When you're setting up continuous lighting for product photos, portraits, or video, the softbox size determines how soft and wide the light spreads. LINCO offers two 2-softbox kits with the same 60W spherical LED bulbs, but one uses 16 x 16-inch softboxes and the other uses 20 x 27.6-inch softboxes. The listed prices sit $3.00 apart, so the decision comes down to how much coverage you need and whether a carrying bag matters.
Quick verdict
If you want a compact two-light setup that takes up less space in a home studio, the $44.99 LINCO kit with 16 x 16-inch softboxes is the straightforward choice. If you regularly shoot larger subjects or want to soften light over a wider area, the $47.99 kit with 20 x 27.6-inch softboxes adds size and a carrying bag for $3.00 more.
At a glance
| Option | Listed price | Softbox size | Extra included |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINCO 16 x 16-inch kit | USD 44.99 | 16 x 16 in / 40 x 40 cm | 2 softboxes, 2 LED bulbs, one-piece stand |
| LINCO 20 x 27.6-inch kit | USD 47.99 | 20 x 27.6 in / 50 x 70 cm | 2 softboxes, 2 LED bulbs, one-piece stand, carrying bag |
Both kits share the same black color, universal compatibility, and color temperature filter feature. They also include the same flash head trigger test button and two LED bulbs each.
Where the 16 x 16-inch kit stands out
The smaller softbox is the more compact package, which helps when your shoot corner is tight. The one-piece stand and softbox design means you can open the tripod legs, rotate the softbox, attach a bulb, and turn it on. For a desk, shelf, or narrow space, the 16-inch light source fits where a larger softbox might feel overbearing.
Where the 20 x 27.6-inch kit stands out
The larger softbox spreads light over a wider subject area, which is useful when you need to cover more of the frame. It also comes with an all-in-one carrying bag, so the two softboxes, stands, and bulbs can travel together. If you often shoot away from your main setup, the portability is a clear plus.
Product notes
LINCO 2 Softbox Light Kit - 16 x 16-inch
This kit offers the smaller footprint of the two. The package includes two 16 x 16-inch softboxes, two 60W spherical LED bulbs, and a one-piece stand/softbox combo, so you can set up each light in a few steps. The limitation is coverage. A 16-inch source concentrates its soft light over a smaller area, so for larger subjects you will need to pull the light farther away, and you will still get a narrower overall spread than the bigger kit. Choose this one when you have limited floor or desk space and want a compact continuous lighting pair.
LINCO 2 Softbox Light Kit - 20 x 27.6-inch
This kit steps up to 20 x 27.6-inch softboxes, giving you a larger light source for softening light over a wider scene. It also includes an all-in-one carrying bag, while the smaller kit includes two softboxes, two bulbs, and a one-piece stand. The trade-off is physical size: the bigger softboxes take up more room on the stand and more storage space when packed. If you are photographing people from the waist up, or products laid out on a table, the extra coverage can help with more uniform light across the frame. The included carrying bag makes it easier to keep the pair together for location shoots. Choose this one when the wider spread and the bag are higher priorities than the extra few inches of shelf space.
Final choice by use case
Go with the 16 x 16-inch LINCO kit if your main priority is a small footprint and the lowest listed price. Go with the 20 x 27.6-inch LINCO kit if you need broader light coverage and want the included carrying bag for travel.
