Profoto L600C RGBWWW 600W full-color point-source LED light Review

This Air Flash mode is super easy to set-up and use.

Dimming curve settings

Users can elect from four available dimming curves to customize how the
light responds when dimmed. If a curve other than Linear is selected, a dimming curve icon appears on the right side of the main screen (just above the percentage symbol).

• Linear (default) – Standard linear dimming response.
• Logarithmic -Smoothest dimming at high brightness levels.
• Exponential -Smoothest dimming at low brightness levels.
• S-curve – Smooth dimming at both low and high brightness levels.

RGBW color space settings

The RGBW color space menu allows you to choose from four available RGBW color spaces:

• Device (default)
• Rec. 709
• Rec. 2020
• DCI-P3

All selectable RGBW color spaces are calibrated with 6500K whitepoint.

Beam Angle

The native beam angle when the fixture is used open face is 65°. A native beam angle of 65° is pretty tight; however, the NANLUX Evoke 600C also has a beam angle of 65°, and the Aputure 700x has a native beam angle of 58º.

Photometrics

So now let’s get to the photometric results. I always test lights in this way so that I get a reference to how they compare to other fixtures. Results only tell part of the story and should never be used alone to judge a light. I have found from extensive testing over the years that certain lights that have good photometric results don’t always look good, and lights that have worse photometric scores can sometimes look better than their results indicate.

You can’t judge a light from one set of photometric results. You have to look at all of the different results to be able to come to a conclusion.

Different lights can also look different depending on what camera you happen to be using.

Output & Color Temperature Accuracy

I tested the Profoto L600C at a variety of CCT settings with a Sekonic C-800 Spectrometer to find out how much output the light had and how accurate the Kelvin color temperature reproduction was. All readings are taken at a distance of 1m (3.28ft) in a controlled environment. The readings were also taken directly from the lighting source. In the case of using the light with the Reflector or softbox, the readings were taken from the end of the attachments.

Above, you can see the claimed output figures from the manufacturer.

Open Face

Let’s first look at the light when it is used open face.

Profoto L600C 5600K (Open Face) Max Output

Above, you can see that the L600C recorded an output of 21,700 lx (2020 fc) when set at 5600K and used open face.

The light recorded a CCT reading of 5715K, which was pretty decent.

Profoto L600C 3200K (Open Face) Max Output

Above you can see the light’s output when it was set at 3200K in the open face configuration was 17,000 lx 1580 fc), which is just 5.02% less than the 17,900 lx it produced at 5600K.

As far as CCT accuracy goes, it recorded a pretty accurate reading of 3274K.

Summary of results (Open Face)

Above, you can see a summary of results when the light was used open face at various CCT settings.

The results show me that the light’s CCT accuracy when used open face was very good across its CCT range

In the Max output mode, the light’s output isn’t going to be that consistent across the CCT range.

So how does this compare to the NANLUX Evoke 600C when it is used open face?

MaxiZoom Reflector @25°

So, now let’s see how much output the light has when used with its MaxiZoom Reflector @25°

Profoto L600C 5600K MaxiZoom Reflector @25° Max Output

Above you can see the light’s output when it was set at 5600K with the standard reflector was 57,600 (5350 fc). It is important to note that this measurement was made 1m/ 3.3′ from the end of the reflector.

This is a decent amount of output from a light this size using a reflector, but not as high as some other competing lights with similar power draws.

As far as CCT accuracy goes, it recorded a very good reading of 5563K. This was a slightly better reading than the 5715K it recorded when used open face.

Profoto L600C 3200K MaxiZoom Reflector @25° Max Output

Above you can see the light’s output when it was set at 3200K with the standard 25° reflector was 45,700 lx (4250 fc), which was 20.65% less than what it output at 5600K.

As far as CCT accuracy goes, it recorded a reading of 3260K, which was a very good result.

Summary of results (25° reflector) Max Output

Above, you can see a summary of results when the light was used with its 25° reflector at various CCT settings.

