Westcott · Updated August 2026
Westcott Rapid Box Switch 1x3 (12in x 36in strip): price & specs
Westcott Rapid Box Switch 1x3 (12in x 36in strip). Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: fjwestcott.com verified verify in ledger
Is the Westcott Rapid Box Switch 1x3 (12in x 36in strip) a good buy?
At $200, the Westcott Rapid Box Switch 1x3 (12in x 36in strip) is #9 cheapest of the 12 photography softboxes we track, where the median is $114.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $199.9 Current fjwestcott.com price |
|---|---|
| Brand | Westcott |
| Released | — |
| Shape | strip |
| Size | 1x3ft / 12in x 36in |
| Mount type | Westcott Switch Insert (proprietary quick-lock, not a standard speedring) |
| Diffusion layers | 1 |
| Grid included | No |
| Recessed front | — |
| Speedring compatibility | Not a standard speedring; uses interchangeable Switch Inserts sold separately for Bowens/Profoto/Elinchrom/other mounts |
| Fabric | reflective aluminum-framed shell, all-natural unbleached nylon diffusion |
Source: fjwestcott.com (verified 2026-08-12). SUBSTITUTED FOR SEED: added to give the roster a real, directly verified strip-shape entry (the seed list had no strip softbox) after the Adorama-exclusive Glow/Angler seed entries could not be reached. Westcott's own page confirms 1x3ft strip shape, Switch Insert mount, 1-stop diffusion, no included grid (40-degree egg-crate grid sold separately at $64.90), max power 300W COB/800Ws strobe, and current price $199.90.
Is the Westcott Rapid Box Switch 1x3 (12in x 36in strip) worth it vs cheaper photography softboxes?
Westcott Rapid Box Switch 1x3 (12in x 36in strip) against its closest cheaper and pricier photography softboxes on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Shape | Size | Mount type | Diffusion layers | Grid included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcott Rapid Box Switch 1x3 (12in x 36in strip) this | $199.9 | strip | 1x3ft / 12in x 36in | Westcott Switch Insert (proprietary quick-lock, not a standard speedring) | 1 | No |
| Phottix Raja Quick-Folding Softbox 105cm (41in) | $176 | octa (umbrella-style quick-fold) | 105cm / 41in diameter x 483mm depth (collapsed: 180mm dia x 790mm) | Bowens (S-mount) standard; swappable | 2 | Yes |
| Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) | $209.9 | octa | 36in nominal diameter | Westcott Switch Insert (proprietary quick-lock, not a standard speedring) | 1 | No |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Westcott Rapid Box Switch 1x3 (12in x 36in strip) cost?
The Westcott Rapid Box Switch 1x3 (12in x 36in strip) has a US price of $199.9 (Current fjwestcott.com price), as of 2026-08-12.
How does the Westcott Rapid Box Switch 1x3 (12in x 36in strip) compare on price?
At $200, the Westcott Rapid Box Switch 1x3 (12in x 36in strip) is #9 cheapest of the 12 photography softboxes we track, where the median is $114.
What are the Westcott Rapid Box Switch 1x3 (12in x 36in strip)'s key specs?
Westcott Rapid Box Switch 1x3 (12in x 36in strip) (Westcott): shape strip, size 1x3ft / 12in x 36in, mount type Westcott Switch Insert (proprietary quick-lock, not a standard speedring), diffusion layers 1, grid included No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-12.
Price of record: $199.9 at fjwestcott.com, 2026-08-12. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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