Lighting Reviews

How hard can you work it before it falls over

What's it like after a good few jobs in the field

Is it durable, will it survive water, snow, sand, sun

Quality of cables and conectors

Integration to what cameras, systems

Quality of carry packaging

Consistency of everything

Accuracy

Range

Availability of spares and servicing
 
Power

Compatibility with triggers / other lights

Flash duration

Colour accuracy

Value for money
 
The first consideration is why I'm buying the light in the first place... that will dictate the minimum/primary requirement (e.g. power/portability). After that it's primarily cost effectiveness and compatibility...

Color accuracy isn't typically a prime consideration, especially just based on a stated CRI rating; critical color accuracy is a lot more involved... I just want to know that it's not particularly poor.
I care more about color consistency when mixed with other strobes as a general characteristic... that's why you probably don't want to buy a high power strobe to mix in with other low power stuff.

These days, as long as you stay away from the really cheap junk you're probably fine... I personally would rather buy two at a lower price if failure is a primary concern (e.g. 2-AD600 vs 1-B1).
 
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