Customers appreciate the Litra Beam LX for its brightness, RGB capabilities, and ease of use. The sleek design, Bluetooth connectivity, and compact size are also well-received. While the stand is sturdy, some find the price a bit high and the cable management could be improved, though the heat output is minimal.
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Pros mentioned:
Brightness
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice, customizable, versatile light.
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Having used some other webcam lights before (such as those "circle" lights), I found myself really liking this light.
First and foremost, the light is rather versatile with the ability to mount it either horizontally or vertically on the stand. It also appears as though the screw threads are standardized, so I would assume it could be mounted on an articulating arm or another stand/tripod, if so desired. (I did not actually test this theory, however.) The light can be controlled manually from the unit itself, so no need for it to be plugged into a computer or accessed by an application on a smart device. There is a toggle switch that allows the user to control the front-facing white light and the rear-facing multi-colored lights. The warmth and intensity of the white light can be controlled from the light itself. The rear multi-colored lights can be toggled between different lighting orientations as well.
The stand itself is actually pretty nice. It is lightweight throughout the vertical beam, but the base has some decent heft to it, so the light should not tip over easily. Cable routing is on the exterior of the stand, but there are some "channels" in which to insert the cords, so they stay in place at the rear of the stand.
The light can be controlled via the Logitech G Hub software, which also allows the firmware to be updated. Given all the controls located right on the lamp itself, I found myself not really using the software much.
The light is supposed to be accessible via bluetooth as well, but I did not test this functionality as the on-light controls with a computer application "backup" was all I needed. (There is a Logitech G application for smartphones that I found that connects to the device via bluetooth. I may have to try this later... See how it works.)
While I thought this would predominantly be an occasional-use light for me when recording video lectures, I found that its versatility and nice stand wound up replacing the articulating desk light that I already had on my desk. Overall, it is hard to find things to complain about with this light. Well executed, Logitech!
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Cable management
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Versatile and affordable light
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GOOD
- Includes nice desk stand
- Standard 1/4" mounts for both horizontal and vertical mounting
- Adjustable without software
- Bluetooth connectivity
BAD
- Can't be powered over USB
- Can't set color temp to 5600K with manual controls
- Top buttons could be more distinct by feel
- G Hub doesn't reconnect Bluetooth after waking from sleep
- Cable management not great for USB cable
TL/DR
The Litra LX is a great option for a key light
DETAILS
The Litra LX takes a unique approach to key lighting through its shape. The wider bar spreads out the light source, softening the shadow edges like a larger light does, but without being quite as big. The Litra's maximum light output is lower than something like the more expensive Elgato Key Light, but it's more than enough for most situations ( and few people use Elgatos light near max brightness anyway ). Though meant primarily as a key light for video, it can also be used for general photography or even as a workbench light.
The Litra LX also has two standard 1/4" thread mounts, one on the end and another in the middle of the beam, allowing it to be mounted horizontal or vertically. The included stand is pretty good. The base is weighty enough to keep the light upright, even with the light mounted on end and rotated down so it's hanging horizontally. The stand height is adjustable, and the friction lock keeps it in place. Hopefully it stays that way and doesn't get loose over time. Small hooks on the stand act as cable management and do their job well enough for the power cable, but not so much the USB cable. The power adapter has a 90 degree head which plugs into the underside of the beam and keeps the cable close to light body. The USB port is close to the power connection, except the USB cable sticks straight out of the light's frame, making it not so sleek. The USB cable is strictly for controlling the light color and brightness. The light must run off the AC adapter and cannot be powered over USB.
Across the top of the light are manual control buttons that let you operate the light without needing Logitech's G Hub software. Buttons for power, brightness, and color are present and a toggle switch changes whether you're controlling the white light or RGB side. Both sides can be turned on and off independently. The color buttons adjust white balance for the white light and color patterns for the RGB. One small niggle is that you can't set the white light to standard 5600K daylight using the manual controls. The closest settings are 5400K and 6000K. Not a huge problem, but an annoying one.
By connecting the Litra to a computer using the G Hub software, you gain much more control. RGB lighting patterns can be synced to the rest of your Logitech RGB peripherals, if you have any, or you can set whatever colors or patterns you may want. Adjusting the white balance and brightness also has much finer controls than the physical buttons allow. The included USB cable is 2m long, but if you need the light farther away from the control computer ( or just don't want the extra cable on your desk ), you can connect the light via Bluetooth as well. I had problems with Bluetooth automatically reconnecting when the computer woke up from standby. More precisely, G Hub wouldn't recognize the light in the control panel after waking even though Windows showed it still connected under Devices. Restarting G Hub fixed the issue every time.
My other small complaint is I would like the physical buttons to be more distinguishable by feel. Looking past the glare of the light to operate the buttons is hit and miss, especially distinguishing between brightness and color cycle control buttons.
