To test ring lights, we took hundreds of photos with each of these devices and conducted controlled photo experiments to measure relative brightness. We played with all the different features, timed setups and breakdowns to assess ease of use, and monitored stability by attaching our phones and cameras to each product. We determined the durability by physically comparing each model throughout our testing and digging through online user reviews to find any frequent issues to watch for while testing.

With the above criteria in mind, I bought and tested 7 of the most popular ring lights on Amazon from Elgato, Neewer, Ubeesize, Mactrem, Sensyne, and Mpow. The video below shows footage of all of them in action. Here are the winners:

A ring light is a circular device that is generally illuminated by either a single round tube or several small bulbs inside. This shape allows it to cast an even light across a subject. Ring lights come in many sizes - from handheld to over 17 inches in diameter. They are often powered by an AC adapter, but some have rechargeable batteries to improve their portability.

The Westcott 18" Bi-Color LED has you covered, from selfies to outdoor shoots. With 2435 lumens and a 3200K-5600K temperature range, you'll be set for photography, video calls, blogging, and much more. This ring light has a continuous dimmer and digital readout, allowing you to fine-tune brightness and temperature with the turn of a dial. The digital readout lets you quickly change settings based on external light conditions. The light includes two NP-F750 lithium-ion rechargeable batteries and a battery charging port. These batteries keep the light going on full power for 70 minutes, and there is also a wall-powered option for extended use. This ring light comes with a sturdy tripod and mounting accessories capable of holding a DSLR camera or smartphone. In addition, it has a USB port capable of charging phones and other electronics to avoid low battery interruptions. This light and its accessories fit nicely into a well-made storage bag with separate light, tripod, and battery compartments.

There were a lot of different DSLR holders and phone holders, though some were better than others. We were impressed by the UBeesize phone holder on both models we tested: the UBeesize 10" Tripod and the UBeesize 10" Tabletop. The holder has a solid feel and grips phones well. The Lume Cube 18" has a stable tripod, but we struggled to get iPhone Plus models into the holder. The Razer Ring Light 12" and Sensyne 10" Ring Light with 50" Extendable Tripod have level tripods with a wide base. However, they are both relatively lightweight, so they can get knocked over easily if you bump into them. The Rotolight Ultimate Vlogging Kit has a stable mini tripod. But, we found that the weight of the actual light can cause the whole apparatus to tip to one side, especially if no phone is attached to anchor the other side. The Aixpi 10" LED Tabletop is so short that it has a low center of gravity, making it relatively stable. The Mactrem 6" LED strangely has two different tripods, both poorly balanced.

To show more about how they look (and how the different lights compare), we took a bunch of selfies with different exposures (in camera) to make the lighting similar. This approach shows how the different light sizes change the face and the photo. We did not edit these photos at all.

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Our timed setup test revealed this most clearly, as the large Neewer and Westcott lights took the longest to set up (at roughly one minute and 15 seconds each), while the Xinbaohong Clip-On and Auxiwa Clip-On took only five seconds to clip onto a phone (though the Xinbaohong also blocks the rear-facing camera on an iPhone, so it's primarily useful for selfies). In the middle of the pack, some lights were unnecessarily fiddly: in particular, the Aixpi 10" with Tripod took 50 seconds to set up just because the parts didn't fit together well.

This review is the collective work of several veteran GearLab testers. Senior Review Editor Richard Forbes has been shooting photos with a wide range of cameras (from phones to film to pro-DSLRs) for nearly two decades and has been a working photographer for seven years. He firmly believes that photography is painting with light, so he spends way too much time thinking about how to get the right light in the right place. He loves to use ring lights on shoots and for his own selfie game. Richard is joined by Hayley Thomas, a lover of photography since she was a child, growing up with her photographer mother. She has a keen eye for composition, and her Canon Mark IV 5D is never far from her side. Ben Applebaum-Bauch has been with the GearLab team for almost six years. In that span, he has tested hundreds of home goods and electronics products, taking dozens of product photos each time. Often relying on the assistance of a ring light, he knows what to look for in these models that will bring the best user experience and lighting to the shoot.

These two attributes make them very popular for makeup artists on YouTube, TikTok creators, Zoom meetings, and Twitch streamers.

