Logitech – Litra Beam Premium LED Streaming Light with TrueSoft Technology and Brightness/Color Temperature Settings – Black

The Logitech Litra Beam is an outstanding key light which will greatly enhance the quality of your streaming videos and zoom calls. It could also be used as a desk lamp, photo light source or accent light. The stand is very sturdy and it can be positioned in a variety of ways with great height adjustment range.
My opinion on this streaming key light may be a bit biased because I just love Logitech products – they are always well engineered, are packed with great features and have always given me long and very reliable service.

Logitech was founded in Apples, Switzerland in 1981. Its first product was a computer mouse in 1982 that was adopted by several computer manufacturers (including Apple.) Later it was the first company to offer a replacement mouse to the consumer market. Logitech introduced wireless mice, optical mice and trackballs. By 2008 Logitech had produced over one billion mice.
The Logitech mouse was followed by a wide variety of high quality products including a handheld scanner, keyboards, a digital camera, webcams, speakers and microphones. It acquired Harmony, the industry standard for programmable multi-equipment remote control devices, in 2004, then purchased Ultimate Ears, a creator of outstanding Bluetooth speakers, in 2008, bought Jaybird, a premier manufacturer of very fine Bluetooth earphones, in 2016 and most recently, acquired Astro Gaming in 2017.
Here are the key features of this great light source:
• Logitech Litra Beam Streaming Key Light (Model VR0031)
• TrueSoft technology provides balanced, full-spectrum LED light
• Cinematic color accuracy for pro-level streaming
• Color Rendering Index: 93 (Excellent!)
• Five brightness levels
• Five color temperature settings (2700 K to 6500 K)
• Two pairs of buttons on lamp select brightness level and color temperature
• On/off button on lamp
• Logitech G-Hub app can be used to control lighting
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Ergonomic design allows multiple placements of base (left, right, center)
• UL tested for safety, approved for all-day streaming
• 6.5 foot USB-A to USB-C power cable
• Power input: 5 volt, 1.4 amp converter or USB 3.1 2e port for maximum brightness
• Light output: 7 watt (320 lumen) from 24 LED sources
• Frameless diffuser eliminates shadows, provides even illumination
• Dimensions: 17 inches Wide, 15 inches to 25 inches Height, 6 inch diameter round base
• Weight: 2 pounds, 6 ounces
• One year warranty
Assembly of the Litra Beam is effortless and foolproof. No tools are required – the three pieces (base, support and light bar) screw together by hand. The support bar is shaped so that it can go into the weighted base in only one way and the attachment to the base is very secure. The light bar has three possible attachment points which give you great flexibility in the shape of the complete unit. And Logitech has incorporated “infinity screws” which allow you to tighten the light bar to the support without fear of stripping the threads. The support bar can be raised from its fully-closed height of 15 inches to a maximum of 25 inches. The top of the support bar pivots and rotates, allowing you to point the light bar in any direction. The USB power cable clips to the light bar, the support bar and the base, keeping it out of the way. If you want to take the Litra Beam on the road, it disassembles easily and becomes very compact. All-in-all, a very solid design and the matte-black finish is very elegant. Typical outstanding Logitech engineering!
Logitech designed the Litra Beam with beautiful ergonomic details which allow you to configure it in multiple positions to assure that it provides optimum lighting on your face during streaming sessions. The light bar has three attachment points, two at the center and one on the side. The stand extends in height from 15 inches to 25 inches, thereby capturing the likely range needed around your laptop or desktop webcam. The weighted stand insures that the light assembly will not wobble, no matter how the light bar is positioned.
Operation of the Litra Beam is very simple. Position the light bar to give illumination where needed. Plug the USB-C to USB-A power cord into a USB 3.1 e2 port or a 1.4 amp 5 volt transformer. Press the on/off button on the light bar, adjust the brightness level with a set of buttons on the light bar and adjust the color temperature of the light with another set of buttons on the light bar.
If you prefer, you can use the free Logitech G-Hub app to control the Litra Beam. That software can connect to the Litra Beam via Bluetooth. It is available for both PC and smartphone installations. The G-Hub can adjust the light level in 1% increments and the color temperature by Kelvin degrees. You can also save your settings as preset values.
The quality of the light produced by the Litra Beam is unsurpassed. It has a Color Rendering Index of 93 which is extremely high even for devices costing far more. The positioning flexibility of the light bar, coupled with the superb frameless diffuser, allows you to create nearly perfect lighting for your videos and Zoom calls. You can enhance your appearance further by adjusting the color temperature of the light across a range from 2700 degrees Kelvin (candlelight) to 6500 degrees Kelvin (bright sunlight.) The light is particularly effective in creating natural skin tones in video streaming. This is the most difficult task for LEDs and Logitech has really mastered this challenge.
The Litra Beam also functions very well as a photo light source. I used it in some still photography and was very pleased with the results.
But beyond the primary use as a key light, the Litra Beam is a superb task light. I found that it provided just the right amount of light for my desk when doing non-computer activities. It also can serve very well as an accent lamp in your home and in that role the adjustable brightness and color temperature really served well.
One wish I had for the Litra Beam was that the base could serve as a rechargeable power source. Given the modest drain of 7 watts, a built-in battery would give many hours of lighting before needing recharging. Of course, you could add your own battery power (any rechargeable battery with a USB port will work) but it would be nice to have the elegant base add that functionality.
I am delighted to give the beautifully engineered Logitech Litra Beam five stars and my full and unreserved recommendation! It is attractively priced and it is an invaluable accessory for everyone who desires a professional appearance in streaming videos and Zoom calls.

I use this lamp even for lighting during livestream

It’s definitely meeting my needs for lighting in my home office. It provides perfect lighting for video conferencing. The app allows various themes that it applies based on what you need or want. I mostly use Logitech for my devices – keyboard, mouse, camera etc so this works well with each. You can set it to activate the light when your camera is activated and that is super nice. You’re able to control manually on the light or through the app as well. 2 minor things I rated lower for – the app is good but not very user friendly or explanatory and Logitech has some work to do with their products being able to be “linked”. Multiple USB ports are needed. 1 port for each item!They offer prods that can link but most of mine are not linkable (and I don’t have outdated devices). Otherwise it is adjustable height and direction and the stand doesn’t take too much space.

Zero rings in my eyes anymore. Such great color options. I look better with warm light. I bought two and put one on each side.