Ultimate RGB Tube Light Comparison & Review: Part 2 (Godox TL30/TL60, FalconEyes IRISA, SGC, Iwata)

[@ianthebrightman]

Literally the first video to point out SGC is not Aputure… and I (we) thank you 🤘🤘

[@NewLayer]

I did my research and learned that info from a comment you made elsewhere! I want to know the inside scoop 😁

[@ianthebrightman]

@@NewLayer well once your private stuff is all taken care of, I'll happily get you the inside scoop

[@Mike0193Azul]

Thanks so much for these videos! There are so many tube lights that I was overwhelmed trying to distinguish between them and what they offer. These videos definitely help a ton with comparison And been digging your light comparison website 💚

[@NewLayer]

Thanks! I've done 3 tube light comparisons already and have another batch ready for Part 4, so there's definitely a lot of options, haha.

[@jcap8391]

​@@NewLayer Do you think I could put these behind the edge of my desk which is metal. I find the regular govee rbg lights always break or malfunction. I'm don't with those tape lights. Would one of these magnetic ones be good to light the wall behind my desk and monitor?

[@NewLayer]

@@jcap8391 I used a 4' tube light exactly the way you're describing, and it worked great! I had a metal cable management thing that it sat on/magnetically attached to, and pointed it upwards, and it was super easy, and way better than strip lights. A 2-light kit of 2' lights might be a bit more flexible, and allow for multiple colors too, which might be cool.

[@elazarwitchel3008]

Great review JT! Thank you for bringing attention to the lesser known brands

[@NewLayer]

Thanks! I love trying to find the hidden gems. Soonwell did an especially great job on the MT1 in my opinion!

[@Digmen1]

It seems that every factory in China is making tube lights. So many new names! Thanks for the video I want to get one or 2 in the next few weeks

[@NewLayer]

Happy to help! And you are right, I have a Part 3 coming in 2-3 weeks with 9 more new options, haha.

[@grantparker1363]

Now I am going to buy a tube light…. All because you intrigued me…. THANKS A LOT

[@NewLayer]

That's why I exist, to convince people that more lights are the way to go :)

[@xenoheartvisuals]

I have 3 Godox TL30s. I love them! Compact, buttons and dial are easy to use, and visually pleasing to look at even when off. However, I do wish they came with a better carrying case (like the zipper case of the TL60) and mini tripods. Guessing cost is the factor for those 2 being left out.

[@NewLayer]

They are great little lights. Pretty on par with things like the Nanlite Pavotube II 6C. I may be selling mine since I don’t have a full set, just in case you’re interested in a 4th 😄

[@winwinwin282828]

Do you have problems with the battery of the tl30? Are the charge consistent?

[@NewLayer]

@@winwinwin282828 I had no issues with the TL30 during my testing, and haven't heard of anyone else having battery problems either.

[@Zakna]

subbed, thanks for the light comparison page

[@NewLayer]

Thanks for the sub! Glad it’s helpful

[@Zakna]

@@NewLayer haha i ended up with the neewer tl60, which i did not see anything for ;)

[@NewLayer]

@@Zakna Nice! That wasn't out when I made this video, but Neewer makes a lot of great stuff, so I'm sure it'll work well.

[@leokeller]

Fantastic comparison!

[@NewLayer]

Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@keatonrodgers]

Hey! I was wondering if you could let me know which light is which when you show them all side by side at 0:13 intro the video. In the future it would be great to see all side by sides labeled so that we know how the look to the eye compared together. Thanks!

[@movenmvrl1795]

quick suggestion, could you also add like battery life at max intensity to the comparison? Thanks!

[@NewLayer]

I can try for future videos. That information is typically accurate on retail websites, and as much as I want to, I can't include absolutely everything in these big comparisons :(

[@alongtheway43]

Dope you were in Gerald's video!

[@NewLayer]

You know it! I didn’t realize how many bigtime people would be in it 😅

[@alongtheway43]

@@NewLayer like...EVERYONE...that's why I was pumped when you came up. Although, I was hoping for a PM appearance.

[@NewLayer]

​@@alongtheway43 Gerald probably gave me Peter's spot, I'm sure of it, haha.

[@sidcameron1601]

Is the diffusion on the Falcon Eyes significantly better than the GoDox TL60's? Also, do you have affiliate links for the 4 pack of TL60's? When I click over to the 4 packs the URL gets significantly shorter so I'm guessing they're stripping out the affiliate links when I change SKU's.

