Any seasoned content creator will tell you that good lighting is what separates a good video from great professional-grade content. If you are just starting out with content creation, you may be glossing over the lighting conditions without taking into account the effect it has on your videos. Investing in a good ring light is the best choice you can make, as it will easily take the production quality of your content to the next level. With tons of options to choose from, buying the right ring light can be a confusing task. To make your job easier, here is our list of the best LED ring lights for content creators.
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Neewer 18” LED Ring Light
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Neewer’s 18-inch LED ring light is the complete package. It comes with an 18 inches (48cm) 55W 5500K LED ring light, 61 inches (155cm) light stand, one soft tube, one white and orange colour filter set, a tripod head hot shoe adapter, a Bluetooth receiver, a universal adapter, and a smartphone holder. The LED light has a dimmable range from 1-100% and can be filtered into white and orange light. The hot shoe adapter is compatible with most DSLR cameras, Go Pros, and smartphones. This ring light is ideal for use in varying lighting conditions with a bunch of different recording devices.
Razer 12” Ring Light
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Razer’s right light comes with an LED light piece with an attached cable and controller, a tripod stand, a smartphone holder and a ball header. The ring light offers three colour temperatures: warm white (3000K), balanced white (4500K), and cool white (6500K). The 192 LEDs bring out a powerful intensity and ensure studio-like lighting. The brightness can be controlled from 10-100% to adjust to the lighting conditions. USB charging ensures you can take the ring light wherever you go and use a power bank to power it along the way.
DOLED RGB Ring Light
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This is for creators that want something extra from their ring light. The DOLED RGB ring light offers 15 single RGB colours, 9 RGBIC modes, and 3 natural lighting options. There are 10 dimmable levels of brightness offered with every mode. On top of that, this ring light also features several lighting effects (strobe, circling, colour changing etc). There are 2 smartphone holders on board, so you can stream on two platforms at once. A remote control and Bluetooth shutter have also been made available with this ring light.
Ubeesize 10” LED Ring Light
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The 10-inch Ubeesize LED ring light comes with 3 lighting modes – White, Warm White, and Yellow. There are 11 brightness levels that can be adjusted to suit the external lighting conditions. The compact tripod stand has a 2kg load-bearing capacity and can also serve as a tabletop stand. The 360-degree phone clamp lets you record in different angles and modes, making it ideal for different platforms. You can also use it as a stand to place your phone on while you watch content on it. The portable and compact nature also allows this ring light to double up as a reading light. The Ubeesize ring light comes with a wireless remote control and can be powered by any USB power supply.
Tygot 10” Ring Light
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If you’re looking for a ring light on a budget, the Tygot 10” ring light is the one you should be going for. Priced at just Rs 749, this ring light comes with all the essential features like adjustable colour temperature from 3400K to 5600K, 3 lighting modes, 9 brightness levels, and a 360-degree rotating smartphone holder. It misses out on a wireless remote control and a Bluetooth shutter, but those features aren’t expected from a ring light at this price. If you’re looking for a ring light to carry out the basic illumination tasks for online meetings and content creation (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube), the Tygot ring light is worth every buck.
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Conclusion
This is our list of the best LED ring lights for content creators. We’ve picked the top 5 ring lights across different categories. While looking for a ring light, you should decide what features are non-negotiable for you. For some creators, it may be colour temperatures and dimming options, while for others it may be RGB lighting and Bluetooth shutters. If you’ve just started with content creation, we’d suggest going for a basic ring light with a sturdy build and multiple dimming options to adjust to external lighting conditions.
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