amaran Halo 100x Bi-Color LED Monolight

Overview

The amaran Halo 100x Bi-Color LED Monolight is a compact yet powerful COB lighting solution designed for content creators, videographers, and small studio setups. Delivering up to 4890 lux at 1 m with an 85° native beam angle, this 100 W fixture provides significantly more output than previous models while maintaining the same ultra-compact footprint as the Halo 60x.

With a versatile 2700 to 6500K bi-color range and excellent color accuracy, the Halo 100x allows creators to easily match existing lighting conditions or create natural-looking tungsten and daylight-balanced scenes. Its advanced spectral performance ensures consistent, flattering skin tones and accurate color reproduction for video and photography.

Despite its compact size of just 13.2 × 11.9 × 5.6 cm and lightweight 420 g body, the fixture features a reinforced full-size Bowens S mount for compatibility with a wide range of professional lighting modifiers. Combined with flexible AC and USB-C PD power options, NFC-enabled app control, and quiet active cooling, the Halo 100x delivers professional lighting performance in an extremely portable package.

Core Features

• 100 W COB LED output delivering up to 4890 lux at 1 m for bright and consistent illumination.
• Bi-color output adjustable from 2700 to 6500K for seamless tungsten to daylight lighting.
• High color accuracy with CRI 96, TLCI 97, TM-30 Rf 94 / Rg 102, and strong SSI ratings.
• Instant smartphone pairing via built-in NFC and wireless Bluetooth control using the amaran app.
• Compact 13.2 cm body weighing only 420 g while maintaining a reinforced full-size Bowens mount.
• Multiple power options including AC adapter, USB-C PD sources, and optional amaran Peak battery systems.
• Quiet active cooling with selectable fan modes suitable for video recording environments.
• Nine built-in lighting effects for creative video and content production.

High Output in a Compact Design

Powerful COB Performance

The Halo 100x delivers impressive brightness for its size, producing up to 4890 lux at 1 m while maintaining a wide 85° beam angle for smooth, even illumination. The point-source COB design makes the light ideal for both direct use and shaping through softboxes, reflectors, or Fresnel modifiers.

• Up to 4890 lux output at 1 m.
• Wide 85° beam angle for smooth light coverage.
• Stepless 0–100% brightness adjustment.

Flexible Bi-Color Lighting

The adjustable 2700 to 6500K color range allows the Halo 100x to adapt to a variety of lighting environments, from warm indoor scenes to daylight-balanced studio setups. This flexibility makes it ideal for interviews, streaming, product photography, and social media content creation.

Smart Control & Connectivity

Simple Onboard Operation

An integrated TFT display with a simplified color menu allows quick access to brightness and color adjustments. Dedicated control knobs provide direct access to brightness and color temperature for fast and intuitive operation.

Wireless Control with NFC Pairing

The Halo 100x can be controlled remotely using the amaran mobile app via Bluetooth from distances up to 80 m. Built-in NFC enables instant one-tap pairing for fast setup, allowing creators to connect and manage multiple Halo lights quickly.

Optional DMX Control

For professional production environments, the fixture supports wired DMX control using an optional USB-C to 5-pin DMX adapter. This allows integration into lighting consoles and production software for synchronized lighting scenes and cue control.

Accurate Color & Creative Lighting

The Halo 100x features an advanced color fidelity system designed to maintain consistent and natural color reproduction across the full CCT range.

• CRI 96 and TLCI 97 for accurate color reproduction.
• TM-30 ratings of Rf 94 and Rg 102 for balanced color fidelity.
• SSI ratings of 84 at 3200K and 74 at 5600K.
• Nine built-in lighting effects including paparazzi, fireworks, lightning, faulty bulb, TV, pulsing, strobe, explosion, and fire.

These ratings ensure accurate skin tones and consistent color performance for both photography and video production.

Design, Mounting & Power Flexibility

Wide Modifier Compatibility

The Halo 100x features a reinforced full-size Bowens S mount, allowing it to work with a wide range of professional lighting modifiers such as softboxes, reflectors, Fresnel lenses, and other Bowens accessories.

• Includes 1/4"-20 to baby pin adapter with tilting bracket.
• Integrated umbrella holder for umbrella modifiers.
• Compact 13.2 × 11.9 × 5.6 cm body ideal for tight spaces.

Flexible Power Options

The Halo 100x can operate from the included AC power adapter or from USB-C PD sources, enabling both studio and portable lighting setups.

• USB-C PD compatibility for portable power solutions.
• Optional amaran Peak battery supports approximately 40 minutes runtime at full output.
• Optional Peak 75 battery supports approximately 52 minutes runtime at up to 60 W output.