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Neewer RP19H 19-inch Ring Light vs Razer Ring Light

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Neewer RP19H 19-inch Ring Light comes out ahead by a clear margin (5.0 vs 4.3). Neewer RP19H 19-inch Ring Light is best for: Vloggers and YouTubers who want a large, color-accurate ring light with a complete stand kit. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Neewer RP19H 19-inch Ring Light
Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Ring Lights for Content Creators
Neewer RP19H 19-inch Ring Light
1 source$115.49as of Oct 18

The Neewer RP19H is the best big-ring value and Tom's Guide's top overall pick, scored a full 5 stars and called 'the ultimate ring light.' CRI 97+ color accuracy and granular controls outclass cheaper lights, and the included tripod and triple phone holders make it a complete kit. The main gripes are a fiddly phone mount and a so-so tripod.

Strengths
  • — Excellent color accuracy with CRI 97+ and TLCI 98+
  • — Fine control: 100K color steps and 1% brightness increments
  • — Full kit with aluminum tripod, three phone holders and Bluetooth remote
Watch-outs
  • — 19-inch size is bulky for small or travel setups
Razer Ring Light
Ranked #3 in Best Ring Lights for Content Creators
Razer Ring Light
2 sources

The Razer Ring Light is the value sweet spot, a 12-inch USB light whose build quality and tripod punch above its price. Digital Camera World gave it a full 5/5, CGMagazine scored it 8/10, and TechGearLab rated it 74/100. It is not as bright as AC-powered lights, but for webcam streaming it nails the fundamentals cheaply.

Strengths
  • — Surprisingly sturdy, substantial included tripod
  • — USB-powered, so it can run off a power bank for portable use
  • — Three temperature presets (3000K/4500K/6500K) with 10 brightness steps
Watch-outs
  • — USB power means it is dimmer than AC lights like the Elgato
  • — Fully retracted tripod footprint can crowd a small desk

Specs side-by-side

SpecNeewer RP19H 19-inch Ring LightRazer Ring Light
Diameter19 in (480 mm)12 in
LEDs512 SMD192
Color Temp3200K-5600K (100K steps)3000K / 4500K / 6500K
CRI97+ (TLCI 98+)—
Brightness3000 lux @ 0.5m, 1% dimming10 steps (10-100%)
MountAluminum tripod + 3 phone holdersTripod + webcam ball head + phone holder
ControlTouch LCD + Bluetooth remote—
PowerACUSB
Dimensions19"L x 19"W x 70.87"H19.49"L x 17.52"W x 3.94"H
Tripod—Included compact tripod
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