On some of our pocket-style lights, we've noticed that the brightness when the device is plugged in is capped at something like 70% (probably to not draw too much power when charging and illuminating). Do any of the lights you mentioned here exhibit that same behavior?

Awesome review! The Aputure MC lights have been my go too for the last 2 months. And thanks for your "perfectionism" video. You gave me courage to push through the roadblocks.

This is your best vid I’ve seen to date. Nice!

It’s tough to go wrong with any of these lights- there are so many great options out there. As of this week, all 13 lights in my studio are dedicated video lights- that means so flicker or funkiness at any frame rates or settings ever! Lights are always worth the investment. Also, this thumbnail is on point.

awesome! Definitely the most comprehensive video on pocket lights I've ever seen! thank you, you are awesome!

Such nice footage, you can really see that you've put a lot of effort into that!

GREAT video! TONS of details in here! Thanks for taking the time to make this and put in all this work. I'm really interested in checking out this Weeylite now. 12 Watts sounds BRIGHT.

Super video Heather. I know that it was difficult to make - and yet what a result! Go Heather. Very useful too as I'm going to need a couple of these soon.

Great vid! I was surprised not to see Lume Cube on the list, it is a newer product for them so that is probably why.

Great comparison video, Heather! You did good! I actually been thinking about getting my own pocket video light lately. This really helps with giving me an idea of what options are out there!

Great job...love the video as it is relevant, detailed and entertaining. In particular, really liked the four-quadrant comparison with the Bokeh in the background...as well as the b-roll at the end video which is fun. Most of all Heather, appreciate the work you are doing and the tortured effort it takes to create this level of quality. Keep going and growing !

Yay this was the rundown I needed! (even though you already suggested the Weeylite for my needs in comments before)

Awesome comparison!! I also liked that you have listed the Amazon links of the lights in the description. I just wanted to look at the prices beforehand and right away saw the links down below. I have to say, it was very handy to click a link below rather than type the name of each light in the searh bar. Btw, nice to see you well again. :)

Wish this vid was made a month ago before buying rgb lights... 😅 Awesome video , thanks and keep’em coming! 🙌🏻

What a great reviewer; the pertinent details meticulously covered.

Yo! , Great review! Just Bought the Viltrox RB9 today, thanks!

You’re video is perfect. Thanks for pushing it out.

Thank you dor this informative video, helped a lot!

We really appreciate you, too. Great comparison.

Great videos! Super helpful. Thanks!

Awesome as always. I liked the Weeylite and Nanlite.✌️ And that bokeh in the back.. it looks too good. 😊

Your video was great couldn’t even tell you were struggling per your previous video statements. Great job girl

Super videos, as always, reliable and trustworthy. Thanks!

youre thanking us??? NOOO, thank YOU for doing these videos! 🔥💯💟

Great video! Really informative and well made! Keep up the good work, looking forward to more videos from you.

Great comparison. I have two of the Aputure MCs and 1 Boling P1. I got the MCs cause of the magnets that came in handy when lighting a garage scene.

Why I prefer the Godox R1: I prefer the smaller, round form-factor. The biggest plus is the lightformer kit godox ak-r1 (honeycomb, barndoors, snoot, soft dome) with magnetic mount. This is an acessoire I use all the time. I really wish, Aputure had this.

I am amazed at just how many brands of rgb lights there are Names I have never heard of. Maybe every town in China has a RGB LED light factory!

Superb and comprehensive review - thanks, I needed this :)

I had been curious about the Godox R1. I found a steal of a deal on BH photo for an M1 for about 80USD plus tax. I'd been looking for a comparison video between MC and M1 before I pulled the trigger, but $40 off is $40 off!! I have 5 Aputure MCs and love them, my M1 just arrived and haven't had anytime to play with it, but I do like the sound/music reactiveness as well as the variety of effects and the ability to tweak them on the device. I did not know that there's going to be an app for the lights (hopefully there is/will be one for M1) Thanks for the great work! looking forward to more videos

Excellent review - you mentioned a number of things that were not covered in other reviews :)

Great video! Now I really really want some Aputure MCs! 😃

Just purchased 2 x Weeylite RB9's

Solid comparison. Great work! 💡

If I buy, I will definitely use your links. Very helpful video once again. Thank you.

Thanks for a great review….. I woiuld love to see you do a review of the Profoto c1 plus.

Very great work Heather! Loved to watch it! Since a small time I have the Aputure MC lights. I love them! I missed the custom mode of the app a little bit, were you can custom make the effect that you want with a timeline. But further, really great video and I am happy that you preferred the Aputure MC. Now I know I bought a good light! Never knew that the diffuser made the light a little bit warmer in color, but really good to know!

Awesome thank you :)

Thank you for this review!

Super informative video with useful practical observations!! Thanks for the hard work :)

Thanks for this greaaaaaat review !

Great review. A small LED is a good addition to the equipment. I got Nanlite light. Don't need a magnet, maybe it would be better without it. When get control through the app, that would be good. Will be check out these others as well. Broken lamp effect is interesting.. but spooky.