[@AlexASYLUMTM]

Wondering the same thing regarding diffusion, waiting for JT’s response before I make the purchase!

[@NewLayer]

Yes it is much more opaque. The Godox lights are some of the least diffused, so if that’s very important for you, I’d stay away from them. And no worries on the links, as long as you click mine, you can browse around and I’ll still get credit if you buy something else. Thanks for the support!

[@RealRidez]

Great video! Liking the MT1 👍

[@NewLayer]

Soonwell better follow it up with more great lights because their tubes are a home run!

[@RealRidez]

@@NewLayer I definitely need to up my lighting game. Really appreciate these videos, they help a lot.

[@PatrickRambles]

No Nanlite?

[@NewLayer]

I covered the Pavotube 15C in Part 1 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baevdIajr5Kqgdk I also did a dedicated video on the Pavotube II 6C: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYqmlWuPm7eHedE I'm hoping we see the upgraded Pavotube 15C and 30C soon, because I really want tint control!

[@bartoszlewandowski8016]

Hi! Great video! Really good review! I have a question, what is order of lights in video? It's different from that on your review. I'm interested of the first three (the smallest one's) starting from the left - on miniature :) Thanks for reply!

[@NewLayer]

The ones in the thumbnail from left to right are the Luxceo P200, Iwata Master S, and Soonwell MT1. I am selling the Iwata and Soonwell lights, so DM me on Insta if you're interested! @newlayercom

[@josueviveros3730]

what brand is the white light tube in the b rol intro?

[@NewLayer]

That's the Soonwell MT1! One of my favorites of all time: geni.us/soonwellmt1

[@josueviveros3730]

@@NewLayer thank you so much! 🙌🏻

[@grantcadwell3681]

Thanks for a great video! I have a small army of Aputure lights for my gaffing work, so the SGC prism seems like the ticket... However, I have heard that the output might not be great (compared, say, to quasar rainbows)? Any thoughts on that? Thanks!

[@NewLayer]

I've never used the Quasar Rainbows, so can't comment on those specifically, but they are in the same range of brightness as the Nanlite Pavotubes, Godox TL60, and other tube lights of the same size. There's only like 1/3 stop difference between all of them for the most part, so not a big difference. I'm hoping Aputure releases some tube lights soon, and if possible, I'd try to hold out for that. Over time the Prism has become less reliable connecting with Sidus Link, so if that's your biggest selling point, it could be an issue. You can compare the photometrics of lots of tube lights here: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Godox+TL60&light2=SGC+Prism+60

[@grantcadwell3681]

@@NewLayer Thanks for your reply, this is very helpful... I'll probably hold off for now then. Cheers!

[@KBFilms2]

Do you know which brand that match's up with Quasar science light quality? im not using them as practical lights but for actually lighting a scene with only tube lights

[@NewLayer]

Pretty much every modern tube light will be as good when it comes to color accuracy when compared to the Quasar tubes. There are a few exceptions, but I don't every really cover those because they aren't worth buying.

[@PascalPayantfilms]

Hi so which one do you prefer and which one does last longer battery wise?

[@NewLayer]

If I had to pick 1 light from this batch it'd probably be the Soonwell MT1. The battery lasts around 2 hours 45 minutes at 100% power, so around double that at 50% power, etc. I'm keeping mine! Hope that helps.

[@nana-ld4cr]

Thank you for the video! For the next one you do about tube lights would you mind putting them all side by side with their respective names so we see how they compare in size?

[@NewLayer]

You're welcome, and sure. When I line them up next time I'll do that :)

[@nana-ld4cr]

@@NewLayer Awesome. Thank you!

[@johnpaulporitz]

In general, how do you feel the godox tl30 compares to the pavotube 6c? Thanks for the video.

[@NewLayer]

The Godox is 1/3 stop brighter and more color accurate in CCT mode, but the Pavotube has better diffusion and more professionally useful special effects. Pavotube also feels a but more well made, but that also means the TL30 feels lighter. Both are great and you can create just as good content with either. You can compare them here: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Godox+TL30&light2=Nanlite+Pavotube+6C+II Hope that helps :)

[@johnpaulporitz]

@@NewLayer thanks! Huge help.

[@tasothdevil01]

nice review!!

