The RaLeno 15W RGB Streaming Light is a fully featured kit with high quality RGB, CCT and scene lighting. We’ve taken a look at some of the features of the RaLeno light panel.
Note: RaLeno sent us a 15W RGB Streaming Light to test and keep, but this is a completely independent review and all thoughts on this light are our own.
Per
- High-quality CCT and RGB lighting with pleasant, diffused light with a CRI of at least 95.
- The remote control works efficiently and is easy to use
- The remote control is magnetic and can be easily attached to the lamp, where it continues to control the light while charging
- You can control multiple lights with the remote control. And you have forty channels at your disposal!
- 27.5″ Telescopic Desk Stand with Heavy Base
- Can be mounted in cameras
- Battery operated or powered via USB
- The battery has a capacity of 4000 mAh, which allows for a decent usage time per charge.
- Light
- Easy to use
Disadvantages
- No backlit keys
- The buttons are labeled in black instead of white or another easy-to-read color.
RaLeno 15W RGB Streaming Light — Technical Data
All technical data for the RaLeno 15W RGB Streaming Light Panel comes from the information provided to Amazon.
- Soft and glare-free light: The RaLeno Streaming Light uses side-emitting technology with 4 integrated diffuser layers that provide soft lighting and effectively protect your eyes.
- Three cool modes: The photo light has three modes: CCT mode (2500-8500 K) for optimal desk lighting for tasks such as video conferencing, HSI RGB mode to improve the atmosphere during game streaming and photography, and six special effects for a variety of video creation options
- 2.4G magnetic remote control: The main light has a remote control compartment on the back for easy connection, charging and storage of the remote control. In addition, one remote control can control multiple video lights at the same time.
- Stable and flexible desk stand: The stand features a 2.6-pound base, a 27.5-inch telescoping pole, a 360° ball head, and a 1/4-inch screw-in hot shoe. This design allows for easy mobility so you can position it wherever you need it. Alternatively, the LED video light can be used independently on any camera or stand
- Dual power mode: The streaming light is equipped with a built-in 4000mAh battery that provides up to 85 minutes of usage time. In addition, it includes a Type-C charger that allows you to use the light while charging, giving you the flexibility to use it anywhere
- Product dimensions: 10.6 x 0.39 x 7.5 inches
- Item weight: 2.4 pounds
- Item model number: SL-S116
- Batteries: 2 lithium-ion batteries required (included)
Spare parts list
- Video light panel
- Weighted basis
- Telescopic pole
- 360 degree ball head
- Cold shoe
- 2.4G remote control
- Type-C adapter
- User manual
- Quick guide to remote control
RaLeno 15W RGB streaming light — Ergonomics and workmanship quality
The lamp is made of plastic and feels well made. The diffuser, buttons and dial feel solid and do not wobble.
The base is heavy, which is good because the pole extends to 27.5 inches, a useful height. The rubber grip feels good and allows you to tighten it securely.
RaLeno 15W RGB streaming light — In the field
Since the panel has an illuminated LCD back, setting it up is relatively easy even in the dark. However, you have to remember the functions of the buttons because they are not illuminated.
Buttons
- On/Off symbol: You can turn the light on or off remotely.
- CH/GR: This is the Channel/Group button. The remote allows you to control multiple lights by assigning them to the same channel and group.
- FN: This is the function key. It allows you to switch between functions. It allows you to adjust various parameters, including brightness, among others.
- MODE: This allows you to switch between CCT, HSI and scene lighting.
You can’t really make out the label or icon unless the back of the light is well lit. But since there are only four buttons, it’s easy to quickly figure out what’s going on. And in reality, there are probably only three since you probably won’t be changing channels or groups all the time anyway. And the other switch is a power button. Still, it would be nice to have something more visible.
Three lighting functions
- CCT (Correlated Color Temperature) allows you to control the type of white. Since the range is quite wide (2500-8500K), you can set a warm or cool white depending on your preference. This is good for product photography, Zoom meetings, or creating video content.
- HSI (Hue, Saturation, Intensity) allows you to change the color from 0-360. And as the name suggests, it also allows you to control the saturation of that color as well as the intensity (brightness).
- There are several scene Effects. These include strobe, police light, broken bulb (a sort of random flickering and dimming), TV, candle, and RGB color cycle (this cycles through different colors and works well as a background light when creating video content).
The manufacturer states in the user manual that the CRI is at least 95. CRI stands for Color Rendering Index and indicates how a light reproduces colors. The maximum score is 100. Higher values above 90 preserve details and appear richer and more vibrant. Lower values can appear increasingly washed out and details are missing.
Controlling the light via the remote control
All parameters worked perfectly whether the remote was attached to the back of the light or about 15 meters away. This was even true with two closed doors and two walls between the light and the remote. The dial feels a bit cheap, but it doesn’t wobble and worked perfectly.
I love that the remote is magnetic and can easily be attached to the back of the lamp for charging or storage. Great design.
I haven’t been able to test this since I only have one lamp, but I noticed that the remote has forty channels. FORTY.
Installation of the lamp
The stand can be used with or without the 360-degree ball head, which is essentially a ball head. If that’s not enough, the kit also comes with a hot shoe that allows you to mount the light on the camera.
