Neewer Dimmable 5600K USB LED Video Light with Pro Adjustable Tripod Stand and Color Filters, 2-Pack for Tabletop/Low-Angle Shooting, Zoom/Video Conference Lighting/Gaming/YouTube Video/Photography

This is an initial review, meaning that these are my thoughts on the product after only a few days. If anything happens within the next few weeks to couple of months, I will update my review to reflect things. So far so good, they seem to get plenty bright and light my face quite well. In regards to the brightness, they offer 10 levels of brightness. When turned on, you can turn the brightness up and down in increments of 10% each with the lowest level of brightness being 10% and the highest being 100% making for 10 levels of brightness. When it comes to quality of the materials, I had thought about giving three stars, but decided that for the price that wasn't fair so I am giving four stars instead. Everything is plastic, so don't expect anything super high quality, but as far as plastic goes, it's more than acceptable material quality. The only metal component is the piece that connects the LED panel to the stand and the other connector at the top of the stand. I'm not sure what other people were complaining about in regards to them not being balanced when fully extended, but perhaps they were not standing them up properly or on a level surface, fully extended they stand up fine for me. However, the entire thing isn't all that heavy, so it's possible that if the environment you plan to put them in isn't all that stable with wind blowing, sloped surfaces, or moving surfaces, then they most likely will fall over and I would highly suggest rigging something of your own design to grab hold of the base, and weigh it down if you plan to use them in a non stable environment. In regards to versatility I am rating them at 4 stars, they aren't the most versatile, but they offer enough range of tilt and swivel based on the two connector pieces that you can have them shining at almost any angle, the only reason they get 4 stars instead of 5 in this aspect is due to their maximum height not being the tallest, and also because of what I mentioned above about the overall weight of the product. Laslty, I would highly suggest you head the specifications of the product when they state that these panels require 5v and 2.0A through USB. Connecting them to lower voltage, and lower amperage USB ports may result in the product not working right. Connecting them to USB that supplies more voltage and/or amperage than what they require that is cheaply made and does not properly downstep the voltage and amperage and thusly properly regulate the power output to only be what the device is asking for, will most likely result in you burning them out and destroying them. So I would highly recommend that whatever USB ports you plan to plug them into, you make sure that they supply at least 5v and 2.0A and that if they supply more, that they are properly built to downstep to only provide what is being asked of it by the device. I personally am plugging them into a 2 port USB wall adapter that supplies up to 5v and 2.1A but that I know is quality built and will downstep itself to only provide what is being asked of it by a device that requires less than what it can supply. If interested in what USB wall adapter I use, it is the Ailkin brand here on Amazon, and it is a 3 pack for $11. As for the filters you get the following: Two of each, one for each panel. Red, Blue, Yellow, and White. The red, blue, and yellow filters are thin and mostly transparent, allowing for light to pass through easily while coloring the light. The white however is thicker plastic that is softened white and used as a diffusion layer to diffuse the light coming out of the panel. While the white diffusion panel is in place, there is only enough room for you to slide a single colored filter in front of it, so this means that if you wanted to double up on a single color, or mix two or all three of the colors together on the light, you would have to remove the diffusion panel from the light, but that is OK because once you have more than one colored layer installed it ends up diffusing the light source by just enough that it's not super harsh on the subject you are lighting. So to summarize: They are bright. Overall decently built for the price, but fairly light weight. You get two of them for such a low price. They are powered off of USB, making them more versatile since you can plug them into the USB ports on a PC, or can plug them into a 2 port USB wall adapter like me, making them not have to take up two power outlets with fatter brick connectors or anything like that. So all in all I give these a 5 star rating for what you're getting and for the price, and I would highly recommend these for the entry level budget photographer if they need something quick and cheap to use, but mostly for anyone who's on a tight budget that wants to have good lighting for either live streaming, or making YouTube videos. As stated at the beginning, this is an initial review, and if anything happens within the next few weeks to couple of months, I will update this review. Thanks for reading. -UPDATE- It's been 7 months and they still work perfectly fine, granted, they never move or get unplugged from where I've had them at my desk so there's no wear and tear from moving them around.

