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There are cheaper lighting options on the market than $60 (£59/AU$90), but it’s unlikely that many of the brandless options on sites like Amazon or eBay will have as many features. In many cases, a traditional ring light or softbox may be too big for a home or office and will be hard to set up or cumbersome to move around.
The Logitech Litra Glow is part of the new line of products called Logitech Creator. It is a small, affordable alternative to a full ring light. At first glance, you might think that this is a product that only people who stream on platforms like Twitch and YouTube would be interested in. However, many remote or hybrid workers could use some extra lighting during conference calls or virtual presentations.
| Dimensions | 3.6 x 3.6 x 1.1 inches (without mount); 14.4 x 3.6 x 1.7 inches |
| Price | $59.99 | €69 |
| Ports | USB-C to USB-A |
| Weight | 3.5 ounces |
Logitech Litra Glow review: Design
The Litra Glow is made so that you can change it to fit your needs, but if you’re like me, you won’t need any of that help. Logitech is working on a patent for the integrated monitor mount on the Litra Glow, which makes it easy to change the height, rotation, and tilt of the screen.
But we put it on top of my computer monitor and it worked. This is much better than my current ring light, which we have to hang awkwardly on the arm of my monitor or put on a hook on my wall far away from me.
On the back, you’ll find the manual lighting controls: an on/off button in the middle and controls for brightness and colour temperature on the sides. You might think that the lighting controls are in an odd place, since you won’t be able to see to that side very often. Logitech has a better way to control lights, though. You can buy this ring light from its official website.
Logitech Litra Glow review: Software
We have never used the Logitech G Hub software before, but the Litra Glow makes a strong case for not only learning how to use it, but also buying a Logitech G-Series mouse and keyboard. You have full control over the brightness and warmth in G Hub, which works on both PCs and Macs.
There are sliders for each that give you a lot of fine-grained control. The G Hub also has six pre-sets for colour and brightness. Soft Sunset is my favourite. Also, you can make your own presets. Everyone has different lighting needs, so Logitech tries to give you as many options as possible to fit your skin tone, the lighting around you, and other factors.
Logitech Litra Glow review: Controls
On the back of the light, there are big buttons that are easy to find and use without looking. The Glow has five different levels of brightness and five different colour temperatures. You can start streaming as soon as you plug the light in, turn it on, and adjust the light to your needs.
It can be powered by your computer or something like a phone charger or power bank that is outside of your computer. But if you connect it to your computer, the Logitech G Hub app will let you use more of its features.
Logitech Litra Glow review: Setup and use
The Litra Glow is just the right size. The light itself is a small, round square that is 3.6 inches by 3.6 inches. It screws onto a monitor mount that comes with the light and can be moved between 8 and 14 inches. When everything is put together, the whole set-up weighs just over 6 ounces, which makes it easy to carry in a bag.
The plastic monitor mount is easy to use, and I was able to attach it to several screens in a matter of seconds. It’s very flexible. You can turn the light 360 degrees, move it up and down, and tilt it a lot to make sure the light is shining just right on your face.
Logitech Litra Glow review: Performance
The Logitech Litra Glow seems to be all about being small but strong, which is clear from how bright the small key light can get. With a brightness rating of 250 lumens, the Litra Glow isn’t quite as bright as some other models on the market, but I found its highest setting to be more than enough to keep my setup and myself well lit.
The Logitech Litra Glow is better than other products in the same price range because it works with the Logitech G Hub. This software lets you change the settings without touching them. There are presets for different moods or times of day, like early morning (a little warmer) and afternoon (simulating overcast).
Logitech Litra Glow review: Price and availability
Yes, the Litra Glow costs $60, and we know that’s a lot of money for a ring light, even with a Logitech promo code, since some popular ring lights cost half that or less. And often, these ring lights come with extras like a tripod. Only a mount is on the Litra Glow. Even so, it’s well worth it.
Final words
Even though the Logitech Litra Glow is square, we our going to be controversial and say that it’s one of the best ring lights because it does the same job as other ring lights. We think it’s better than a cheap ring light because it doesn’t get in the way as much, and being able to control it on the fly with Logitech’s software or a G-series mouse or keyboard is more useful than we first thought. It is also small enough to be easy to carry around.
Logitech Litra Glow Ratings
Pros
- Headache free lighting
- Tons of lighting customization options
- Logitech G Hub and mouse/keyboard integrations
Cons
- Pricey for a basic webcam light
- Small size can cause eye discomfort
FAQS
Which is better Elgato key light or Logitech Litra glow?
The Elgato Key Light Mini is brighter and gives off a softer light than the Logitech Litra Glow. It also has a battery that can be charged. The Litra Glow, on the other hand, can be attached to a monitor, while the Key Light Mini needs a separate mount. In short, the Litra Glow is better for use at a desk right out of the box.
What is one of Litra glow unique features?
Unlike traditional LED lights with frames around the edges, Litra Glow blends the last seven degrees of horizontal light coverage to further soften the edges of the light, which is important when you’re in front of a wide-angle webcam.
How do I use Logitech Litra glow?
Either by inserting it into any powered USB port and pushing the buttons on the back, which is the simplest way to use the Litra Glow, or by plugging it into a USB port on your computer and using the Logitech G Hub programme, which is another option.