We love the versatility of the UBeesize 10" with Tripod — it comes with some great features, and they're all well-designed. It has an excellent, fully functional tripod and a carry bag for the light. There's a separate carry bag for the tripod, and it also includes an easy-to-use remote trigger for your phone. This light sets up fast (we managed it in 18 seconds), and adjusting it is a dream. It also features the same phone holder as the UBeesize 10" Tabletop, which can easily twist to whatever angle you want.

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In general, the bigger the ring, the brighter the light and the softer the light. This isn’t a hard rule, but with an 18” diameter ring light, the manufacturer can fit way more small LEDs inside the light. In addition, with light spread out across a larger surface area, the light is much softer. Small lights like this 8” ring light from Ubeesize (Amazon) shoot at you more like a beam and doesn’t smooth out shadows as well.

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The Sensyne 10” Ring Light is the best budget ring light. While the Sensyne Ring Light doesn’t get nearly as luminous as the Neewer Advanced 18” Ring Light or Elgato Ring Light, it costs way less and is still quite bright for its size. There are 11 brightness levels and the color temperature settings are 3000K, 4500K, and 6000K.

Like most bargain buys, there are some downsides to consider. For instance, we wish the phone mount was more compatible with larger phone cases (e.g., Otterbox). Also, this smaller ring light costs less than others in our lineup and, as a result, lacks the brightness that larger, more expensive models do. That said, neither issue is a dealbreaker compared to how much we like this light. The UBeesize 10" Table Top is a small, simple, and portable option, all at an unbeatable price. If you require a model compatible with larger phones, the Westcott 18" Bi-Color LED is a more viable option. It features a remarkably bright light and works with large phones and cameras alike.

As with many things, if a product is unnecessarily complicated, you may not use it. Within this metric, there was a wide range of well-designed (and not so well-designed) products, and to sort out which products made it the easiest for us, we set them up and broke them down repeatedly.

This light has just a few drawbacks worth noting. First, it is not especially bright. It does the job for selfies or anything within close range but much more than an arm's length away, and its effectiveness fades fast. Second, it's heavy, which you might notice if you plan on taking a bunch of selfies with the included stick. When attached to the stick, the weight of the light combined with a phone sometimes forces the pivoting ball joint to slump over at an angle. However, for convenience and quality in a tiny package, this light is our go-to when on the go. If you can't swing the cost, check out our favorite portable budget model, the Xinbaohong Clip-On. It's lightweight, affordable, and fits in your jacket pocket, so you can take a selfie whenever the moment strikes.

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In the following two images, the light on the right is clearly brighter, but it’s a harsh, concentrated light from a small rectangular panel. The image on the left was taken with the Elgato Ring Light (Amazon) which softens creases while still maintaining good detail. It also brightens up more of the background, eliminating the shadow behind me completely.

The two things that might give you pause are its price point and lack of mounting options out the box. This light does not come with a conventional tripod and the phone grip cranks up the overall price. You have to buy a heavy base (Amazon) to put this on the ground separately and the included stand is still not very tall. It maxes out at 29 inches. Elgato sells their own Multi Mount system, but you can save a lot of money by buying a sturdy tripod.

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Aixpi 10" LED Tabletop — This one fills the face pretty well, but the right side is still lost. The photo also has a green cast, but you can start to see the ring light catchlights.

Diffusion is how evenly a light is spread out. Elgato excels in this department as their ring light has LEDs that shoot from the inner circle onto a reflective back panel before being softened again by the front of the ring. The result is a light that is very soft and easier to look at over long periods of time. Some other ring lights have the lights inside blasting straight from the back to the front of the light which is one less layer of diffusion.

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While the price is right, this ring light has some downsides. When using it in a portrait orientation, the clip mount blocks the rear-facing camera of many phones, which is an issue when taking a non-selfie photo. To mitigate this problem, you either have to slide it to the corner or a different side of the phone. Another consideration is the light itself is not particularly bright, so if you photograph anything more than an arm's length away, this light won't make a noticeable difference. Also, for everything we love about this mini light, it feels lower quality than other premium portable options. Still, for its simplicity and ease of use at a steal of a price, the Xinbaohong is a nice portable light for selfies. If you have a little wiggle room in your budget, check out the well-designed UBeesize 10" with Tripod, which includes a solid tripod and is quite bright.

