Elgato Key Light Air MK.2 vs Logitech Litra Glow Comparison

Elgato Key Light Air MK.2

Colour temperature runs from 2,900 K to 7,000 K. Matching it to the room avoids an orange or blue cast on camera. Elgato rates it at a colour rendering index of 94. Spec-based reasoning: a high CRI means skin tones render closer to natural, leaving the webcam's white balance less to correct.

Logitech Litra Glow

Logitech's TrueSoft technology uses full-spectrum LEDs behind a diffuser, aimed at natural-looking skin tones. It works as a small key light, putting soft light on the face from the front. Spec-based reasoning: more light on the face lets the webcam use less gain, which reduces image noise. For a bigger setup, the Elgato Key Light Air covers more area but costs more and uses a desk clamp.

Elgato Key Light Air MK.2

The 319 x 207 mm panel sits behind a frosted diffuser on a desk stand that tilts it toward you. Elgato lists three 1/4-inch threads and a MagSafe ring on the panel, plus a cable rail with clips. At 735 g for the light, it can move between a desk and a shelf.

Logitech Litra Glow

The light weighs 99 g, or 177 g with the monitor mount. The frosted diffuser softens the LEDs into an even, wide panel of light. The mount clips to most monitors and laptops and swivels 360 degrees. Remove the mount and a 1/4-20 thread takes a tripod or arm. The power and brightness buttons sit on the back edge.

Elgato Key Light Air MK.2

Control Center on Windows and macOS, the mobile app and Stream Deck all adjust it over Wi-Fi.

Logitech Litra Glow

Logitech G HUB adds presets and on-screen control for brightness and colour temperature.

Elgato Key Light Air MK.2

Power can come from a USB-C laptop port, a power adapter or a battery bank. Elgato says laptop power gives about 400 lumens, while the adapter allows the full 2,100. Because it is independent of the webcam, it works with any camera, from a laptop module to a Logitech MX Brio.

Logitech Litra Glow

The mount fits most monitors and laptops, with a 4 inch vertical telescoping extension, a 2 inch horizontal extension and 360 degree swivel. On a monitor that also carries a webcam, the telescoping arm lifts the light above the camera. As a USB-powered light it also runs from chargers and hubs, and with the mount removed it fits small tripods.

Elgato Key Light Air MK.2

Plug the panel into a USB-C port and it turns on; Wi-Fi setup through the Elgato app adds remote control. As general lighting practice, a key light sits slightly above eye level and about 45° to one side; pointing it straight at the face flattens it and shows up in glasses.

Logitech Litra Glow

The light connects with a 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable. Plug it in, clip it on and it turns on with the power button on the back. Buttons on the back adjust brightness and colour temperature, so software is optional. Logitech G HUB adds presets and syncs settings for streaming.