My favorite webcam light is only $49 today

A light is the best upgrade you can make for your webcam, and the Logitech Litra Glow is a great option for all computer and desk setups. Now you can get one for $49 at Amazon as a Cyber Monday deal, which is an all-time low price for the light.

The Logitech Litra Glow is an adjustable USB-powered light, designed to sit on top of a computer monitor or a flat surface. You can customize the brightness level and color temperature, either with the buttons on the back or Logitech's desktop software. It connects to your computer (or any other USB power source) with a detachable USB cable.

I bought this light around two years ago to help with the poor lighting around my desk area, and it was a significant improvement for webcam video quality. Even the best webcams struggle with low-light conditions or off-angle light sources—you've probably noticed your face becoming dark in a video call if you are outside or sitting in front of a window. A better or newer webcam usually doesn't solve that problem .

The Logitech Litra has been a great light in my experience for a few reasons. First, I don't have to use the desktop software, since the power, brightness, and temperature controls are also physical buttons on the light. That also means I can plug the Litra Glow into power sources besides a computer, like a phone wall charger or portable battery, and use it for other photography as if it was a tiny softbox.

Since this is a separate component from a webcam, you can match it with whatever webcam you have right now or might use in the future. For example, modern MacBook Pro laptops support Center Stage and Desk View , but only with their built-in webcams or a connected iPhone. With a light like the Litra Glow, you could improve image quality without sacrificing those features.

I'm a big fan of the Logitech Litra Glow, and if you need a visual upgrade for your webcam, it's definitely worth a chance at the current $49 price tag.