If you don't need the backside RGB effects, the basic Litra may be the better choice for you as it's significantly less expensive. But as is, the Litra LX is certainly a good option for people who want a more compact key light that doesn't suffer the same specular shadows as other small lights.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Brightness
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great desk light
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The Logitech Litra Beam LX LED light is the perfect companion for anyone's desk, be that for a professional, gamer, or any other situation that needs a solid, steady light.
The materials of the device are solid and relatively heavy, though the base of the light is more than sufficient to handle standing it up.
I do like the ability to make extremely granular changes to the color and brightness of the light, on top of the fact that I can have my webcam essentially have the light automatically turn on or off. This is really critical during those times when you are having back-to-back meetings and you do not really have time to make sure that your light either stays on (if it was off).
Beyond the above, it is also helpful that the light is portable, in spite of the fact that it is somewhat weighty, which means that you are not tied down to a light that might have to be installed in a semi-permanent fashion -- helpful if you ever have the need to set up shop in aother room of the house.
I would definitely recommend this light for anyone on the market for it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Brightness
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bright and clean
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The Logitech Litra Beam LX Premium Dual Sided RGB Led streaming light makes the image perfect. You have the options to really make the bright white light and have and accent light in the back such as red or blue and other colors available. Setup is very simple and can even be a perfect desk light for doing work. This light will brighten up the space to make your videos and just overall workspace. I would really recommend this light if you need more light in your life. The light and stand are screwed together your choice if you want it centralized or on the edge. The setting are very simple to use and switch colors in between. The cable is long enough to reach certain areas and come with the USBC for additional setting. Overall very satisfied with the RGB light and it was much needed addition to my set up. Pros I love the easy set up and easy to change colors and brightness, it is small and compact enough to fit in tight spaces however is bright enough just like a big light. The only con I have is that the flexibility is not that great but can be adjusted.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Brightness
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pretty good Lamp.
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Honestly, I bought it because I had a gift card and it was cheaper with it.
Its suprisingly pretty bright. I use it both for work and for game nights. I usually have meetings in different timezones so me being lazy, I dont like to turn on the room lights so this helps alot, they have warm light options too so its not a big bright led in your face. Plus it serves to be a pretty decent ambient light too.
For game nights, I tend to stream to some friends and the lighting helps alot plus the ambient light bounces off my white walls perfectly.
Buy it if you have disposable income, or wait for a sale. I can vouch for build quality. Though I honestly expected a metal arm and frame but its plastic but the base is solid metal so it wont budge.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Brightness
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Initial hiccups but enjoying it now
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My Litra had some initial software issues after installing Logitech's GHub software. It wouldn't show me any UI or control capabilities for my Litra and when I did have it working for a few minutes, didn't detect the Litra at all. However, I ended up contacting customer support and they walked me through some quite low-level clearing-out of the Software followed by a reinstall. After this, things are working well.
The device itself is *very* sleek which I appreciate, and - at its maximum height - sits enough over my 24" ultrawide monitor that it lights up my face decently when I'm on camera.
Controls for the light via the GHub software are intuitive and offer a very wide variety of customization options. However, the simple ability for the Litra to automatically turn on the front-facing white light when my camera is in use is a game-changer for me. My dimly-lit home office is no longer a problem! Now when I take a conference call the light turns on automatically and shuts off when I'm finished. PERFECTION.
I also appreciate the Litra is able to be used completely via Bluetooth so it doesn't take up another USB port on my system and add another set of cords to my desktop. The built-in cord management also makes keeping the aesthetic pleasant easy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Brightness
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good lighting, limited design
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Lights well for video, evenly, with minimal bright spots. The temp range provides good control of light to enhance the subject. It gets really bright, maybe too bright for some. But the range is certainly adequate and useful. Unlike ring lights, this light minimizes the obvious reflection of the ring shape on eyes, glasses, surfaces, etc. ring lights serve a purpose I suppose but I really don’t like those reflections. Makes people’s eyes look weird.
It’s hard to adjust color temp and brightness though because you have to stare straight at it to find the controls, which are on the head vs. the stand.
The multicolor light on the opposite side could be fun in the right settings; I don’t have much use for it.
One thing it misses for me - I would like it to function better as a desk lamp in between on-camera uses to eliminate needing two lamps for two purposes and to free up clutter. But the head only pivots on the very tip of the stand. There’s no way to extend it out AND point it down at the same time.
As a video light is really good, as a multi-purpose lamp not so much.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great light
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Works great, the different settings and app dashboard available for PC is very convenient helpful when streaming!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Logitech
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Sounds like the Litra Beam LX is a perfect fit for your streaming setup! The combination of TrueSoft technology for natural light and the versatile RGB options gives you creative control over your lighting. The convenient app control makes adjustments a breeze. Enjoy creating a captivating atmosphere for your viewers!