Elgato Key Light: 2800 Lumen Studio Light, App Controlled

I recently bought the Elgato Key Light, and I can’t believe how much it’s improved my streaming setup! Setting it up was a breeze. It has a sleek look that fits perfectly on my desk without taking up too much space. Plus, I can adjust the height and angle, which is super helpful. The lighting is fantastic! I love how I can tweak the brightness and colour temperature. Some days I want a warm, cozy vibe, and other days I need bright, clear light to look sharp on camera. The even lighting makes a huge difference—no more harsh shadows! The best part? The Elgato software lets me control everything from my computer. I can adjust the light without having to get up, which is a lifesaver during streams. I’m definitely thinking about getting more lights to create an even better setup! It’s a bit pricey, but honestly, it’s worth it. The upgrade in my video quality is noticeable, and I feel more professional when I’m live.

I bought two of these Elgato Key Lights on Black Friday in preparation for my long planned return to Twitch. That return is still pending due to an old partner situation, but the lights themselves have been well tested in the meantime. In terms of brightness and quality, they’re excellent. Plenty of light, very even, and they make a huge difference to how a room and camera setup looks. The control options are great too when everything is behaving properly. However, there is one fairly important thing to be aware of. If the cable comes loose or the software is outdated or misbehaving, be prepared to be instantly flashbanged. They default to full brightness and it is not subtle. It’s funny the first time and much less funny when it happens unexpectedly. Once set up correctly and kept up to date, they’re very solid and do exactly what you want from a studio light. Just make sure cables are secure and software is current unless you enjoy being temporarily blinded. Overall, great lights with a small but memorable downside. Still very happy with them, just slightly more cautious now.

I read some of the negative reviews of these lights and actually ordered a Key Light - Air from elsewhere to compare. These are 2x the size and brightness of the Air version and for me the desk clamps work really well. The poles are sturdy and extend to a good height. One thing I would say is that the 2 extension rings of the poles were VERY tight to turn the first time. I actually had to use mole grips to turn the top one on both poles (I bought 2). However, once I freed them they now work just fine. I have used the lights on my desk for Webex video calls and they have really improved my video appearance. I also do some video work with a green screen. For this I ws easily able to move both lights into my lounge and the fact they go to a good height meant I could get them into right position. Very flexible, fantastic light and you have complete control from your phone or straight from an icon on your desktop. Using mine just fine from both Mac and iPhone. Really delighted with these and the video I was able to capture with both webcam and SLR was great. Looks totally professional. Give off very little heat which is good in my small home office and long power leads for flexible placement. Only things I would improve: 1) The ball point at he top he lamps themselves fit into could be better. Once it is done up it is great, but you have to do it up pretty tight. 2) Would be nice to have some cable retainers on the poles. The Air version have done a better job of this. 3) Power adapters are pretty large. Make sure you have adequate height above your sockets. Other than those points, for all the uses I bought these for, they are brilliant. Expensive, but applicable control is ace for me. Oh yes, nd the variable light is great to work by as well!

People noticed in an instant with the light improvement in my streams! I do like it, it's a nice soft light that doesn't strain your eyes. It's a lot bigger than I thought too! Good stable tripod and easy to attach to desk It is incredibly difficult to connect to your software so I've had to connect it to my phone instead. Easy to connect through phone but literally not possible for me to connect it through PC. I've even restarted my router a few times to try solve this but no luck.

Was given this light on a list of items to record webinars with. The whole setup has been great and I found the light very easy to assemble, as well as being easy to clamp in place. I have one of those height adjustable Ikea tables with a square edge and the clamp is perfect for that configuration. The Wi-Fi enabled app controls mean that I can adjust the light colour and brightness very easily from my iPhone as well as turn it on and off. I am using it at 20% brilliance, so I might have got away with the lower lumens unit but at least I know I have plenty in reserve. All in all - extremely easy to operate, adjust and set up light, so I am delighted with it.

This is one of the worst product experiences I've had. Largely I guess because the light itself is great and I want to be able to use it, I will just never understand why they decided to leave out any way of having manual controls, and relying on app control via wifi. I knew that was the case when I purchased it, however I decided that it wasn't too much to ask to need to control it via my phone. Wow, how wrong I was. Initial setup via my iPhone was fine. The light creates it's own wifi network, you connect your phone to it, your phone then gets the light connected to your wifi - easy. The problem for me comes after that. The Elgato Control App can never find the light again, and this leaves you completely unable to control the light. I tried resetting the light multiple times, but had to resort to going into my router settings and removing the light from there - this allowed me to go through the initial setup process again. This time I did it via a Macbook. I was met with a similar experience. You initially get connected, you can control the light - it's only later when you go back to the app to get your scene set up, and again the app doesn't find the light. Absolute trash. Why are we making products like this? 2 simple knobs, 1 for brightness, 1 for colour temperature would have prevented this and made this a fantastic piece of kit

Solved the unprofessional "halo" ceiling light and shadowy face look on the multiple work video calls I make each week. More physical buttons for control like the Elgato Key Light Mini would be nice though I would not recommend the Mini as an alternative key light, they are better suited as a fill light owing to the smaller size. Pricey, but nice build and light quality. Integrated well with my Home Assistant home automation setup.

