Is the LUME CUBE PRO Light a Rip Off?.. vs Ulanzi VIJIM VL196 for $50

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  • Опубликовано: 23 ноя 2020
  • In this video I explain why the Lume Cube Pro light is a massive rip off? And suggest a better alternative from Ulanzi... VL196 LED RGB Light.
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  • @nVuFilms
    @nVuFilms  3 года назад +7

    What do you think about these ULANZI lights??!

    • @SePark
      @SePark 3 года назад +2

      I'm thinking Ulanzi's got a good future! Haha I like your unplanned videos.

    • @nVuFilms
      @nVuFilms  3 года назад

      @@SePark 🤣🤣🤙

    • @zapchristo
      @zapchristo 3 года назад +1

      Seems like the Ulanzi has a different color cast than the others...even at the same kelvin im guessing? Any thoughts on that?

    • @sheldonbeatty333
      @sheldonbeatty333 3 года назад

      You promoted the double light so well that it's out of stock with no information on when it will return.

    • @nVuFilms
      @nVuFilms  3 года назад

      @@sheldonbeatty333 lol

  • @XDMedia
    @XDMedia 3 года назад +26

    He had me at “I don’t give a shit” (you sir have earned a sub) 💯🚀

  • @joemoss7734
    @joemoss7734 3 года назад +23

    thank you for the reviews and conrent. i love how you dont suck off the big companies just for approval! you keep it real for us normal folks! thanks for the content

  • @Austin_Wells
    @Austin_Wells 2 года назад +2

    So it's been just slightly over a year since u posted this and I wanted to let you know, you kinda saved me tonight. I was MID-CHECKOUT on the Lume, simultaneously watching your video and you answered every lingering question I had about it. Immediately after buying the Lume, I cancelled and changed my order to the Ulanzi before the Lume was shipped. Thank you!

  • @fujiapple70
    @fujiapple70 3 года назад +2

    I watched your video and I was in the market for a couple of led panels. I came so close to purchasing the lume cube panels but decided to try these out instead. So I waited to make any comment before I tried them. Boy they are bright. I shoot moody product portraits and I get tired of gelling up my strobes for just a kiss of light and I tell you that these are perfect. Worth more than what I paid for them. Plus the build quality is pretty good too, there's some weight to them and are good quality.

  • @DINOSYALIENS
    @DINOSYALIENS 3 года назад +1

    Thanks a lot 🙌🏼 I started toy photography a few months ago and I was searching for light's but Lume cubes are really expensive, you just saved me a lot of trouble 🙏🏼

  • @franzvanjulio5523
    @franzvanjulio5523 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for your video. I was about to drop a good chunk of change on the lights before checking RUclips and fortunately running into your video. I am impressed with the lights I saw and hope they are very good. Thanks again!

  • @davidscz
    @davidscz 3 года назад +5

    I just got the VL196 as well prior to coming across this video, for USD40, I am happy with it - I don't see a reason to pay more for more expensive portable lights that cost 2-3x more.

  • @LM73534
    @LM73534 11 месяцев назад +1

    Just came across this and subscribed. Love the honesty - it's a breath of fresh air from the cash grab content I've been seeing on these kinds products - keen it up man

  • @LouYorkLife
    @LouYorkLife 3 года назад

    Thank you very much, I am so happy I clicked on your video. I love that you keep it real in this phone RUclips space and provide great details. Keep it up and I look forward to your video and hearing your educated take. Thanks again.

  • @user93634
    @user93634 Год назад +3

    Thank you for this man. I’ve been looking for months for indoor/outdoor interview lighting setups, and 4 of those would get me everything I need in most situations, and I can realistically run and gun with this over just one Aputure 100x that is going to be a pain to move around in the fast paced environment I work in. Will they be as good? Idk. Can it get the job done though? Yes!

  • @dollaster
    @dollaster 3 года назад +7

    If I didn't stumble across this video when trying to find an honest, straight forward comparison to the Lume Cube Pro, I would not have made the decision to go with VIJIM. I decided to go all the way "BONUS ROUND" status and got the R316. The light is DDDDAAANNNGGEERRROOUUSSSS!!! I'm beyond satisfied with the purchase. Having up to 12000k Kelvin with 2 lights for that price is like having Quentin Tarantino in your phone contacts list. Thank you bro, I almost bought into the hype!!!

  • @MsHari-lu3cw
    @MsHari-lu3cw 2 года назад +1

    So direct and informative; I came here checking on reviews for the lume cube. Thank you, new instant sub. Thank you. PS your little girl I believe is the cutest with her cheeks.

