K&F Concept RGB LED Video Light Review: Portable Lighting That Punches Above Its Weight
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K&F Concept RGB LED Video Light Hands-on ReviewThis tiny thing is the K&F Concept RGB LED video light, and I love it. I wasn’t expecting much when I opened the box-K&F is known for filters and tripods, not lighting-but this pocket-sized light punches well above its weight class. It’s packed with features for creators, streamers, and anyone who needs flexible lighting on the go, and at around $40, it delivers far more capability than lights costing significantly more.
Quick Take: The K&F Concept RGB LED video light is a compact powerhouse that offers impressive brightness, full RGB color control, variable color temperature, and built-in effects modes. It’s lightweight, portable, and surprisingly well-executed for the price point. Whether you’re building out a YouTube kit, doing remote interviews, or need a creative fill light, this is a solid pick from a company that’s been quietly putting out really great gear for years.
K&F Concept RGB LED Video Light Hands-on Review
I’ve tested many portable video lights over the years, and most fall into one of two categories: inexpensive but underpowered, or powerful, bulky, and expensive. So I wasn’t expecting much when I opened the box of the K&F Concept’s new RGB LED video light.
K&F Concept is most known for their filters and, more recently, their tripods. I started working with the media team there years ago, where I was impressed with the quality of the optics in their filters, and how bomb proof their tripods are.
A Different Type of K&F Concept Product Line
K&F Concept is not known for lighting, though, so I was dubious when they sent me the RGB LED video light to test. At around $ 40, it’s at a price pretty typical for low-quality lights, but with full RGB color adjustment and capable of eye-watering brightness, it’s more flexible than many portable LED lights I’ve tried. It’s especially more useful than the one-color lights that often ship with selfie sticks.
Despite its compact size, the K&F RGB light packs an impressive number of features. Two control dials and a multifunction button give you direct control over brightness, color temperature, and full RGB hue adjustment. A small rear screen makes it easy to see exactly which setting you’re adjusting at all times-a detail that’s often overlooked in lights at this price point. Usually, lights make you turn dials while you guess what settings you’re changing.
Color Temperatures and Brightness
The Bi-color mode’s temperature ranges from a warm tungsten to a crisp daylight, while the RGB mode lets you cycle through the full spectrum of hues. It even includes a set of video effects modes, like “TV flicker,” candlelight, flame, and emergency strobes-helpful for filmmakers looking to create mood or simulate real-world light sources.
This light also manages to hit a level of brightness that is impressive for its size. At 100% output, it’s easily strong enough for on-camera key lighting in a pinch. While shining the light on myself in my video review, I decided I liked the look so much that I changed my studio light setup.
The compact design makes it ideal for travel or small studio setups. It includes a cold shoe mount (positionable on either side) and a lanyard, so you can attach it to your rig or carry it hands-free.
If you’re a YouTuber, photographer, vlogger, or need a flexible fill light for creative work and selfies, this is a surprisingly capable tool.
You can see the full demo, including brightness tests, RGB transitions, and effects modes, in my video below.