Best LED Video Lights Under $100

Looking for an LED video light under $100, here are some lighting recommendations for you to consider. Scroll down for the full list!

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0:00 The BEST LED Video Lights under $100
0:37 5600K Reference Light
1:01 The "TikTok" Light
1:34 Aputure M9
2:03 Ulanzi VL120
2:56 Tip for Lighting your videos for cheap
3:28 Neewer 176 LED
4:20 Lights + Lightroom Presets
4:50 Aputure MC (Best for Connectivity)
6:23 Zhiyun M40
7:39 Neewer 660 LED Panel (My First Lights)
9:46 Nanlite MixPad II (Bonus Light)
11:15 My Lighting Recommendations
12:33 My Lighting Setup

[AnthonyGugliotta]

What LED lights are your favourite? Did one of the options I showed stand out from the others?

[mikebrown]

Youtube algorithms are the WORST. I dont know why your Amazing vids dont get as much views as they deserve .
Great content Anthony please dont stop making it

[cinesbysam]

I’m surprised the Weeylite RB9 isn’t on this list! It’s brighter than the Aperture (1150LM), it’s slightly Larger, Same price, has longer battery life, RBG and Color-Temp Adjustment. It also uses an App for color accuracy adjustments, has both vertical/horizontal mounting, 29 lighting effects, comes with a stand. Highly HIGHLY recommend this light!

[ducaveli]

This is exactly the video I needed to find 🙏 I have no power source for light in the workshop where I make my bike rebuild videos so this was great, thanks!

[PhilAndersonOutside]

Excellent, straight forward video.

For those interested, Zhiyun makes a CM25 light. Basically a smaller version of the 40, but less expensive, and not as bright.

[rivvidproductions]

I'm really trying to build a super portable kit that I can use in studio or while traveling, so I appreciate this video! I currently use the Lume Cube Panel Pros and the Studio Panels, but I've been really intrigued by the Zhiyun lights lately and the Aperture/Amaran lights. The only disadvantage to the Lume Cube lights is that you can't build scenes in their app like you can with the Aperture ecosystem.

[seanspenceee]

Keep it up dude! Love seeing you in this element sharing your passions!

[shawnchen]

Happy to see the Mixpad ii 27c make an appearance. I scored two of them for a killer deal of about 130cad/100usd. No real reviews so I kinda got worried this was a full pass for many people. ❤ Great content

[freyafoxmusic]

Insanely good video ❤ btw Zhiyun is pronounced “Zhuh - yoon” best I can explain it from a mandarin speaker . I have most of these lights but the Zhiyun seems to be the best of your recommendations

[lucieshevroy]

An amazing and thorough video! The best I've seen so far on the topic. Wishing you more views!!

[JasonTaylor-poxc]

Neewer GL25B lights for about $70 each. They aren't battery powered (not a requirement for me) but they are plenty bright, have app control/remote, and can set color temp and brightness.

[annedarling]

Short and to the point. Excellent, many thanks

[MagnitudeReviews]

You know, I'm someone who's really been itching to start taking a stab at making youtube videos and I've got the cameras, lenses, and microphones I want. But not the lights itself. And I want something that is small and compact and can light the entire video... that Zhiyun M40 kinda fits the bill. I think I'll grab one and I've been eyeing the Aperture MC for honestly years now so I might throw that into the background. My main question is if you have a recommendation for a small and compact table top-sized tripod/standing monopod that can fit the Zhiyun M40.

[brownpunk]

Surprised ivisi g2 pocket didnt make it..its a certified winner in my books❤

[The_business_Podcast]

Amazing video 🥺

What camera do you use, I have never seen a vid that is clear and high-quality like that.

Thanks in advance

[TheFandangovideoguy]

hmmm...I have a couple of Lume Cube Go panels and they are fine for small setups/close ups etc. I don't need full power-just a bit to fill in when doing wedding receptions. I wonder how the Lume Cube Go compares to the ULanzi V120...oh wait...that magenta cast is not good at all. or how bad is it? it's super cheap now on amazon. Will this light ruin my footage? I just want a higher capacity battery... the Zhiyun M40 lasts 29 min at 100% power-the battery is only 2600Mah...Looks crazy bright! I think I like the softer lighting from the lume cube but I can always use a soft diffuser on any light. thanks for the video

[SimeonKolev]

That M40 is 40W but not really :D. I have 2 big complains about it- the chips have no lens in front of them which leads to weaker output at distance. For example my YN360 is almost 20W and it is brighter than the M40 at 1m and the greater the distance the worse it gets for the M40. Also the M40 never uses all the chips at max power all at once. When you set it to the cooler setting only half of them are at the 100%, same happens for the warmer settings, but at the middle 4000-4400K all the chips are dimmer than max output. So 40W... maybe more like 30W and weaker than models with lenses in front of the chips. And when the battery goes lower than 60-70% the output goes down too. And the fan is very loud.
And the second big complain - no app, no idea what is the settings you are dialing in. Those wheels are not precise and the dimming curve is ... bad. So for me it is only hype. Their latest model the M20c is a much more usable tool.

[tonypardilla]

if you ever get a chance, can you review the Colbor CL100x and compare them with the other variations between daylight and the RGB and which you think would be great for events?

[syedshams]

Hey Anthony, love your videos!
Just wanted to ask which sub $100 light would you recommend for at home product photography?

[HUSHMONEYBAND]

Does banding happen with any of these?