TONOR TRL-20 12” Selfie Ring Light Review

In search of the best selfie ring out there, we finally reached on what seems to be a quality product from TONOR. The TONOR TRL-20 selfie ring, also coming with the Tripod stand, Smartphone holder, and a Bluetooth remote shutter, is an all-in-one combo to enhance your Zoom conferences, Tik Tok videos, YouTube streams, and of course your photos. Compatible with both Android and iOS systems, you can easily control the lighting based on your preference using the remote control.

The catch

Enough with the introduction, now let’s have a look at some of the most convenient features this TONOR 12-inch selfie ring provides.

A Dimmable Ring Light

While purchasing a ring light, one of the most important and significant features that you should look after is the ability to control the brightness. Not everyone will have the same brightness in their room or recording studio. You should be able to control the brightness of the ring based on the room lighting and other factors. The TONOR ring light comes with 3 different color modes as cold, warm, and natural. You can pick any one of them according to your needs. The light modes can be easily controlled by the buttons provided on the USB cable.

In addition to the color modes that you can quickly pick, there are also 10 different brightness levels that you can choose from. The color temperature of the light ranges from 2700K to 6500K making it extremely customizable for any kind of video. It has a Luminous Flux of 500 – 800lm and Color Rendering Index of 80 – 90. Whether it is a simple Tik Tok video or an important Zoom conference you will always find this feature helpful.

Comfy to the eyes

Unlike many other products that simply emits uncomfortable light just for the sake of increasing the brightness, the TONOR TRL-20 outputs gentle and bright light comfortable to the eyes. The 160 high-quality LED bulbs will make your skin look flatter and glowing. The light also prevents eye glare making the lighting look much natural. It feels really comfortable to the eyes even with high brightness which is really a good thing for those who record a lot of videos more often.

High-quality build

The product is built with high-quality materials to last longer. According to the company, it can last up to 20,000 hours of usage. The high-quality LED bulbs, the overvoltage protection, and the electrostatic shielding technology, all contribute to the quality of the product making it last longer. Those who stream a lot and attend meetings very often can definitely depend on this TONOR ring light for their usage.

A Tripod stand and Smartphone holder

You need something to hold the light ring. You cannot simply hang it on the wall. You should be able to adjust it left and right to make it comfortable for your eyes and make the video look better. Having all these things in mind, the TONOR TRL-20 comes with a tripod stand and a smartphone holder both can be adjusted at your comfort. It is a very unique combination in a single product. Most of the companies sell all these items separately.

Both the tripod stand and the smartphone holder fits perfectly with the product and most modern smartphones. So you do not have to worry about making it fit your smartphone. You can place it almost anywhere, at any angle, and at any brightness you need. The stand can be adjusted anywhere from 16 inches to up to 53 inches of height and can hold up to 3 KG all with its 680g weight. A perfect combo for anyone looking to purchase a ring light.

A remote

Our favorite feature, the remote. The product is coming with a remote that can be used to control the lighting to easily take selfies and record videos. You do not have to walk to the ring light every time you want to adjust the lighting. You can control everything with the remote included with it. An excellent feature anyone would find helpful. Especially the lazy people like me.

The remote is powered by Bluetooth and can be operated within 10 to 20 meters. It will be more than enough for any kind of usage. The remote is compatible with both Android and iOS and can be easily set up to record videos and take selfies. Just pair it with the device and start controlling the lighting and recording.

Verdict

There are several selfie rings, ring lights, light rings (whatever you want to call it) on the market. Sold with different names and under different companies, they all serve the same purpose. What makes this TONOR product unique is the ability to control its brightness to various levels and ease of usage. It also feels very comfortable to the eyes even after hours of continuous use. We found it is extremely helpful for recording high-quality videos that last hours making it very comfortable for streaming.

If you are looking for a good quality ring light that doesn’t irritate your eyes or make you look even worse with uncontrolled brightness, the TONOR TRL-20 would be the perfect fit for you. It has an excellent build quality, outputs comfortable light, makes you look even better. What else would you expect from a light ring available for just $49.99? Feel free to give it a try and start recording high-quality videos even under low lighting conditions.