The product is great. Before-hand, I was using a bright LED against a white wall - Now, I have this as a soft light and to be honest, on a low percentage of the overall output it provides enough light for detailing. The 2500 Lumens are overkill, but it does make sense if the panels were further away from the object/person and required brighter output. I love the Streamdeck interactions, as well as the fact it's actually a WiFi device. After pairing, I can use my desktop to control the Key Light over the network, regardless of whether my Streamdeck is plugged in or not. It's a little pricey, but it's sturdy and a soft light. It doesn't require a tripod, it just grips onto the desk and sits firmly in place. (Note: Make sure you have a WiFi device for initial setup, I had to use a laptop to pair the Key Light to my network. If your PC has a wireless card, that works too). Overall, great product. I stream, it's brilliant and brings a lot of Quality of Life to my lighting. Tempted to buy a second one...

Love that you can control it from your phone or computer through the app. Easy to change color temperature, shines bright like a diamond. 5/5 would recommend

Najlepsze tego typu lampy na rynku, warte swojej ceny. Solidne i mega wygodne w użytkowaniu. Polecam gorąco.

Extremely versatile and bright. Comes with an app to control color and brightness. Makes any video recordings or stream look professional and clamps to my desk strongly. Great purchase!

Uso le Elgato Key Light da anni, principalmente per i miei corsi di Project Management e Leadership, e devo dire che la differenza che fanno è sbalorditiva. Se cercate un'illuminazione professionale che vi valorizzi al meglio, senza il fastidio di montare un set da studio complesso, questa è la soluzione definitiva. Luce Potente e Perfettamente Uniforme La qualità della luce è il suo punto di forza: è potente, ma allo stesso tempo incredibilmente morbida e diffusa. Questo elimina completamente le ombre dure e quel fastidioso effetto riflesso tipico delle luci economiche. Massima Flessibilità: È totalmente regolabile sia in intensità (luminosità) che in temperatura colore (dal caldo accogliente al freddo professionale), permettendoti di adattarla istantaneamente a qualsiasi ambiente o mood. Il Vero Game Changer: Controllo Intelligente Ciò che rende la Key Light superiore è la sua integrazione smart. Si controlla interamente via app (da PC/Mac o smartphone) o tramite un Elgato Stream Deck, senza dover mai toccare l'unità fisica. Configurazione Istantanea: Puoi impostarla in pochi secondi, salvare i tuoi profili preferiti e cambiare l'atmosfera luminosa all'istante, cosa perfetta per le dirette, le videocall o quando si cambia contesto (ad esempio, passare da una presentazione ai corsi). Design Solido e Funzionale Il supporto da scrivania (Master Mount) è solido, affidabile e permette un posizionamento versatile senza occupare troppo spazio. Non è solo efficace, è discreto. Nota sull'Affidabilità: Su quattro unità acquistate, solo una ha avuto un problema isolato al gancio di montaggio. Amazon ha gestito il reso e la sostituzione in modo impeccabile. In sintesi: La Key Light è un investimento che ripaga. Non è solo una luce, è uno strumento professionale che eleva immediatamente la qualità di qualsiasi contenuto video.

Been using the Elgato Key Light for a few months now and it’s a game changer for my setup. Mounts cleanly to my desk with the included clamp, frees up floor space, and the build quality feels premium — solid metal, no flex. The 2800 lumens is more than enough. I usually run it around 40% brightness for video calls and streaming. Color temperature is adjustable from warm to cool, which is huge for matching room lighting. Light is super even across the panel, no hotspots, and the diffusion looks great on camera — soft and flattering, not harsh. Control through the Elgato Control Center app is smooth. Brightness and temp adjust instantly, and I have it tied to a Stream Deck button for one-tap on/off. Works over WiFi so no extra cables running across the desk. Only real downside is the price — it’s not cheap. But if you’re serious about how you look on camera for streams, meetings, or content, it’s worth it. Built to last and just works every time.