Profoto A10
Score: 84/100
Elinchrom ONE
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Profoto A10 Canon is a compact on-camera flash delivering 76 Ws of power with fast recycle and full TTL/HSS support. Its premium price and relatively long charging time are the main trade-offs. It is best suited for professional photographers who need portable, high-performance lighting.
The Elinchrom ONE is a compact, battery-powered monolight delivering up to 131 Ws with fast recycle times and high-speed sync. Its limited maximum output and fan noise can be drawbacks for heavy-duty studio work. Ideal for location shooters who need portability and a versatile modeling lamp.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1,525 g | 1,500 gbest |
— | 0.143 msbest | |
300 mbest | 200 m | |
— | 5,600 Kbest | |
— | 20 Wbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Recycle Time (seconds) | 0.05-1.0 seconds | 0.06-0.9 seconds |
General(1) | ||
Compatible Mount Types | Canon | Elinchrom bayonet, Profoto OCF |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wireless Range (m) | 300 m | 200 m |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li‑Ion |
Design(2) | ||
Weight (with batteries) (g) | 1525 g | 1500 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 9.1×9.1×9.1 in mm | 225x100x165 mm mm |
Lighting(1) | ||
Flash Duration (ms) | 1/800-1/20000 ms | 0.1429 ms ms |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the A10 for its perfect blend of portability, power, and reliability, noting its fast recycle, solid TTL/HSS performance, and intuitive out-of-the-box usability. Editors also highlight the future-proof AirX Bluetooth and seamless Profoto ecosystem integration, though the high price is flagged as a deterrent for cost-sensitive buyers.
Everyday users consistently praise the long battery life, rapid recycle speed, and natural round-head lighting, especially appreciating the seamless Canon TTL integration and off-camera flexibility. The dominant criticism centers on the premium price and a perception that the flash may be over-engineered for casual shooting needs.
Professional reviewers praise the ONE for its blend of portability and performance, highlighting its fast recycle, active USB-C charging, high-speed sync, and versatile bicolor modeling lamp. They commend its seamless integration with both Elinchrom and Profoto modifiers, but caution that the 131 Ws output and fan noise may limit its appeal for heavy-duty studio work.
Everyday users echo the experts, valuing the flash's lightweight design, long battery life, and the creative flexibility of the LED lamp. No major complaints surface beyond the expected limits of power and occasional fan noise, indicating general satisfaction among location shooters.
“the right size, weight, and power”
“just always works”
“take it out of the box and start shooting”
The ONE is better for off-camera, battery-driven workflows needing higher output; the A10 suits photographers who prefer on-camera flash with a smaller footprint.
