NEEWER’s 18-inch ring light kit pairs a dimmable 55W 5600K LED ring with a light stand, phone holder, soft tube and carry bag. Ideal for makeup videos, calls and product shots; it needs floor space and can reflect in glasses.
Description
The NEEWER 18 inch ring light kit is a 55W, 5600K daylight LED ring light with a stand, phone holder, soft tube and carry bag. It is aimed at content creators, video callers and beauty filmers who need even, flattering front lighting.
Using the NEEWER ring light at home and away
Makeup tutorials, TikTok and YouTube videos, Zoom calls with a dark room, product photography, or portrait photos with ring-shaped catchlights in the eyes.
An 18-inch ring light is much larger and brighter than desk clip lights, so check you have the floor space for the stand. A fixed 5600K daylight output looks natural in many rooms but may clash with warm room lights; turning other lights off gives more consistent colour. Ring lights produce flat, even light, which is flattering for faces but can look less dramatic than a softbox setup. People with glasses may see the ring reflected in their lenses, which you can reduce by raising the light and angling it down. Check whether the kit includes a remote or on-ring controls, and whether the stand is sturdy enough for a camera.
Breaking down the NEEWER ring light
NEEWER lists a 55W LED ring at 5600K daylight colour temperature, dimmable output, a light stand, a phone holder, colour filters on some kits and a carrying bag for storage or transport.
One thing to watch: large footprint
Check stand height, included accessories and power source.
Other options beyond the NEEWER ring light
Elgato Ring Light and smaller UBeesize kits are alternatives.
The ideal NEEWER ring light owner
Made for beauty creators
- Beauty creators
- Video callers
- Beginner photographers
When to skip the NEEWER ring light
- Small desks
- People needing colour-adjustable light
Where the NEEWER ring light wins and loses
Bright and even and other wins
- Bright and even
- Full kit
- Affordable
Large footprint and other gripes
- Large footprint
- Glasses reflections
Is the NEEWER ring light worth it?
A solid starter lighting kit for creators.
