NANLITE has announced the Forza II series, which consists of the 60 II, 60B II, 300 II, 300B II, 500 II, and 500B II. The original Forza series was announced back at NAB 2019.
The second-generation NANLITE Forza 60 II, 60B II, 300II, 300BII, 500 II, and 500B II are claimed to have been upgraded from the inside out. The design of these new fixtures was based on years of user feedback and NANLITE’s own research and development.
Forza 60 II & 60B II
The Forza 60 II and 60B II have been upgraded from the originals and they now feature better user interaction and control, better noise management, and more output.
Key features
- Small and compact
- 3,420lux / 2,096lux@1m with light only (claimed)
- 60W rated power draw
- Variable CCT range of 2700K to 6500K for Forza 60BII
- Two output modes for Forza 60B II: maximum output mode & constant output mode
- Excellent color rendition ratings with CRI and TLCI rated at 96 and 98 respectively
- 11/12 built-in special effects with adjustable parameters
- Multiple control methods, including onboard, 2.4G, Bluetooth, DMX/RDM
- OLED display and tuning knobs with a MODE button
- Outstanding fan control with noise level lowers to 20dbA
- FM mount with Bowens mount compatibility added via an included adapter
- Both AC and DC power solutions with a battery grip compatible with both 2 NPF and 1 V-mount battery
- Firmware upgradeable via the USB-A port
You can see Nanlite’s launch event above.
The Forza 60 II is claimed to be able to output 17,620lux @1m with its reflector being used. Conversely, the Forza 60B II is claimed to output 14,350lux @1m without is reflector being used. The lights also have a Maximum/Constant output mode and the Forza 60B II is CCT adjustable from 2700K to 6500K. Both fixtures have a CRI and TLCI rated at 96 and 98 respectively.
There are 11 special effects available in the Forza 60 II, and 12 in the Forza 60B II. All effects can have their individual parameters adjusted. Multiple control options include onboard, 2.4G, Bluetooth, and DMX/RDM.
NANTLITE claims that they have worked hard on reducing the fan noise of both fixtures and even when the light is used at full output, the noise is limited to just 20dbA.
The Forza 60/60B II both use the same compact FM Mount. An included adapter allows you to mount Bowens-S mount accessories.
Apart from AC power, the lights also have a DC power option via a battery grip which can utilize either NPF or V-mount battery. Both lights are also firmware upgradable via the USB port. According to NANLITE, new features will be added in the future based on user feedback
The Forza 60 II retails for $289 USD, and the Forza 60B II is $319 USD. The nice aspect about the new Forza series is that the Bi-color versions are not that much more than their daylight counterparts.
The original Nanlite Forza 60 Daylight LED Monolight Kit is on sale for $231 USD.
The main competition for the Forza 60 II and Forza 60B II comes in the form of the Aputure Light Storm LS 60d Daylight LED Light ($299 USD) and the Aputure Light Storm LS 60x Bi-Color LED Light ($419 USD).
Forza 30 II & 300B II
The Forza 300/300B II look to be a decent upgrade to their predecessors.
Key features
- 300W power draw
- 300B II has a wide CCT range of 2700K-6500K
- Both fixtures come with glass protection for the COB to eliminate external intrusion
- Built-in W(RG)/WW(RG) light mixing color calibration system with G/M±80 tunability
- Excellent color rendition with CRI/TLCI scores of 96/97
- Compact design for control box with power adapter incorporated inside, reducing the overall size of the Forza 300/300B II by 37%
- Form factor innovations, including V-mount battery plates on both sides, curved yoke with one-side locking mechanism, and an integrated quick-release device
- Comprehensive controlling methods, including onboard, 2.4G, DMX/RDM, and NANLINKAPP
- 11 and 12 effects respectively with parameters for every single effect customizable
- Both dual and single-battery power solutions enable hot plugging as well as hot swapping between AC/DC
- New adjustable cooling system with 4 operation modes available: SMART, FULLSPEED, LOW SPEED, and OFF
- Come with standard Bowens mount with an extra umbrella mount
- Firmware update by flash drive via built-in USB-A port
The Forza 300 II and 300B II can output 69,400lx and 43,480lx respectively when used with their included reflectors @1m. This is a lot of output from lights that draw 350W. As a comparison, we independently tested the Aputure LS 300d II @1m using its Hyper Reflector and got a reading of 45,600lx.
The Forza 300 II and 300B II fixtures feature W(RG)/WW(RG) light mixing color calibration systems with G/M±80 tunability.
The control box has the power adapter incorporated inside, reducing the overall control unit size of Forza 300/300B II by 37%. There are V-mount battery plates on both sides of the control box, a curved yoke with one-sided locking mechanism, and an integrated quick-release device.
