Harlowe Offers a Stylish Spin on RGB LED Tubes with Blade 5 and Blade 10

The Blade 5 and Blade 10 are compact LED tube lights that combine RGB and Bi-Color functionality, offering a wide range of color and temperature adjustments. Their retro-inspired design adds a stylish touch to your workflow, while their compact form makes them easy to integrate into various settings. Harlowe aims for these lights to provide both versatility and visual appeal for style-conscious creators.

Harlowe, previously known as Hobolite, made headlines last month with a full rebranding effort, aiming to refresh its identity while continuing its focus on stylish lighting solutions. Following the Sol 5, their first release after the rebrand, the Blade 5 and Blade 10 offer another addition to the brand’s lineup. While the lights are designed with aesthetics in mind, they may not deliver the same performance level as some higher-end options on the market.

The Blade 5 and Blade 10 are designed with both RGB and Bi-Color modes, allowing for adjustable white light and creative color effects. These modes offer a broad spectrum of hues and temperatures, with a CCT range from 1700 to 10000 K, making the lights suitable for various lighting conditions and creative projects. With a compact, tube-like form factor, they are easy to incorporate into tight setups or on-the-go shooting environments. Despite being lightweight and portable, the Blade 5 and Blade 10 maintain the brand’s signature retro look, ensuring they stand out in any workspace or shoot.

Play with Colors and Tones for Any Look

The Blade 5 and Blade 10 provide both Bi-Color and RGB modes, offering a versatile range of lighting options. In Bi-Color mode, users can adjust the light from cool to warm tones, while the RGB mode opens up creative possibilities with a wide array of colors. With a CCT range from 1700K to 10000K, these lights cater to various lighting needs, from natural daylight to warmer, atmospheric effects, making them suitable for a variety of photography and videography projects.

Compact Form and Easy Mounting

With their slim design, these tube lights are perfect for compact setups or on-the-go shooting. The Blade 10 is sized to match the length of a MacBook Pro, and the Blade 5 mirrors the size of an iPhone 15 Pro Max, ensuring they fit easily into your gear bag or workspace. Both models feature built-in magnets for quick attachment to any metal surface, and a 1/4-20 threaded mounting hole allows you to securely place them on tripods or stands for added stability during shoots.

Wireless Control and Custom Magnetic Modifiers

Both the Blade 5 and Blade 10 offer wireless Bluetooth connectivity, giving you the convenience of adjusting brightness, color temperature, and RGB settings from your mobile device. To fine-tune your light further, each model includes magnetic modifiers, such as a frosted dome diffuser for soft light and adjustable barn doors for more precise control. These options make it easy to customize your lighting to fit different shooting conditions and creative preferences.

Specs

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	Blade 5	Blade 10
Color temperature	1700 – 10 000 K
CRI	96
TLCI	96
Dimming	0 – 100%
Luminous flux	400 lm (@ 6500 K)	900 lm (@ 6500 K)
RGB	36000 colors Color gamut: 0 – 360° Saturation: 0 – 100 Intensity: 0 – 100
Power	5 W (White LED), 5 W (RGB)	10 W (White LED), 10 W (RGB)
Input (DC)	5 V / 9 V, QC/PD compatible	5 V, QC/PD compatible
Battery	3.8 V 1400 mAh, 5.32 Wh	7.4 V 1800 mAh, 13.32 Wh
Operating temperature	-10 – 40°C
Control	Bluetooth / Hobolite app On-board
Bluetooth range	20 meters
Operating time	1 h	1 h 18 mins
Dimensions	16.4 × 3.5 × 1.8 cm	36 cm × 3.5 cm × 1.8 cm
Weight	163 g	358 g

What’s Included?

Price & Availability

You can now pre-order the Harlowe Blade 5 and Blade 10 LED tube lights in the US, with the Blade 5 going for $199.00 and the Blade 10 for $299.00. They’ll be shipping out starting November 18. European pricing and availability have not yet been announced. For more details, head to Harlowe’s official website »