Paul C. Buff, Inc. Technical Forum

The AlienBees B800 is $280 and the WL X800 is $390. What are the major differences between the two?

Questions of this nature are more sales than technical, and should be directed to the sales staff at info@paulcbuff.com or 1-800-443-5542. But...

WL800 vs. AB800
250W vs. 150W model lamp
Aluminum vs. Lexan housing
Thermostatically controlled fan vs. constant fan
Audible error alarm vs. no alarm
5yr warranty vs. 2 yr warranty
1/4" sync jack vs. 1/8" sync jack
Independent control of model lamp vs. full, off and tracking only

The same is true for the 1600's except WLX 1600 and WLX 3200's have a 1/4 power switch. This allows for two extra stops of power adjustment on the low end. AB and WLX 800 lights do not have this feature.