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Elgato Key Light - Professional 2800 lumens Studio Light

(5/5)
Review by Joshua Morris on
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Review

Key Light has been bolted to my desk arm for two years and it’s still the lighting backbone of my studio. The edge-lit panel pushes up to 2800 lumens without hotspots and the 2900K–7000K range lets me match daylight or tungsten simply from the Control Center app—or a Stream Deck button—so I rarely touch the fixture once it’s mounted. The Wi-Fi control is rock solid on both macOS and Windows, and I love being able to dim or warm the light mid-meeting without breaking eye contact. The included desk clamp keeps the footprint off my workspace and the panel diffuses light evenly enough to stay flattering on back-to-back calls. It’s still a premium buy, and you need room for the mounting pole, but the reliable app control and professional output justify keeping it in my kit.

✓ Pros

  • Edge-lit panel delivers up to 2800 lumens with soft, even diffusion
  • Wi-Fi Control Center app and Stream Deck integration make adjustments effortless
  • 2900K–7000K range matches any ambient lighting
  • Rock-solid build and desk clamp minimize footprint

✗ Cons

  • Premium price compared with ring lights or softboxes
  • Needs clearance for the clamp and vertical mounting pole

Specifications

BrightnessUp to 2800 lumens
Color Temp2900K–7000K adjustable
ControlElgato Control Center app, Stream Deck integration
Power40W LED panel (edge-lit)
MountDesk clamp with articulating pole
Date First AvailableJanuary 7, 2019