Equatech Social Media Ring Light 10" LED Desktop Light with Phone Holder

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user-selectable brightness increments let you set a comfortable level of illumination, and there’s a trio of colour temperature options so you can best match your ambient lighting.

The result is a uniform ring of light, free of harsh hotspots which is noticeably less fatiguing on the eyes. If your work is colour-critical, it’s also worth looking up the CRI rating as this will let you know how colour accurate subjects will appear under the light. However, unlike a lot of large lights, it features a solid desk-mounting stand, rather than a traditional tripod, which means it’s easier to position and takes up no floor space. Ring lights cover a wide range of creative ground and so you’ll find a lot of options to choose from. This makes finding spares while on the move a cinch, though you may want to opt for rechargeables to save some cash.Larger ring lights tend to feature more LEDs and therefore provide a brighter output, although smaller lights can often be positioned closer for similar results.

READ NEXT: Our pick of the best selfie sticks How to choose the best ring light for you What is a ring light? You’ll find a range of brightnesses on offer, and the ideal option will be determined by how you plan to use your light. Rotolight’s Conference Kit takes the highly-regarded Rotolight Neo 2 video light and pairs it with a desk-friendly stand. Once set up it can then be angled to suit, and can be plugged directly into your computer’s USB port, which keeps messy cable runs to a minimum. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag.USB powered lights are also quite common and these are great for keeping cable clutter to a minimum. An LED panel or softbox capable of producing a similarly sized diffuse light is likely to be significantly bulkier, pricier – or both. Ring lights are also well known for the iconic, attention-grabbing, halo-shaped catchlights they reflect in the eyes.