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Build the atmosphere in-camera
Move from natural white light to deliberate colour without changing your core Max workflow.
Max Spectra vs Max Bi-Color: Should You Upgrade to Full Colour?
Max Spectra · RGBCW
Full colour.
Still unmistakably Max.
Five independently driven colour channels. Tunable white from 1700K to 10000K. The shape, control and modifier ecosystem that make Max a creator's light — now with a broader creative vocabulary.
Shown: 80W Creator Kit
5independently driven channels
36,000selectable colours
1700–10000Ktunable white range
96 / 96CRI / TLCI
The reason to choose Spectra
Colour should expand the shot — not complicate the light.
Max Spectra brings deliberate colour control into the same refined, portable system creators already understand. Use accurate white light when the scene calls for it. Reach for colour when the image needs a stronger point of view.
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Shape skin and background separately
Use colour as a precise creative decision — not as a compromise added after the shoot.
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Turn one location into many looks
Create contrast, separation and visual identity with a light designed for both colour and white-light work.
Designed differently
Five channels. Five drivers. One coherent light engine.
Red, green, blue, cool white and warm white channels are independently driven so the light can mix a wide colour and CCT range with intentional control. It is an engineering foundation built for creators who care about both the result and the workflow.
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Architecture is only the beginning. Harlowe is preparing channel-level output and colour-quality evidence so performance can be evaluated from measurements — not adjectives.
A small step in price. A larger creative range.
Choose full colour without leaving the Max system behind.
For comparable Creator Kits, Max Spectra adds RGBCW capability while keeping the price close to current Max white-light configurations.
80W Creator Kit+$110Spectra $1,099 · Bi-Color $989
120W Creator Kit+$100Spectra $1,199 · Bi-Color DC $1,099
US list prices checked September 2026. The 40W products currently use different configurations and are not presented as a direct same-kit comparison.
Choose by the work you do
Three outputs. One Max Spectra system.
Start with the distance, modifier and ambient light you work with most. Every version keeps the same core colour-control language.
40W
The mobile colour studio
Solo creators, travel, tabletop and close-up work
- 6500K flux
- 2,500 lm
- 1m illuminance
- 3,340 lx
80W
The everyday hero
Portraits, interviews and versatile location work
- 6500K flux
- 5,800 lm
- 1m illuminance
- 7,170 lx
120W
More reach, same workflow
Larger modifiers, wider scenes and brighter environments
- 6500K flux
- 8,700 lm
- 1m illuminance
- 9,780 lx
What remains Max
A new light engine without a new learning curve.
The modifier system
Keep shaping with compatible Max optics and accessories.
Portable power
Work from AC or the included 99.36Wh IP65-rated battery.
Wireless control
Adjust the light over Bluetooth at distances up to 20m.
Quiet operation
Rated at 22dB from 1m for sound-sensitive sets.
Choose the kit
Start complete. Add Magic when the image calls for it.
Configure your light
Max Spectra
RGBCW LED Video & Photography Light Kit
01Choose output
02Choose kit
80W · Creator Kit$1,099
Buy on Harlowe
- Secure checkout on Harlowe.com
- Variant selection carries through
Measured essentials
Specifications at a glance.
Output options40W / 80W / 120W
Light engineRGBCW, five independently driven channels
CCT range1700K–10000K
Colour controlHSI 0–360°, saturation 0–100%
Selectable colours36,000
CRI / TLCI96 / 96
Luminous flux at 6500K2,500 / 5,800 / 8,700 lm
Illuminance at 1m, 6500K3,340 / 7,170 / 9,780 lx
Operating sound22dB at 1m
Wireless controlBluetooth, up to 20m
Battery99.36Wh, IP65 rated
PowerAC and DC inputs
Flux and illuminance values are listed in 40W / 80W / 120W order. Product specifications may be updated; confirm final details on the product page.
RGBCWfive-channel colour
36,000selectable colours
40 / 80 / 120Wthree output classes
99.36Whportable battery
Questions, answered
Before you choose.
What does the five-channel RGBCW architecture mean?
Max Spectra uses five independently driven LED channels — red, green, blue, cool white and warm white — to create colour and tunable white light. This page describes the architecture; channel-level output measurements should be evaluated using Harlowe's published test data when available.
Can I use my existing Max modifiers?
Max Spectra is designed around the Max ecosystem and works with compatible Max accessories and light-shaping tools. Check the exact accessory model before purchasing if you own an earlier-generation Max product.
Which output should I choose?
Choose 40W for maximum mobility and close-range work, 80W for the most versatile everyday balance, and 120W when you need more reach, larger modifiers or brighter ambient conditions.
What is the difference between Creator Kit and Magic Kit?
Both kits include the core light, primary optic, shaping accessories, handle, battery and power accessories. The Magic Kit adds the Harlowe Magic Lens for a more expressive optical effect.
Can Max Spectra run on battery and AC power?
Yes. The system supports AC and DC inputs and includes a 99.36Wh IP65-rated battery for portable use.