The results show me that the light’s CCT accuracy when using the standard 25° reflector was excellent. The output was pretty consistent from 4500-6500K, but the light does have significantly less output at 8000K and 10,000K.

So how does this compare to the NANLUX Evoke 600C when it is used with its 25° reflector?

If you want to see what this actually means in the real world, above, I have compared both fixtures in the exact same spot with the camera settings unchanged.

Profoto L600C 3200K MaxiZoom Reflector @25° Constant Output

Above you can see the light’s output when it was set at 3200K with the standard 25° reflector in its Constant Output Mode was 41,300 lx (3840 fc), which was 9.62% less than what it output in its Max Output Mode.

As far as CCT accuracy goes, it recorded a reading of 3263K, which was a very good result.

Profoto L600C 5600K MaxiZoom Reflector @25° Constant Output

Above you can see the light’s output when it was set at 5600K with the standard 25° reflector in its Constant Output Mode was 42,000 lx (900 fc), which was 27.28% less than what it output in its Max Output Mode.

As far as CCT accuracy goes, it recorded a reading of 5580K, which was an excellent result.

Summary of results (25° reflector) Constant Output

Above, you can see a summary of results when the light was used with its 25° reflector at various CCT settings in its Constant Output Mode.

The results show me that the light’s CCT accuracy was excellent, and the output was very consistent and only varied by 9.5%. From 2500K to 6,500K, it only varied by 1.66%.

Profoto L600C 5600K MaxiZoom Reflector @25° Max Output Fan Silent

Above you can see the light’s output when it was set at 5600K with the standard 25° reflector in its Max Output Mode, and with the fan set to Silent was 21,500 lx (2000 fc), which was 62.67% less than what it output with the fan set to Auto or Max.

As far as CCT accuracy goes, it recorded a reading of 5567K, which was an excellent result.

MaxiZoom Reflector set back to its furthest position on the L600C

So, now let’s see how much output the light has when used with the MaxiZoom Reflector set back to its 3.5 position on the L600C. Now, I have no idea what the beam angle is when you do this, but it is probably somewhere around 45°.

Profoto L600C 5600K MaxiZoom Reflector set back to position 3.5

Above, you can see the light’s output when it was set at 5600K with the MaxiZoom Reflector set back to the 3.5 position was 48,800 lx (4530 fc). It is important to note that this measurement was made 1m/ 3.3′ from the end of the reflector.

As far as CCT accuracy goes, it recorded a reading of 5490K.

How does this compare to some of the competitors we have reviewed? Below you can see:

5600K

Now, this is not really an apples-to-apples comparison, because I have no way of actually knowing the exact beam angle that the MaxiZoom Reflector is producing when set back to the 3.5 position. So I wouldn’t be basing anything on these results.

Below you can see how the output of the Profoto L600C compares to some HMI fixtures at a distance of 3m.

Please note that the readings from the two K 5600 Lighting options and the ARRI M8 and M18 are claimed figures. I haven’t independently tested these lights.

While the Profoto L600C is quite different from a light like the Joker2 and M18, at least you can get some idea of how its output compares.

Profoto Octa Softbox (4′, White Interior)

As this is a light that is likely to be used with lighting modifiers such as softboxes, let’s have a look at the output and CCT accuracy when using a Profoto Octa Softbox (4′, White Interior).

Profoto L600C 5600K (Profoto Octa Softbox 4′, White Interior)

Above you can see the light’s output when it was set at 5600K and used with a Profoto Octa Softbox 4′ was 5860 lx (545 fc).

As far as CCT accuracy goes, it recorded an excellent reading of 5657K.

Profoto L600C 3200K (Profoto Octa Softbox 4′, White Interior)

Above you can see the light’s output when it was set at 3200K, with a Profoto Octa Softbox 4′ was 4670 lx (434 fc).

As far as CCT accuracy goes, it recorded an excellent reading of 3266K.

