Godox KNOWLED MS60R RGB LED Light (4-Light Kit) Review

The Godox KNOWLED MS60R RGB LED Light (4-Light Kit) was announced in late 2024, and it looks to be a very interesting product as it features a lot of lighting modifiers and powering options.

We have seen a lack of all-in-one lighting kits over recent years, and it is good to see more companies now addressing that issue. If you are travelling a lot, and/or require a small-sized lighting kit that can be used for a ton of different applications, the Godox KNOWLED MS60R RGB LED Light (4-Light Kit) looks to be a good option.

Concept

Godox created the KNOWLED MS60 series to create an entirely new system of reliable modifiers, control methods, and power options without sacrificing high brightness. The Godox KNOWLED MS60R RGB LED Light (4-Light Kit) includes four lights with lots of accessories and lighting modifiers. The 60W fixtures are small and modular and can be easily adapted to different lighting needs.

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The kit includes four light bodies combined with two DL5 Lite beam boosters, two collapsible diffusion domes, a wide range of magnetic modifiers, two softboxes, and power adapters and cables for battery or AC power. You also get two carry cases.

Kits like this are great because of their versatility. You can use them for so many lighting applications, and their small size, coupled with their portability, makes them a good solution for anyone who is travelling.

Godox KNOWLED MS60R

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At the heart of the kit is the Godox KNOWLED MS60R RGB LED Light.

The light weighs 0.7 lb / 311 g (Fixture without Battery/Lens) and has physical dimensions of 3.58 x 3.03 x 3″ / 9.09 x 7.7 x 7.6 cm (Fixture without Lens).

The back of the light can directly mount multiple optional adapters that allow for multiple ways of powering the unit, while its front can be modified with a collection of magnetic light shapers.

The MS60R’s lens reflector is claimed to be able to output 11,000 lux at a distance of 1m / 3.3′ when set at 5600K. It has CCT, RGBW, HSI, GEL, XY, and FX modes. Both CCT and brightness settings are adjustable from 1800 to 10,000K and 0 to 100%, respectively. There are also Linear, S-curve, exponential, and logarithmic dimming curves.

Besides full RGB, the MS60R comes with 14 lighting effects, including flash, lightning, cloudy, broken bulb, TV, candle, fire, fireworks, explosion, welding, cop car, SOS, RGB cycle, and party presets.

A side screen is available for monitoring and controlling the parameters of the light. There is also Bluetooth connectivity available via the Godox Light app. The fixture also supports DMX512, RDM, and LumenRadio CRMX. NFC functionality makes connecting the light with the Godox Light app easy.

Even though the MS60R comes with a rechargeable battery and USB-C charging cable, it can also run from an optional NP-F battery or AC power. This requires the separately available MS60NPA NP-F adapter. If needed, the same NP-F adapter also allows for a connection to an optional V-mount battery. For AC power, the light can be run from the MS60PA01 adapter. The power adapter can also be combined with an optional E27 adapter so that you can use the MS60R as an LED bulb-style fixture.

Build Quality

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The Godox KNOWLED MS60R has the form factor of a strobe. The fixture is reasonably well made, considering how light it is. They aren’t going to have the same build quality as high-end fixtures, but for their intended market, I think most people will be happy enough.

The front attachment, where you can swap out the various lighting modifiers, does wobble around a little bit, but that isn’t overly concerning.

You really need to make sure you hear a solid click sound when attaching the battery, otherwise, it won’t lock in properly.

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The release mechanisms and on/off switch are made out of a hard composite material, but it is hard to say how they would stand up to the rigors of constant use without having used them for many months or years.

The buttons and scroll wheel for making changes on the side of the light are ok.

Size & Weight

As I previously mentioned, the MS60R fixtures weigh 311g / 0.7 lb (Fixture without Battery/Lens) and have physical dimensions of 3.58 x 3.03 x 3″ / 9.09 x 7.7 x 7.6 cm (Fixture without Lens).

So, how does that weight compare to some other similar style lights?

	TOTAL WEIGHT
Godox KNOWLED MS60R	311g / 0.7 lb (Fixture without Battery/Lens)
Aputure STORM 80c	1.8kg / 3.88 lbs (including yoke)
Nanlite Forza 60C	1.26kg / 2.82 lbs (including yoke)
Neewer CB60 RGB	1.7kg / 3.7 lb
COLBOR CL60R RGB COB	760g / 1.7 lb (Overall Kit with Reflector)
HIVE LIGHTING Wasp 100-CX	907g / 2 lb
HIVE LIGHTING Wasp 100-C	1kg / 2.3 lb

Please note that some of these similar fixtures have higher power draws.

