Neewer
NEEWER 80cm/120cm Octagon Speedlight Umbrella Softbox (32in size)
$51.99Cheaper
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NEEWER 80cm/120cm Octagon Speedlight Umbrella Softbox (32in size) vs Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. NEEWER 80cm/120cm Octagon Speedlight Umbrella Softbox (32in size) is cheaper at $51.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in)
$209.9
Which is better: the NEEWER 80cm/120cm Octagon Speedlight Umbrella Softbox (32in size) or Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in)?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The NEEWER 80cm/120cm Octagon Speedlight Umbrella Softbox (32in size) is the cheaper at $51.99.
See NEEWER 80cm/120cm Octagon Speedlight Umbrella Softbox (32in size) on Amazon See Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) on Amazon
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | NEEWER 80cm/120cm Octagon Speedlight Umbrella Softbox (32in size) | Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $51.99 | $209.9 Current fjwestcott.com price |
| Brand | Neewer | Westcott |
| Released | — | — |
| Shape | octa (umbrella-style, hybrid softbox/umbrella) | octa |
| Size | 80cm / 32in (also sold in 120cm) | 36in nominal diameter |
| Mount type | Universal umbrella-hole mount (not Bowens/Elinchrom speedring) | Westcott Switch Insert (proprietary quick-lock, not a standard speedring) |
| Diffusion layers | — | 1 |
| Grid included | No | No |
| Recessed front | No | — |
| Speedring compatibility | Fits any flash/monolight with a standard umbrella shaft socket; no dedicated Bowens/Elinchrom speedring | Not a standard speedring; uses interchangeable Switch Inserts for Bowens/Profoto/Elinchrom/other mounts sold separately |
| Fabric | high-density reflective silver-interior nylon, black exterior, double metal aluminum ribs | heat-resistant fabric over aluminum frame, taut silver interior |
Sources — NEEWER 80cm/120cm Octagon Speedlight Umbrella Softbox (32in size): neewer.com (verified 2026-08-12). Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in): fjwestcott.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the NEEWER 80cm/120cm Octagon Speedlight Umbrella Softbox (32in size) and Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Shape: NEEWER 80cm/120cm Octagon Speedlight Umbrella Softbox (32in size) octa (umbrella-style, hybrid softbox/umbrella) vs Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) octa
- Size: NEEWER 80cm/120cm Octagon Speedlight Umbrella Softbox (32in size) 80cm / 32in (also sold in 120cm) vs Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) 36in nominal diameter
- Mount type: NEEWER 80cm/120cm Octagon Speedlight Umbrella Softbox (32in size) Universal umbrella-hole mount (not Bowens/Elinchrom speedring) vs Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) Westcott Switch Insert (proprietary quick-lock, not a standard speedring)
- Speedring compatibility: NEEWER 80cm/120cm Octagon Speedlight Umbrella Softbox (32in size) Fits any flash/monolight with a standard umbrella shaft socket; no dedicated Bowens/Elinchrom speedring vs Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) Not a standard speedring; uses interchangeable Switch Inserts for Bowens/Profoto/Elinchrom/other mounts sold separately
- Fabric: NEEWER 80cm/120cm Octagon Speedlight Umbrella Softbox (32in size) high-density reflective silver-interior nylon, black exterior, double metal aluminum ribs vs Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) heat-resistant fabric over aluminum frame, taut silver interior