The L600C produces a good amount of output and CCT accuracy when using the Profoto Octa Softbox 4′, White Interior.

+/- Green adjustment

As the fixture includes +/- Green adjustment, you can quite easily correct any tint. While there is no exact science to this, and it really depends on what camera you are using as well, it’s just a matter of trial and error to see what setting actually works the best. The nice thing is, any light with +/- Green adjustment can be fine-tuned to deliver better results.

CCT consistency & linear output when dimming the light

Now, what you should always do when testing lights is to see if the CCT remains consistent when dimming the light. Just because you set a light at say 5600K, that doesn’t mean that the CCT will remain stable as you start dimming the fixture down. I also wanted to see how linear the dimming curve was.

I decided to do a series of tests at 100%/75%/50%/25%10% to see if the CCT being recorded changed. This was done at a distance of 1m / 3.3′ using a Sekonic C-800. These tests were done at 5600K with the light being used with its MaxiZoom Reflector.

Profoto L600C MaxiZoom Reflector @25° (Linear Dimming)

The Profoto L600C maintained excellent CCT consistency as you start dimming the fixture. My testing showed that the CCT readings varied by just 35K from 100% to 10%.

As far as how linear the output is when you start dimming the light, at 50% output, it had 41.84% less output than when used at 100%. At 25%, it had 71.70% less output than when used at 100%. At 10% output, it had 86.89% less output than when used at 100%. This shows me that the light’s linear dimming curve could be better.

Color Rendering

So now that we have seen how much output the L600C produces, how does it perform when it comes to replicating accurate colors?

Profoto L600C 5600K (MaxiZoom Reflector @25°) Constant Output

Above, you can see that when the light was set at 5600K, using the 25-degree reflector recorded an average CRI (R1-R8) of 98.6 and an extended CRI (R1-R15) of 98.04. For replicating accurate skin tones, it recorded 92.8 for R9 (red), 99.5 for R13 (closest to caucasian skin tones), and 99.1 for R15 (closest to Asian skin tones). These are the best results I have ever seen from an LED light at 5600K, and not a single value was below 90.

The light, when set at 5600K using its MaxiZoom Reflector, recorded a TLCI score of 99.

Profoto L600C 3200K (MaxiZoom Reflector @25°) Constant Output

Above, you can see the scores for when the light was used at 3200K. It recorded an average CRI (R1-R8) of 97.3 and an extended CRI (R1-R15) of 97.34. For replicating accurate skin tones, it recorded 98.0 for R9 (red), 97.2 for R13 (closest to caucasian skin tones), and 98.2 for R15 (closest to Asian skin tones). Not a single value was below 90.

These results were outstanding and almost as good as when the light was used at 5600K.

The light, when set at 3200K, recorded a TLCI score of 98.

How do these figures at 3200K and 5600K compare to other lights that we have previously reviewed? Below you can see:

5600K

The scores were outstanding for the Profoto L600C, and it had the highest extended CRI score I have ever seen from an LED light at 5600K.

3200K

The scores were excellent for the Profoto L600C at 3200K were outstanding. The extended CRI score was just below the Kelvin Epos 600,

Profoto L600C 5600K (Open Face)

Above you can see that when the light was set at 5600K and used open face recorded an average CRI (R1-R8) of 97.5 and an extended CRI (R1-R15) of 97.14. For replicating accurate skin tones, it recorded 95.3 for R9 (red), 98.6 for R13 (closest to caucasian skin tones), and 98.8 for R15 (closest to Asian skin tones). These are outstanding results, and not a single value was below 90.

The light, when set at 5600K and used open face, recorded a TLCI score of 99.

Profoto L600C 3200K (Open Face)

Above, you can see that when the light was set at 3200K using the standard reflector recorded an average CRI (R1-R8) of 95.7 and an extended CRI (R1-R15) of 95.20. For replicating accurate skin tones, it recorded 90.5 for R9 (red), 95.2 for R13 (closest to caucasian skin tones), and 95.3 for R15 (closest to Asian skin tones). These were excellent results, and not a single value was below 90.

