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From selfies to outdoor shoots, the Westcott 18" Bi-Color LED Ring Light will have you covered. This ring light is equipped with a stepless dimmer and digital readout, allowing for fine-tuning of brightness and temperature. The digital readout lets you quickly change settings based on varied external light conditions. The light includes two NP-F750 lithium-ion rechargeable batteries and a battery charging port. These batteries keep the light going on full power for 70 minutes. There is also a wall-powered option included for longer use. This ring light comes with a sturdy tripod and mounting accessories capable of holding DSLR cameras and phones. In addition, it has a USB port capable of charging phones and other electronics to avoid low battery interruptions. The Westcott 18" Bi-Color LED Ring Light and accessories fit nicely into a well-made storage bag with separate compartments for the accessories. We love this model's versatility. With 2435 lumens and a 3200K-5600K temperature range, you'll be set for photography, video calls, blogging, and much more. 
You might find this ring light a bit large based on your needs. It needs to be set up with the tripod, so you'll need adequate floor space to use it. This ring light does not include a remote or Bluetooth availability to control the light settings remotely. It is also likely to be a bit pricey compared to your standard ring light, but we found the high-quality construction and utility well worth the price. 

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The Neewer 18" Kit is a top-tier performer. Above all else, it offers amazing light quality. This strong LED ring light is sure to brighten up any photo set to your liking and will create great catchlights in your subjects' eyes. Not only is the brightness high caliber, but the build is too. It is both stable and durable and comes with a number of tools that render it very versatile. While it is on the larger side, this Neewer comes with a carrying bag for easier transport. It also comes with some additional filters and a phone/camera holder. The solid tripod holds a heavy &#40;five-ish lbs&#41; DSLR set up well, and we're confident that it can handle more. Additionally, we like its stepless dimmer, which lets you set the exact level of brightness you want.
The Neewer 18" is slightly larger than the Neewer Digital, but it lacks the digital readout, battery-powered option, and remote control. As a result, you'll need to have access to an outlet, but if you're looking to buy a larger light without all the bells and whistles, this one is a great choice. 

For a deluxe option for your next smartphone photo or video shooting session, check out the Neewer Ring Light Kit. This tripod has just about all the bells and whistles you could hope for, including an 18" dimmable ring light with diffusers. It extends to 61 inches and feels decently durable, securely holding your phone even when it's extended to full height. It provides very even light, includes both white and orange color filters, and didn't induce any LED flicker in any of our test videos, making it a great choice for recording your next video or vlog. 
The extra features, however, make the initial assembly process rather taxing. The subsequent setups and breakdowns are much easier, but it still takes a bit more work than any of the pocket tripods. The Neewer Ring Light Kit is also quite large and cumbersome when unfolded &mdash; enough to literally take over a small room. Although it does pack down into its included carrying case, we don't think it's the best option for traveling. The ball head on the phone mount also seems like it is a little more flimsy compared to the rest of the tripod. It might be overkill if you're aspirations don't extend past casual use, but this is one of our favorite options to recommend to those who are more serious about shooting content with their smartphone. 

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We love the versatility of the UBeesize 10" with Tripod &mdash; it comes with some great features, and they're all well designed. It has an excellent and fully functional tripod, as well as a carry bag for the light. There's a separate carry bag for the tripod, and it includes an easy-to-use remote trigger for your phone as well. This light sets up fast &#40;18 seconds&#41;, and it is a dream to adjust. It also features the same phone holder as the UBeesize 10" Tabletop, which is easy to twist to whatever angle you want.
Unfortunately, the phone holder on this model has the same issues as the others &mdash; it doesn't grip larger-cased phones well. We also wish the light was slightly brighter, though it's the brightest of the 10" sized lights we tested. This is a great mid-size option at a very accessible price point. 

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The Neewer 18" Bi-Color with Digital Output is by far the best ring light we've tested, thanks in particular to three unique features, the first of which is a digital readout. Having the ability to set your ring light to an exact brightness and temperature every time you use it allows for a level of standardization you wouldn't otherwise have. This is helpful for multi-day shoots or anything requiring a certain level of consistency across photos or videos. The second useful feature this ring light offers is its two high-capacity batteries &#40;sold separately&#41;, which allow for stress-free outdoor shooting. We were worried that the light would be dimmer when running on batteries, but our brightness tests showed no difference between wall-power and batteries, and the batteries lasted a full hour at 100% brightness. The third feature we appreciate is the wireless remote. The Neewer Digital is also extremely bright, feels well-made, comes with a nice carrying bag, and has various attachment points for both DSLRs and phones. 
If you don't require a stand-alone unit, you may find this light to be a bit overkill for your needs. By no means will this fit on a desk, and we found ourselves wishing this option came with batteries. Additionally, the price point is on the higher side. However, if you're looking for a durable, solid light with a range of nifty features, the Neewer 18" Digital is hands-down the best choice we tested.

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