UPDATE 11-19-22: Neewer Customer Service reached out to me about the lights, specifically about the stands. Though some discussion they offered to send me better replacement stands and took the feedback I had about the original ones. I'm updating to a full five stars because the Customer Service I received is beyond exceptional. I have bought Neewer products in the past and this was the first time I was disappointed in the product and Neewer reached out FIRST and made things right. ------ The lights and filters are great. Quite bright and light up well at about 4 feet of distance away from me. Using them for online video streaming. But let's get to the bad: The tripod legs. One light I have mounted straight to one of my own tripods, and the other I used the tripods that came with the kit. Only owned these a short time, and I was adjusting the light downward when the leg on the tripod straightened out and became super flimsy. On picking it up, I noticed the bottom attachment on the tripod looked loose. When I tried to put the tripod legs back into place, the whole bottom piece (pictured) fell off, showing three areas where there were internally screws as broken. The bigger piece (on the left of the picture) was actually able to be unscrewed and removed from the main extension of the tripod. *YOU CAN USE THE MAIN TRIPOD ON ANOTHER MOUNT.* Since it seems like just the legs are terrible, you can still use the extension part of the arm on another mount. It's a standard screw thread (right picture) that fits on regular tripods. I recommend that if you want to put these lights on a mount, pick up a cheap mini tripod or tripod stand (they run $10-20). This is disappointing, as there was barely any pressure on these legs. I usually expect better quality out of Neewer but this is sad. I can likely repair it myself but this shouldn't be the case. I'd recommend buying these just for the lights. Also, on the bottom of each light is a screw mount that fits common consumer tripods. At the very least, I can still utilize that. These lights would've been extremely good for their price even by themselves. That said, without the tripods, there's no way out-of-box to mount these to anything, so again consider a mini tripod that's of a better quality to go with these.

Keeping it simple, this pair of lights is incredibly lightweight (and breaks down SUPER compact) so setup and storage is pretty easy. The mounts do worry me as leverage might become an issue and cause tipping or leaning since the adjustment at the bottom is a sort of ball-and-socket system to rotate it. I haven't seen any real dealbreaking problems with them, but mine are pretty stationary. One thing to note, you HAVE TO INSTALL THE INCLUDED WEIGHTS ON THE POLES. I went through full assembly and didn't realize that's what they were for. You put them on the bottom portion of the poles to keep them stable, otherwise these will tip over really easily. They won't stand up in a hurricane or anything, but for normal use and setup it works fine for me. I'm not a particularly abusive user, a lot of my stuff stays in one spot and doesn't get touched. If you've got cats, kids, or drunken buddies who knock things over I could see these breaking easily after a tumble from full extension. The upside to the lightness of the LED modules is they dont tip over as easy, but their sturdiness does concern me. Might be worth it to affix some weights or whatever of your own to the bases to give them some more stability. The color changes come from swapping out the included color filters. They are plastic inserts that go over the LEDs to either color them or do some light diffusing if you have the plain, white filter over them. Not bad for the price. It's not professional lighting quality, but this does fine for streamers or VLOGers who just need some consistent lighting for videos. For the price and how easy it is to pack and stow these away, it's hard to complain too much. They are USB powered and I've used everything from USB power bricks, to hubs, to built-in hubs on monitors and these have done just fine. The little controls are fine and get the job done. You get a brightness control and power button, all you really need with a setup this simple. If you just want to step up from light from your monitors or a spare lamp for your streaming or vlogging setup, this will definitely get you a bump in production quality. It may be worth it to buy two pairs if you want to do 3-point lighting or get fancy in some other way. At this price, it really isn't a bad idea.

