Compare in-stock Profoto flashes by size and flash output, with single-head and Duo Kit prices and advice for choosing a lighting setup.
250 Ws with a 400-flash battery rating
The Profoto B20 OCF Flash Head costs $1,495. It suits off-camera portrait work where battery endurance takes priority over the highest maximum power. The Profoto B20 OCF Flash Head Duo Kit is $2,950 for buyers planning a two-light setup.
Profoto specifies an 11-stop flash range, from 0.25 to 250 Ws, with adjustments in 0.1 f-stop increments. The low end matters for close lighting or wider apertures, where too much flash can be as inconvenient as too little. Small adjustment steps allow finer exposure changes without moving the light.
Recycling is rated at 0.01–1.2 seconds, and Profoto lists 400 full-power flashes. These numbers describe different limits: recycling is the wait between flashes, while the full-power count describes battery endurance at maximum output. For sessions with repeated frames, both deserve attention.
The fixture measures 8.27 x 4.3 x 4.3 inches without its mount and weighs 3.3 lb without its battery. A 40W bi-color LED provides continuous light alongside the flash. Full Profoto LST compatibility makes the head an option for photographers working with that light-shaping system.
Start with the single head for one-light portraits. The Duo Kit makes sense when a second light needs to handle fill or illuminate a background independently. Buying two lights is about controlling two parts of the scene, not simply making everything brighter.
Higher maximum power, with a battery trade-off
The Profoto B30 OCF Flash Head costs $1,995, while the Profoto B30 OCF Flash Head Duo Kit costs $3,950. Profoto lists maximum power at 500 W for this head, compared with 250 W for the B20. That makes maximum output the main reason to move up.
The trade-off is clear in the other ratings. The B30 delivers 220 full-power flashes and has a recycling range of 0.01–2.1 seconds. The B20 is rated for 400 full-power flashes and 0.01–1.2 seconds. Those battery counts are measured at each model’s own maximum output, so they are not an equal-output endurance comparison.
The B30 weighs 4.9 lb with its battery and mount. Without the mount, its dimensions are 10 x 4.3 x 4.3 inches, making it longer than the B20 in that configuration. For a location kit, the extra length is something to account for before choosing a bag.
It also has a 40W bi-color LED, with a listed color-temperature range of 2800 to 7000K, and full Profoto LST compatibility. User-changeable flashtubes allow the tube itself to be replaced. Choose the single head when one higher-output light is the requirement; choose the Duo Kit when that requirement applies to two lighting positions.
A Nikon flash with a tilting round head
The Profoto A10 - Nikon costs $995. This is the Nikon-specific option in the selection, with a round flash head that tilts 90° and rotates 360°. That movement is useful for redirecting the flash toward a bounce surface rather than keeping it pointed straight at the subject.
Profoto describes the round head as producing a natural light spread with smooth fall-off. It accepts all magnetic Profoto Clic Light Shaping Tools, and Clic modifiers can be stacked. This is a different light-shaping interface from the full LST compatibility listed for the B-series heads, so existing modifiers should be part of the buying decision.
The A10 provides a nine-stop power range and weighs 560 g, including its battery. Its lithium-ion battery is rechargeable and exchangeable. The built-in LED modeling light helps show where light and shadows will fall, while automatic or manual zoom is available for both flash and modeling light.
Profoto lists compatibility with Air, AirTTL and Connect triggers. AirX supplies Bluetooth connectivity, with smartphone capture and control described by Profoto and app support for iOS. For a Nikon buyer, the practical reasons to choose this model are its movable head and Clic modifier support. Its wireless features also matter when the flash will be used as part of a remotely controlled setup.
100 Ws with a Canon wireless trigger included
The Profoto A2 Connect Kit for Canon costs $995 and includes a Profoto Connect wireless trigger for Canon. It suits a photographer building a compact off-camera lighting setup who needs the camera-specific trigger as part of the purchase.
Profoto rates the A2 at 100 Ws and lists the flash at 495 g, or 1.1 lb. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery supplies up to 400 full-power flashes. That makes it a useful candidate for location portraits where carrying a small head matters more than having the B20’s 250 Ws maximum flash energy.
The A2 and B20 share a 400-flash full-power rating, but those flashes are not equal in energy: the A2 is rated at 100 Ws and the B20 at 250 Ws. Battery counts alone therefore do not tell the whole story. Decide how much output the job needs before treating the endurance figures as interchangeable.
A magnetic mount accepts Profoto Clic light-shaping tools, and the kit supports Profoto AirTTL and the Profoto app. Controls and a large display are provided on the flash. At the same price as the Nikon A10, this is a different buying proposition: a compact off-camera head packaged with a Canon wireless trigger, rather than the A10’s tilting and rotating head design.
How to choose
- Prioritize battery endurance: Choose the B20 if its 250 Ws output meets the job. Its 400-full-power-flash rating and shorter recycling range favor it over the B30 on those measures.
- Prioritize maximum power: Choose the B30, accepting its 220-full-power-flash rating and longer maximum recycling time as part of the decision.
- Need a movable flash head for a Nikon setup: Choose the A10 - Nikon for its 90° tilt and 360° rotation, with magnetic Clic support.
- Need a small off-camera Canon kit: Choose the A2 Connect Kit for Canon for its 100 Ws head and included Canon wireless trigger.
- Need separate control of subject and background lighting: Consider a B20 or B30 Duo Kit. Choose a single head when the lighting plan calls for only one flash position.
All six options are in stock at Unique Photo.
Prices at Unique Photo
- Profoto B30 OCF Flash Head Duo Kit: $3,950.00
- Profoto B20 OCF Flash Head Duo Kit: $2,950.00
- Profoto B30 OCF Flash Head: $1,995.00
- Profoto B20 OCF Flash Head: $1,495.00
- Profoto A10 - Nikon: $995.00
- Profoto A2 Connect Kit for Canon: $995.00
Prices as of October 15, 2026. Browse more: Flashes & On Camera Lights, Profoto at Unique Photo.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Profoto B20 and B30 recycling times?
Profoto rates the B20 at 0.01–1.2 seconds and the B30 at 0.01–2.1 seconds. Both have the same shortest listed recycling time, but the B20 has the shorter maximum.
Does the Profoto A2 Connect Kit for Canon include a trigger?
Yes. The $995 kit includes a Profoto Connect wireless trigger for Canon and a 100 Ws A2 flash.
Which light-shaping tools work with the Profoto A10 - Nikon?
The A10 - Nikon is compatible with all magnetic Profoto Clic Light Shaping Tools. Profoto also states that Clic light shapers can be stacked.
How much do the Profoto B20 and B30 Duo Kits cost?
The Profoto B20 OCF Flash Head Duo Kit costs $2,950. The Profoto B30 OCF Flash Head Duo Kit costs $3,950. Both are in stock.