Lume Cube Video Conference Lighting Kit | Live Streaming, Video Conferencing, Remote Working | Lighting Accessory for Laptop, Adjustable Brightness and Color Temperature, Computer Mount Included

Despite my trepidations on the reviews (suction cup, angle) I decided to purchase and try out, Im using this for video conferences for work and for Discord games with my friends for leisure. I opened the box, charged it up and used it a couple of nights ago; brightness was perfect, I was afraid it was going to be too bright or even feel like a spotlight on my face; I attached the suction cup to the back of my laptop (MacBook Pro 2016) and never popped off or had any trouble sticking; the angle was perfect because it illuminated the whole area around my head/upper torso and looked natural (my friends confirmed this). I wanted something small, portable, easy to use; compared to some of the other similar products I just cant justify spending over $100 for something comparable or even something cheaper that breaks after 3 uses. So far I have used it a few times and every time it has worked perfectly. Really happy with my purchase. Edit on 9/19/20: Okay, so far the suction cup failed; however, I realized that I didnt properly press in on the function cup to create as much a vacuum before turning the clip; retried it and worked; so far tried it up to this date and the suction problem has not re-surfaced. I think that the reviews claiming the suction cup doesn't work is b/c of human error and not an issue with the product.

I purchased this light because of the suction cup, assuming it would be strong enough to hold the light to the lid on my laptop for the duration of the workday. Nope. It only lasted a few minutes until the suction leaked and the light dropped off. The light itself is great, is adjustable for not only intensity, but color temperature. When plugged in, its display will identify the level of charge, so you can track its recharging cycle. It will last 16 hours at 1%, over eight hours at 25%, 1.3 hours at 100%, so great for a workday. Don’t think the lower intensity for longer time is an issue. It isn’t. The brightness is perfectly adequate at lower intensities. At higher brightness levels it basically blows out the image, way too bright. The unit has a screw hole perfect for a camera mount, so I got a flexible camera mount tripod to attach the light to, and set up beside the computer for my video conferences, which works perfectly fine. I downgraded the rating for the useless suction cup feature.

Having researched this company a bit, I finally bit the bullet and bought the mini panel light; I was immediately impressed in the variances of brightness and warm-to-cool color control. It's the perfect light to mount on my desktop computer and use for virtual calls. Price wise is worth it, albeit a bit high, compared to other lights offered out here from other companies. BUT! the control options on this one make it worth the price! I know people have mentioned that the suction doesn't work as well as it should and I can only guess that it depends on your own situation. The suction cup also has a self-adhesive ring on the suction cup, to give it a double hold when on your computer. The suction mount can be taken apart (similar to how a GoPro works, if you've encountered those). If you are using on a laptop and going to be popping this thing off and on again and multiples of times, then you may find that the suction cup doesn't always hold up as long under the weight of the light. But, if you can leave it on for some time, I suggest taking it apart and adhering the suction cup portion first (on a clean surface of your computer) and then after a few minutes, connecting the light panel portion next; this should give the suction cup and reusable silicone adhesive on it, some time to "lock on" to your computer, hopefully avoiding any falling off of the light. Also, take into consideration the angle of your computer screen, as the further back you push open the laptop screen, the more the angle of the light is going to fight against gravity 9which could also lead to it disconnecting from the computer).

This is not a stellar light, but it is decent when it is working properly. My home office is arranged with a window to my left when I sit at my desk. The room's overhead light is to my right but slightly behind me. This creates a scene with some major shadows on my face during video calls. I need a light that can fill in the shadows so my face is lighted more evenly. Even at its strongest settings, this light does not do that. It helps, and reduces the shadows, but it definitely does not eliminate them. And on bright sunny days, I'm not sure I can tell a difference at all. Then there is the issue where it sometimes works properly and other times it turns off almost immediately after turning it on. I've tried making sure the battery was fully charged; I've tried running it while connected to USB power, and nothing helps. Then the next time I use it it works fine. It has a small screen to navigate the controls, which are decently intuitive. The light color and intensity can be adjusted, and it shows the battery charge percent and time remaining. It's a decent light, if you don't need any strong lighting and if it would just work every time I needed it.