The light, when set at 3200K and used open face, recorded a TLCI score of 98.

CC Index & ⊿uv

The CC Index displays the CC correction value and whether any magenta or green need to be added or subtracted. 1 CC corresponds to 035 Kodak CC values or 1/8 Rosco filter values. Any reading less than +1.00 or -1.00 and you’re probably not going to need to make any kind of adjustment. The ⊿uv is the value to show how much this light is away from being an ideal light source (black body radiation = incandescent lamp). As with the CC Index you want this number to theoretically be zero. Kelvin is not a linear value, so we need to convert from Kelvin to MK-1 to compare the values of color temperature. To calculate from Kelvin to Mired is MK-1= 1*1000000/Kelvin. While this may sound confusing, it is the only way of measuring if the Kelvin shift is significant enough to warrant having to use a filter for correction. Below are the results for the Profoto L600C:

Profoto L600C Vs MK-1 (MaxiZoom Reflector @25° Constant Output)

These figures might look confusing, but what they tell me is that the light is extremely CCT-accurate from 4500K to 10,000K. The only real anomaly was at 2500K, where the light was way off. Any MK-1 score that is under -9/9 means you wouldn’t have to use any color correction gels. The MK-1 scores for this light were extremely good, apart from at 2500K.

Profoto L600C CC INDEX & ⊿uv (MaxiZoom Reflector @25° Constant Output)

The CC Index & ⊿uv scores were very consistent. The ⊿uv scores were the most consistent I ever seen from an LED light. The CC Index scores were also very good across the board.

TM-30

TM-30 is a relatively new color rendering standard that was developed to deal with the limitations of CRI. TM-30 looks at 99 individual colors. These 99 colors are categorized into seven groups: nature, skin color, textiles, paints, plastics, printed material, and color systems.

TM-30 scores go from 0 – 100. The higher the score, the more accurate a light is at producing colors. Any TM-30 Rf score in the ’90s is considered to be good. What is interesting and something that you need to be very aware of is that two separate light sources with the exact same CRI scores can render colors very differently. A light with a high CRI rating could have a low TM-30 score. Conversely, a light with a good TM-30 score could have a bad CRI score.

Now, there are two measurements associated with TM-30, Rf and Rg.

Rf (Color Fidelity)
Rg (Color Gamut)

With Rf value, ideally, you want a score in the 90’s.

With Rg value, a score below 100 indicates that the light source renders colors with less saturation than the reference source. So ideally, you want this score to be above 100.

Above, you can see the scores for the Profoto L600C at various CCT settings. Below, I have listed the figures as well.

Here are the results:

	Rf	Rg
2500K	93	101
3200K	97	100
4500K	97	99
5600K	97	100
6500K	97	100
8000K	96	99
10000K	94	98

The TM-30 scores were excellent for this light, and it shows me that it is very consistent at replicating accurate colors with full saturation. The consistency of the light is very impressive.

Output & accuracy when creating saturated colors

I also wanted to test the light to see how it performed when creating super-saturated colors using the MaxiZoom Reflector in the Max Output Mode.

0° – RED

Above, you can see that the light, when using its 25° reflector, recorded an output of 5,480 lx (509 fc).

As far as creating an accurate 0° RED, the L600C was 1° off with a reading of 1°.

120° – GREEN

Above, you can see that the light, when using its reflector, recorded an output of 6,920 lx (643 fc).

As far as creating an accurate 120° GREEN, the L600C was 3° off with a reading of 117° and 100% saturation.

240° – BLUE

Above, you can see that the light, when using its 25° reflector, recorded an output of 2,300 lx (213 fc).

As far as creating an accurate 240° Blue, the L600C was 3° off with a reading of 243°.

60° – YELLOW

Above, you can see that the light, when using its 25° reflector, recorded an output of 13,400 lx (1240 fc).

As far as creating an accurate 60° Yellow, the L600C was 7° off with a reading of 53°.

