The Elgato Key Light vs. Key Light Air: Which is right for you?

Elgato is one of the biggest names in the streaming game, and their Key Light has helped aspiring and professional video content creators improve their lighting setup since it released last year. But now the Key Light Air has entered the scene - lighter, cheaper, more portable, but not quite as bright. Which one is right for you? JC will help you decide.

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[Necropheliac]

I don't understand why you would say that the Keylight Air has a smaller footprint and is better for smaller desks. The Keylight air clearly has a bigger footprint and would take up much more space on your desk than the legacy Keylight. The clamping mechanism on the legacy keylight has a smaller footprint. It barely takes up any space on your desk because it clamps to the side of it.

[WillShrop]

I don't understand why they didn't include a clamp with the Air. The base is going to take up more space. The clamp is one of the big benefits with the regular key light

[Carl-Camera]

I like how both products were shown in the actual video to help decide.

[robanthony]

Really appreciate this overview - exactly the logic based comparison I was looking for. I actually find myself thinking that for my scenario, requiring two lights - a combination of one of each might actually be a good fit. Thanks again!

[joshc]

Not sure if people know this, but the air has a standard 1/4 screw - if you’ve got one already you can save desk space by replacing the pole with the elgato mount (or a standard 1/4 Amazon mount) instead.

[ThePokeCrib]

Looking forward to setting up my lighting properly with this Key Light Air. My desk does not have the ability to clamp the key light on the left side; I had to feed the pole through the cord hole in the desk and use the mount on the crossbar below the drawer of my desk to get it to work. This base with the key light air is just what I needed since I cannot clamp, thank you so much for this new product!

[DavidLancefield]

Really good, clear review, professionally presented - thank you!

[anayav]

I'm loving both but wish the base of the air could be detached so the OG's clamp could be added. nothing worse than having more things sitting on the desk than necessary. also would justify me getting the OG for key lighting and a less expensive, less powerful air for the fill light

[kellyclark]

Super informative video with no fluff. Thank you!!!

[positivemike]

Thank you, Newegg, for this helpful comparison! It helped me make the right choice on which one I needed.

[Solitonyc]

Can either light apparatus be removed from the stand it comes in and be used on another 3rd party light stand?

[JasperYT_]

You might choose for the Key Light if you have a large desk with room for the clamp. Lol you need more space for that foot from the Key Light Air

[annekedebruyn]

Thinking of buying them both. One as key light and the other as fill

[MattyJamesGames]

Thank you for this! Also…great voice! 👍🏼

[DarkPaadin]

Sorry Juan I disagree about table space... I find that since I have a smaller table space the table clamp of the key light helps me save a ton of space. True, it also limits the design of the table for clamp to work

[maltesorensenyt]

In what world does the Key Light Air offer a smaller footprint? It's literally the opposite. The base is huge and take up so much room on your desk. Wish they just sold it with the clamp instead to keep the desk nice and tidy.

[jhowie]

has anyone tried one keylight plus an air? how was it?

[Iamthebosanac]

if i buy the normal key light do i need 2 key lights or i just need 1 key light

[andrewelder]

Really helpful comparison, thanks! But how does the Air have a "smaller footprint" with that massive base?? The original Key Light with the clamp would seemingly be a much smaller footprint on your desk (given it's main bulk is hovering several feet above it :D)

[JanVanthienen]

Hey, awesome review! What's the difference of having 1 Key Light in front, compared to 2 Key Lights (L and R at the desk)?