Profoto A10
Score: 84/100
Westcott FJ80 II M
Score: 83/100Rankings
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 Westcott FJ80 II M is a universal 80Ws on-camera speedlight featuring a 2.8" touchscreen, 100 m wireless range and fast 0.05-1.5 s recycle. Its main trade-off is the lack of a built-in zoom head and a modest 1600 mAh battery capacity. Ideal for multi-brand event and studio shooters needing high-speed sync.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1,525 g | 602 gbest |
— | 1,600 mAhbest | |
— | 9best | |
300 mbest | 100 m | |
— | 5,500 Kbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Recycle Time (seconds) | 0.05-1.0 seconds | 0.05-1.5 seconds |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wireless Range (m) | 300 m | 100 m |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | Li-Ion | Lithium-ion polymer |
Design(2) | ||
Weight (with batteries) (g) | 1525 g | 602 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 9.1×9.1×9.1 in mm | 203.2×96.5×246.4 mm mm |
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.
“the right size, weight, and power”
“just always works”
“take it out of the box and start shooting”
