Image: Godox Godox has announced an update to its popular portable strobe, the AD100Pro II. The new model retains many of the well-regarded features of the original, while introducing worthy refinements such as an improved cooling system and updated wireless control.
Like the first iteration, the AD100Pro II delivers 100Ws of power, which can be adjusted in nine steps. However, Godox upgraded the cooling architecture of the flash, and it's now capable of 60 to 100 consecutive full-power flashes without overheating. It also features a higher-capacity 3300mAh battery (up from 2600mAh in the original), rated for up to 490 full-power flashes, and rechargeable via USB-C.
Godox added a group indicator light on the body of the flash, which uses 16 color options to indicate different groups during multi-light setups. The color-coded lights make it much easier to see which group a specific unit is assigned to at a glance, allowing for faster adjustments. A new full-color display on the back makes it easy to see and adjust settings. While the flash still uses the Godox 2. 4GHz X wireless system, it now also supports 433 MHz connectivity. Godox also added compatibility with its new X3-series triggers, with quick-sync pairing with the X3 and X3Pro for faster setup time.
Despite the new features and larger battery, it's still very lightweight, coming in at 564g (1. 2lbs). It's also still very compact, measuring 122. 2 x 76. 0 x 76. 0mm (4. 81 x 2. 99 x 2. 99"), making it easy to toss in a bag for shoots out of the studio.
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Otherwise, the AD100Pro II offers familiar features. It offers a recycle time that ranges from 0. 01-1. 5 seconds, depending on flash power. It supports TTL compatibility for automatic exposure, and with high-speed sync, you can shoot at shutter speeds as fast as 1/8000s. It also supports front and rear curtain sync. A built-in magnetic mount enables compatibility with Godox's round-head accessories, allowing for fast and versatile light modification. It offers a transmission range of 100m (328') and a 5W modeling lamp with 10 brightness levels.
The new Godox AD100Pro II is available for preorder now for $299 with an expected shipping date of January 27.
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2026-1-10 22:01