I bought a second Lume Cube for my wife because I was so happy with mine. Ring lights seem to be the best-performing option for video conference lightning, but they are big and ugly. We love the Lume Cube because it's barely noticeable when a desk is in a living space and it's easy to take on the road (when lighting is most likely to be variable.) The battery is surprisingly robust for the size and it's easy to keep it plugged into a computer or monitor (you rarely need to actually run the thing purely on battery but it's a nice option when you don't want to further drain your laptop battery. Finally, I wanted to mention that I had an issue with my first Lume Cube with the charging port and even though the device was a few years old and out of warranty the support team was kind, understanding, and helped me out with a new device. They didn't have to do it and it makes me a loyal customer.

I am a college professor and since we are teaching online I had to break down and buy a light so I can appear well lit and professional for my students. During out "flex week" where profs get together the week before school to discuss the upcoming semester/year this company has supplied our tech guy with one of these and he tells us how great it is, and how important it is to look professional and well lit (which is true) Of course the school doesn't provide us with the equipment we need, so once again, we instructors have to come out of pocket to do our jobs appropriately. So I come to Amazon and buy this thing. Well, now I am out $70. The first problem which I could live with, was that it didn't really allow a lot of room for adjustment of the light. That alone would have cost a star or two. I mean I shouldn't have to adjust my computer or my chair to get myself lit properly. I wish I had just sent the thing back right then and there but I had already started teaching and needed the dang thing. Well, we just finished midterms and now the suction that holds the light onto the computer has given out. I can get it to hold for about 5 minutes before it goes crashing down in the middle of my lecture. This little glitch happening 3-5 times during lecture before I finally give up pretty well takes away from that whole "professional" vibe I'm trying to create. So, now I have a light that I cannot use.... a $70 piece of trash. Of course, it took more than 30 days to become completely unusable so I can't return it to Amazon and get my money back. This thing is a complete waste of money and time. They got my money, I hope they don't get yours.

First, let me address the reviews about the suction ... I do not understand the issue UNLESS the users failed to remove the protective plastic from the suction cup OR they did not use the clamp to lock the suction cup. If there is any issue I have with the suction, it is so secure, I have to really apply "elbow grease" to remove it. I placed it on my laptop and it remained there all day and through the night!!!!! Now that I have mastered the lighting and filters, I am quite satisfied. My ONLY issue is I wear reading glasses and when presenting for a webinar I do not like the reflection of the light in my glasses, which I resolved by using my camera tripod and elevating the light out of my line of vision. I am quite pleased with this purchase. The product appears to be solid and durable.

Updated: Also be forewarned that this light overheats when used at full brightness and shuts off spontaneously which for me is right in the middle of teaching a two hour class. This happens when the battery is still charged and the cube gets burning hot to the touch. This seems like a serious design flaw. I really want to love this product but I think the company needs to seriously improve the design. As other reviewers have said, the suction cup is useless. The last thing you want is for this camera to pop off during a meeting. I have duct taped it and it looks horrible but at least it stays on. Hopefully the company will redesign with a clip-on attachment. If you have go pro it might be compatible with some of their accessories but you have to rig it up and that takes time. The light is bright. It takes some getting used to, having a cube of light in your eyes and the battery life seems to be about 4 hours. I hope the company can ditch the suction and add a clip. Problem solved. If you don’t need a portable unit, I suggest an umbrella light diffuser for about 30 bucks. It’s easier on the eyes and provides a softer glow across your face. Cheaper than this and less frustrating.

Il prodotto non offre una luminosità adeguata e la ventosa tende a staccarsi facilmente

Easy to use. good product Description by Seller. and Reliable delivery

La luz funciona bien, fácil de ajustar temperatura e intensidade, pero ese clip que viene con la luz es terrible, consigue otro, un tripié, esa cosa no sirve

Works well. Would recommend. Great for improved lighting in online meetings.

I bought this item to replace a cheaper alternative I had tried. Although the 'Lume Cube' is considerably more expensive than the other product, the functionality justifies the extra cost. I haven't had any problems with the unit not remaining fixed to my MacBook Pro. Actually, it takes some effort to remove it! Battery life seems good, and the charging cable USB-C adapter is a handy addition. The controls tone and brightness are user-intuitive and easily accessible. One criticism/ oversight... no carry case for portability.