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This was honestly one of the most straight forward and helpful reviews I've seen. Thank you!

I have a key light that I bounce of the wall at 100% during online streaming. It adds even lighting without hurting my eyes.

Appreciate the effort into making these videos - keep going

Thank you for the comparison! I spotted a something to improve on your comparisons. The Key Lights output 2700 lm at maximum, while the Key Light Air output 1400 lm at maximum. The ring light outputs 2500 lm at maximum. Both, the Key Light and Key Light air will represent a brighter light source than the Ring Light. Which I expect to be slightly bigger in light producing area than the Key Light. So yea, using one key light isn’t sensible. And like you said: The Key Light and Key Light Air are not meant to be used head on. This would make you look flat, missing smooth shadows. The Light is coming at an angle naturally, using the Ring Light somewhat close. But for a green screen you need at least two lights but professional setups have more like 4 to 5 lights. (And the green screen much farther away, I might add)

I was considering rocking the two key light air setup before watching this but I’m now sold on the ring light. Cheaper option AND I needed the desk clamp option since I don’t have much desk space. The only thing holding me back from the key light air was the complaints about connectivity issues and the physical buttons on the ring light was the selling point for me. Going to try it out🙌🏼

Great video!! Thank you!

Super helpful! I’ve been on the fence but knowing that I’d only need one ring light for even lighting + it’ll be more gentle on my eyes I’ll likely go with that :D

Thanks so much for the thoughtful layout of this video. no bs just straight to the point! Really appreciate the thoughtful reviews!

Hey, pal. Your reviews one of the best in internet! Really. You told about items very detailed and understandable! THANK YOU SO MUCH! Just keep going and I wish one million subscribers to you!

Very very nice video dude! Greetings from Germany!

DUDE, that was the best video to lights for streaming out there!

Excellent review matey, you've demonstrated how practical each light is in such an easy way. Im subscribing! look forward to more of your reviews.

Awesome you also added a green screen test!! Thanks!

Great video, man. Exactly what I needed. Though I knew the verdict before the end just by seeing that ring light reflected in your glasses more often than the other two. lol

Absolutely great video. insanely well presented and i got the information i needed! Thanks!

Thanks for the video. FYI, audio is just as important for KZfaq. I would consider sound treatment and a USB mic at the very least.

An actual good review that answered just the right questions!

Love your presentation style and visual comparisons!

A great simple, to the point comparative review - cheers bud!

Your an underrated KZfaqr I learned a lot from this video

Thanks. Just what I needed. I think the Airs are the best looking with a pair of desk clamp mounts but then thats an extra 89EUR delivered with coupon. After seeing your video I may also try the ring light.

Awesome comparison - appreciate the effort and help

Those comparisons are awesome. Thank you for making your videos like that. Great job :D

Thanks! This really helped me decide on what I needed.

Suuuuper helpful, you helped me make the jump! I've had the elgato keylight original for years but I think I'll switch to the ring light! I've always liked the soft halo effect of ringlights and I DEFINITELY complain about the keylight's aggressive brightness in my eyes every stream.

Pretty much the exact kind of comparison video I needed! Thank you

This looks good! Just today been meaning to find some good lighting/ key lights for my green screen to help with my streams!

Outstanding comparison. This is the video I needed. Thank you!

Thanks for all effort showing the difference

The key light is the only one elgato had when I got mine I think 2 years ago. For 149 on Black Friday. I agree it hurts your eyes after a long time. But I stream in a dark room and love the brightness. Thinking about getting a key light air to add.

I just started with KZfaq, and your review on the lights worked very well for me. Thanks!

Finally a real review great and thanks a lot

5:22 The 2 key light airs were looking great with the green screen

Very helpful review, you convinced me to get the ring light. Thanks

Thanks for this video brotha! As a tech geek it becomes hard to decide which is best even if I have my own idea what will work for me. Shouldn't be but I'm totally watching this video on my way to pick up some upgrades, one of which is a elgsto light and I wanted the ring light but didn't know. So thank you for this video!

You killed it! This was a great review

Thank you so much! Bought the Ring light and my friend told me its crap, but with your Video i know i did the Right decision!

Thanks man, i looked a lot around for a good video that helps me decide now i knew im fine with one key light air and maybe later a second. Great Video!

Great video! Exactly what I was looking for!

Just purchased hoping it’s easy set up and give the look I desire

is a very fine video bro thank you, like !

Thanks for making this video

Thanks for helping me decide

Super informative thanks for the awesome video!! Ive been wanting to get a ring light

I really needed this video! Thank you!

That was a wonderfully well done and helpful review - thanks!

Thank you for such thorough demonstrations! I want to buy an elgato light but I wasn't sure if I should go for ring light or key light. I can only afford one so I guess I'm getting a ring light!

Best comparison video out there! Thank you ♥️

Thanks man! amazing job so much helpful.

Excellent review. Thank you very much!!

Great reviews dude! Thanks for making these :)

Great content... Congrats and greetings from Brazil!

Appreciate this! Thanks bro, hope you’ve had a great holiday 🎉

Thanks for your work, it helps me very well. Greetings from good ol' germany :-)

Nice job, thanks for the compare....

Thank you! The side by side examples were exactly what I needed to see and VERY helpful. ✨

Thanks for the helpful video!