  • @TheMacronical
    @TheMacronical 3 года назад +1

    Great video, the manner in which it was presented actually helped put great context on what you said. About to go ahead & buy the new VL120 for $30 USD. My Zoom calls at work are gonna be lit!

  • @commonsenselogic
    @commonsenselogic 2 года назад

    Thanks for this advice. I was looking into a Panel Pro. I just bought two VL 196's for less than the cost of one Panel Pro.

  • @BryanMatias
    @BryanMatias 2 года назад +4

    Thank you SO MUCH FOR THIS.
    I lost my lume cube - it originally cost me $80 with the bulb diffuser, and now it's like $200 for the kit that I used to have (like wut).
    Checking out the panels, I'm amazed that a light could cost so much. I'm going with the Ulanzi lights, best bang for the buck!

  • @GeraldBertramPhotography
    @GeraldBertramPhotography 3 года назад +16

    Tube Douche. Yup, I'm totally stealing this. I totally agree with you about the price of this thing. When I saw some of those videos on this light, I actually felt embarrassed for the "Tube Douche". No one in their right mind would spend that kind of money on a small RGB light. I also really like the Ulanzi gear.

    • @nVuFilms
      @nVuFilms  3 года назад

      lol yea

    • @BryanMatias
      @BryanMatias 2 года назад

      I would, but only cause I didn't realize the alternatives

    • @twocupsstudio
      @twocupsstudio 2 года назад

      yes ulanzi gears, tripods are also well built

    • @GasBabe
      @GasBabe 2 года назад

      I just brought it 5 mins ago omfg

  • @nwmi23
    @nwmi23 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for the honest review! I subscribed to your channel, and purchased the light that you featured in this video.

  • @keithnisbet
    @keithnisbet 2 года назад +1

    Wow. Great info and good for you not being afraid to speak the truth. I was just about to get the LC Panel Pro. I think I'll try this low risk (price wise) alternative now instead. Thanks again.

  • @brandonkriegerKNSS
    @brandonkriegerKNSS 2 года назад

    Thank you for your video. What about barn doors for the lights?

  • @bhupinderkumar9106
    @bhupinderkumar9106 3 года назад +42

    Remarkable honesty and unheard in camera industry when people are just paid pimps. Hats off mate 👍👍subscribed

    • @nVuFilms
      @nVuFilms  3 года назад +3

      Thank you 🙏

    • @bhupinderkumar9106
      @bhupinderkumar9106 3 года назад

      People focus too much time on gear and do the easiest thing which is to criticise others rather than creating content which is much harder job

  • @arielbadeo5562
    @arielbadeo5562 3 года назад +4

    Seeing this is refreshing.. Thanks for the honest input

    • @nVuFilms
      @nVuFilms  3 года назад

      👍👍👍 thanks for watching

  • @Alexander-ve4io
    @Alexander-ve4io 3 года назад

    what about the battery life and charging time? i heard its supposed to be bad. do you guys have any experience?

  • @stasipappas861
    @stasipappas861 Год назад

    Whats the battery life like? Can you tun a 8 ft cable to an outlet and keep it charged?

  • @jeanadams4134
    @jeanadams4134 3 года назад +1

    Im a big fan and have been going through your older content. Great work!

  • @justonbrazda3846
    @justonbrazda3846 3 года назад +1

    I was just thinking about buying some small lights. Ordering 2 of these right now. Thanks.

    • @nVuFilms
      @nVuFilms  3 года назад

      🤙🤙🤙🤙💯

  • @sweetwillow
    @sweetwillow 3 года назад

    thanks for the review! That light is so much of what I have been looking for, perfect price too! I agree with the Bluetooth. I have a Bluetooth remote for my iPad and sometimes it just doesn't fire because the reception is bad, so annoying!

  • @robinferdinando4038
    @robinferdinando4038 Год назад

    Ive been looking a lubecube rgb panel pro. Do you have a good alternative to this product??

  • @fryingtoast1457
    @fryingtoast1457 2 года назад +1

    A great, honest video. You helped me save a huge amount for a comparatively similar product to Lume which I was considering.
    I've liked and subscribed, Thanks!

