ZHIYUN Molus X200 & X200RGB Review – Brightness, Color, Power Options Compared

If you’ve ever tried to travel with a real 200W COB video light, you already know the struggle. Most of them are big, heavy, and come with messy cables that eat up space in your bag. ZHIYUN started fixing this problem with the Molus X100 and X100R, two small COB lights that showed you could get serious output in a travel-friendly size. Now the ZHIYUN Molus X200 and Molus X200RGB take that same idea further. They give you true 200W power in a compact body under 1 kg, and they still keep a Bowens mount, so your normal softboxes, reflectors, and other modifiers fit without extra adapters.

The Molus X200 is a bi-color LED light made for clean, natural white light, which makes it a great portable key light for interviews, YouTube videos, weddings, and product shoots. The Molus X200RGB adds full RGB color control and a wider Kelvin range, so it’s better for music videos, branded studio setups, creative films, and any shoot where you want mood lighting and color effects without carrying extra lights.

Specifications and Features Comparison (X200 vs X200RGB)

Feature / Spec	ZHIYUN Molus X200 (Bi-Color)	ZHIYUN Molus X200RGB
Power	200W COB LED light	200W COB LED light
Brightness at 1m (bare light, 5500K)	About 8900 lux	About 7780 lux
Brightness at 1m (with lens reflector, 5500K)	Up to about 19,000 lux	Up to about 13,400 lux
Color temperature range	2700K to 6500K	2500K to 10,000K
Light modes	Bi-color white light only	White light + full RGB color
Dimming	0% to 100%	0% to 100%
Color accuracy	High (good for skin tones)	High (good for skin tones and colors)
Lighting effects	Built-in special effects	Built-in special effects + RGB control
Mount type	Bowens mount	Bowens mount
Control options	On-light controls + phone app	On-light controls + phone app
Cooling	Fan cooling	Fan cooling
Powering options	Wall power, USB-C PD, or V-mount battery	Wall power, USB-C PD, or V-mount battery
Size	Around 165 × 115 × 82 mm	Around 165 × 115 × 82 mm
Weight	About 800 g	About 830 g

ZHIYUN Molus X200 Features (Bi-Color Model)

1. Compact 200W COB light you can actually travel with

The ZHIYUN Molus X200 is a portable 200W COB video light that stays under 1 kg, so it fits into a backpack without taking over your whole kit. Even though it’s small, it works like a real key light for interviews, YouTube videos, weddings, and small studio shoots. If you move a lot or shoot on location often, this size makes your setup faster and less tiring.

2. Strong output with a smart Bowens lens reflector

On its own, the Molus X200 gives about 8900 lux at 1 meter, which is bright enough for most indoor scenes. When you attach the included Bowens lens reflector, the beam becomes tighter and the brightness can climb close to 19,000 lux. This is useful when you need more punch, want to bounce light off a wall, or are lighting a subject from a little farther away. In simple terms, bare light is better for soft spread, while the lens reflector is better for reach and contrast.

3. Bi-color range mode

The X200 is a bi-color LED light with a 2700K to 6500K range. That covers warm indoor lighting and clean daylight, so you can match the room quickly without using gels. This is why bi-color lights are still a top choice for talking-head videos, product filming, and run-and-gun work where speed matters more than special colors.

4. True Bowens mount for easy modifier use

Because the Molus X200 uses a standard Bowens S-mount, you can use common softboxes, lanterns, beauty dishes, snoots, or grids from many brands. You don’t need special adapters, so it fits into any normal lighting setup. Most creators find a 60–90 cm softbox is the best balance, giving soft light without making the tiny light feel unstable on a stand.

5. Flexible power options for studio and outdoor work

The X200 supports three power choices: normal wall power for full output, USB-C PD for quick mobile setups, and V-mount batteries for longer outdoor shoots. This makes it a strong option if you want one compact COB LED key light that can handle studio days and location jobs without changing gear.

6. Reliable color for clean skin tones

ZHIYUN rates the X200 with high CRI and TLCI values, which means the light is accurate and looks natural on camera. In real use, that helps skin tones stay clean and reduces the chance of weird green or magenta shifts. For creators who shoot people often, this kind of color accuracy saves time in editing.

7. Simple controls with app support

The controls are easy: you can set brightness and color temperature right on the light using the knobs and screen. If the light is on a high stand or behind a modifier, you can adjust it using the ZY Vega phone app. This gives you quick control without walking back and forth during a shoot.

8. Built-in lighting effects for quick scenes

The Molus X200 includes 15 built-in lighting effects like fire, TV flicker, lightning, and strobe. These effects are handy for b-roll, short films, or creative background moments, especially when you don’t want to carry extra RGB lights. Even if you don’t use effects daily, they’re a nice bonus for storytelling.

9. Active cooling built for long sessions

Because it packs 200W into a very small body, the X200 uses active fan cooling to stay safe and stable. This keeps the light running smoothly during long interviews, podcasts, or product shoots. It also helps protect output, so you don’t get sudden drops in brightness halfway through a take.

ZHIYUN Molus X200RGB Features (RGB Model)

1. Same ultra-compact 200W body, with more creative control

The ZHIYUN Molus X200RGB keeps the same small, travel-friendly body as the X200. It still gives you full 200W power in a light that weighs under 1 kg, so it fits easily in a backpack. The big upgrade is that this model adds RGB, which means you get more control over the look of your scenes without carrying extra lights.