[@NewLayer]

Thanks! Glad it helped :)

[@mikeyfl]

The Falcon Eyes seem to be delivering beyond this class of light and more comparable to Quasar. Thoughts?

[@NewLayer]

In some ways yes, which is why they are as expensive as they are. Features-wise one of the cheaper options in the Soonwell MT1 matches it. The MT1 is waterproof but the IRISA is bigger and has changeable batteries, so each light has its pros and cons and it just depends on your needs. Personally I like the skinnier tubes because mounting them with regular T12 hardware is easier, but others may prefer the girth 😅

[@mikeyfl]

@@NewLayer, thanks for the great videos and your thoughts. I will be giving the Irisa family a shot. Trying the 1,2, and 4 ft options!

[@NewLayer]

@@mikeyfl No problem! I won't be keeping my IRISA 2, so if you're interested in a very slightly used one to save some money, DM me on Insta @newlayercom

[@dunc.macleod]

Which ones are the last, longest two in the intro b-roll?

[@NewLayer]

The far right is the Godox TL60, and the second to farthest right is the SGC Lights Prism 60. The Falcon Eyes IRISA 2 is longer than both of those, but it's not in those shots. Hope that helps :)

[@dunc.macleod]

@@NewLayer Thanks!

[@ac1320]

What's the usb port on the SGC light?

[@NewLayer]

It's for firmware upgrades. I did a couple myself over the last week. The process isn't super complicated, but the firmware app is all in Chinese, at least at the moment. Either way it was relatively painless.

[@LandonDonoho]

Looks like Lumin8 might be a dead company. I've got two of their 4' tubes and one of the usb C ports just... broke off. No luck in contacting or finding an online store, the attached email addresses no longer work. Sad because I actually love these in their longer form. Out of curiosity, do you have a clear favorite for 4' or longer tube lights as I'm now forced to look for replacements?

[@NewLayer]

Lumin8 seems to be pretty shady after the fact, which is a shame. I have all Nanlite tubes now, because they have mobile app support finally, and I have some other Nanlite lights. Pavotube II 6C, II 15X, and II 30X: geni.us/nanlitepavotube6cii, geni.us/nanlitepavotubeii15x, geni.us/nanlitepavotubeii30x

[@__-yp5bx]

SOONWELL MT1 looks GREAT with 1600 - 20 000 CT range !! is it really so !! ???

[@NewLayer]

It is so! The MT1 is one of the best tube lights out there from a non-major brand. One of the best overall in general!

[@__-yp5bx]

@@NewLayer sounds fantastic!! Thanks, great value from your reviews

[@A1Bokeh]

😯 these look cool 😁

[@NewLayer]

Cuz they are cool!

[@thepicturesphactory9433]

Lc 500r vs tl60 which one is best by light output

[@NewLayer]

The LC500R is about 1 full stop brighter. You can compare them here newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Godox+TL60&light2=Godox+LC500R

[@thepicturesphactory9433]

@@NewLayer in your opinion which one is best

[@NewLayer]

Neither is better really, the LC500R is bigger and brighter while the TL60 is smaller and a better fit for use in-frame in my opinion. Just depends on your needs.

[@Immobilienmakler-Oldenburg]

Hey JT, thx so much for the review. Could you name your best price/value choice? As good as the review is, as difficult it is for me to really choose one :) I want to replace my studio setup completely with 4-6 LED tubes and of course do not want to dump my money on a solution that is probably not worth it. (Just read your comment on the Godox TL60 diffusion :) I am a semi-pro, but have worked a lot with gelled lights in the past and therefore am looking for best "light output" regarding diffusion and brightness, battery-changeability, chargeability and overall app control:) Thanks so much again for your review and effort!!!! Regards from Germany

[@NewLayer]

I just built a new home studio (posting a video about it later today) and used the Nanlite Pavotube II 6C, 15X, and 30X, which now support the Nanlink mobile app directly via Bluetooth. I chose them because I think they're all around very solid, and since Nanlite has tons of other lights, you can easily have all Nanlite gear for a very cohesive setup. If that's all you're using for lighting in your studio, I would suggest the 30X, which is 4'. It comes alone geni.us/nanlitepavotubeii30x or in 2 and 4 light kits geni.us/nanlitepavotubeii30x4

[@Immobilienmakler-Oldenburg]

@@NewLayer Thx so much! Looking forward to the new vid then! All the best!!!

