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Godox SL60IIBi Bi-Color LED Kit vs Neewer Photography Lighting Kit with Backdrops

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Godox SL60IIBi Bi-Color LED Kit comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.6 vs 4.3). The gap is mostly about Video creators and photographers who want an accurate, app-controlled continuous studio light — read the strengths below before deciding.

Godox SL60IIBi Bi-Color LED Kit
Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Softbox Lighting Kits
Godox SL60IIBi Bi-Color LED Kit
3 sources1 derived$428as of Sep 25

The Godox SL60IIBi is the best continuous-light pick for video creators, and PhotoWorkout rated the SL60 II family its Best Overall continuous light at 93/100 for its 'excellent CRI 96+ and TLCI 97+ color accuracy.' Fstoppers found it 'rivals and sometimes outperforms its Amaran and Sirui counterparts' at a budget price. Sold in Bowens-mount kits with softboxes, it is a true 'what you see is what you get' studio light.

Strengths
  • — Excellent CRI 96+ / TLCI 97+ color accuracy for faithful skin tones
  • — Bright 25,100 lux at 1m, strong output for a 75W COB light
  • — Wide 2800K-6500K bi-color range with 0-100% dimming
Watch-outs
  • — No umbrella mount on the head, unlike the previous generation
  • — Single COB light, not battery-powered in the base kit
  • — Handle lacks a push-pull mechanism for easy angle adjustment
$428 · Check Price on AmazonFull review →
Neewer Photography Lighting Kit with Backdrops
Ranked #4 in Best Softbox Lighting Kits
Neewer Photography Lighting Kit with Backdrops
1 source$162.03as of Sep 25

The Neewer Photography Lighting Kit with Backdrops is the best all-in-one beginner studio, bundling softboxes, umbrellas, stands and three backdrops with a support system for around $164. A hands-on setup video found that everything fits together well and is intuitive enough to assemble without reading the directions. It is the pick when you need a whole set, not just lights.

Strengths
  • — All-in-one studio: softboxes, umbrellas, stands AND backdrops in one box
  • — Three backdrops (black/white/green) plus a background support system
  • — UL-certified 5700K LED bulbs equivalent to 800W incandescent
Watch-outs
  • — Backdrop crossbar can sag and the stands feel thin
  • — Continuous bulbs are modest in output, like other budget kits
  • — Large footprint needs considerable storage space
$162.03 · Check Price on AmazonFull review →

Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

Godox SL60IIBi Bi-Color LED Kit

The SL60IIBi is a single-point COB continuous light, brighter and far more color-accurate than the bulb-based Neewer 700W or Neewer backdrop kits, and unlike the Godox SK400II flash it shows the lighting effect live, which matters for video.

Specs side-by-side

SpecGodox SL60IIBi Bi-Color LED KitNeewer Photography Lighting Kit with Backdrops
Light TypeContinuous COB LEDContinuous (bulb)
Power75W24W
Color Temperature2800K-6500K (bi-color)5700K
MountBowens—
Included AccessoriesLight, softbox, stand (kit)—
ControlApp / 2.4G / on-unit, 11 FX—
Material—nylon material, Aluminum shaft
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