With the L600C, the output certainly doesn’t remain consistent depending on what color you are trying to generate. This is something you need to keep in mind.

SSI

SSI (Spectral Similarity Index) was developed by the Sci-Tech Council of the Academy. SSI gives me the ability to set any light as a standard, or use predefined standards (such as CIE D55), and then give other lights an SSI score based upon how well they will match standards such as CIE D55 measure spectral response and compare it directly against an ideal light source.

SSI is a much better way to judge an LED light than CRI or TLCI, although they don’t tell the full story of any light, and you can’t judge a light by SSI scores alone.

SSI is useful for seeing how well different lights will play together. As the Sekonic C-800 Spectromaster can measure SSI, I decided to test out the Profoto L600C to see how it performed.

Profoto L600C 3200K

In this graph, the red bars indicate a perfect Planck 3200K source. The gold bars indicate a perfect 3200K Tungsten source. This lets us compare how close to a perfect 3200K lighting source the Profoto L600C is. Any SSI score in the high 70s, low ’80s is very good for a 3200K LED light. These were outstanding scores.

As a comparison, above are the SSI scores for the NANLUX Evoke 600C.

As another comparison, above are the results for the Kelvin Epos 600.

As another comparison, above are the same results for the Prolycht Orion 675 FS.

As another comparison, the results for the Aputure STORM 1000c are above.

Profoto L600C 5600K

In the graph above, the gold bars indicate a perfect CIE D55 source. The red bars indicate a perfect CIE D 5600K source. This lets us compare how close to a perfect 5600K lighting source the Profoto L600C is. A score in the low 70s is typical for a 5600K LED source. The scores for the L600C were very, very good.

As a comparison, above are the scores for the NANLUX Evoke 600C.

As another comparison, above are the results for the Kelvin Epos 600.

As another comparison, above are the scores for the Prolycht Orion 675 FS.

As another comparison, above are the results for the Aputure STORM 1000c.

The main reason we want to record SSI scores is so we can see how well they match with other lights. As an example, I wanted to see how well the Profoto L600C matched the NANLUX Evoke 600C and Kelvin Epos 600. Below you can see the results.

As you can see, neither light is a perfect match to the Profoto L600C. The Profoto L600C was a much closer match to the Evoke 600C than it was to the Kelvin Epos 600.

As another test, I thought I would compare those same lights against the Profoto L600C at 3200K. Below you can see the results.

As you can see, at 3200K, the lights were a slightly better match, but again, they weren’t an exact match to the Profoto L600C. In saying that, very few lights from different manufacturers are ever going to be an exact match. What was interesting is that at 3200K, the L600C was a better match to the Kelvin Epos 600.

Okay, so now let’s see how well the Profoto L600C matches itself when used open face and with the Profoto Octa 4′. In theory, these scores should be very high.

As you can see, the scores were almost a perfect match. This shows that you can use the Profoto modifiers without having to worry that they won’t match.

Again, at 3200K, they were almost a perfect match.

SSI tests are a great way of telling you what lights you own or use will work well together.

Spectral Distribution

Profoto L600C 5600K

Above, you can see the spectral distribution of the Profoto L600C when it is set at 5600K. The spectral distribution is very, very full, and it has a lot of information from the 420nm to 660 nm range.

As a comparison, above, you can see the spectral distribution of the NANLUX Evoke 600C when it is set at 5600K. The spectral distribution is very full, and it has a lot of information in the 640 nm to 680 nm range that you don’t see in a lot of competing lights.

As another comparison, above you can see the spectral distribution for the Kelvin Epos 600.

As another comparison, above you can see the spectral distribution of the Prolycht Orion 675 FS when it is set at 5600K

As another comparison, above you can see the spectral distribution of the Aputure STORM 1000c.

If you want to see what another really good spectral response looks like for a spotlight at 5600K, above is the result for the Maxima 3.

Profoto L600C 3200K

Above, you can see the spectral distribution of the Profoto L600C when it is set at 3200K. The spectral distribution is very linear.