The Godox KNOWLED MS60R RGB LED Light (4-Light Kit) consists of two hard cases. The case with the 4 lights, 8 batteries, and power supplies weighs in at around 9.2kg / 20.28 lb. The case with all of the lighting modifiers weighs 6.3kg / 13.89 lb.

The combined weight of both cases is 15.5kg / 34.17 lb. This is pretty good considering all of the components you get. The great thing is, if you want to travel even lighter, you can simply pull everything out of the hard cases and pack them in other bags if need be.

Power Draw

The Godox KNOWLED MS60R draws 60W. Below, you can see how that compares against some other similar fixtures.

	POWER DRAW
Godox KNOWLED MS60R	60W
Aputure STORM 80c	100W
Nanlite Forza 60C	88W
Neewer CB60 RGB	70W
COLBOR CL60R RGB COB	80W
HIVE LIGHTING Wasp 100-CX	75W
HIVE LIGHTING Wasp 100-C	75W

As you can see, the Godox KNOWLED MS60R draws 22W less than the Nanlite Forza 60C, and 40W less than something like the Aputure STORM 80c.

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The MS60R comes with eight MS60BAT01 rechargeable batteries and four USB-C charging cables, although it can also run from an optional NP-F battery or AC power. This requires the separately available MS60NPA NP-F adapter. If needed, the same NP-F adapter also allows for a connection to an optional V-mount battery.

The 8 rechargeable lithium batteries are equipped with local status indicators for checking the battery level, and as I just mentioned, they have a USB-C port for charging.

A single MS60BAT01 will run an MS60R for around 48 minutes at full power. This isn’t a ton of time, and if you need to run one for longer, it would be better to use a USB-C power source or AC power.

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What I like is that on the display, Godox gives you an estimated run time depending on what output you have the light set at.

The batteries are 3300 mAh / 47.52 Wh. Now, if you are going to be flying with the kit and checking it in, you would need to remove the batteries from the case.

If you want additional Godox MS60BAT01 rechargeable batteries or need to replace them, they can be purchased for $89 USD each.

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For AC power, you simply use the four included MS60PA01 adapters, which can be combined with the E27 adapters to turn the MS60R units into LED bulb-style fixtures.

How do they stay cool?

COB lights can get very hot, and keeping them cool is not an easy task. Using fans is the best solution, but the caveat with fans is that they can create noise.

The MS60R fixtures have a fan in the light head. The integrated fan was designed to draw heat away to keep the light cool.

You can turn the fan off for sound-sensitive situations or choose from auto, medium, and high fan modes.

If you choose Auto mode, the fan speed changes depending on the temperature of the unit.

In High mode, the fan runs at its maximum speed.

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If you choose Medium mode, the fan runs at relatively low speeds, however, the output is capped to 80%.

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In Off mode, the fan runs at its lowest level, and the total output is reduced to just 10%.

I found the fan noise to be barely audible, which didn’t surprise me considering the size and output of the fixture. Yes, there is some noise when the light is used in its High mode, but it isn’t enough to be of any real concern.

Modular

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On the KNOWLED MS60R, there are two release switches. One you can use to remove the front of the lens, and the other is to take off the AC power adapter, or rechargeable batteries.

This modular design makes a lot of sense and is easy to use.

COB

Quite a few LED lights on the market, including the Godox KNOWLED MS60R, are using COB technology. COB stands for “Chip On Board,” where multiple LED chips are packaged together as one lighting module. The advantage of COB LEDs being multi-chip packaged is that the light-emitting area of a COB LED can contain many times more light sources in the same area that standard LEDs could occupy. This results in a greatly increased lumen output per square inch.

The first caveat with COB LEDs is that they produce a ton of heat, and that heat needs to be effectively dispersed. The second caveat is that you will usually need to diffuse them as they are very bright to look at and can be unsuitable for directly lighting talent. The trouble is, if you use them with diffusion, such as a softbox, you are going to lose a ton of output because that output is coming from a small-sized source. With a lot larger source, say a 2×1 panel, you don’t lose as much output.