Auxiwa Clip-On — This light isn't bright enough to do much; you can see how it doesn't fill in the right side of the face.

The Xinbaohong Clip-On is a lightweight and compact clip-on ring light for smartphones. It offers multiple temperature settings, continuous dimmer capability, and the most basic setup imaginable — all at a very affordable price. It clips directly to the phone, like a chip clip. A single power button turns the light on, and successive presses cycle through the temperature modes. Super easy. It can easily fit into a backpack, purse, or jacket pocket. This is a great option for budget-conscious social media posters and selfie-takers alike.

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It has a clamp to attach directly to your desk, and the ring itself has a 1/4th inch thread on the bottom to mount to a tripod so you can take it anywhere around your set. It has both physical and wireless control through wifi with the free Elgato Control Center app. Elgato sells their own phone grip to make TikTok content creation convenient.

No ring lights in our review came close to the light quality the Westcott model offers. Still, of the smaller lights, the UBeesize 10" with Tripod performs better than the rest, with the Sensyne 10" Ring Light with 50" Extendable Tripod following close behind. These 10" ring lights offer 240 lumens and 11 dimmer steps, and 225 lumens and 10 dimmer steps, respectively. Both come with three different warm tones for a cooler or warmer feel.

We focused most of our testing on the amount and quality of light produced by each product. We deemed brightness the most important factor of light quality. However, a few other characteristics also come into play, like dimmability and the variety of tones each kit offers.

Ring lights are very versatile and are used in home offices and professional photography settings. The two main benefits to using a ring light over other types of lights such as LED panel lights are:

The remote that comes with the Neewer is much more consistent than the Elgato Control Center app, and the build is much sturdier overall. It comes with a phone grip and bluetooth shutter remote in the box. If you have space behind your desk or you’re not filming at a desk at all, this is a perfect alternative. Not being able to clamp this to a desk is the only reason I don’t use it for my main setup.

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There are two main types of ring lights: on-camera ring lights and off-camera ring lights. On-camera ring lights can be attached directly to the lens of a camera. These are more commonly referred to as ring flashes. They can be connected to the hot shoe mount of a camera to be controlled by the camera itself or have a continuous lighting mode. They are useful for macro photography and dental work since the camera lens and body may block out other light sources.

The top scorer for stability is the UBeesize 10" Tripod, which proved remarkably sturdy. The Neewer and Westcott models also achieved a high score in this category (like all categories), inspiring confidence with whatever device we needed to use. The Auxiwa Clip-On, Xinbaohong Clip-On, and ShiftCam SnapGrip Creator Kit (to some extent) are also “stable” in the sense they don't require a tripod — they are as stable as your grip.

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Ring Lights are very versatile and suitable for a wide audience, but there are certain instances where a ring light is not ideal.

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The ring light you choose must stand up with a camera/phone attached. We set up each model, attached the largest camera or phone possible, and then jostled it vigorously to see whether it could stay up. We also assessed whether each could support a phone or DSLR and whether we felt confident that our electronics were actually going to stay where we put them.

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Product pages often display the outer diameter prominently. So an “8 inch ring light” has an outer diameter of 8 inches even though the inner diameter is necessarily smaller.

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Mactrem 6" — This one fills the face better; you can't see the side lighting as dramatically, but you still can't see the characteristic eye “catchlights.”

To understand durability, we spent time setting up and breaking down each light repeatedly to identify any weak spots they might have. We supplemented our assessments by reading user reviews to see if there were any common problems. We were sure to put them through all the paces that a busy videographer or photographer might.

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- ring lights cast even, “soft” light on a subject.- ring lights are easier to look at for longer periods of time compared to more concentrated LED panels.

The ShiftCam SnapGrip Creator Kit is a top choice for content creators who need a reliable light on the go. This portable device turns a phone into a more traditional-looking camera by adding a shutter button, light, and detachable mini tripod to any smartphone. The tripod legs also easily collapse down into a selfie stick. This light uses MagSafe magnetic technology to quickly click in place on your phone. It even comes with an adapter sticker that turns any non-iPhone into a MagSafe magnet-compatible device. It also strikes us as high-quality and comes with a semi-rigid case to protect the light and battery.