I recently added the Dimmable 5600K to my collection of photography and videography equipment, and it has proven to be an invaluable addition. This versatile lighting solution has truly elevated my creative projects, and I'm thrilled to share my experience with it: Impressive Brightness: The first thing that struck me about this LED video light is its remarkable brightness. With a color temperature of 5600K, it produces clean, natural, and vibrant lighting that brings out the best in my subjects. Whether I'm shooting videos or capturing still images, this light ensures optimal illumination. Dimmable Control: The dimmable feature is a game-changer. The ability to adjust the brightness levels allows me to create the perfect lighting ambiance for various scenarios. Whether it's a soft, diffused glow for portraits or a well-lit scene for product photography, this LED light can do it all. Color Accuracy: The 5600K color temperature is spot-on, ensuring accurate color reproduction. It eliminates any unwanted color casts and provides consistent, true-to-life lighting, which is crucial for professional-quality results. Adjustable Tripod Stand: The included adjustable tripod stand is a fantastic bonus. It's sturdy, easy to set up, and allows for versatile positioning of the LED light. I can adjust the height and angle to suit my specific shooting needs, making it incredibly adaptable. USB-Powered Convenience: I appreciate that this LED light is USB-powered. It's convenient to use with power banks, laptops, or any USB power source, which means I can set up my lighting virtually anywhere, even in outdoor settings. Compact and Portable: The LED light and tripod stand are compact and lightweight, making them easy to transport to different locations. They are essential tools for on-the-go photographers and videographers. Durable Build: The build quality of both the LED light and the tripod stand is impressive. They feel robust and well-made, giving me confidence in their long-term durability. Multifunctional: This LED video light is suitable for a wide range of applications, from vlogging and live streaming to professional photography and videography. Its versatility makes it a valuable tool for content creators of all levels. Budget-Friendly: Given its performance and features, the price point of this LED light is remarkably reasonable. It provides excellent value for the quality it offers. In conclusion, the Dimmable 5600K has become an essential part of my photography and videography toolkit. Its exceptional brightness, color accuracy, dimmable control, and portability make it a standout product in its category. Whether you're a content creator, photographer, or videographer, this LED light is a versatile and budget-friendly solution that can elevate the quality of your work. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their lighting setup and creative projects.

For the price you won't do better, let's start there. The main issue: you can't hook these up to a smart outlet. When power is lost then restored (as if flicking a switch), you have to manually turn these lights back on using the button on each light. Recommendation to the manufacturer: Forget the remotes in your new model, knock that off. You could improve these by using a physical switch on the side you moved to on/off that optionally lets the power flow as soon as the USB is plugged in. This enables hands-free use with a switched/IoT power outlet. The rest: These come with 2 selfie sticks you'll never use and some flimsy tripods and adjustable angle mounts. Don't overtighten them anywhere, these are super lightweight and don't need a gorilla screwing them together. For the white plates and colored gels this comes with, there's a plastic film layer on each side I THINK you're supposed to remove. I couldn't resist, anyway. There are 11 adjustable brightness steps. Power draw (measured with a Kill-a-watt): 1 light: lvl 1: 0.5w lvl 6: 6.9w lvl 11: 13.9w 2 lights: lvl 1: 0.8w lvl 6: 13.4w lvl 11: 10.6w (not a typo) Therefore, some part of this circuit must detect the 'max power' setting and apply some voltage regulation to lazily keep these under 10w. Regardless, practical peak for these is actually 14w. Assuming you used these lights an hour at a time, you're looking at a utility usage of 0.014 kWh (14w/1000 = kW per hour).

This is my second time ordering these lights. I had some pieces break (after 4 years of pretty regular use on webcasts) on the prior iteration. These new model is MUCH sturdier with better system for locking and expanding. The two lights come in so handy if you need to compensate for a natural light source. Also I wear glasses so this lets me light from one or both sides and a avoid glare off my lenses. I use one of the filters because the color in my walls makes me look a little greenish and I can adjust the tone better for different conditions than with the zoom filters. I am webcasting less now, so assume these will be the last I buy for a long time, but I would definitely buy them again. I was using them for online events and courses and now use primarily for zoom. Just a touch of light works wonders. I don’t need to use zoom adjustments much at all and feel like I have more control and the quality of the image of a lot better. Very professional result. Also easy to pack out of the way quickly. I never zoom without at least one. I should say that I did buy a circle light from neewer (more expensive) and I hardly ever use it. It’s bigger bulkier to pack away and doesn’t give me a better result for what I need. I use it when I need to stand and be seen head to toe (vs just head and shoulders) really glad I don’t need to use it all the time.