Mounting

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On the bottom of the lights, there is a single 1/4″-20 thread that allows you to mount them to the included stand brackets.

The stand brackets work well, and they allow for plenty of adjustment. They are also easy to remove.

There is also an umbrella holder on the stand bracket, which is handy.

The only slight caveat with the stand bracket is that you need to remove it if you are changing the rechargeable battery.

If you don’t want to use the stand bracket, you can simply attach the MS60R to anything that has a 1/4″-20 thread. As the fixtures are so light, you could attach them in a wide array of ways.

Lots of included Lighting Modifiers

In the Godox KNOWLED MS60R RGB LED Light (4-Light Kit), you get lots of different lighting modifiers. In fact, I haven’t personally ever seen a light kit that comes with so many included accessories.

• 2 x Godox Zoom Lenses
• 2 x Godox DL5 Lite Parallel Beam Booster
• 2 x Collapsible Diffusion Dome
• 2 x Godox Magnetic Kits
• Godox Parabolic Softbox (1′)
• Godox Rectangular Softbox (1 x 1′)
• 4 x E27 Mount Adapter

Godox Zoom Lenses

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Designed specifically for the MS60Bi and MS60R, the Zoom Lens can project a beam angle of 15 to 30°. The SZL2 zoom lens attaches directly to the light head.

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The ° markings are on the back of the SZL2 zoom lens which does make them a little hard to see.

Godox DL5 Lite Parallel Beam Booster

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The DL5 Lite Parallel Beam Booster was designed to enhance the light intensity from the MS60R. To use the DL5 Lite, you first need to install the SZL2 zoom lens. The Parallel Beam Booster has a diameter of 6.1″ and a maximum height of 7.4″.

The DL5 Lite creates a very tight 5° beam angle, and it works really well with diffusion panels.

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It features a clever design that allows it to collapse down into a very compact and lightweight form factor.

Collapsible Diffusion Dome

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The Collapsible Diffusion Dome is a handy tool that you can use, especially for over-table lighting, etc.

Magnetic Kit 

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The Magnetic Kit consists of magnetically attached modifiers. The kit contains lighting essential accessories, including barndoors, a dome, and a range of diffusers. The included snoot can be used with the fixture’s lens reflector or directly placed on the bare light.

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Other pieces, such as the barndoors and the diffuser, can be used with the addition of the adapter ring, which is aligned directly with the light head.

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The barndoors provide selective lighting control, while the dome diffuser produces a soft and even light source.

Parabolic Softbox (1′)

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The Parabolic Softbox has a 1′ diameter to help create a softer lighting source. It also comes with a honeycomb grid to control spill.

Rectangular Softbox (1 x 1′)

The Rectangular Softbox (1 x 1′) is another option you can use for softening the light.

E27 Mount Adapter

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The E27 Mount Adapter allows you to use the MS60R like a light bulb.

BeamLight S20 Reflector

Godox also sells an optional BeamLight S20 Reflector for $89 USD. The S20’s directional beam spread and silver interior help intensify the light output. The BeamLight S20 offers a 5° beam angle for increased brightness and long-throw work.

Operating Modes

You short-press the MODE button to enter the mode selection interface. You can then rotate and press the select dial to choose among the following modes and adjust the corresponding parameters. You rotate the select dial upward to increase the values, while rotating downward to decrease the values.

CCT Mode

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Short-press the MODE button to enter the CCT mode, in which you can adjust the DIM, CCT, and GM.

• DIM Range: 0% ~ 100%
• CCT Range: 1800K ~ 10000K
• GM Range: -100% ~ +100%

HSI Mode

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Short-press the MODE button to enter HSI mode, in which you can adjust the DIM, HUE, and SAT.

• DIM Range: 0% ~ 100%
• HUE Range: 0° ~ 360°
• SAT Range: 0% ~ 100%

GEL Mode

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Short-press the MODE button to enter GEL mode, in which you can adjust the DIM, CCT, gel type, gel group type, color, Hue, and SAT.

• DIM Range: 0% ~ 100%
• CCT Range: 3200K or 5600K
• R-GEL: COR./CAL./SPC./CINE.
• L-GEL: COR./COLOR./600/COS./700
• HUE Range: -10° ~ 10°
• SAT Range: -20% ~ 20%

RGBW Mode

Short-press the MODE button to enter RGBW mode, in which you can adjust the DIM, R (red light), G (green light), B (blue light), and W (white light).