As a comparison, above, you can see the spectral distribution of the Evoke 600C when it is set at 3200K. The spectral distribution isn’t overly linear.

As another comparison, above you can see the spectral distribution for the Kelvin Epos 600.

As another comparison, above you can see the spectral distribution of the Prolycht Orion 675 FS when it is set at 3200K

As another comparison, above you can see the spectral distribution of the Aputure STORM 1000c.

Real-World Performance & Quality of Light

As I always say, photometric scores only tell you part of the story. So let’s find out if the scores from the Profoto L600C translate into real world perfromance.

The photometric results can only give me scientific data, and it is much more important for me to see how the light looks and performs, especially with skin tones.

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Firstly, let’s look at the difference between using it open face and with its optional MaxiZoom Reflector @25°. I have also included a shot with the redflector moved back to its mid position on the L600C. Please note I have adjusted the camera settings for each individual shot.

The beam angle of 65° when the fixture is used open face is actually wider than you would think. Above, the light is at a distance of 3m / 9.9′ from the wall.

It is very easy to create a very soft, flattering light source using the L600C and the optional Profoto 4′ Octa. It allows you to create a very soft lighting source without needing to punch it through a diffusion screen. This makes it a very quick and easy light to use for interview situations or for any scenario where you need a soft light.

Above, you can see what the light looks like with the optional Profoto Octa Softbox (4′, White Interior) being used. I am not using any other lights or flags, etc., in these examples, and the output level was at 46%.

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The light does a very good job at filling up a large softbox, even though the beam angle is only 65 degrees. For some reason, the design of the light means that the illumination seems to spread out further than other comparable point source fixtures with a similar beam angle.

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The Profoto Octa Softbox (4′, White Interior) folds flat and is super quick to set up and use.

It also works well when you punch the light through a large diffusion screen or into some polyboard.

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Above, you can see comparison images showing the light when used open face and with its 25 Degree Reflector. The fixture was positioned outside and punched through a sheer. I have kept the camera settings the same for all of these tests.

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Above, you can see what the light looks like with its 25 Degree Reflector being punched directly down into a table.

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Above you can see what the light looks like when used open face and punched into the ceiling.

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Above, you can see what the light looks like with its 25 Degree Reflector being punched into a wall to create an indirect light source.

Air Flash Mode

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Above, you can see comparison images between using the L600C with the Octa 4′ softbox in the AirFlash Standby Mode, the L600C with the Octa 4′ softbox using the AirFlash Mode, and when using the Profoto B10 Monoblock Flash with the Octa 4′ softbox.

All the images were taken at the same distance from the subject. The light was positioned 2m away.

From my testing, I found that when using the Air Flash mode, it doesn’t provide any more illumination than just using the continuous light by itself.

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While it is a handy feature if you are doing multimedia work, it isn’t going to be nearly as bright as a dedicated flash.

Fresnel Zoom

Profoto showed an upcoming Fresnel Zoom for the L600C back at IBC 2025.

The new Pro Fresnel Zoom will work with both the L600C and the L1600D. It provides a 14-40 degree range.

Who is the Profoto L600C aimed at?

Just like most point-source LED lights with this type of power draw, you could use the Profoto L600C for lots of different applications, but the light is certainly being aimed as a versatile, high-output, well-made, and lightweight lighting fixture for professionals in the TV and film industry.

It is priced to appeal to mid to high-end owner-operators who are looking for a jack-of-all-trades lighting solution, especially those who may be doing both stills and video. It is also likely to appeal to rental houses that may already have a large array of Profoto modifiers.

Just like most modern-day LED spotlights, the Profoto L600C has the ability to be a hard light source or a soft source, depending on what lighting modifiers you use it with.

Is the Profoto L600C likely to appeal to solo shooters and small crews who are looking for a similar light to say an Aputure LS 600c Pro II or a NANLUX Evoke 600C? That is hard to say because it does cost considerably more, but some users may value the smaller size and weight if they travel a lot.

