Can it be used as a main light for streaming?

It works best as fill or accent light. The 6-inch panel is small, so expect soft, modest output rather than bright key lighting.

Does it need to stay plugged in?

Yes. It has no battery and runs from USB, so keep it connected to a laptop, wall adapter or power bank.

Will it hold my phone?

The holder opens to 3.6 inches and rotates 360 degrees, which fits most phones. Heavier phones may make the arms sag.

What comes in the box?

The 6-inch panel light, a 360-degree ball head, an in-line remote and a phone mount.

Can I control it from my phone?

No. All modes, colors and brightness levels are changed on the in-line remote.

How does it compare with a ring light?

It offers more color and effects and more flexible positioning, but a ring light gives more even, brighter face lighting.

Where is the Bower 6-inch Flexible Panel LED Light cheapest?

At Verdi.com, for $21.99, 18% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Bower 6-inch Flexible Panel LED Light?

9 stores we checked sell it, including Verdi.com, vipoutlet.com, eBay, Best Buy, Sears.

Bower 6-inch Flexible Panel LED Light

Best price now

$21.99at Verdi.comChecked Nov 7

18% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 9 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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What reviewers say

Common complaints center on modest brightness and arms that droop with a phone attached.

What people mention

BrightnessCriticisedOwners say the small panel is dim and works better as fill or accent light than as a main key light.
ArmsMixedThe goosenecks are handy for odd angles but can droop when a phone is mounted.
Color modesPraisedBuyers enjoy the RGB colors and effects for backgrounds and mood lighting.
BuildCriticisedThe plastic housing and light arms feel less sturdy than metal studio gear.
SetupPraisedThe clamp and USB power make it quick to set up on a desk or shelf.

About the Bower 6-inch Flexible Panel LED Light

The Bower 6-inch Flexible Panel LED Light is a 6-inch LED light panel with an integrated metal clamp, made for video, live streaming and other content. Two flexible 24-inch arms let you position the light and your phone where you need them.

The light offers 6 RGB colors: red, green, blue, purple, orange and cyan. It also has 7 lighting effects, including Gradient RGB, Strobe, Transition, Pulsing and Flashing. White light modes are adjustable across 8 brightness levels. An in-line remote switches modes, adjusts brightness and controls effects.

The 360-degree rotating phone holder fits most smartphones and opens to 3.6 inches. The light is USB-powered and works with computers, wall adapters or power banks.

Panel size

6 inches

Arm length

24 inches, flexible

RGB colors

Red, green, blue, purple, orange, cyan

Effects

7, including Gradient RGB, Strobe, Transition, Pulsing, Flashing

White light

Adjustable, 8 brightness levels

Phone holder

360-degree rotation, opens to 3.6 inches