  • @bbkintanar
    @bbkintanar Год назад +2

    last year, i found this video right before i was about to buy a lume cube. a year later, i'm still so grateful that i found this video because the quality and build of Ulanzi plus it being HALF the cost of lume cube was just so much more attractive to me that i ended up getting two of these bad boys for the cost of one lume cube. THANKS AGAIN

  • @aaroncadena6398
    @aaroncadena6398 11 месяцев назад +1

    Dude, you saved me from the lumicube panel add trap. Thank you. Purchasing one today. Thanks.

  • @rguzman92
    @rguzman92 2 года назад

    Thanks! I was about to order the panel pro, but I’m sold on this one!

  • @Highcastle_of_Tone
    @Highcastle_of_Tone 3 года назад

    Very useful review, hype and marketing is a big problem for so many gear focused channels, whether cameras, musical equipment, etc.

  • @InFamousProductions
    @InFamousProductions 2 года назад

    Thanks for being an honest bad ass . I've read reviews that say the battery sucks on the VIJIM. the question is, what has the best battery

  • @SkywereProductions
    @SkywereProductions 3 года назад +1

    I just got the VL196 light but I'm unsure what I need to have to use fast charge with it, any idea?

  • @BrianHallmond
    @BrianHallmond 2 года назад +1

    I just got on my Panel Pro in the mail and now I'm seeing this. ARGH... maybe I can return it. You make so much sense.

  • @wyldchyld7x
    @wyldchyld7x 3 года назад +2

    Literally subscribed to you due to this video. Great work mate! Thank you for your brutal honesty.

  • @BlackwaterAquatics
    @BlackwaterAquatics 3 года назад

    Anh vu, off topic but is 24mm wide enough for vblogging? Or should i get a 20mm f1.8 sony? Torn between 24-70 and a 20mm f1.8 for hybrid shooting.

    • @nVuFilms
      @nVuFilms  3 года назад +1

      20 be better for vlog

    • @BlackwaterAquatics
      @BlackwaterAquatics 3 года назад

      @@nVuFilms on topic now, i have a viltrox RB08 led light and its really good.. i even drop it in water by accident recording my fish and it still work. I agree the lumicube its all marketing and its really overprice.

    • @nVuFilms
      @nVuFilms  3 года назад

      @@BlackwaterAquatics 👍👍

  • @rapgentry
    @rapgentry 2 года назад +1

    Great review. I was gonna buy the lume but these make more sense for a beginner. Awesome bro!

  • @real_kzb9501
    @real_kzb9501 3 года назад +1

    Dang....guess I’m the second viewer🤣. Good stuff man. Got som GVM gear coming. Great value...great video’s!

    • @nVuFilms
      @nVuFilms  3 года назад

      LOL!

    • @real_kzb9501
      @real_kzb9501 3 года назад +1

      @@nVuFilms 🤘actually got two of those Ulanzis last week from Amazon. Great lights.

  • @sml2238
    @sml2238 2 года назад +4

    I mostly agree with you but there are certain things regarding the LCP that are superior...in particular the build quality is better with a full aluminum chassis that is really durable, a better interface and screen, and more accurate colors. But definitely is a bit overpriced for sure. I wish the LCP was around $100, maybe $120, I think that would be a fair price.

  • @alimargolis2019
    @alimargolis2019 3 года назад

    I'm having a problem with the suction sticking on the curved back of the iMac . Also , the desktop is 20 + inches so I need a tripod that extends taller . Any suggestions? Thank you in advance , and for the great review .

  • @LauraKeggg
    @LauraKeggg 3 года назад +1

    THANK YOU FOR THIS. I want you to know how close I was to buying a lume cube. Thank you for this seriously

  • @myrealnameismadeup410
    @myrealnameismadeup410 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for another helpful and honest video!

  • @scrbroadcast
    @scrbroadcast 2 года назад

    I just bought it, I myself wanted to test it out. However, I appreciate this review.

  • @gixxer750cc
    @gixxer750cc 2 года назад

    Exactly at 15:33 an ad for the Lume Cube Panel Mini popped up!!! Hilarious!!!!😂
    SUBSCRIBED!!!!!

  • @ehmehhuh
    @ehmehhuh Год назад +1

    liked/subbed... love the authenticity.

  • @andrewp1513
    @andrewp1513 3 года назад +1

    Awesome. Glad I came across this, I’ll be getting two I think

  • @classlyfstyleasmr
    @classlyfstyleasmr Год назад +1

    Thank for this video since it’s been two years how is it holding up?

  • @hugoporras86
    @hugoporras86 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for your honesty and I am definitely subbed and continue follow

  • @chuck9490
    @chuck9490 3 года назад

    RUclips has become a platform for infomercials, I SINCERELY appreciate the honesty in your reviews.

