Every good content creator needs a ring light, and this cordless one will have your selfies looking sharp

Adding one of the best ring lights to your setup is the easiest way to level up your content game. There are so many options to choose from. While I think the Lume Cube Cordless Ring Light Pro is a decent option for amateur content creators, it’s worth bearing in mind that there are cheaper options out there with better maximum illumination settings.

But with that said, if you can drop $300 on a light, the conveniently portable build is ideal for anyone who needs to swiftly move locations, and the highly adjustable brightness, temperature and height can suit most eventualities. It’s great to have remote control over the settings, and having the choice between battery-powered or wired operation opens up a lot of doors.

To find out more about my experience using the light, you can keep reading this full Lume Cube Cordless Ring Light Pro review.

Lume Cube Cordless Ring Light Pro: Specs

Lume Cube Cordless Ring Light Pro: Price & availability

The Lume Cube Cordless Ring Light Pro is available to purchase directly from the Lume Cube online store or from Amazon for $299. The ring light only comes in black or white, and while both colors look good, I think black has the more professional appearance.

While there’s a lot to love about the Lume Cube ring light, the price is not one of those things. At $300, it’s an investment, but not one you need to make if you’re looking for a light for content creation — other options are just as good for a fraction of the price.

For example, the Godox LR120 18-inch ring light is just $59 and still offers plenty of temperature and brightness adjustments. There’s also a built-in phone holder with this light, but the tripod feels a little unstable compared to the Lume Cube. My top choice for a larger ring light is the Neewer RP19H, a 19-inch ring light for $149. The Neewer light is far brighter than the Lume Cube and has much better color replication.

If you are looking for something for content creation but don’t need anything as big as the Godox or the Lume Cube, consider the Neewer Basics R06 7-inch Round Light for $35. The light is evenly diffused and has excellent color replication.

Lume Cube Cordless Ring Light Pro: Design

The Lume Cube Cordless Ring Light Pro has a convenient design. The light looks very professional when set up, and doesn’t take much time to assemble. You simply have to set up the tripod, which extends from 18 to 70 inches, and connect the ring light to the top. With the light attached, the tripod feels well-balanced and sturdy once it has been sufficiently tightened. The ring light head alone weighs 2.4 pounds, so it can flop around if it’s too loose.

The ring light houses 256 LEDs covered with a diffuser for soft lighting with even coverage. Having a cover on the light makes it look a lot sleeker than the Godox LR120. The head of the light can tilt vertically 180º, which is useful depending on what you’re using it for.

At the center of the light, there’s a thread to attach the included phone holder. It could hold my iPhone 17, but it was a little tight. Luckily, you can attach any phone holder with a thread attachment. The holder rotates to switch easily between portrait and landscape shooting without any fuss. The thread mount is also compatible with most mirrorless cameras.

The light comes with a power cord and remote control. The 18-inch light comes with a travel case to store all of the components. This is padded and feels very protective. A handle also makes it easy to transport between locations if you’re on the move a lot.

Lume Cube Cordless Ring Light Pro: Controls

You can control the Lume Cube Cordless Ring Light Pro with either the onboard switches and dials or the included remote control.

There are two dials on the back of the light for brightness and color temperature, and the changes are displayed on the digital screen. However, I found it easier to make changes using the remote control, so I didn’t have to go back and forth to the light.

The remote can connect to multiple ring lights using different channel frequencies to control a studio setup if needed. This is useful if you’re shooting complex portraiture and you want to pair with some of the Lume Cube panel lights. While Lume Cube has an app for controlling some of its ring lights, it’s not compatible with the Lume Cube Cordless Ring Light Pro.

You can adjust the color temperature of the ring light between 2700K and 7500K, which is a very wide range, giving you an option for most situations. It’s a wider range than the Lume Cube Edge Light 2.0, which has a range of 2700K to 7200K. The adjustment on the Cordless Ring Light Pro is stepless, so I feel like I had more control when compared to the Edge Light 2.0.

Lume Cube Cordless Ring Light Pro: Performance

The Lume Cube Cordless Ring Light Pro provided me with consistent lighting for filming video content and taking pictures. However, it’s not the best light I’ve used, and for the price, I want something that I can rely on to make me shine.

The 256 LEDs provide a maximum illumination of 1700 lux/0.5m, which is less than options by more affordable brands such as Neewer and Godox that provide illumination up to 3000Lux/0.5m. And while the Lume Cube Cordless Ring Light Pro lit me (the subject) very well, the background looked incredibly dull and lackluster.

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With that said, the light has a CRI rating of 96+, which means it can excellently replicate real-world color on camera, and I would have to agree. The yellow on my t-shirt looked bright, and my complexion looked even. But the Neewer Basics BR60 does a better job of replicating color, even though it is on a much smaller scale at just 5 inches.

Lume Cube Cordless Ring Light Pro: Battery life

The Lume Cube Cordless Ring Light Pro can be used anywhere since it has a rechargeable lithium ion battery battery. For a more reliable wireless battery option, you can look to the Westcott 18-inch ring light, which uses NP-F batteries — but this is a lot more expensive. The screen on the back of the light displays how much charge is remaining so you know when it’s time to juice up. At full brightness, you get about an hour and a half of battery life, but when using dimmer settings, you can get up to two hours.

And if you need a fixed setup for all-day use, you’re in luck, because the light also comes with an AC power adaptor. This provides more reliable lighting, and you won’t need to rush for fear of running out of battery life.

The light also has a fast-charging USB-C port at the back so you can plug your phone in and keep it charged whilst using it with the ring light. This is especially useful if you plan on using the light for live streaming.

Lume Cube Cordless Ring Light Pro: Verdict

The Lume Cube Cordless Ring Light Pro would be a decent ring light option if it were a little cheaper. While it has some great qualities, I can’t justify the price tag when there are better options available, such as the Godox LR120 and the Neewer RP19H for a fraction of the price that provide more intense illumination.

But with that said, if you’re willing to spend $300 on a middle-of-the-road ring light, there’s a lot to like. The convenient and portable build makes it easy to transport and assemble, and it’s highly adjustable to suit most eventualities.

The color accuracy with the light is great, and you can easily make adjustments with the included remote control. I also appreciate that you can use the light wirelessly or plugged into a power outlet depending on your needs.

Overall, it’s a decent light; I just can’t get on board with that price tag.