We determined value by comparing the price of a ring light to its performance (i.e., its overall score). The UBeesize 10" Table Top and Xinbaohong Clip-On are quality options if you want to save money while still getting a decently performing product. You forfeit many of the fancy features that the more expensive models offer. However, you still receive a decent light at a fraction of the price with either one.

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Almost all of the lights have varying brightness levels, from the stepless dimming of the Westcott 18" Kit and Neewer 18" Kit to the 9-11 brightness settings of the USB lights to the four and three levels, respectively, of the ShiftCam SnapGrip Creator Kit and Auxiwa Clip-On. However, we found ourselves almost always using the lights to their full capacity, so the dim settings didn't matter much.

Neewer has a ton of ring lights, and the older (non-advanced) version of their ring light is still really good. It’s even brighter than the advanced model and it’s cheaper (I bought mine for $90). The brightness is adjustable with a knob and the diffusion plates are 5600 and 3200 Kelvin.

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The Westcott 18" might be too big, depending on your lighting needs. Setup requires a tripod, so adequate floor space is necessary. Also, it lacks a remote and does not offer Bluetooth availability to control the light settings remotely. Compared to a standard ring light, this model is also a bit more expensive, but we found the high-quality construction and utility well worth the cost and great for various applications. If a compact, remote-triggered ring light is what you're after, you can enjoy the UBeesize 10" Table Top at a fraction of the price.

Most ring lights can be attached to large (or small) tripods to on or behind your desk, but you’ll have to check the sizes of each light individually. The Elgato Ring Light is the only one I’ve used that is specifically designed to clamp to your desk.

Its main weaknesses compared to Neewer’s more recent model are: no remote, diffusion plates that you have to put on manually, and the diffusion system itself doesn’t give very soft light at higher brightness settings. It’s the brightest light on this list, so if that’s what you’re looking for, this is the way to go. Here’s an Amazon link to the device.

Wireless control and adjustable color temperature and brightness are some of the main feature considerations of ring lights. Most budget ring lights do not come with any sort of wireless support, so you have to keep reaching over to change their settings. The Neewer and Elgato ring lights that I demonstrate below both have wireless options to control both settings.

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For those looking to take their videos and photos to the next level, we've tested a ton of useful tools, many of which are smartphone-compatible. A smartphone gimbal can help smooth out your video shots, while an iPhone lens can change the focal length of your built-in camera, giving you more creative reign over your photos. With your camera phone in your pocket and cell phone accessories, you're sure to level up your media production.

Ring lights are an essential tool for anyone who films or photographs faces. They provide a kind and diffused light that removes shadows and helps subjects stand out from their backgrounds. Even if you're just doing a ton of Zoom calls, ring lights will help you look your best. Our expert testers subjected each product to a series of rigorous tests designed to reveal any strengths or weaknesses and then sorted the results into four weighted categories.

Sometimes you want to purposely create harsh shadows or uneven lighting. This can be for dramatic or cinematic effect. Bodybuilders perform under bright stage lights pointed downward in a way that casts their muscles in the most flattering light. Without the intense contrast from the uneven bright light, muscles look deflated and lack definition.

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How are you going to set up your light? Will you be using it mostly at a desk for Zoom calls or are you running around the room making TikToks? If it’s for video conferencing, something you can put on your desk would be most convenient. For Tiktoks, a ring light that comes with a phone grip is a must.

The ShiftCam SnapGrip Creator Kit and Rotolight Ultimate Vlogging Kit are some of the most sturdy portable models. This is partly due to their smaller size — fewer hinges and joints to break on tripods, for example. However, they are also both well-constructed. The ShiftCam is rubber-coated and comes with a zippered protective semi-rigid case for travel, while the Rotolight has a durable metal T-bar mount. The UBeesize and Westcott lights are the heartiest of the bigs, and we are confident the UBeesize 10" Tabletop, UBeesize 10" Tripod, Razer Ring Light 12", Westcott 18" Kit, and Neewer 18" Kit will all last a long time. On the other end of the spectrum, the Xinbaohong Clip-On, Auxiwa Clip On, Mactrem 6" LED, and Aixpi 10" with Tripod are all underwhelming and strike us as liable to break if the light were to fall on the floor.