[@Immobilienmakler-Oldenburg]

@@NewLayer oh and by the way, my browser says, the links are incorrect :)

[@NewLayer]

@@Immobilienmakler-Oldenburg KZbin included the parentheses as part of the links for some reason. I removed them :)

[@Alan_Motta]

Why no one reviews the YN360 mini??? )=

[@NewLayer]

I’d love too, but Yongnuo is impossible to get a hold of to get one 🤷‍♂️

[@rosskolton2074]

I just got the godox tl30 4 pack. It came with a great case that holds all 4 lights and the accessories. The one thing that doesn't work is the gels. When I go to them on the app, nothing happens. However, I am able to change colors in the color wheel mode. Not sure if the gels only work with the TL60 or if I'm doing something wrong. Overall for the price, they seem really great. Thats my two cents. Thanks for the great and thorough review!

[@NewLayer]

Correct, the TL30 does not support the gel mode. Sorry if that wasn’t clear from the video. Thanks for checking it out, and with 4 TL30s you can definitely light some great scenes!

[@OfficeofthePacific]

JT, awesome video. Thanks. I purchased some TL30s and 60s and although I like them, I am very disappointed that when you look at the RGB lights they are not one uniform color, but you see all the little LEDS. Very annoying! Yes they can kind of blend into one if you set your camera settings a certain way and park the light way in the back of your scene. Also, I'm sure you know this, but Godox made a great 2 light bag for the VL30s. I ordered one, but they have not been released yet! They are the same bags as the VL60s. Those Soonwell lights are amazing and they just released some new ones, I wish I would have waited and bought those!

[@NewLayer]

Thanks for watching! The best lights are the ones you have, so I’m sure you’ll put them to use. The Soonwell Sensei ST lights look great too, I’m trying to get some for a Part 3 already :)

[@OfficeofthePacific]

@@NewLayer Okay, great thanks. Soonwell has some real large ones too... I went to their site after I watched your video. Des seeing the individual LEDs on the Godox lights bother you? Just curious, because I think most of the RGB lights have what looks like one uniform color? Mind you, I haven't used mine enough yet, but I will.

[@NewLayer]

@@OfficeofthePacific I prefer more even diffusion, but there are lights that go from nearly transparent to fully opaque. If I know they’ll be in frame, then opaque is better, if I’m using them to light something else, I don’t care much.

[@OfficeofthePacific]

@@NewLayer copy. Thanks 🙏👍

[@fauzanjamahat1]

Im torn between godox tl60 or LC500R, which one would u choose? Lets say, if i were to purchase jst one tube light that’s versatile, that can also work as a key light when in a pinch (running and gunning). Hows the diffusion between both?

[@NewLayer]

I covered the LC500R in Part 1 here so you can see the diffusion: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baevdIajr5Kqgdk You can also compare the photometrics here: newlayer.com/gear/lights/compare?light1=Godox+TL60&light2=Godox+LC500R The LC500R is almost 1 full stop brighter, so if you want something that can be used for a key light also, it's larger and brighter, so will give you softer light. Hope that helps :)

[@avarsakopoulos]

Hey JT! Question: I'm wondering about the Soonwell MT1's app functions with multiple tubes. Can you control them individually and also as groups? Thanks in advance!

[@NewLayer]

Yes the mobile app has grouping functionality. I'm actually selling my 2 like-new MT1 lights if you want to DM me on Insta @newlayercom

[@avarsakopoulos]

@@NewLayer Thank you so much! Unfortunately I live in South Korea! 😅😅 It costs way too much to ship it here

[@NewLayer]

@@avarsakopoulos You got that right! :)

[@etiennededurocher]

3:47 is paiiiinnnffuuullllllll

[@NewLayer]

Haha, it really is. Too annoying to ever use in my opinion :)

[@PaulFeinberg]

First!

[@NewLayer]

Your prize... a 1% off discount on any tube lights I sell after this video 😂

[@elazarwitchel3008]

@@NewLayer Damnit. I should've tried to be the 100th person

[@NewLayer]

@@elazarwitchel3008 Gotta think ahead for these things, lol.

[@PaulFeinberg]

@@NewLayer 🤣🤣

[@PaulFeinberg]

@@NewLayer I love the Irisa lights I have the 1 and it’s amazing. I would love a pair of the 4’s but $$$ not sure which one was my favorite of this bunch. Probably the Irisa 2