• DIM Range: 0% ~ 100%
• R Range: 0% ~ 100%
• G Range: 0% ~ 100%
• B Range: 0% ~ 100%
• W Range: 0% ~ 100%

XY Mode

Short-press the MODE button to enter XY mode, in which you can adjust the DIM, X coordinate, and Y coordinate.

• DIM Range: 0% ~ 100%
• X coordinate: 0.0000 ~ 0.8500
• Y coordinate: 0.0000 ~ 0.8500

FX Mode

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Short-press the MODE button to enter FX mode, in which you can choose among the following 11 effects and adjust their respective parameters. Rotate the select dial upward to increase the parameters, while rotating downward to decrease the parameters.

Flash

This light effect simulates the flash of a camera flash or a traditional flash bulb, often used to create a lively and dynamic atmosphere.

• SW (switch): Turn on/off the effect
• DIM: 0% – 100% (in 0.1% increments)
• Color: CCT/HSI
• CCT/HUE: 1800K-10000K/0-360°
• SPD (speed): 1-100
• MOD (mode): Camera Flash/Flash Bulb
• TRIG (trigger): Auto/Manual

Lightning

This effect simulates the natural thunder and lightning.

• SW (switch): Turn on/off the effect
• DIM: 0% -100% (in 0.1% increments)
• CCT: 1800K-10000K
• Times: Random/1-10
• FREQ (frequency): Random /2-20
• TRIG (trigger• Auto/Manual)

Cloudy

This effect simulates the effect of cloud occlusion.

• SW (switch): Turn on/off the effect
• DIM: 0% -100% (in 0.1% increments)
• Ratio: 30% -90%
• SPD (speed): Random/1-100

Broken Bulb

This effect simulates the effect of a broken bulb.

• SW (switch): Turn on/off the effect
• DIM: 0% -100% (in 0.1% increments)
• Color: CCT/HSI
• CCT/HUE: 1800K-10000K/0-360°
• SPD (speed): 1-100

TV

This effect simulates the effect of light from a television or screen.

• SW (switch): Turn on/off the effect
• DIM: 0% -100% (in 0.1% increments)
• Color: CCT/HSI
• SPD (speed): 1-100

Candle

This effect simulates the effect of light from a candle.

• SW (switch): Turn on/off the effect
• DIM: 0% -100% (in 0.1% increments)
• SPD (speed): 1-100

Fire

This effect simulates the effect of light from a flame.

• SW (switch): Turn on/off the effect
• DIM: 0%-100% (in 0.1% increments)
• SPD (speed): 1-100

Firework

This effect simulates the effect of light from fireworks.

• SW (switch): Turn on/off the effect
• DIM: 0%- 100% (in 0.1% increments)
• Ember: 1-100
• SPD (speed): 1-100

Explosion

This effect simulates the effect of light from an explosion.

• SW (switch): Turn on/off the effect
• DIM: 0%- 100% (in 0.1% increments)
• Color: CCT/HSI
• CCT/HUE: 1800K-10000K/0-360°
• Ember: 1-100
• SPD (speed): 1-100
• TRIG (trigger): Auto/Manual

Welding

This effect simulates the effect of light from welding.

• SW (switch): Turn on/off the effect
• DIM: 0%-100% (in 0.1% increments)
• Color: CCT/HSI
• CCT/HUE: 1800K-10000K/0-360°
• SPD (speed): 1-100

Cop Car

This effect simulates the effect of light from a cop car.

• SW (switch): Turn on/off the effect
• DIM: 0% -100% (in 0.1% increments)
• Color: Red+Blue/Red/Blue/Blue+White/Blue+Yellow/Yellow/Red+White+Blue/Red +Yellow+Blue
• MOD (mode): 1-5

SOS

This effect simulates the flashing effect of an SOS signal.

• SW (switch): Turn on/off the effect
• DIM: 0%-100% (in 0.1% increments)
• Color: CCT/HSI
• CCT/HUE: 1800K-10000K/0-360°

RGB Cycle

This effect simulates the effect cycle and change of colorful lights.

• SW (switch): Turn on/off the effect
• DIM: 0% -100% (in 0.1% increments)
• SAT: 0%-100%
• SPD (speed): 1-100

Party

This effect simulates the effect of colorful lights, flashes, and lasers.