Suuupernice! Especially the fact of stressing the eyes, I love this Video 😘

very in-depth and helpful

Very informative side by side comparison. Thank you! Also are you a Tekken player? I notice the Kawaiifacemiles and Esports arena t's.

Very informative. Thanks! ✌

Kay light and reflector did the trick for me.

Thank you! Excellent presentation!!

I just picked up the ring light today and after about 5 minutes of use at close to lowest setting I got a splitting headache that made me feel sick lol

OMG I’m your 666th Subscriber and it’s Halloween oh shit!!! Nice video keep it going thank you so much 😊

TY for this review! Was looking through trying to see if you said which camera you are using for this.

i appreciate this video! I love all things Elgato. The one comment I have is that , like you, I wear glasses and the reflection from the ring light is hella distracting! Any solutions you (or anyone else that sees this) know of?

thanks, very useful...

dope review!

Thanks for the review. It was really helpful!

Great video!

Thanks

Bro, I had that desk 18 years ago. Can't believe they are still being made XD

These Elgato lights apart from the ring light (due to the manual controls) are a bit of a dealbreaker in an enterprise environment. The reason is because they all show up on the same network and Jimmy could control Bobby's lights for example. The ring light is massive and they should have made it so you could adjust it to a lower height as it is way too tall especially with the ball mount fitted. I think it just needs a different desk stand. Apart from that it gives off a ton of light and is easy on the eyes. I also have a pair key light airs next week and I have the desk clamp stands for them ready to go. EDIT: The Elgato solid arm with the ring light may resolve my problem as it can clamp to the top of my monitor arm. I have a cheap fixed offset floating design monitor arm for my Ultrawide and I think this will look decent and not ruin the asthetics with another pole clamped to the centre of the desk.

Hi thanks for the video, how do you get all three lights at the same time in control center? I haven’t been able to do that. Thanks.

Ohh thanks :)

FYI: A key light shouldn't be used on its own pointed at a subject. You should use a ring light in that scenario that avoids the harsh shadows, or if you're going to use a key light, at least bounce it off a wall, or the roof to create a better effect. If you can only afford one light get a ring light. Caveat emptor, you get what you pay for, a cheap ring light will still look cheap.

I wish they key light airs came with a clamp.

For spectacle wearer what would you suggest? the ring light for the Cam or two key lights air?!

Theoretically one could buy the base for the normal Elgato Light right as well? I like the base option but I have a big desk and it is running out space so the claps seem like the best way to go... but having the option to switch to a base is pleasing....

Ok so the ring light seems to be the best option for me too. But is it enough for a professional stream? Apart from daylight, is there any additional light source that would make it even better? Is it even more powerful to use the ring light in a combination with key light air or key light?

So I have a question: is it posdible to connection ones Iphone to the Delgato Ringlight or is it only for camera use? Thanks in advance

Oh another question. My PC tower is not equipped with wifi or Blue Tooth... can one plug it into the computer using USB? If not can one use an Android device to operate them?

Bro, do you tested Viltrox 200T our GODOX Lights?

Hey, does the ring light actually go easy on the eyes? If yes, how much better is it? Cos i have been struggling on using the keylight air straight on and ended up bouncing it at the front wall which result in quite a dark lighting for my cam. Pls advice on this, thank you :)

Great Review, Hi I know this is been awhile since you have done this review. But I'm debating whether I go with 2 key light air or 1 key light air and 1 original key light. Do you have any suggestions or at the end of the day I'm overthinking this?

do you know what's the maximum duration of usage is allowed for elgato key light air?

Is the Elgato Ring Light strong enough to bounce the light off a white wall (my desk is in a corner, so it will come off two sides) just behind so that I get strong enough light without the ring reflection on my glasses and without the strain on the eyes? I am looking at the Ring Light because the Key Light and Key Light Air are sold out everywhere.

I will probably get two Elgato Keylight Airs as I have a sit stand desk where the monitor is going to need to be moved up and down depending on the position and I do not think that having to move a ring light and camera every time is ideal. Though I could just put the ring light behind the monitor and mount the webcam to the monitor instead of the ring light. I am not sure...

Would it be overkill to have one key light on each side of the camera? I don't have light in the ceiling and it gets super dark all day during winter (I film makeup content)! I am wondering if I should get two of the key lights or two of the key light airs. The key lights are up to 50% off during Black Friday, so price will probably be the same. Also, thanks for a great review. One of the best reviews I've seen on these lights!

I have 2 Key Lights but I am having issues getting my Elgato green screen in a pitch black room (Preferred). I got them because I use stream decks that can control the lights. But I am getting fuzzy inconsistent green screen background so I am thinking of getting a Elgato Ring Light and using the 2 Key Lights as angle lights. The only issue is that I want it to be possible to have a guest. So I am worried will a ring light be odd. Also I use a Hero 5 Black and I am thinking of getting a second and a second Elgato Camlink to use for the guest instead of running duplicate video screens cropping different areas (People) out of each video opened and readjusting position. I hope this made sense... I basically want the lighting to be good and professional compared to the not bright enough issue I am having currently. Is there a distance suggestion and maybe a color setting suggestion etc.

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Are we supposed to be able to hear you talking during all those little clips?