Howdie! The overall brightest light is the Colbor. The zhiyun reflector has an intense hotspot. Depends on your materials/acessories you are using but I will say yes.
Is the colbor mini Bowens standard and can I use any mini Bowens to Bowens adapter to fit the standard light modifiers, it would help shrink my carry gear to interview shoots
W100 only fits for its official mini softbox CP30. But it'll fit the standard light modifiers with the mount adapter ring, which will be released very soon. :D
Since my reviews are always side by side, I wanted to do that test vs the Zhiyun battery so I can see what each brand is doing when it comes to external power. Sadly I didn't have the chance to make it to that portion due to Zhiyun battery issue. That is a good question and it should be investigated.
Thanks for asking. The power pack is separate. It is labeled on the bottom left of the screen at $99. I didnt want to over power the presentation so I made it transparent. Apologies.
Colbor is better in color quality, and price, but worse in build very cheap feeling. I bought the Wonder 60 for the rgb but its the same light physically. I saw charts the Colbor is actually better weird mini bowens mount thing aside... for price diff the Colbor is the winner no question. Kinda wish id grabbed the 100w but I wanted the RGB
Correct! around this price point there was cost cutting on this unit as mentioned in the video. Im just amaze how low it was. The CL100X is a very nice unit. All metal body and I think its $200.
I literally just ordered the CX100, then Amazon showed me this Colbor and on searching I found this video. Too late to cancel the Zhiyun, but ordered the Colbor anyway.
the X100 is a good light but its battery is a complete garbage, it worked 4 times and stopped charging, I hope they will replace it for me. too bad the colbor is not available here in Europe
Yea, I saw the high volume of issue on that battery for the X100. I wanted to test it vs the Colbor but the reviews had me scared. I can ask Colbor if they are planning to sell it in Europe and if so the ETA.
@@aria.y You are missing something in the equation, an excellent usbc cable that can deliver that charge. Don't use low power for ipad or iphone . You will need high watt version. Cheers
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So which one is the brightest? Might have missed it. Will it fill shadowside of a model in evening sun?
Howdie! The overall brightest light is the Colbor. The zhiyun reflector has an intense hotspot. Depends on your materials/acessories you are using but I will say yes.
Truly remarkable!
Thank you for letting me test the unit🫡 It was quite an interesting product and the price point is hard to beat. Congrads🎉
@@theCameraVille Thxxx! Looking forward to working together again!
great!, thank you for yr honest comparison. I'm gonna go with colbor.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for stopping by.
Is colbor w100 compatible with any power grip from other brand?
Depends on the power output.
Is the colbor mini Bowens standard and can I use any mini Bowens to Bowens adapter to fit the standard light modifiers, it would help shrink my carry gear to interview shoots
W100 only fits for its official mini softbox CP30. But it'll fit the standard light modifiers with the mount adapter ring, which will be released very soon. :D
Mini bowen same as godox special bowen?
On the Colbor, does the cable you choose to connect a battery make any difference to max brightness? Some lights don't go to full brightness on USB-C
Since my reviews are always side by side, I wanted to do that test vs the Zhiyun battery so I can see what each brand is doing when it comes to external power. Sadly I didn't have the chance to make it to that portion due to Zhiyun battery issue. That is a good question and it should be investigated.
you didn't address the cost of the Colbor Power Pack... does it come with the light or is it separate..
Thanks for asking. The power pack is separate. It is labeled on the bottom left of the screen at $99. I didnt want to over power the presentation so I made it transparent. Apologies.
@@theCameraVille gotcha!! Thanks pro🤜🏾
@@LMoProVisualComm Roger that boss🫡🫡
Very much appreciate this review I’m going with Colbor
No problem~! I have also checked some latest review on BH photo for Zhiyun Battery, its still failing after short usage. Wild they still selling it.
how about use the colbor battery on the x100 light instead?
Oh, would you like me to try the Battery from Colbor on the Zhiyun?
@@theCameraVille that would be a nice idea
Colbor is better in color quality, and price, but worse in build very cheap feeling. I bought the Wonder 60 for the rgb but its the same light physically. I saw charts the Colbor is actually better weird mini bowens mount thing aside... for price diff the Colbor is the winner no question. Kinda wish id grabbed the 100w but I wanted the RGB
Correct! around this price point there was cost cutting on this unit as mentioned in the video. Im just amaze how low it was. The CL100X is a very nice unit. All metal body and I think its $200.
I literally just ordered the CX100, then Amazon showed me this Colbor and on searching I found this video. Too late to cancel the Zhiyun, but ordered the Colbor anyway.
Not to worry, I hope you have usage for these units~!
This video is very helpful. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Complete review👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Glad you liked it!
Well detailed explanation. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! 🫡🫡
the X100 is a good light but its battery is a complete garbage, it worked 4 times and stopped charging, I hope they will replace it for me. too bad the colbor is not available here in Europe
Yea, I saw the high volume of issue on that battery for the X100. I wanted to test it vs the Colbor but the reviews had me scared. I can ask Colbor if they are planning to sell it in Europe and if so the ETA.
Here is the Amazon Europe Link:
link.colborlight.com/2C-W100
@@theCameraVilleZhiyun is trash, and their customer service is the worst. Same issue above.
can I power W60 with PD Power Bank?
Yes, make sure you have enough power output. Have fun~! I use Vmount for mines.
if I have 100w pd power bank, do you know if I can fully power (100%) the colbor with usb c? or it will only allow me go as high as 50% or something
@@aria.y You are missing something in the equation, an excellent usbc cable that can deliver that charge. Don't use low power for ipad or iphone . You will need high watt version. Cheers
Read some battery issues with zhiyun, I am going for colbor
A few of my other followers has also told me their ZhiYun x100 battery also died out real fast. Im glad I didn't picked one up.
was fixed with a new circuit. it was a problem from the past. im very confident after they exchanged my batteries. no problems since.
PeRRRRcent lol
wouoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Your test is realy amazing
Thank you!~ Im glad you enjoyed the review. Much appreciate your time.