What Soft box to buy in 2025- Aputure vs Nanlite

In this video I'll compare 4 different soft boxes. This video will help you make the right choice if you're considering one of these soft boxes. I really think the Aputure SE is the right choice for most people who are starting out in their lighting journey. The SE is the best choice if you want to save money. It's also the best travel friendly soft box. If you need a larger soft box you should consider the "Lightdome iii". It has the most advanced design allowing you to quickly set up and not fuss with the rods that come with the "LightDome SE". The "Nanlite 90" should be considered if you want a larger soft box. The Nanlite grid is a bit larger than the aputure grids so the "Directional effect" isn't as strong with the Nanlite. I prefer the smaller squares of the aputure grid. Finally the "SunPower Pluto" Beauty dish soft box is a very unique design and look. Because of the beauty dish you'll technically lose light output but the effect is beautiful. If you're also a "beauty portrait" photographer you might consider this option. Below you will find affiliate links that would give me a small kickback on purchases. Please consider using these links to support our channel. Aputure Amaran 300c https://amzn.to/3UoW9iP Aputure Amaran 150c https://amzn.to/4bjpPnK Lightdome SE https://amzn.to/3SiuzBa Lightdome iii https://amzn.to/3SCGSJT Nanlite 90 Parabolic https://amzn.to/3w2Y4PS **My Studio Gear:** Camera- Sony a7siii https://amzn.to/4a7UO55 Lens- Sony 16-35 f2.8 GM https://amzn.to/48XTvUX Lens Filter- Tiffen Black Pro Mist 1/8 https://amzn.to/3xeCLf3 Variable ND filters Polar Pro Peter McKinnon 2-5 stops- https://amzn.to/3xkAGhn 6-9 stops- https://amzn.to/49ftwsj Mini Tripod- Leofoto MT-03 https://amzn.to/3VzW1xG Cheaper Sony camera option https://amzn.to/4afInnw Fujifilm XS20 https://amzn.to/4cBfBzu My studio mic Deity VO-7U https://amzn.to/3Ps2YwN My Studio lights Aputure F21c https://amzn.to/3VBexWd Aputure PT2c https://amzn.to/3IZG6ks Aputure MC Pro https://amzn.to/4ci0QBE Zhiyun C100 https://amzn.to/48XKRFY Zhiyun G200 https://amzn.to/49eQrEd Zhiyun G60 https://amzn.to/3TFxENx **Rigging Gear:** VariPole https://amzn.to/3TAoKQn C-Stand https://amzn.to/3vsZW4C Cheaper C-Stand https://amzn.to/3PAfRFd