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A two-light Bowens kit with Godox MS300 heads, the 2.4 GHz X system, softboxes, umbrellas and a reflector, for about $289.
The kit pairs two MS300 heads with Bowens mounts and the 2.4 GHz X radio. Every modifier you buy later will fit.
Godox states output varies by no more than 2% over long sessions, which keeps product series consistent.
Softboxes, umbrellas and a reflector. Light stands are not on the list.
Add an X-series trigger to control power from the camera.
| Heads | Two Godox MS300, 300W, Bowens mount |
|---|---|
| Wireless | Built-in 2.4 GHz X system; 32 channels, 16 groups |
| Recycle | 0.1-1.8 s |
| Flash duration | 1/2000 to 1/800 s |
| Stability | Output within 2% over long sessions |
| Anti-preflash | Yes, for cameras that fire a preflash |
| Trigger | AT-16 |
| In the kit | Two 24 × 36 in (60 × 90 cm) softboxes, two 33 in umbrellas, 32 in 5-in-1 reflector, modeling lamps |
| Amazon reference | B09TSRRT7S |
The package list names heads, trigger, softboxes, umbrellas, reflector, cords, covers and lamps. Stands are not listed.
Godox says an X1, XPro, X2 or XT16 transmitter controls power and modeling light. The included AT-16 is a basic trigger.
It keeps the flash from firing on the camera’s measuring preflash, so it syncs with the main exposure.
At $289, it is the 5 cheapest of the 7 models in this category published here.
7.7/ 10
The kit to start a home studio with: two Bowens heads, radio and modifiers. Budget for stands.
This model is listed on Amazon.com, at ≈ $289 at the last reading. Listed is not the same as in stock: availability changes daily, and the buy box shows the live price.
Details checked on November 2, 2026.
Home studios starting two-light portraits and product shots.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for photo equipment and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
Two 180 W strobes · 75 W 3200 K continuous lamp · flash 1/8 to full · RT-16 trigger, 16 channels, 30 m · not Bowens mount · AC 110 V · two softboxes, octagon, stands, umbrella, reflector, bag
A two-light Godox K180A kit with softboxes, stands and an RT-16 trigger for about $289. The heads are not Bowens mount, and the listing has three ratings at 2.7 stars.
Best for: Beginners who want a complete studio kit in one box and accept its limits.
≈ $289
300W · GN58 · 150 W LED modeling lamp, 5-100% · Godox X wireless, 16 groups, 32 channels · 0.1-1.8 s recycle · ±2% stability · anti-preflash · Bowens · 28.3 cm, 1.3 kg · no HSS
The upgraded MS300 head with an LED modeling lamp, sold alone for about $129. A compact Bowens monolight for a first studio light.
Best for: A first studio light, or a second head next to an MS300 kit.
≈ $129
400Ws · GN65 (m, ISO 100) · 1/32 to 1/1 · 10 W LED modeling lamp, 5-100% · built-in 2.4 GHz X system · 0.1-1.5 s recycle · t0.1 1/260-1/170 s · Bowens mount · AC powered
Godox’s entry 400Ws studio strobe with a Bowens mount, an LED modeling lamp and the 2.4 GHz X radio built in, for about $179.
Best for: Home and small studios building their first strobe setup.
≈ $179
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