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(Pocket-lint) – Good lighting is an essential part of any broadcast or content creator setup.
You need dedicated lighting equipment to ensure great video quality that your viewers will stick to, whether you’re looking to show off your face or a product – or both – in an eye-catching way.
There’s no point in spending your hard-earned money on a fancy camera and other broadcast gear if your lighting is shocking, after all.
High-quality solid lighting ensures consistent webcam feed for live broadcasts or accurate, natural colors for scrolling.
Whatever your budget, we’re here to help you find the right lighting solution for you.
Better lighting for live broadcasts
Below, we’ll get into the nitty-gritty of our favorite options for those looking to stream or create content in the best possible light.
If you just want a quick overview of these options – in no particular order – check out these links.
- Algateau Key Light Air
- Logitech Litra Glow
- Razer Keylite Chroma
- Elgato Key Light Mini
- Elgato ring light
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Algateau Key Light Air
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- Bright and easily adjustable lighting
- Good broadcast and easy to watch
- strong support system
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- You need two to get the best results
Elgato’s Key Light Air LED Panels are a great solution for broadcast equipment. These are small, elegant bulbs that can reach 1400 lumens and handle a cool to warm color range of 2900 to 7000 Kelvin.
Even better, you can control these lights from software on your computer, an app on your phone, or the Elgato Stream Deck.
It’s easy to set up, easy to manage, and adjustable too – with a tilting head and height-adjustable shaft that helps you easily put it in the right place, no matter what you’re doing.
The best thing about these headlights is that they are filtered through multiple layers of diffusers, which means you have soft, gentle light on your face that doesn’t blind you painfully while gaming.
Logitech Litra Glow
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- Small and easy to use
- Powered by USB and does not require electrical power
- Easily adjustable illumination
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- The stand does not hold well on curved monitors
If you’re looking for something more affordable but still able to provide great diffused lighting, Logitech’s Litra Glow is a great deal.
It’s a compact, screen-mountable and distributed lighting solution for creators. Especially those who are looking to start improving streaming quality but with a limited budget and space.
It includes “True Soft” technology that gives you a light that is bright, yet pleasing, flattering and easy to adjust. You can easily change brightness levels and color temperatures from the light itself or the Logitech G Hub software and this light plugs directly into your computer making life much easier as there is no need for an additional wall socket.
Razer Keylite Chroma
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- Huge main lighting solution
- Incredibly bright
- adjustable height
- Easy to put
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If wide, bright and highly adjustable lighting appeals to you, the Razer Key Light Chroma is a great choice.
This is a large main lamp which is a sturdy and easily adjustable desk clamp. It comes with a tall, height-adjustable pole that you can easily adopt in all kinds of positions. The ball joint means it’s also easy to adjust and handle.
Its brightness and color are adjustable, with a brightness of 2800 lumens and a color temperature of 3000-7000K Unlike other lamps, this lamp is also equipped with RGB lighting. It’s compatible with Razer Chroma so you can sync it with your favorite Razer accessories or just shower in a pop of color if the mood strikes you.
All of this can be controlled via Razer’s Synapse software or an app on your phone. So it’s perfect for live streaming but also works great for b-roll capture.
Elgato Key Light Mini
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- Small in size and portable
- Lots of autonomy
- pleasing to the eye
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- No support or support included
If space is limited or you just need something portable and pocketable, the Elgato Key Light Mini is a great option.
It’s a battery-powered light that has surprisingly good battery life and great controls through both the companion apps and hardware buttons.
It’s small, but it’s also bright up to 800 lumens. You can also adjust the color range between 2900 and 7000K, which is ideal for taking snapshots.
It’s magnetic so it sticks to surfaces, but with a standard serrated mount, you can also mount it to a camera, tripod, or other system to position it where you want it.
The Key Light Mini is handy, especially if you just need a small, portable light to add some extra light to a product scene or shot or to illuminate your face when speaking into the camera.
It’s versatile and a great choice for the money.
Elgato ring light
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- free lighting
- Highly adjustable support
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- It can be tedious to get to the right position
Ring lights are ideal for content creators who need close-up lighting and an engaging and satisfying character.
The Elgato Ring Light is perfect for several reasons. First, it comes with a sturdy desktop stand, height-adjustable shaft, and ball joint system. Second, it also has a camera mount right in the middle, so you can easily place your camera where it’s needed most.
This ring light can be greatly adjusted via the Elgato Control Center app and from the buttons on the ring itself. More importantly, it also features an edge-lit design, so it won’t hurt your eyes.
Large, sturdy and durable, it’s a great lighting solution for those who need to pose in front of the camera regularly and want to look great while doing it.
Written by Adrian Wellings. Edited by Connor Allison.
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