Zhiyun Molus X60From real comments

Verdict distilled from 44 mentions across 12 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment35%
PROS 35%
CONS 65%

Rank based on 44 mentions across 12 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want a genuinely tiny, powerful COB light for travel or solo shooting
  • You're fine relying on a third-party USB-C power bank instead of the OEM battery
  • You value responsive customer service in case of hardware issues

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You need a light with a fully reliable proprietary battery out of the box
  • You depend heavily on stable app/RGB control via Bluetooth
  • You want included accessories like Bowens mounts without extra cost

What users complain about

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Best choice
1Mid
Zhiyun Molus G60~$199 · similar price
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~$199 · similar price
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
2Mid
Zhiyun Fiveray M40~$139 · 1.4× cheaper
Powerful for its sizeCompact, pocket-friendly designHandy as a backup lightLoud fan noiseNo digital displayNo fan/noise demo in reviews
Zhiyun Fiveray M40~$139 · 1.4× cheaper
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
3Upper
Zhiyun Molus X100~$349 · 1.8× pricier
Compact, powerful outputHighly portable for travel and run-and-gunBi-color and app controlUnreliable proprietary batteryCheap or incomplete accessoriesLow-end dimming color shift
Zhiyun Molus X100~$349 · 1.8× pricier
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
4Upper
Nikon SB-600~$219 · 1.2× pricier
Works well across many camera bodiesGreat value usedReliable for home studio useConfusing off-camera/remote triggeringMissing accessories on some unitsThird-party trigger compatibility issues
Nikon SB-600~$219 · 1.2× pricier
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
5Value
Elgato Key Light Neo~$99 · 1.9× cheaper
Affordable pricingCompact secondary lightFlexible tilt anglePerceived long-standing reliability issueUncertain power for demanding tasksValue concerns given the issues
Elgato Key Light Neo~$99 · 1.9× cheaper
Affordable pricing
Compact secondary light
Flexible tilt angle
Perceived long-standing reliability issue
Uncertain power for demanding tasks
Value concerns given the issues
6Value
Logitech Litra Beam~$100 · 1.9× cheaper
Versatile beyond streamingGlasses-friendly, glare-free lightGood build and light qualityHigh price pointNo good monitor mounting optionRequires AC power, not just USB
Logitech Litra Beam~$100 · 1.9× cheaper
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
7Mid
Elgato Key Light Air~$129 · 1.5× cheaper
MagSafe accessory mountingBright, high-quality light outputPortable and compact form factorUnreliable WiFi connectivityFlimsy, poorly designed mountHigh price relative to expectations
Elgato Key Light Air~$129 · 1.5× cheaper
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
8Value
Elgato Key Light Mini~$99 · 1.9× cheaper
Compact and portableVersatile use casesEasy setupHigh price relative to competitorsWiFi connectivity failuresBattery drain while off
Elgato Key Light Mini~$99 · 1.9× cheaper
Compact and portable
Versatile use cases
Easy setup
High price relative to competitors
WiFi connectivity failures
Battery drain while off
9Mid
Logitech Litra Beam LX~$150 · 1.3× cheaper
Attractive Light OutputBuild QualityGreat Lamp DesignNo USB Power OptionBulky Size And No MountingInconvenient Software Control
Logitech Litra Beam LX~$150 · 1.3× cheaper
Attractive Light Output
Build Quality
Great Lamp Design
No USB Power Option
Bulky Size And No Mounting
Inconvenient Software Control
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10Mid
Zhiyun Molus X60~$189
Responsive customer service for replacementsCompact, portable form factorWorks well with third-party power banksWidespread battery failureBuggy app and RGB controlProprietary battery design frustrates users
Zhiyun Molus X60~$189
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

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Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Compact power that punches above its size. Commenters consistently highlight how small and portable the X60 is while still delivering strong output, making it a favorite for travel kits, solo creators, and minimalist setups paired with cameras like the Sony FX30. One user got 3.5-4 hours of usable light from a 65W power bank at a wedding, and another praised the punchy little fixtures enough to want several for bounce lighting, despite acknowledging the battery flaw.

The proprietary battery is a widespread, serious flaw. By far the most repeated issue: batteries show full charge LEDs but deliver no power, fail to charge with various chargers, or die completely within weeks to months of use. Multiple users needed warranty replacements, sometimes repeatedly, and some suspect a factory defect or circuit board issue that Zhiyun has attempted to fix with a modified board, though not everyone's replacement resolved the problem long-term.

App and firmware control are unreliable. Several users report the iOS app breaking RGB hue control after updates, restricting it to a fraction of the color range, and one described a firmware update causing a unit to enter a continuous reboot loop. Others struggled to pair via Bluetooth or found the app so broken they resorted to manual-only operation, undermining confidence in the software layer despite the App Store reviews being called 'a complete dog.'

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