Logitech’s new key light could almost pass for a regular desk lamp
by Jon Porter from The Verge - All Posts on (#63WYY)
The Litra Beam sitting above a monitor. | Photo by Jon Porter / The Verge Logitech is introducing a new key light for streamers with a low-profile design that almost makes it look like a regular desk lamp. Rather than using a circular design like Elgato's popular Ring Light or a square shape like the Key Light Air or Logitech's own Litra Glow, the new $99.99 Litra Beam has a long, thin shape. The PC accessory manufacturer is announcing the light alongside a new $349.99 XLR microphone called the Blue Sona.
I could see the Litra Beam's low-profile form factor appealing to anyone who's streaming, podcasting, or making video calls in a communal part of their home. Although devices like Elgato's Ring Light are excellent at keeping you illuminated while broadcasting, they take up a lot of space. In contrast, the...