand Mount with Umbrella Holder
• 8 Lighting FX: Paparazzi, Fireworks, Lightning, Faulty Bulb,TV, Pulse, Strobe, & Explosion
• Integrated Silent Cooling System
• Click Control Knob to Toggle Through Intensity Presets

amaran COB 60x S main features

• Ultra-High Color Quality 65W Output Bi-Color Bowens
• Mount Point-Source LED
• Upgraded High SSI LEDs: SSI (Tungsten): 90+, SSI (D56): 87+ — Improved Spectral Continuity and Light Quality
• Increased CRI, TLCI, TM-30, and SSI Scores for Accurate Color Rendering
• CRI: 96+, TLCI: 97+, TM-30 Rf: 96, TM-30 Rg: 100
• 33,300 lux @ 1m with Hyper Reflector (Mini) @ 5,600K
• Full-Size Universal Bowens Accessory Mount
• Included Diffusion Cover for Reflector
• Bi-Color CCT: 2,700K to 6,500K
• Stepless Dimming from 0 to 100%
• Sidus Link App Compatible
• Passive V-Mount Quick Release Lock
• Included Dual Sony NP-F Battery Plate
• D-Tap Battery Compatible D-Tap Power Cable (DC 5.5mm) Sold Separately
• Compact & Lightweight: Just Over 11x11x11cm and 695g
• 1/4-20” Mounting Point
• Tilting Stand Mount with Umbrella Holder
• 9 Lighting FX: Paparazzi, Fireworks, Lightning, Faulty Bulb, TV, Pulse, Strobe, Explosion, Fire
• Integrated Silent Cooling System
• Click Control Knob to Toggle Through Intensity or CCT Presets

amaran COB 100d S main features

• Ultra-High Color Quality 100W Output Daylight Bowens Mount Point-Source LED
• Upgraded High SSI LEDs: SSI (D56): 86+ — Improved Spectral Continuity and Light Quality
• Increased CRI, TLCI, TM-30 and SSI Scores for Accurate Color Rendering
• CRI: 96+, TLCI: 99+, TM-30 Rf: 96, TM-30 Rg: 103
• Up to 34,600 lux @ 1 meter with Hyper Reflector
• Universal Bowens Accessory Mount
• Daylight CCT: 5,600K
• Sidus Link App Control
• Stepless Dimming from 0-100%
• Built-in Umbrella Holder
• Integrated Silent Cooling System
• Compact & Lightweight Lamp Head
• Easy to Operate Minimalist User Interface
• Click Control Knob to Toggle Through Intensity Presets
• 8 Built-in Lighting FX: Paparazzi, Fireworks, Lightning, Faulty Bulb, TV, Pulsing, Strobe, & Explosion
• 48V DC Power Input: AC & Battery Power Options
• 3m Long Power Supply Cable

amaran COB 100x S main features

• Ultra-High Color Quality 100W Output Bi-Color Bowens Mount Point-Source LED
• Upgraded High SSI LEDs: SSI (Tungsten): 89+, SSI (D56): 87+ Improved Spectral Continuity and Light Quality
• Increased CRI, TLCI, TM-30 and SSI Scores for Accurate Color Rendering
• CRI: 95+, TLCI: 97+, TM-30 Rf: 96, TM-30 Rg: 102
• Up to 30,500 lux @ 1m with Hyper Reflector @ 5,600K
• Universal Bowens Accessory Mount
• Bi-Color CCT: 2,700K to 6,500K
• Sidus Link App Control
• Stepless Dimming from 0-100%
• Built-in Umbrella Holder
• Integrated Silent Cooling System
• Compact & Lightweight Lamp Head
• Easy to Operate Minimalist User Interface
• Click Control Knob to Toggle Through Intensity or CCT Presets
• 9 Built-in Lighting FX: Paparazzi, Fireworks, Lightning, Faulty Bulb, TV, Pulsing, Strobe, Explosion, Fire
• 48V DC Power Input: AC & Battery Power Options
• 3m Long Power Supply Cable

amaran COB 200d S main features

• Ultra-High Color Quality 200W Output Daylight Bowens Mount Point-Source LED
• Upgraded High SSI LEDs: SSI (D56): 87+ — Improved Spectral Continuity and Light Quality
• Increased CRI, TLCI, TM-30 and SSI scores for Accurate Color Rendering
• CRI: 96+, TLCI: 99+, TM-30 Rf: 95, TM-30 Rg: 103
• Up to 55,800 lux @ 1 meter with Hyper Reflector
• Universal Bowens Accessory Mount
• Daylight CCT: 5600K
• Sidus Link App Control
• Stepless Dimming from 0-100%
• Built-in Umbrella Holder
• Integrated Silent Cooling System
• Compact & Lightweight Lamp Head
• Easy to Operate Minimalist User Interface
• Click Control Knob to Toggle Through Intensity Presets
• 8 Built-in Lighting FX: Paparazzi, Fireworks, Lightning, Faulty Bulb, TV, Pulsing, Strobe, & Explosion
• 48V DC Power Input: AC & Battery Power Options
• 3m Long Power Supply Cable

amaran COB 200x S main features

• Ultra-High Color Quality 200W Output Bi-Color Bowens Mount Point-Source LED
• Upgraded High SSI LEDs: SSI (Tungsten): 90+, SSI (D56): 89+ Improved Spectral Continuity and Light Quality
• Increased CRI, TLCI, TM-30, and SSI Scores for Accurate Color Rendering
• CRI: 95+, TLCI: 98+, TM-30 Rf: 97, TM-30 Rg: 101
• Up to 45,400 lux @ 1m with Hyper Reflector @ 5,600K
• Universal Bowens Accessory Mount
• Bi-Color CCT: 2,700K to 6,500K
• Sidus Link App Control
• Stepless Dimming from 0-100%
• Built-in Umbrella Holder
• Integrated Silent Cooling System
• Compact & Lightweight Lamp Head
• Easy to Operate Minimalist User Interface
• Click Control Knob to Toggle Through Intensity or CCT Presets
• 9 Built-in Lighting FX: Paparazzi, Fireworks, Lightning, Faulty Bulb, TV, Pulsing, Strobe, Explosion, Fire
• 48V DC Power Input: AC & Battery Power Options
• 3m Long Power Supply Cable

What’s in the Box – COB 60d/x S

• amaran COB 60d/x S
• Bowens Mount Protection Cover
• Bowens Mount Hyper Reflector (Mini)
• Diffusion Cover for Hyper Reflector (Mini)
• 1/4-20in Mounting Pin
• Tilting Stand Adapter with Umbrella Mount
• Dual NP-F Battery Plate for DC Barrel (5.5mm)
• AC Power Supply
• AC Power Cable
• EPP Carrying Case

What’s in the Box – COB 100d/x S or COB 200d/x S

• amaran 100d/x S or amaran 200d/x S
• Bowens Mount Protection Cover
• Bowens Mount Hyper Reflector
• AC Power Supply
• AC Power Cable

Price and availability

All 6 different fixtures can be preordered already, just make sure that you are going for the new S series, the original COB series is still available and the only difference is the letter S!

• COB 60d S 60 Watt daylight for $169
• COB 60x S 60 Watt bi-color for $199
• COB 100d S 100 Watt daylight for $199 or €209
• COB 100x S 100 Watt bi-color for $249 or €261
• COB 200d S 200 Watt daylight for $299 or €303
• COB 200x S 200 Watt bi-color for $349 or €356

For further information please visit the website of Aputure.

What do you think about the COB S series? Would these budget-friendly LED fixtures come in handy for your next project? Please leave us our thoughts in the comment section below.