The control interface is claimed to offer intuitive operation and the fixtures also include a built-in 2.4G and Bluetooth dual module. They also support DMX/RDM control via a wired connection.
Dual 14.4V-14.8V batteries can be used simultaneously and both fixtures will also support single-battery power operation for fast power switching when the batteries are low. This innovation enables hot-plugging as well as hot swapping between AC/DC
The Forza II series incorporates a new adjustable cooling system with 4 operation modes available: SMART, FULL SPEED, LOW SPEED, and OFF. Noise levels are claimed to be only 23dBA when used in SMART mode. Noise management has also been greatly optimized over the last generation when they are set in FULL SPEED mode.
The Forza 300II and 300B II both come with a standard Bowens mount and an extra umbrella mount. Assorted modifiers under NANLITE or other third parties can be attached.
Not only does the quick-release clamp come standard, but also the extended connection cables (DC connection cable (3m) and AC connection cable (6m). 7.5m and 12m DC connection cables are sold separately.
The included carrying bag has been upgraded as well and it now features solid hollow plates and enhanced stitching.
A Built-in USB port allows for firmware upgrades via a USB flash drive.
The Forza 300 II retails for $949 USD and the Forza 300B II is $999 USD.
The original Forza 300 has been discontinued.
The main competition for the Forza 300 II and Forza 300B II comes in the form of the Aputure Light Storm C300d Mark II LED Light Kit with V-Mount Battery Plate ($949 USD) and the Aputure Light Storm LS300X LED Light Kit with V-Mount Battery Plate ($999 USD).
Forza 500 II & 500B II
The Forza 500I and 500B II are 560W power draw fixtures that are capable of producing a decent amount of output without costing you a lot of money.
Key features
- 500W power draw
- 500B II has a wide CCT range of 2700K-6500K
- Both fixtures come with glass protection for the COB to eliminate external intrusion
- 500B II feature a built-in W(RG)/WW(RG) light mixing color calibration system with G/M±80 tunability
- Excellent color rendition with CRI/TLCI scores of 96/97
- Compact design for control box with power adapter incorporated inside, reducing the overall size of the Forza 300/300B II by 16%
- Form factor innovations, including V-mount battery plates on both sides, curved yoke with one-side locking mechanism, and an integrated quick-release device
- Comprehensive controlling methods, including onboard, 2.4G, DMX/RDM, and NANLINKAPP
- 11 and 12 effects respectively with parameters for every single effect customizable
- Both dual and single-battery power solutions enable hot plugging as well as hot swapping between AC/DC
- New adjustable cooling system with 4 operation modes available: SMART, FULLSPEED, LOW SPEED, and OFF
- Come with standard Bowens mount with an extra umbrella mount
- Firmware update by flash drive via built-in USB-A port
I am not sure how much the Forza 500 II and 500B II can output because those figures were not provided by NANLITE.
The Forza 500 II and 500B II fixtures feature W(RG)/WW(RG) light mixing color calibration systems with G/M±80 tunability.
The control box has the power adapter incorporated inside, reducing the overall control unit size of Forza 500/500B II by 16%. There are V-mount battery plates on both sides of the control box, a curved yoke with one-sided locking mechanism, and an integrated quick-release device.
The control interface is claimed to offer intuitive operation and the fixtures also include a built-in 2.4G and Bluetooth dual module. They also support DMX/RDM control via a wired connection.
Dual 14.4V-14.8V batteries can be used simultaneously and both fixtures will also support single-battery power operation for fast power switching when the batteries are low. This innovation enables hot-plugging as well as hot swapping between AC/DC
The Forza II series incorporates a new adjustable cooling system with 4 operation modes available: SMART, FULL SPEED, LOW SPEED, and OFF. Noise levels are claimed to be only 23dBA when used in SMART mode. Noise management has also been greatly optimized over the last generation when they are set in FULL SPEED mode.
The Forza 500II and 500B II both come with a standard Bowens mount and an extra umbrella mount. Assorted modifiers under NANLITE or other third parties can be attached.
Not only does the quick-release clamp come standard, but also the extended connection cables (DC connection cable (3m) and AC connection cable (6m). 7.5m and 12m DC connection cables are sold separately.
The included carrying bag has been upgraded as well and it now features solid hollow plates and enhanced stitching.
The Forza 500 II retails for $1,349 USD and the Forza 500B II is $1,499 USD.
The current Forza 500 is on sale for $879 USD (it was retailing for $1,099 USD).
The main competition for the Forza 300 II and Forza 300B II comes in the form of the Aputure LS 600d Pro Light Storm Daylight LED Light (V-Mount) ($1,899 USD) and the Aputure LS 600x Pro Lamp Head (V-Mount) ($1,990 USD).
