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Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in)
$209.9
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Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) vs Phottix Raja Quick-Folding Softbox 105cm (41in)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Phottix Raja Quick-Folding Softbox 105cm (41in) is cheaper at $176. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Phottix Raja Quick-Folding Softbox 105cm (41in)
$176Cheaper
Which is better: the Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) or Phottix Raja Quick-Folding Softbox 105cm (41in)?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Phottix Raja Quick-Folding Softbox 105cm (41in) is the cheaper at $176.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) | Phottix Raja Quick-Folding Softbox 105cm (41in) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $209.9 Current fjwestcott.com price | $176 |
| Brand | Westcott | Phottix |
| Released | — | — |
| Shape | octa | octa (umbrella-style quick-fold) |
| Size | 36in nominal diameter | 105cm / 41in diameter x 483mm depth (collapsed: 180mm dia x 790mm) |
| Mount type | Westcott Switch Insert (proprietary quick-lock, not a standard speedring) | Bowens (S-mount) standard; swappable |
| Diffusion layers | 1 | 2 |
| Grid included | No | Yes |
| Recessed front | — | No |
| Speedring compatibility | Not a standard speedring; uses interchangeable Switch Inserts for Bowens/Profoto/Elinchrom/other mounts sold separately | Phottix S-Mount included; optional inner rings sold for Elinchrom (144mm), Balcar (144mm), and Profoto (144mm) |
| Fabric | heat-resistant fabric over aluminum frame, taut silver interior | heat-resistant SL Tech material |
Sources — Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in): fjwestcott.com (verified 2026-08-12). Phottix Raja Quick-Folding Softbox 105cm (41in): phottix.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) and Phottix Raja Quick-Folding Softbox 105cm (41in)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Shape: Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) octa vs Phottix Raja Quick-Folding Softbox 105cm (41in) octa (umbrella-style quick-fold)
- Size: Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) 36in nominal diameter vs Phottix Raja Quick-Folding Softbox 105cm (41in) 105cm / 41in diameter x 483mm depth (collapsed: 180mm dia x 790mm)
- Mount type: Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) Westcott Switch Insert (proprietary quick-lock, not a standard speedring) vs Phottix Raja Quick-Folding Softbox 105cm (41in) Bowens (S-mount) standard; swappable
- Diffusion layers: Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) 1 vs Phottix Raja Quick-Folding Softbox 105cm (41in) 2
- Grid included: Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) false vs Phottix Raja Quick-Folding Softbox 105cm (41in) true
- 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 Phottix Raja Quick-Folding Softbox 105cm (41in) Phottix S-Mount included; optional inner rings sold for Elinchrom (144mm), Balcar (144mm), and Profoto (144mm)
- Fabric: Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) heat-resistant fabric over aluminum frame, taut silver interior vs Phottix Raja Quick-Folding Softbox 105cm (41in) heat-resistant SL Tech material