Zhiyun Molus G60From real comments

Verdict distilled from 35 mentions across 13 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment63%
PROS 63%
CONS 37%

Rank based on 35 mentions across 13 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You need an ultra-compact, backpack-friendly light powered by USB-C batteries you already own
  • You shoot in tight spaces, on location, or for weddings/interviews where a small footprint matters more than raw power
  • You're getting the combo kit with the mini softbox, which owners say adds real value

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You need long continuous run time at full power without carrying a bulky power bank
  • You want maximum brightness per dollar, since some rivals (Amaran, Godox, Colbor) reportedly output more for the price
  • You're only considering the standalone version without accessories, which several buyers regret

What users complain about

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1Mid
Zhiyun Molus G60
Extremely portable form factorCombo kit and mini softbox valueEffective brightness for its sizePerceived as overpriced versus rivalsShort battery life at full powerReliability and connectivity issues
Zhiyun Molus G60
Extremely portable form factor
Combo kit and mini softbox value
Effective brightness for its size
Perceived as overpriced versus rivals
Short battery life at full power
Reliability and connectivity issues
2
Powerful for its sizeCompact, pocket-friendly designHandy as a backup lightLoud fan noiseNo digital displayNo fan/noise demo in reviews
Powerful for its size
Compact, pocket-friendly design
Handy as a backup light
Loud fan noise
No digital display
No fan/noise demo in reviews
3Mid
Compact, powerful outputHighly portable for travel and run-and-gunBi-color and app controlUnreliable proprietary batteryCheap or incomplete accessoriesLow-end dimming color shift
Compact, powerful output
Highly portable for travel and run-and-gun
Bi-color and app control
Unreliable proprietary battery
Cheap or incomplete accessories
Low-end dimming color shift
Best value
4Budget
Works well across many camera bodiesGreat value usedReliable for home studio useConfusing off-camera/remote triggeringMissing accessories on some unitsThird-party trigger compatibility issues
Works well across many camera bodies
Great value used
Reliable for home studio use
Confusing off-camera/remote triggering
Missing accessories on some units
Third-party trigger compatibility issues
5Mid
Flexible mountingGlasses-friendly lightingGood value for qualityNo Stream Deck supportNo battery, USB power onlyG Hub software issues
Flexible mounting
Glasses-friendly lighting
Good value for quality
No Stream Deck support
No battery, USB power only
G Hub software issues
6Budget
Affordable pricingCompact secondary lightFlexible tilt anglePerceived long-standing reliability issueUncertain power for demanding tasksValue concerns given the issues
Affordable pricing
Compact secondary light
Flexible tilt angle
Perceived long-standing reliability issue
Uncertain power for demanding tasks
Value concerns given the issues
7Premium
Versatile beyond streamingGlasses-friendly, glare-free lightGood build and light qualityHigh price pointNo good monitor mounting optionRequires AC power, not just USB
Versatile beyond streaming
Glasses-friendly, glare-free light
Good build and light quality
High price point
No good monitor mounting option
Requires AC power, not just USB
8Mid
MagSafe accessory mountingBright, high-quality light outputPortable and compact form factorUnreliable WiFi connectivityFlimsy, poorly designed mountHigh price relative to expectations
MagSafe accessory mounting
Bright, high-quality light output
Portable and compact form factor
Unreliable WiFi connectivity
Flimsy, poorly designed mount
High price relative to expectations
9Mid
Compact and portableVersatile use casesEasy setupHigh price relative to competitorsWiFi connectivity failuresBattery drain while off
Compact and portable
Versatile use cases
Easy setup
High price relative to competitors
WiFi connectivity failures
Battery drain while off
10Mid
Responsive customer service for replacementsCompact, portable form factorWorks well with third-party power banksWidespread battery failureBuggy app and RGB controlProprietary battery design frustrates users
Responsive customer service for replacements
Compact, portable form factor
Works well with third-party power banks
Widespread battery failure
Buggy app and RGB control
Proprietary battery design frustrates users

Who wins on what

Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Its tiny size and USB-C power flexibility make it genuinely convenient for travel and small studios. Multiple owners highlight how the G60 fits in a backpack or camera bag and runs off USB-C PD power banks they already use for their cameras, avoiding proprietary NP-F batteries. It's been used successfully for music video shoots, overseas trips, webcam meetings, and documentary work, with users often running it at low brightness levels and still getting sufficient output for their needs.

Power delivery and battery life are the light's most debated weak point. Several commenters note that full 100W USB-C charging requires an expensive 100W PD power bank and cable, and that battery runtime at full power is short, forcing shooters to carry heavy power banks that offset the light's compact appeal. Others counter that the barrel-jack power supply included in the box removes any real dependency on USB-C, softening this as a con.

Value and reliability are mixed, with some praising the combo kit and others citing pricing or hardware quirks. Buyers who got the combo kit with mini softbox generally call it a great deal, while those with the bare standalone unit often regret it and wish they'd bought accessories together. A handful report firmware update failures, overheating, USB-C recognition problems on Mac, or brightness flicker at low dim levels, alongside broader complaints that rivals like Amaran, Godox, or Colbor offer more lumens or features for similar money.

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