NiceVeedi RGB Selfie Light Review: Color Light That Clips Anywhere
Part of The Remote Work Travel Guide: Set Up an Office Anywhere
What we liked
- Full RGB plus white modes
- Clip and cold shoe mount
- Rechargeable and pocketable
What we didn't
- Small panel, harsh up close
- Full brightness drains it fast
- Color accuracy varies by mode
Quick take
The NiceVeedi RGB Selfie Light is a compact LED panel with 138 beads, full-color and white modes, a clip for phones and laptops, and a cold shoe for cameras.
Where to buy: NiceVeedi RGB Selfie Light (138 LEDs) on Amazon (typically about $20 to $35).
My take
I like using this one inside a waterproof phone pouch hung in the shower, in front of or behind the curtain. It gives a nice mood light and turns a hotel bathroom into a little spa, a home-away-from-home feeling. It also works for online meetings and for setting the tone in a new place. You can’t always decorate a place, but you can always decorate it with light.
What it is
It covers adjustable white light for faces plus full RGB color for effects and backgrounds. The clip grabs a phone or laptop lid; the cold shoe mounts it on a camera cage or tripod.
Where it fits on the road
Hotel rooms and rentals are lit from the ceiling, which makes everyone on video look tired. A small light aimed at a wall beside you softens shadows on calls, and a splash of color behind you turns a beige room into something that looks intentional on camera.
“You can’t always decorate a place, but you can always decorate it with light.”
Reggie R.
How it compares
- ALTSON 60 LED selfie light. Softer, simpler white light built for calls; no color.
- Ulanzi VL49 RGB. Popular creator alternative with a similar feature set.
- Ring light. Even light but bulky to travel with.
Making any room look good on camera
Light, sound, angle. Put the camera at eye level with a laptop stand, keep audio clean with a DJI Mic Mini, and use this light as a background accent with an ALTSON light as the face light.
Price and value
Expect to pay about $20 to $35, though prices on Amazon move often, so check the current listing before buying. Excellent value for what it does: cheap, flexible light that makes small rooms look better on camera.
How I scored it
The 4.5-out-of-5 score is led by my own recorded thoughts, checked against what buyers report across retailers, weighed on value, build quality and how well it fits a travel and remote-work life. Read the full method on the editorial policy page.
3 tips to get the most out of it
- Use warm white for faces, color for the background. Colored light on skin rarely flatters.
- Bounce it off a wall or ceiling. Indirect light is softer.
- Charge it from the same GaN charger as your laptop. One plug for the whole kit.
FAQ
Can it mount on a camera?
Yes, via the cold shoe.
Does it work for video calls?
Yes, clipped to a laptop or bounced off a wall.
How long does the battery last?
It depends on brightness; lower settings last much longer.
Who it’s for (and who should skip it)
Good for creators and remote workers who want flexible light in a pocket. Skip it if you need a large soft key light. Planning more than this one purchase? Start with the Remote Work Travel Guide for the full portable office setup.
Bottom line
Cheap, flexible light that makes small rooms look better on camera.
Our experience, in combination with what others say.