To measure and compare sheer brightness between these often very similar devices, we used the LT300 Light Meter by EXTECH. We were sure to measure each ring light from the same distance of 36 inches away and with no ambient light present. We even tested each light multiple times to confirm all readings. The lights in our test suite emit a wide range of lumens.

When people say “ring light” they most commonly are referring to the off-camera variant. These often come with their own stands and many of them can be attached to separate tripods. This article will focus on off-camera ring lights.

Ring lights also create a distinct “catchlight” in the subject’s eye. All light sources will be reflected by our eyes, but the distinct shape of a ring light makes it much more noticeable. If this isn’t your thing, you can either opt for a different type of light or use two smaller ring lights off to the side. For glasses wearers like myself, I suggest placing the light higher than eye level to avoid a direct glare if you don’t want to buy two lights.

It comes with a high quality tripod that you can screw it onto, and the ring has a 1/4th inch thread to mount cameras onto it. However, the actual ring is so small (10 inches) that I couldn’t fit a full DSLR (Canon T3) into the middle of it - only my webcams. Unlike a lot of other budget ring lights, this one comes with an AC adapter as opposed to a USB cable allowing it to draw more power.

In case you haven't used many ring lights, we wanted to compare how each light size category affects a portrait. One of the big things is the "catchlights"—if someone uses a ring light, you can almost always see the characteristic circles in their eyes.

The ShiftCam SnapGrip Creator Kit is simple once you have the hang of it, but there are three layers between the MagSafe adapter sticker, the light itself, and the tripod/selfie stick, so it takes a minute to figure out how it all needs to go. We like the similar designs of the Sensyne 10" Ring Light with 50" Extendable Tripod and the Razer Ring Light 12". They have legs that deploy in three stages for easy adjustment. The Sensyne, however, has a max height of 50 inches, so it's not quite tall enough for most adults to be used if you are standing up.

On the other hand, the Westcott 18" Ring Light is one of the most expensive ring lights we tested, so we would expect it to perform extremely well across all of our metrics, and it does. It delivers value with excellent light quality and sheer brightness. It is easy to use, stable, and durable, making it a versatile and long-lasting product. That said, this option is only worth the money if you are looking for a more advanced model. If you want something of high caliber but don't need or want to pay for extra features, the Neewer 18" Kit is another solid value pick.

Neewer 18" — And this is it, exactly what these lights are supposed to do. You can see the catchlights in the eyes, and the face stands out from the background. There's a world of difference between this and the “no light” selfie.

Finally, almost all the lights have “color temperature” controls (besides the Auxiwa Clip-On and ShiftCam SnapGrip Creator Kit — and the Rotolight Ultimate Vlogging Kit utilizes plastic discs instead of temperatures lights, as described above). The USB lights we tested have three different controls, which allow them to provide warmer or cooler light depending on the vibe you're going for. Both the Westcott Kit and the Neewer Kit allow you to dial the white balance between 3200K and 5600K, and the Neewer Kit also includes red filters you can snap onto the light.

The Elgato Ring Light is the best overall ring light I’ve tested, and it will completely transform your videos and photos. Whether it’s for TikTok, YouTube, Zoom calls, or Twitch streaming, this 17 inch light is high quality and versatile. The Elgato is very bright at 2500 lumens max brightness and it has adjustable color temperature from 2900 - 7000 Kelvin.

Color temperature determines if a light appears more orange or blue. On an overcast day at noon, the light from the sun is a “cooler” more blueish white compared to the orange and pink of a sunset. Being able to adjust the color temperature of a ring light lets you match daylight at any time of day to avoid clashing colors.

Regarding portable models, the Rotolight Ultimate Vlogging Kit is exceptionally bright for its size, boasting up to 1000 lumens, which is multiple times brighter than lights of equivalent size. However, in terms of overall quality, this model suffers because it's not dimmable. Instead, you must manually swap the plastic temperature disks over the light face to change the light quality.

