Quick answer

Choose the Nanlite Forza 60CR if you need full RGBLAC color control and built-in CRMX wireless DMX for multi-fixture setups. Pick the Aputure 60d if you only need a reliable daylight-balanced source and want to keep costs lower. The Forza 60CR offers more creative flexibility, while the 60d is simpler and more affordable for straightforward daylight work.

Color engine and creative control

The Nanlite Forza 60CR uses an RGBLAC engine that adds dedicated lime and amber emitters to the standard red, green, and blue array. This improves color accuracy across both tunable-white and full-color ranges compared with RGB-only fixtures. If you regularly need saturated gels, pastel tints, or precise color matching, the Forza 60CR gives you that range without swapping gels.

The Aputure 60d is a daylight-only fixture (5600K). It delivers consistent, clean daylight but cannot shift color temperature or produce colored light. For interview setups, product lighting, or any shoot where you just need a reliable key or fill, the 60d's simplicity is an advantage. You trade color versatility for lower complexity and price.

Wireless control and on-set integration

The Forza 60CR includes built-in CRMX for wireless DMX control. This lets you patch it into a wireless DMX network alongside larger fixtures, adjusting intensity and color from a single console. If you work on multi-light sets or need remote dimming and color changes, CRMX is a practical feature that saves cabling and time.

The Aputure 60d lacks built-in wireless DMX. It can be controlled via its own remote or through optional DMX accessories, but it does not natively join a CRMX network. For solo operators or small crews who control lights manually, this limitation rarely matters. For larger productions, the Forza 60CR's built-in CRMX is a clear advantage.

Trade-offs at a glance

  • Color versatility: Forza 60CR offers full RGBLAC color control; Aputure 60d is fixed daylight only. If you need color, choose Forza 60CR. If you only need daylight, 60d is simpler.
  • Wireless DMX: Forza 60CR has built-in CRMX; Aputure 60d requires optional accessories. Forza 60CR integrates into wireless DMX networks out of the box.
  • Price and simplicity: The Aputure 60d typically costs less and has fewer features to learn. 60d is better for budget-conscious users who don't need color or CRMX.

Product facts at a glance

  • Nanlite Forza 60CR RGBLAC LED Spotlight with CRMX: The Nanlite Forza 60CR is a compact RGBLAC LED spotlight in Nanlite's Forza 60 family, with built-in CRMX for wireless DMX control. RGBLAC adds dedicated lime and amber emitters to the standard RGB engine, which improves color accuracy across the tunable-white and full-color range compared with RGB-only fixtures. You get a wider, more accurate color palette and the ability to control the light wirelessly alongside other DMX fixtures—ideal for creative lighting and multi-light setups.
  • Aputure Light Box 30x120: Aputure Light Box in the 30x120 strip size. The long, narrow face makes it a natural hair light, edge light, or full-length rim on standing and walking subjects. Bowens mount, fits Bowens-compatible LEDs and strobes. If you pair either fixture with this strip box, you can shape the light into a precise hair or rim light. The Bowens mount works with both the Forza 60CR and the Aputure 60d, so the modifier choice remains flexible.

Which one fits your kit?

Best for

  • Creators who need full RGB color control and wireless DMX integration
  • Studio and location shoots that mix colored and white light

Not ideal for

  • Budget-focused buyers who only need a daylight source
  • Simple interview or product lighting where color versatility is unnecessary