Introduction
Tonor was founded by Kevin Richards, a singer-musician, with the main goal of offering artists affordable and reliable products. The products offered by Tonor range from audio accessories to wired and wireless microphones.
Tonor has its own web shop for selling their products, however as many companies today, they also offer their products on the major retailers, such as Amazon.
Official product link:
https://www.tonormic.com/products/tonor-12-selfie-ring-light-with-tripod-stand-trl-20
Packaging and accessories
The Tonor TRL-20 Ring Light and all of its accessories are packaged in a large rectangular box. The box has a simple design, with no colors and barely any graphics printed. The front side has a frontal photo of the ring light, with the manufacturer’s logo printed on the left side, next to the product name.
The back side of the box has the technical specifications of the product printed in multiple languages.
The TRL-20 Ring Light and all of the included accessories are protected by a plastic tray and soft bags. The included tripod is protected by its own cardboard box.
Accessories
The product comes with the following accessories:
– 1x Manual
– 1x 12″ Ring Light with USB Power Supply
– 1x Adjustable Metal Tripod Stand
– 1x Mount Phone Holder
– 1x Bluetooth Remote Shutter
Specifications
Ring Light Size: 12inch
Color Rendering Index: 80-90
Luminous Flux: 500-800lm
Power: 10W
Input: USB 5V-2A
Connector: USB 2.0
LED Qty: 160
Lifespan: >20000 Hours
Tripod Stand Extendable Height: 410-1350mm/16-53inch
Tripod build: Aluminum
Tripod max load: 3kg
Remote Battery: CR2032, 3V
Visual inspection
The Tonor TRL-20 Ring Light is simple in terms of the looks. It has a white plastic diffuser which covers the LEDs at the front. Other than the diffuser, the rest of the ring light and its accessories are either glossy or matte black.
The ring light is powered through a single USB 2.0 connector, which can also work with a portable power bank. The cable used for powering the light has a length of approximately 1.3 meters.
The tripod included in the package has a height of 1.3 meters and is made out of metal.
The tripod head is made from plastic. However, it does offer plenty of options in terms of the movement of the head. In addition to the movement options, the top plate is also made from plastic, but it is removable, which is a rare thing to see for cheap tripods.
The tripod legs can be height adjusted, and the method used for the adjustment are plastic made clips. These are the type of clips that lock into place, and offer a secure fit for the legs.
The included Bluetooth remote has a simple design, and is lightweight. This remote is compatible with most if not all smartphones. The remote has only two buttons, each button is made to trigger the camera shutter for the smartphone.
Testing
The ring light is tested in a room which has ample natural light. This way, the light intensity and the temperature of the TRL-20 will be easier to highlight.
Natural light (no light)
Natural light Mode
Warm light
Cold light
Final thoughts
The Tonor TRL-20 Ring-Light is a good product. Not only it does its job but it also has plenty of accessories to make the whole experience better. While other ring lights come included with light stands which are often times pretty flimsy, the TRL-20 has included a fully-fledged tripod.
The build quality of the right light and the tripod is good. The tripod while it can hold a weight of around 3kg, it is not made to handle a camera, as it can get flimsy if large lenses are used. The ring light has a good construction, although the white plastic diffuser at the front looks to be quite thin.
The main advantage of the TRL-20 is the fact that it offers three light temperatures and no less than 10 levels of brightness adjustment, which offer you a good degree of flexibility when filming.
In conclusion, the Tonor TRL-20 Ring-Light is a good product that delivers on what it promises. It offers an easy-to-use tripod and a soft light that can change its brightness and is available in three color temperatures.