Unfortunately, the phone holder on this model has the same issues as the others — it doesn't grip phones with a large case well. We also wish the light was slightly brighter, though it's the brightest of the 10" sized lights we tested. This is a great mid-size option at a very accessible price point. If you need a brighter model, the Razer Ring Light 12" is a solid option that's cheaper than the priciest premium products we tested.

Brightness is hard to quantify when you’re searching for ring lights. Some lights have their brightness listed in lumens, some in lux, and most don’t have it listed at all! The only way to really judge a light’s brightness vs another is to see actual footage taken with it as the primary light source. In the next section I include a video with a direct comparison of 6 different lights in the same setting so you can see their real world performance.

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Seeking to improve the light quality of your photos or videos? You're going to want a ring light. We purchased the 14 best setups and put each one through the wringer, shooting a ton of selfies and portraits, timing the setup and breakdown of each model, and assessing stability and durability.

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When it comes to sheer brightness, the Westcott 18" Kit edges out the Lume Cube 18". The former emits a whopping 2435 lumens, and the latter an exceptional 2267 lumens. The Neewer 18" Kit takes third at 2065 lumens, which is still extremely impressive compared to the rest of the products in our test suite. These models are wall-powered lights (though the Westcott also comes with batteries). Part of the reason for the out-of-this-world brightness on these three is their size; they both have roughly 25 times the lighting surface area as the tiny Auxiwa Clip On, which gives them quite the advantage. The Westcott, Neewer, and Lume offer continuous dimming, meaning the dimming is completely customizable. The Westcott 18" also offers a sliding tone scale, which is a rather unique feature. If you are searching for the absolute brightest, you should go with one of these larger lights. The Razer Ring Light 12" is smaller and less powerful. Still, at 789 lumens, it holds its own, especially compared to its closest competitors, the Ubeesize 10" with Tripod and Sensyne 10" Ring Light, which emit just a couple hundred lumens.

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We also looked at additional features in this category. We gave products higher ratings if they included things like a remote trigger (for use with a phone), like the UBeesize 10" with Tripod, or a tripod that can turn into a selfie stick, such as the Aixpi 10" with Tripod, ShiftCam SnapGrip Creator Kit, and Rotolight Ultimate Vlogging Kit. The UBeesize 10" Tabletop tripod can technically be used this way, but it is a little impractical given the size of the light and its wired setup. Again, the ShiftCam SnapGrip Creator Kit impressed us here with the added capability of the SnapGrip portion to wirelessly charge the phone it is attached to while in use. One super basic but unique feature of the Sensyne 10" Ring Light is that the included tripod has a bubble level to ensure a superior level shot.

The Neewer Ring Light was under $140 when I bought it, but here’s the Amazon page link for current prices and here’s my full review of the light.

The Neewer SRP18-2.4G 18” Advanced Ring Light is a great alternative to Elgato that’s still really good. It appears almost as bright as the Elgato Ring Light based on my testing, but it has a tighter range of color temperature (3200-5600K).

We found the best overall light to be the Westcott 18" Bi-Color LED. We like that it has a digital readout for brightness and temperature and has the option to mount either a phone or DLSR. For something more portable, the Xinbaohong Clip-On is small enough to fit in your pocket and mounts directly on your phone when it's time to grab a selfie.

In addition, it would be disingenuous to ignore the obvious issue with a “brightness only” approach. This test has a huge range of sizes, from the enormous 18" Neewer model to the tiny Auxiwa Clip-On. Obviously, the largest lights should be the brightest, so we also measured the ring lights' exact sizes (which were roughly as advertised) and compared these values to brightness values.

Even lighting reduces shadows to make wrinkles less apparent, and long photo shoots and streaming sessions with bright lights can be very hard on the eyes without ring lights. To combat harsh lighting and eye strain, two LED panels used at an angle may be required. However, you can brighten up an entire shot with just one ring light set to 12 o’clock.

Many older ring lights use diffusion panels that you have to manually attach to the light to change the softness and color temperature of the light. The following picture is NOT a ring light, but it shows a bunch of small bulbs and the optional diffusion/color temperature plates.