Lighting Brand Directory
From industry standards to budget disruptors. Browse our comprehensive archive of reviews by brand.
π The Industry Leaders
Aputure
Industry Standard
The gold standard for independent filmmakers. Known for the “Light Storm” series and the Sidus Link ecosystem. High price, high reliability.
Godox
Best Value
The king of budget lighting. Godox offers 90% of the performance of pro lights for 50% of the price. The go-to choice for YouTubers.
GVM
Streaming Kits
Famous for their RGB panels and affordable 2-light kits. Recently moved into pro COB lights with the SD series.
Zhiyun
Innovator
Originally a gimbal company, now disrupting lighting with ultra-compact, high-output COB lights like the Molus series.
Amaran
Pro-Sumer
Aputure’s budget-friendly sister brand. You get Aputure’s amazing color science in a cheaper, plastic housing.
Nanlite
Creative
Known for the PavoTube pixel tubes and the Forza series. A direct competitor to Aputure in the professional space.
π A-Z Brand Index
Looking for something specific? Here is the full list of brands we monitor.