  • @Fleet42
    @Fleet42 3 года назад +1

    Great review thank you!!!

  • @stainsstains6367
    @stainsstains6367 3 года назад

    can you attach a lume cube to vhs handycam?

  • @ivoryproductionsllc
    @ivoryproductionsllc 3 года назад +1

    Great honest review. Fantastic job.

  • @mf147
    @mf147 3 года назад +1

    What was the light you had in the front that you turned off to show the ulanzi?

    • @nVuFilms
      @nVuFilms  3 года назад

      Some made in china light with neewer soft box

    • @mf147
      @mf147 3 года назад

      @@nVuFilms Any specification of the light? I liked the light amount of light it generated. I am new to lights.

  • @petercockroach
    @petercockroach 3 года назад +1

    Looks decent but you didn’t talk about battery life. The manufacturer seems to indicate ~2h. Lume Cube claims to last like 15h at 1% power. Does this do that as well?

    • @nVuFilms
      @nVuFilms  3 года назад

      Yea. Pretty much.

  • @estuardoruiz5373
    @estuardoruiz5373 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for your honesty! Subscribed.

  • @markcunzolo1659
    @markcunzolo1659 Год назад +3

    You just saved me $100 bro. Thank you for your honesty and integrity.

  • @raybailey1651
    @raybailey1651 2 года назад +1

    Great review buddy. I order those lights. You are so correct.

  • @ArcaneCowboy
    @ArcaneCowboy 2 года назад

    Thanks for this. Really helpful.

  • @Cosmicvzn
    @Cosmicvzn Год назад +1

    So glad i watched this, thank you!!

  • @gioamos
    @gioamos 3 года назад +6

    You just saved me $150 bucks my boy GOOD LOOKS!!

  • @arni7810
    @arni7810 Год назад

    Since like a great idea for toy photography lights..thanks!!

  • @BevelishCreations
    @BevelishCreations 3 года назад +2

    You saved me from buying the Lume Cube haha. You need more subscribers dude. Keep up the awesome work

  • @Devtac-
    @Devtac- 3 года назад +2

    Yo I appreciate this video bro thank youu

  • @stressed3326
    @stressed3326 2 года назад +1

    SOLD!! ty sir subbed

  • @TheFandangovideoguy
    @TheFandangovideoguy Год назад +1

    I'm so late to the conversation...I looked up VIJIM VL196 RGB LED Video Light on amazon and many reviewers complain that their units stopped working or the back LCD screen went black after a few weeks or months...I'm trying to decide between this VIJIM and the Lume Cube Go...I really don't need RGB...just a good light with a long lasting internal battery that can throw some strong light once in a while. Mostly I would use it at 50% or less-don't want to blind people..now in 2023 which one would be a good one with a long lasting internal battery and decent colour accuracy? bicolor . Thanks.

    • @nVuFilms
      @nVuFilms  Год назад +1

      Try zhiyun led bi color.

    • @TheFandangovideoguy
      @TheFandangovideoguy Год назад +1

      @@nVuFilms thanks...I just checked out the specs...really strong...but the battery is not large capacity at all...hmm...I'll look a bit more. Thanks!

  • @DarrellDucharme
    @DarrellDucharme 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for speaking the truth Vu! Those little Ulanzi lights look nice.

    • @nVuFilms
      @nVuFilms  3 года назад

      🙏🤙🤙🤙

  • @coachdanielmorris7509
    @coachdanielmorris7509 3 года назад +1

    Most of these ulanzi lights have been upgraded and no longer offer a diffuse or honey comb in the package ....now that sucks... they dont even give you a option to buy them separately

  • @felipehenaovideo
    @felipehenaovideo Год назад

    Has a significant Magenta Tint, But good for Background or Kicker, As well FX

  • @rollabolla111
    @rollabolla111 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you!!!🙋‍♀️👍🏼

  • @curtflirt2
    @curtflirt2 3 года назад +1

    I like this, thanks for the video.

  • @tylerthecreative
    @tylerthecreative Год назад +1

    Appreciate you man

  • @nitdawg007
    @nitdawg007 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for sharing honest opinion.

  • @georgestiros4392
    @georgestiros4392 Год назад +1

    THANK YOU THANK YOU. I was going to buy one at B and H and it was $100. The $ 20 one is what I wanted. THANK YOU

  • @kenwinjones3615
    @kenwinjones3615 2 года назад +1

    thank you for this!

