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Aputure
Aputure Light Dome III
$219
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Aputure Light Dome III vs Godox SB-GUE120 Octa Softbox with Bowens Speed Ring and Grid (120cm/47in)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Godox SB-GUE120 Octa Softbox with Bowens Speed Ring and Grid (120cm/47in) is cheaper at $58.48. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Godox SB-GUE120 Octa Softbox with Bowens Speed Ring and Grid (120cm/47in)
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Which is better: the Aputure Light Dome III or Godox SB-GUE120 Octa Softbox with Bowens Speed Ring and Grid (120cm/47in)?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Godox SB-GUE120 Octa Softbox with Bowens Speed Ring and Grid (120cm/47in) is the cheaper at $58.48.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Aputure Light Dome III | Godox SB-GUE120 Octa Softbox with Bowens Speed Ring and Grid (120cm/47in) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $219 | $58.48 Current B&H Photo Video price |
| Brand | Aputure | Godox |
| Released | — | — |
| Shape | 32-sided circular dome (octa-style) | octa |
| Size | 90cm / 3ft diameter | 120cm / 47in |
| Mount type | Bowens | Bowens (S-type speedring included) |
| Diffusion layers | 2 (1-stop and 2-stop diffusion cloths included) | 2 |
| Grid included | Yes | Yes |
| Recessed front | No | No |
| Speedring compatibility | Bowens mount; fits all Aputure Bowens-mount COB lights and third-party Bowens lights | Bowens S-type; fits Godox and other Bowens-mount monolights |
| Fabric | reflective interior with 16 heavy-duty steel support rods; quick-folding flat-pack hinged speedring | reflective silver interior, black nylon exterior |
Sources — Aputure Light Dome III: aputure.com (verified 2026-08-12). Godox SB-GUE120 Octa Softbox with Bowens Speed Ring and Grid (120cm/47in): bhphotovideo.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the Aputure Light Dome III and Godox SB-GUE120 Octa Softbox with Bowens Speed Ring and Grid (120cm/47in)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Shape: Aputure Light Dome III 32-sided circular dome (octa-style) vs Godox SB-GUE120 Octa Softbox with Bowens Speed Ring and Grid (120cm/47in) octa
- Size: Aputure Light Dome III 90cm / 3ft diameter vs Godox SB-GUE120 Octa Softbox with Bowens Speed Ring and Grid (120cm/47in) 120cm / 47in
- Mount type: Aputure Light Dome III Bowens vs Godox SB-GUE120 Octa Softbox with Bowens Speed Ring and Grid (120cm/47in) Bowens (S-type speedring included)
- Diffusion layers: Aputure Light Dome III 2 (1-stop and 2-stop diffusion cloths included) vs Godox SB-GUE120 Octa Softbox with Bowens Speed Ring and Grid (120cm/47in) 2
- Speedring compatibility: Aputure Light Dome III Bowens mount; fits all Aputure Bowens-mount COB lights and third-party Bowens lights vs Godox SB-GUE120 Octa Softbox with Bowens Speed Ring and Grid (120cm/47in) Bowens S-type; fits Godox and other Bowens-mount monolights
- Fabric: Aputure Light Dome III reflective interior with 16 heavy-duty steel support rods; quick-folding flat-pack hinged speedring vs Godox SB-GUE120 Octa Softbox with Bowens Speed Ring and Grid (120cm/47in) reflective silver interior, black nylon exterior