When it comes to quality photography gear, Hobolites check out all of the boxes for me. I am all about quality, and I can be hard to please with just an okay product.
Ergonomics - super comfortable to hold; aspects like grip, button placement, and weight distribution are well thought out, too. Different accessory attachments and magnet color gels are easy to use and give no headache.
Aesthetics - I can't stress enough about it. Hobolites are super visually pleasing, which makes me display them in my studio as decor whenever I am not using them; seriously, aesthetics play an essential role for us creatives.
Functionality - they considered all the aspects to enhance the gear performance, ease of use, and durability.
Materials - they've selected appropriate materials for construction to balance weight, strength, and durability. And this is a huge factor. Have you ever held a piece of photo gear that feels wacky and performs not as expected?
User Interface - intuitive buttons and controls are user-friendly and easy to navigate, plus all the adjustments are displayed on the LCD screen. I like how simple the temperature control and power output buttons are. Plus, there is an app that you can use to navigate your light from.
Portability - super easy to transport, very lightweight, and oh my, the carry-on cases are as beautiful as the design of the gear itself. Imagine coming to a restaurant shoot looking all slick :) If I were you, I wouldn't spend precious time imagining, but instead, I would try it on in real-time. You will love it, I'm sure!