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Westcott
Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in)
$209.9
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Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) 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 Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) 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 | Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) | Impact Quikbox Softbox (24 x 24in) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $209.9 Current fjwestcott.com price | $49.95 |
| Brand | Westcott | Impact |
| Released | — | — |
| Shape | octa | rectangle (square, 24x24in) |
| Size | 36in nominal diameter | 24in x 24in / 61cm x 61cm |
| Mount type | Westcott Switch Insert (proprietary quick-lock, not a standard speedring) | Shoe-mount flash bracket (not Bowens/Elinchrom) |
| Diffusion layers | 1 | 1 |
| Grid included | No | No |
| Recessed front | — | No |
| Speedring compatibility | Not a standard speedring; uses interchangeable Switch Inserts for Bowens/Profoto/Elinchrom/other mounts sold separately | 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 | heat-resistant fabric over aluminum frame, taut silver interior | reflective silver interior, folds flat for storage, removable internal baffle |
Sources — Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in): fjwestcott.com (verified 2026-08-12). Impact Quikbox Softbox (24 x 24in): bhphotovideo.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) and Impact Quikbox Softbox (24 x 24in)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Shape: Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) octa vs Impact Quikbox Softbox (24 x 24in) rectangle (square, 24x24in)
- Size: Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) 36in nominal diameter vs Impact Quikbox Softbox (24 x 24in) 24in x 24in / 61cm x 61cm
- Mount type: Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) Westcott Switch Insert (proprietary quick-lock, not a standard speedring) vs Impact Quikbox Softbox (24 x 24in) Shoe-mount flash bracket (not Bowens/Elinchrom)
- Speedring compatibility: Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) Not a standard speedring; uses interchangeable Switch Inserts for Bowens/Profoto/Elinchrom/other mounts sold separately 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: Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) heat-resistant fabric over aluminum frame, taut silver interior vs Impact Quikbox Softbox (24 x 24in) reflective silver interior, folds flat for storage, removable internal baffle