  • @andrewp1513
    @andrewp1513 3 года назад +4

    Also, if you could rename this video... ”best gift for your videographer friend”, that would be very helpful 😬

  • @PoGoTips
    @PoGoTips 3 года назад

    you sold me on the Ulanzi 196! thanks

  • @twocupsstudio
    @twocupsstudio 2 года назад

    Only one light which is costly at my place but I like for its aesthetics is YC onion Pudding light. Have you seen that?

  • @maggyxchuu
    @maggyxchuu 3 года назад +1

    Hahahah that intro I’m dead love your honesty dude 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @cloud24z
    @cloud24z 3 года назад +1

    Thank you , I just canceled my ordered on the lume cube light

  • @FarrukhPitafi
    @FarrukhPitafi 3 года назад +1

    Mine doesn't turn on anymore. No response or LCD display after connecting the charging cable either. Bought it last month and only used on couple of occasions.

    • @nVuFilms
      @nVuFilms  3 года назад

      Lumecube?

    • @FarrukhPitafi
      @FarrukhPitafi 3 года назад

      @@nVuFilms Vjim

    • @nVuFilms
      @nVuFilms  3 года назад

      @@FarrukhPitafi return it and get another one. I have two and used them a lot and have been fine. Sometimes you get a lemon.

    • @FarrukhPitafi
      @FarrukhPitafi 3 года назад

      @@nVuFilmsCan't do that since I got it from Aliexpress. I'll try to fix it. Perhaps the battery was lemon.

    • @nVuFilms
      @nVuFilms  3 года назад

      @@FarrukhPitafi gotchs

  • @christopherjames5192
    @christopherjames5192 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the tip bubs

  • @arkachilles
    @arkachilles 3 года назад +1

    Dude you're a f****** Legend I just have subscribed because you saved me some money nice job

  • @honeyhivefarms5739
    @honeyhivefarms5739 2 года назад +1

    HEY.. thank you.. I did buy one and it is great.

  • @cursmac546
    @cursmac546 3 года назад +1

    Amazing advice!

  • @lauriewahlig2819
    @lauriewahlig2819 3 года назад +1

    Still using these?? Good for wedding receptions? Durability?

    • @nVuFilms
      @nVuFilms  3 года назад +1

      Yes

    • @lauriewahlig2819
      @lauriewahlig2819 3 года назад

      @@nVuFilms have you ever compared them to any other off brands?

    • @nVuFilms
      @nVuFilms  3 года назад +1

      @@lauriewahlig2819 yea. All off brand are kind of the same

  • @Tigmt1913
    @Tigmt1913 Год назад +1

    This earned a subscribe!

  • @user-ik2es8ki5y
    @user-ik2es8ki5y 2 года назад

    Quality video brother. Now Lume has rgb panel go for 100 and it is still overpriced

  • @RobertaMacklin
    @RobertaMacklin Год назад +2

    Thank you for saving me and others from making an expensive unnecessary purchase.

  • @joeyjay895
    @joeyjay895 3 года назад

    I got a lume cube panel pro ad midway this video 😂 they trying to fight your video

  • @EIGHTY7graphics
    @EIGHTY7graphics Год назад +1

    You saved me money. Subscribed.

  • @peTeMelster
    @peTeMelster 3 года назад

    Price raised to $60 now?

  • @88Nick8
    @88Nick8 3 года назад +1

    Just got a Zoom F6 32 bit recording. Phenomenal!
    So many times I get my highs killed by screams or just a slight ruff or screaming gal.
    All data and no way to peak. Can also bring up ground floor without any hissing.

  • @Shericedr
    @Shericedr 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much you save me so much money. Thank you so much 🙏

  • @lawrencediggs7957
    @lawrencediggs7957 Год назад

    BTW, how many lumens do these lights give us?

    • @nVuFilms
      @nVuFilms  Год назад

      I dunno I'm not Gerald Undone

  • @enriquemartinez5054
    @enriquemartinez5054 3 года назад +8

    Bruh I was just saying the same thing! Over priced asf, that’s why I came here on RUclips to see reviews about the lights.

  • @thisiserich
    @thisiserich Год назад

    The Ivisii G2 (also known as the Pixel G3) is an amazing light. Check it out.

  • @giothedj9173
    @giothedj9173 Год назад +1

    goated for this video bro thanks

  • @88Nick8
    @88Nick8 3 года назад +4

    Sony: It time to give nVu Films some product to review.
    It's time!