Lume Cube RGB Panel Pro 2.0 review

Lume Cube’s new flagship on-camera LED light refines the RGB Panel Pro’s already bright lineage

The Lume Cube RGB Panel Pro 2.0 lighting a Technic F1 car.
(Image: © Future)

Digital Camera World Verdict

If you already own the Lume Cube RGB Panel Pro V1 and have no need for an additional light source then there’s probably little point in upgrading. The RGB Panel Pro 2.0 refines rather than redevelops the series’ lineage. However, if you’re in the market for an LED light source, this is Lume Cube’s best panel to date. It’s packed with a wealth of lighting options, has a seamless, solid casing and the fact that it doubles as a power bank is the icing on the cake.

Pros

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    Pocketable smartphone form factor also provides plenty of light

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    Lume Cube Control app works really well

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    Suitably bright for most photo/video applications

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    Full-color spectrum and broad color temp

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    Packed with features

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    Dedicated on/off switch

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    Solidly built

Cons

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    Limited effects customization

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    Lock button can be unintentionally triggered

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    Onboard controls can be a bit fiddly

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The Lume Cube RGB Panel Pro 2.0 is the follow-up to Lume Cube’s flagship on-camera light, the RGB Panel Pro, one of the best LED light panels available. The device’s constant LED light makes it especially suited for videographers, but it’s also an attractive prospect for photographers who crave softer lighting. Its smartphone form factor means it’ll slip into even the most compact kit bags, as opposed to a bulkier flashgun.

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Brightness595 Lumens (835 lux at 0.5m/1.6ft)
No. of LEDs204
Color Temperature2700K to 7500K
Battery16.72 Wh (capacity), 12.54 Wh (output)
Size6in x 3.14in x 0.43in
RGB colorsOver 16 million
Color Rendering Index (CRI)96+

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Mike Harris
How To Editor

Mike is Digital Camera World's How To Editor. He has over a decade of experience, writing for some of the biggest specialist publications including Digital Camera, Digital Photographer and PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine. Prior to DCW, Mike was Deputy Editor of N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine and Production Editor at Wex Photo Video, where he sharpened his skills in both the stills and videography spheres. While he's an avid motorsport photographer, his skills extend to every genre of photography – making him one of Digital Camera World's top tutors for techniques on cameras, lenses, tripods, filters and other imaging equipment – as well as sharing his expertise on shooting everything from portraits and landscapes to abstracts and architecture to wildlife and, yes, fast things going around race tracks...