Godox VL150 150W LED COB Light - Lab Test
- Marvin Kuhn
- Lab report , Lights
- April 4, 2025
Table of Contents
Standalone Technical Analysis: Godox VL150
🔍 Key Specifications
| Parameter | 5600K |
|---|---|
| Illuminance (Lux) | 5,048.62 |
| CRI (Ra) | 96.90 |
| R9 (Red Rendering) | 96.00 |
| TM-30 Rf | 95.27 |
| SSI | 70 |
| CCT Deviation (MK-1) | 6.63 |
| DUV | -0.0017 |
| CCT measured | 5,616 |
🔎 Performance Analysis
💡 Output Performance
The VL150 delivers a solid illuminance of 5,049 lux at 5600K (with reflector, 100%). The dimming behavior is almost perfectly linear: 10% power results in 11.16% brightness – ideal for precise control. As the unit is designed exclusively for 5600K, the light output remains constant and free from CCT-related fluctuations.
Standout Features:
- ✅ Consistent daylight output: 5,049 lux at 5600K, no color shift
- ✅ Linear dimming: 11.16% light at 10% power, no jumps or drops
🎨 Color Performance
Color rendering is impressive with a CRI (Ra) of 96.9 and R9 of 96.0 – values more than sufficient for professional applications. The TM-30 Rf of 95.27 confirms the high color fidelity. The SSI value is 70, which is solid but not high-end.
Standout Features:
- ✅ Very high color rendering: CRI (Ra) 96.9, R9 96.0
- ✅ Stable color saturation: TM-30 Rf 95.27 ensures natural tones
- ⚠️ Medium SSI value: 70 is functional but not industry-leading
🌡️ CCT Accuracy
The measured color temperature is 5,616K, corresponding to an MK-1 deviation of 6.63 – well within professional tolerance. The DUV value of -0.0017 shows a minimal, practically invisible green/magenta deviation.
Standout Features:
- ✅ Good CCT accuracy: MK-1 6.63, no correction filters needed
- ✅ Neutral white point: DUV -0.0017, no color cast
✅ Strengths
- Very high color rendering
→ CRI (Ra) 96.9 and R9 96.0 deliver natural, vibrant colors - Linear dimming
→ 11.16% light at 10% power, ideal for controlled setups - Consistent daylight quality
→ No CCT fluctuations, always 5600K
⚠️ Weaknesses
- Only one color temperature
→ No flexibility for other lighting moods - Medium SSI value
→ 70 is solid but not high-end - Limited maximum brightness
→ 5,049 lux is solid but not high-end
📉 Practical Applications
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Ideal for:
→ Interviews, portraits, small studios: Thanks to high color rendering and linear dimming
→ Product photography: Natural color rendering and consistent light output
→ Content creation: YouTube, streaming, social media -
Use with caution:
→ Spectrally sensitive applications: SSI only average
→ Large sets or high light output: Limited maximum brightness
→ Applications with variable white balance: Only 5600K available
📌 Conclusion
The Godox VL150 is a reliable daylight LED light with very high color rendering (CRI 96.9, R9 96.0), linear dimming and good CCT accuracy. The constant 5600K output makes it ideal for setups where color fidelity and ease of use are paramount. For large sets or spectrally critical tasks, there are more powerful alternatives, but for many studio and content applications, the VL150 is a safe choice.
Data Overview
TM-30-18
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