Price & Availability

The Profoto L600C retails for $3,995 USD. This does make it considerably more expensive than a lot of other competing fixtures that could be considered competition.

Below you can see how the price compares to some of the competition:

	Price
Profoto L600C	$3,995 USD
NANLUX Evoke 600C	$2,060 USD
Aputure STORM 700x	$1,690 USD
Kelvin Epos 600	$2,999 USD
Aputure LS 600c Pro II	$1,490 USD
Aputure LS 600d Daylight LED Monolight	$872 USD*
Aputure STORM 400x	$1,059 USD
Aputure STORM 1000c	$2,990 USD
Nanlite Forza 720B	$1,519 USD*
Aputure LS 600x Pro Light Storm	$1,393 USD
Nanlite FC500C	$719.20 USD
Nanlite FC720C	$599.20 USD
Godox LITEMONS LA600R	$919 USD
amaran Ray 660c	$699 USD
HIVE LIGHTING Super Hornet 575-C	$5,999 USD
COLBOR CL600R	$1,999 USD

*Currently on sale at B&H as of the 6/03/2026

Conclusion

While it might have a high price tag, there is no denying that the Profoto L600C is a very impressive fixture. It has outstanding photometric performance, it is very lightweight and compact compared to other competing fixtures, and it is well-made and easy to use. There are a lot of Profoto lighting accessories and lighting modifiers available, which means you can use the fixture for a lot of different applications.

The Profoto Core-6 LED light engine is very impressive, and it delivers excellent results. The color accuracy is some of the best I have seen from any LED spotlight. Its extended CRI score when used at 5600K was the highest I have ever seen from any light.

My biggest takeaway from reviewing the L600C is the low weight and compact size. The fixture comes in a very small case, and it is very easy to carry and transport. A lot of the competing fixtures take up way more space and weigh considerably more.

You can also put the optional MaxiZoom Reflector inside the case, which is very handy, and it saves space.

The interface and operating system are pretty easy to use, as is the app. The app is fairly basic, but it is very responsive, and it auto-connects as soon as the light comes on, which saves a lot of time.

The light is also extremely quiet, and there is only noise when you have it set at Max output and are using it at 100% output. In most operating modes, you would struggle to hear anything.

What some users may find disappointing is that if you want to run the light remotely without mains power, then you will need to use a 48V solution. This arguably puts it at a disadvantage if that is one of the things you are looking for in a light. In saying that, with so many affordable portable battery solutions now available from companies such as Ecoflow and BLUETTI, etc, maybe it’s not as big of a deal as it used to be.

The light has a decent amount of output, but it isn’t going to have the punch of something like the NANLUX Evoke 600C.

At least in my opinion, if you are looking for a 600W full color fixture and you have a high budget, then the three best options on the market are the Profoto L600C, NANLUX Evoke 600C, and the Kelvin Epos 600. Where NANLUX has the advantage is that they have a complete ecosystem of lighting products. The Aputure STORM 700x, despite not technically being a full color fixture, is also a light that is going to provide fierce competition.

The biggest caveat of the L600C is the price, as it is basically twice the cost of a NANLUX 600C. Even the larger and more powerful Aputure STORM 1000c was recently reduced to $2,995 USD. This makes the L600C a hard sell despite its outstanding photometric performance and compact size. Price is, of course realtive and it depends on your needs, and budget as to what works for your individual requirements.

If you are doing a lot of stills and video work, then the L600C makes a lot of sense given its heritage and capabilities if you already own Profoto flashes and modifiers.

If you don’t need all of the bells and whistles and build quality that come with a light like this, then you may well find that lower-priced options from other companies may be a better option. If, however, you are looking for a no-compromise full color COB fixture with great build quality and uncompromising performance, the Profoto L600C ticks a ton of boxes.

The Profoto L600C is an outstanding fixture, and it is one of the best performing lights I have ever reviewed.