Pixel P80 LED Video Lighting Kit with APP Control,10 Applicable Scenes RGB LED Video Light Panel,2500k-10000k CRI 97+ Photography Lighting for Studio/Gaming/Streaming/Zoom/YouTube

As an owner of 4x of the Pixel K80 lights, I got these primarily for the bluetooth controlled app. Pixel is upping their game with a brand new app and control that may very well rival Aputure’s Sidus Link in the future. Currently, it looks quite similar, is responsive, and touts quite of few of the same features. I’m excited to see what Pixel comes up with in this area, as their pricing is quite competitive compared to Aputure.(Not to say I don’t love Aputure’s lights, I do. But Aputure’s offerings are simply in a different pricing tier.)When comparing the previous iteration of the P80, the K80, there are quite a few similarities. The output is very similar, if not the same. The features are very similar, if not the same. But, the build is quite different. Where the K80’s build was about being lightweight, having a very minimal passive cooling design by a perforated back plate, and being ready for portable power options via Sony NP batteries… the P80 is much more rugged in design, feels built to last through bumps and even drops, comes without knobs that can break off, and omits the batteries for a locking AC power cord. The P80 feels like it’s meant to be used in Studio, moved around daily by assistants, settings adjusted on the fly regularly, and comes with slightly more sturdy stands.I did some tests to verify the accuracy of the lights.At lower power (30%), the color temperatures is most accurate at both ends of the spectrum, near 2500 and 10000. No adjustment to Magenta/Green necessary, and my tests showed 2500K on the light to be 2500K in camera; 10000K on the light is 9900 in camera.At mid (50%) and full (100%) power, I found the middle white balances to be the most accurate, though after a small amount of Magenta/Green balancing. I put it at 15% Green, and everything around 5000-6000K was perfectly accurate. The Magenta/Green adjustment allows for fine control, with 15% on the light being only 1 M/G in camera… so 10:1 ratio, about.Note, the P80 wireless sync isn’t compatible with the K80. While the K80 seems to be using a 2.4GHz band, the P80 seems to be using Bluetooth for all its syncing of multiple lights.Again, the biggest reason to upgrade to these lights is the new app/bluetooth control. Being able to sync/control a ton of lights from a mobile device is the future. The app is pretty great, covering RGBW, HSI, Gel emulation (including a set of Lee Gels), and also can grab a color using the camera (see photo). Good purchase… happy to have these in my studio.

Bright, color range is great, auto color sync is amazing, saves me time. I got a battery pack from the pixel store outside of amazon, which helps it be more portable. Case is very nice

Great lights, great company would definitely do business with again

The build? Varies quite a bit in quality across the entire set, actually. The LED panel itself seems well enough made. Oddly, though it appears that the light might be pretty soft, it really isn't. The light is somewhat hard and more directional than not. Lighting of the panel is very even.The included barn doors aren't bad at all, decently rigid and they hold their positions. They are, unfortunately, somewhat compromised by the yoke (more on that below). They pop off easily using a slider at the top on both sides.The body of the light is aluminum, with exposed heat sinks on the sides. The control panel is on a plastic bump-out on the back. Very intuitive and easy to control in all modes (HSI, RGBW, CCT, Effects) ... I didn't even bother with the manual while initially testing.CCT light quality is good to excellent. Color rendition is excellent at the temps I checked (3000k - 6000k) . Actual temp seems to run a few hundred degrees lower than the panel indicates, however, though it didn't drift much at all after a short warm-up, which is nice. Effects are unfortunately pretty poor and the offering is thin besides. The only standouts here are the Police/Ambulance/Fire Dept. effects. The rest are too simple and repetitive (e.g., lightning), or unconvincing (e.g., candlelight). I didn't spend much time with the HSI and RGBW modes, as I use color for accent and fills and color precision is not critical for my uses.The yoke is too light and the arms don't provide enough space between the light body and the yoke itself. Mine have already acquired a slight bend. The lack of space causes even slight down angles to interfere with the barn doors, and up angles over appx. 20 degrees interfere with the power plug. Knobs are plastic and low quality and screws should be of a larger diameter. The spigot attachment is metal, but feels cheaply made. It's a bad yoke that compromises an otherwise decent value-priced light.That brings me to the stands, which border on junk. Horrendously thin and flimsy, clumsy to open and close, and tippy with no convenient way to weight or stabilize them. These are going to go over in a light wind or a small bump. Mounting the light on a decent stand (I used a C-Stand) solves that stability problem but still leaves you dealing with the yoke. (The pin socket on the yoke will fit a standard baby pin.)Leaving the light on full power for about an hour resulted in the following temps (all Fahrenheit): front of the LED panel - 103 degrees; top edge of light - 125; control panel - 104; aluminum back panel ranging from about 110 - 150 degrees, the hottest spot being just above the left edge of the control panel housing. Heat sinks stayed at about 125. These temps are unlikely to burn you, but 150 is pretty hot if you touch that area using the control panel. Cooldown after shutdown was rapid.On a better note, the provided carry bag is pretty nice! Good cordura, decent zipper, interior pockets to separate lights from stands, plus additional pockets for power cords and adapters, or barn doors if stored separately. The power cord that plugs into the head is too short, IMO. It leaves the power brick itself at floor level only if the stand is set near its lowest height. Gaff tape will have to be your friend here.I'm uprating from what might be an overall 3 because of decent light output at a seriously good value price for a 2 light set. I'd rate the heads alone at 4 stars in the value segment if they had a better yokes. The stands get perhaps 2 stars at best but are best treated as giveaways, throwaways, or Goodwill items if you have better. The case gets 5 stars for quality, roominess, and protection. No remote. The app provides for coordinated changes and other extended functionality.4 stars overall.As value-priced lights go, the Pixels are worth looking at. The value in this set of two is entirely concentrated in the light output itself, however, the accessories and various build considerations noted clearly making these best suited to amateur use.