This was a great comparison. I wish I saw this or something like this when I was looking for a small light source. The tone was calming and just right for product reviews. You were worrying for nothing :) P.s. its always fun to see "bloopers" and other bts stuff like you showed when the magnets didn't work😄

I've become bloody obsessed by lights recently....and when you combine these little lights with sensitive cameras like the A7S III - you can actually get some amazing results. That being said I have my eye on the Nanguang Dyno 1200C, (60 pounds) LOL, have you seen that thing? its like a MAXPANEL 1500 hehe Splendid Video. Great production quality --- again! :)

Awesome video! Thank you for "sweating the details" for us! Love you spot-on information, but also since it was fun to watch and entertaining! I have a birthday in May and I will be insisting my kids chip in with their mom and get me the Aperture RGB light you recommended! And I promise to insist they buy it through your link you've earned it ! Just a side note- would you ever consider more light on you in your videos? You looked great lighting-wise on that one yesterday you said you just slapped together - funny how that works! You have such a magnetic and contagious enthusiasm for your craft with AMAZING skill sets for public speaking I think I'd listen to any podcast you do just from your cool speaking voice! But I think the shadows over one half of your face just doesn't match up with the upbeat and positive vibe you put out for us to keep our morale up (thank you!) Maybe do an outdoor video? Show us some sets where you've done some client work in your city and what you like about the backdrop etc.? Love the product reviews but we'd all love to find out more about you, your craft, who you hang with work-wise on your shots, etc. no matter how small your projects! "Come out into the light" your are so cool you have nothing to hide- we are your biggest fans , again, mostly because of you, but also because you are one of OUR biggest fans (again thank you!! ) Just some ramblings from an old guy with a daughter your age who wants you to know you are making a difference!

You're going extra mile on content creation :) Fab Video So much hard work...

Good comparison!

Great video. Thanks Heather.

Such an amazing video!! Thank You!!!

Amazing video, great comparison. Subscribed

Great review. BTW, 3M makes strong peel and stick neodymium magnetic discs you might be able to mount to the back of the Weeylite for about $10-$12 for a pack of 6.

Perfect (but no pressure!)

Thank you very much - very helpful (as always)

Aaaaaaaand now I want a RGB light 😅 I'm heavy on Aputure products, so the MC may be the winner. That Sidus link app makes everything so simple to work with, and wirelessly charging is just the beez knees 😅

Wow, this was AWESOME! I subscribed and looking forward to the next video! haha One thing i was hoping to hear more of at the end of the video is how to decide between the Aputure and the Weeylite. I actually have the Nanlite and i TOTALLY agree w/ everything you've said about it. Looking to try something else but now I'm torn between the Aputure and the Weeylite. Any guidance on shy you might want one over the other? Thanks again!

Well... this is a solid thumbnail :)

Love the MC

Very helpful, thanks for sharing 👍

Very Underrated channel. Hopefully a big channel picks you up and gives you a shoutout :)

Great video!

Loved the video

Almost 8k subs!

I like your videos

I spoke to Nanlite and they are saying the app will be out in March along with the new remote and WiFi box (hopefully it will be cheaper then the current WiFi box) that will control all your lights.

What do we use the lights for? I did not learn that from this video and this is my first encounter with these lights...

Helpful!!

these MOGRT's JUICY!

Any diffusion/modifier is going to change your color temperature and outpou just a bit. It happens with all lights. :)

Great timing Heather I'm in the market for second one (key and fill) I have the Flashoot FL30 which I like. I have just got to your Special Effects part I myself wonder why they all seem to have these Does anyone really use them?

Magnets is not a problem. You can buy magnet stickers from amazon or aliexpress for dirt cheap. :)

The Aputure MC and Godox R1 are probably the weakest from the 4. So for the Nanlite 5C and Weeylite RB9, which has the brightest CCT and HSI? Great video thank you!

Awesome video! Hadn’t considered the Weeylight, just to clarify does it have an app?

Great video! Can any of the lights show two or more colors at once?

If you have a little extra room in your budget, the Boling P1 is hard to beat.

Good content, May I know which software you are using for edits, I like all your typography

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Hey nice video. I wanna know is there any big difference between 12w one and aputure light in brightness section 😊

Wow 🙆

Do they have a single maximum output color temperature? you know, because the white is "mixed" from LEDs of two temperatures, I wonder if they are only capable of outputting max brightness at a certain CCT?

I got the Godox light since I've been using Godox VL lights. I try to stick with one brand when I can, but this was a case where it did not make that much sense. No app or remote can be a pain when on a set, so I probably should have gotten the Aputure light even if it meant I would have multiple remotes. Since the Godox light is compatible with the round head magnetic flash modifiers from Godox it can use the barn doors and grid that comes with the AK-R1 set. Of course, I don't have those flashes or the modifier set yet, so that's not a 'pro' for me. Now I just need to talk my wife into selling her MagMod stuff and getting the Godox round head flashes so I can steal her modifiers for my hair light.

nice presentation. These look really nice for spot effects,... i am looking for a portable light for night shoot portrait and video with a Z6ii. I have already chosen ML60Bi based on your review but when i want more portable, i was looking godox M1, aputure AL-MX, better than MC, and AL-F7. F7 looks fantatstic on aputure tuto but seems quite similar to M1 which looks better than al-mx, more expensive.

Great video, thanks! I'm considering the Weeylite RB9 because of brightness, but another youtube reviewer reported that when running for a long time at high setting, it overheats and shuts off. Can you please test yours at high output extended time and report back?

The Aputure MC seems too weak ? if you could only have 1 and only 1 light.. which would you take ? Aputure MC or the Weeylite RB9? thanks

Which Light's effects do you like the most? I'm on the fence between the MC and the RB9 and I'm trying to balance brightness and effects quality.

thanks for sharing. Does the Weeylte R89 has green / magenta shift ?

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What about the Godox M1?

Aputure MC is overpriced just like an Apple product. And once you're in their system you are stuck to pay more.