I just received this item and immediately set it up to test with my green screen. I have suffered from lack of light, resulting in a very bad video. I use my lamptop, from either my kitchen table, or my desktop. For these two lights I set them up on the table, on either side of my laptop, adjusting them so that the lights were not blinding me. I used a USB wall plug for the electrical power for the two lights. The lights more than sufficient light for my green screen to render myself and the chosen background perfectly. I have to say, for the low cost, I am currently very happy with the results produced. I will say that 'yes', the quality of work feels fragile, but I can handle fragile things easily with my big hands, just take care to handle them, as I have done with other things. If you are going to purchase, do not forget to order the USB wall plug, as it does not come with the lights. I did not want to plug them into my laptop, as I understood that they would draw a lot of power, and why strain the laptop with that! BTW, I had NO issue with these lights falling over. They were sitting on a totally flat surface and had no issues staying in place. For the price that you are paying for these lights, you can't complain, and they deliver the light easily. Are they made sturdy to last a long time, possibly not, depending on how heavy handed you are. I have big hands, but know how to treat things in the manner suitable for them. I don't foresee having an issue with them, unless is it something that I have no control over, like leds going out. I would buy again, if necessary. I also have to say, as related to the price of this item, and the issue that some say they have with the lights not staying steady, on non-even surfaces (like grass maybe), that is no big deal. There are many items that you could put on the base legs, which would have enough weight to keep the lights in place. For myself, I have wrap around hand/leg weights that I would just wrap around the bottom, no big deal. Be creative!

These have gotten three months of regular use in my day job and in the production of online panel presentations at conferences and conventions. The lights work great, but you MUST plug these into a regular charger (such as a tablet charger - Anker’s are great). Do NOT plus these into a rechargeable battery pack or your computer. This is a major safety warning hidden in the product’s fine print. As for the lights themselves, the adjustable brightness is great. It doesn’t always remember the previous setting, but the switch is easy to use and the blue LED to help find the switch when the lights are off is a great touch. The color covers work, but none of them seem to play well with my green screen. That means I use only the plain white light, which can very easily make me look washed out on camera. To fix this, I suggest pointing the lights off-center, to the outside by about 45 degrees, as though you’re trying to light something behind and beside you rather than your own face. That reduces glare, makes it easier for me to see, doesn’t wash out my skin tone, and still lights me way better than no light at all. The above recommendation works ESPECIALLY wel with a green screen, as it makes my background really stand out. It’s much easier for the camera to get a super-sharp boundary between me and the virtual background image. More than one colleague has commented on it! All told, for the price these lights can’t be beat, but you should experiment with them to determine your own best results.

Absolute rubbish, candle gives more light.

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Ho comprato questi due faretti per poter fare set fotografici i esterna senza aver bisogno di una presa a muro, infatti ho collegato una powerbank con entrata usb e funzionano benissimo. Per essere così piccini mi aspettavo molta meno luce soprattutto se parliamo di esterni, invece questi led fanno proprio un ottimo lavoro. Hanno 10 intensità di luce, se si vogliono usare i retini colorati la luce diminuisce molto di intensità ma non sono male. Unica pecca invece è il treppiedi, è basso e molto plasticoso e molto molto poco stabile ha un sistema di bloccaggi quando è completamente aperto che non è il massimo (spesso mi si richiudeva da solo) ma dovendo supportare il peso piuma dei led sono accettabili, basta fare attenzione. Per il prezzo che hanno sono ottimi e fanno il loro lavoro

Delivery was perfect and fine. Lights are of very good quality.