2. Full RGB color for mood, accents, and branded sets

This is the main reason people choose the X200RGB. It gives you full HSI RGB control, so you can pick almost any color you want. That makes it easy to create colored backgrounds, add rim light with style, or push a certain mood in the scene without using gels. If you shoot music videos, fashion, nightlife content, creative films, or branded studio work, RGB can save you time and reduce the number of lights you need.

3. Wider white-light range for more flexibility

The X200RGB doesn’t just add color, it also expands the white-light range. It goes from about 2500K to 10,000K. The low end helps you get a deep warm tungsten feel, while the high end lets you create cooler white light for special looks. This wider Kelvin range is useful when you want to match tricky ambient light or build stylized lighting without filters.

4. Strong output, especially with the lens reflector

Even with RGB features, the X200RGB still has strong brightness for real shoots. In bare-light mode, it gives around 7780 lux at 1 meter. When you attach the Bowens lens reflector, output rises to about 13,400 lux. It’s a little less bright than the bi-color X200 in pure white light, but that’s normal for RGB COB lights since mixing colors uses more power.

5. Bowens S-mount keeps your setup simple

Just like the X200, the X200RGB uses a standard Bowens mount. That means you can use your normal softboxes, lanterns, reflectors, beauty dishes, and grids without any adapters. Many compact RGB lights still use special mounts, so having Bowens on a small RGB COB light makes this model much easier to fit into normal lighting kits.

6. Same three-way power options for studio and outdoor use

The X200RGB supports AC wall power, USB-C PD, and V-mount batteries. In the studio, you plug it in and get full output. Outdoors, you can run it from V-mount batteries for longer sessions, or use USB-C PD power banks for quick mobile setups. This makes it a solid portable COB LED key light for both controlled shoots and location work.

7. High color accuracy for skin tones and products

Even though this is an RGB light, it still keeps high color accuracy for professional use. White light stays clean on faces, and colors look natural on products. This matters if you shoot people, fashion, or items where color needs to stay true.

8. App control makes RGB fast to use

RGB lights can be slow when you’re digging through menus, but the X200RGB avoids that problem. With the ZY Vega app, you can pick colors quickly, adjust brightness from far away, save favorite looks, and switch between scenes without touching the light. This is especially helpful when the light is on a high stand or tucked into a tight spot.

9. Built-in cinematic FX with RGB layering

The X200RGB includes 15 built-in lighting effects like fire, lightning, paparazzi, police lights, and more. The difference here is that RGB lets you combine effects with custom colors, so you can build more personal and creative looks. It’s a simple way to add motion and mood to scenes without extra gear.

10. Active cooling for stable long takes

Because it packs 200W into a very small body, the X200RGB uses active fan cooling. This keeps the light from overheating and helps it stay steady during long filming sessions, especially in warm rooms or outdoor locations. The cooling system is there so you can shoot longer without worrying about sudden output drops.

Similarities (What both lights share)

• Same power output (200W COB LED). Both are strong enough to work as a main key light for interviews, product shoots, and small studio setups.
• Same compact body style. They’re almost the same size (around 165 × 115 × 82 mm) and both weigh under 1kg, so they’re easy to travel with.
• Bowens S-mount on both. This means you can use standard softboxes, reflectors, beauty dishes, snoots, grids, and more without adapters.
• Same power options. Both can run on:
  • AC wall power
  • USB-C PD
  • V-mount batteries
    So they work in studio and on-location.
• Same control methods. You can control both lights with onboard buttons/knobs or through the ZY Vega app via Bluetooth.
• Same built-in FX library. Both offer around 15 lighting effects like fire, lightning, TV flicker, paparazzi, etc.
• Same cooling system style. Both use active fan cooling to keep the small body safe at 200W.

Differences (What makes each one unique)

1. Lighting mode

• X200: Bi-color only (white light).
• X200RGB: Bi-color + full RGB color (HSI control).

Meaning:
X200 is built for fast clean lighting.
X200RGB is built for creative color lighting too.

2. Color temperature range

• X200: 2700K–6500K
• X200RGB: 2500K–10,000K

Meaning:
X200RGB covers deeper warm light AND extra cool tones, beyond normal daylight.

3. Brightness (white light output)

• X200 (bare light): about 8900 lux at 1m
• X200RGB (bare light): about 7780 lux at 1m

With their lens reflectors:

• X200: up to ~19,000 lux
• X200RGB: up to ~13,400 lux

Meaning:
X200 is slightly brighter in pure white because RGB mixing in the X200RGB needs more energy.

4. Weight (small difference)

• X200: about 800g
• X200RGB: about 830g

Meaning:
Almost the same in real use, you won’t feel the difference.

Box Contents of the ZHIYUN Molus X200 and X200RGB

ZHIYUN Molus X200 (Bi-Color)

• Molus X200 bi-color 200W COB light body
• Bowens-mount lens reflector
• AC power adapter
• Power cable
• User manual / warranty papers

ZHIYUN Molus X200RGB

• Molus X200RGB 200W COB light body
• Bowens-mount lens reflector
• AC power adapter
• Power cable
• User manual / warranty papers

Pricing and Availability of the ZHIYUN Molus X200 and Molus X200RGB

The ZHIYUN Molus X200 (bi-color) is currently listed as a new-release pre-order at about $369 for the light-only version, while the Molus X200RGB is also on pre-order at about $559 for the light-only version; both models are shown with an expected availability date of December 8, 2025 at major retailers, and pricing may shift slightly depending on your region and whether you choose the combo kit that adds the Battery Expansion Hub and extension pole.

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