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Aputure
Aputure Light Dome III
$219
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Aputure Light Dome III vs Impact Quikbox Softbox (24 x 24in)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Impact Quikbox Softbox (24 x 24in) is cheaper at $49.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Impact Quikbox Softbox (24 x 24in)
$49.95Cheaper
Which is better: the Aputure Light Dome III or Impact Quikbox Softbox (24 x 24in)?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Impact Quikbox Softbox (24 x 24in) is the cheaper at $49.95.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Aputure Light Dome III | Impact Quikbox Softbox (24 x 24in) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $219 | $49.95 |
| Brand | Aputure | Impact |
| Released | — | — |
| Shape | 32-sided circular dome (octa-style) | rectangle (square, 24x24in) |
| Size | 90cm / 3ft diameter | 24in x 24in / 61cm x 61cm |
| Mount type | Bowens | Shoe-mount flash bracket (not Bowens/Elinchrom) |
| Diffusion layers | 2 (1-stop and 2-stop diffusion cloths included) | 1 |
| Grid included | Yes | No |
| Recessed front | No | No |
| Speedring compatibility | Bowens mount; fits all Aputure Bowens-mount COB lights and third-party Bowens lights | No standard speedring; mounts via included shoe-mount flash bracket. A separate SKU (EBO-0602424, $99.00) adds the bracket as a bundled accessory |
| Fabric | reflective interior with 16 heavy-duty steel support rods; quick-folding flat-pack hinged speedring | reflective silver interior, folds flat for storage, removable internal baffle |
Sources — Aputure Light Dome III: aputure.com (verified 2026-08-12). Impact Quikbox Softbox (24 x 24in): bhphotovideo.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the Aputure Light Dome III and Impact Quikbox Softbox (24 x 24in)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Shape: Aputure Light Dome III 32-sided circular dome (octa-style) vs Impact Quikbox Softbox (24 x 24in) rectangle (square, 24x24in)
- Size: Aputure Light Dome III 90cm / 3ft diameter vs Impact Quikbox Softbox (24 x 24in) 24in x 24in / 61cm x 61cm
- Mount type: Aputure Light Dome III Bowens vs Impact Quikbox Softbox (24 x 24in) Shoe-mount flash bracket (not Bowens/Elinchrom)
- Diffusion layers: Aputure Light Dome III 2 (1-stop and 2-stop diffusion cloths included) vs Impact Quikbox Softbox (24 x 24in) 1
- Grid included: Aputure Light Dome III true vs Impact Quikbox Softbox (24 x 24in) false
- Speedring compatibility: Aputure Light Dome III Bowens mount; fits all Aputure Bowens-mount COB lights and third-party Bowens lights vs Impact Quikbox Softbox (24 x 24in) No standard speedring; mounts via included shoe-mount flash bracket. A separate SKU (EBO-0602424, $99.00) adds the bracket as a bundled accessory
- Fabric: Aputure Light Dome III reflective interior with 16 heavy-duty steel support rods; quick-folding flat-pack hinged speedring vs Impact Quikbox Softbox (24 x 24in) reflective silver interior, folds flat for storage, removable internal baffle