• SW (switch): Turn on/off the effect
• DIM: 0% -100% (in 0.1% increments)
• SAT: 0%-100%
• SPD (speed): 1-100

MENU Settings

You press the MENU button to enter the menu interface, rotate and press the select dial to enter the following setting options.

DMX

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Short-press the select dial to enter the DMX interface, rotate and press the select dial to adjust the following settings.

CRMX

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Short-press the select dial to enter the CRMX interface, rotate and press the select dial to turn on/off, reset, or check its connection status.

“GODOX KNOWLED” app

Scan the QR code to download the “Godox KNOWLED app (Currently available for tablet download and use only).

Bluetooth to CRMX

1. First, connect the Android/iOS tablet to Godox TimoLink TRX via the BT module.
2. Then connect Godox TimoLink TRX to CRMX fixtures, or DMX fixtures (used with Godox TimoLink RX).
3. Finally, add the fixtures in “Godox KNOWLED” app to control them.

Bluetooth

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Short-press the select dial to enter the Bluetooth interface, rotate and press the select dial to Bluetooth to turn it on or off. If you need to reset the Bluetooth, rotate the select dial to reset and press it to choose between yes and no. The MAC code is in the top left corner for quick check.

“GODOX Light” app

Scan the QR code to download the “Godox Light” smartphone app (can be used in Android and iOS).

Note:

1. The app can be used directly on the firstly installed device (smartphone or tablet). When changing to other mobile devices (smartphone or tablet), the light shall be reset before the normal connection of the app.
2. The app should be version 3.0 or above.

“GODOX Light” app Firmware Upgrade

Open Godox Light, enter a certain scene and click “+” to add a fixture, then click : to display more settings, choose firmware upgrade.

Curves

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Short-press the select dial to enter the dimming curves interface, rotate and press the select dial to select among linear, S-curve, exponential, and logarithmic.

Smoothing

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Short-press the select dial to enter the smoothing interface, rotate and press the select dial to choose among default, smooth, and off.

Control Mode

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Short-press the select dial to enter the control mode interface, rotate and press the select dial to choose the mode between normal and low end, then press and rotate the select dial can adjust the frequency from 1 to 11.

Color Space

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Short-press the select dial to enter the color space interface, rotate and press the select dial to choose among original gamut, correction gamut, Rec. 709, and DCI-P3.

Fan

Short-press the select dial to enter the fan interface, rotate and press the select dial to choose among off, auto, medium, and high.

Anti-False Touch

Short-press the select dial to enter the anti-false touch interface, rotate and press the select dial to choose on or off.

After turning on the anti-false touch, it will not enter the main interface immediately after booting. The unlocking method will appear on the screen, rotate the select dial down to unlock, and enter the main interface as shown above.

Fixture

Short-press the select dial to enter the fixture NO. Interface, rotate, and press the select dial to choose among off and from 1 to 2048, the screen of the DMX-controlled fixture will display the selected number.

Display

Short-press the select dial to enter the display interface, rotate and press the select dial to adjust the display brightness from 10% to 100%.

Language

Short-press the select dial to enter the language interface, rotate and press the select dial to choose between simplified Chinese and English.

Factory Reset

Short-press the select dial to enter the factory reset interface to choose yes or no. If you choose yes, the device will automatically reset and reboot, then simplified Chinese and English options will show on the display for your choice, after which the brightness will turn to 100% and go to CCT mode automatically.

Fixture Info

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Short-press the select dial to enter the fixture info interface to check the model, UID, firmware version, and temperature.

NFC Addition

Use the NFC function of the smartphone and the NFC chip of the light fixture to connect them, then add the light fixture to [Godox Light) app.

1. Preconditions: light fixture supports NFC addition, [Godox Light] app is V3.2.4 or above, Bluetooth and NFC functions of smartphone are turned on.
2. Operation Instructions: subject to the fulfillment of preconditions, turn on the (Godox Light) app and enter the corresponding scene, click (+) to select [NFC Addition) function, bring the NFC sensing area of smartphone near the sensing area of light fixture to scan to add in INFC Addition) interface, bulk addition is also supported.

Note: Android systems can complete the addition by directly closing the sensing area, while iOS systems need to click the < nec > icon on the top right and wait for the pop-up window, then add.

Godox Light app

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The light can be controlled via Bluetooth using the Godox Light App.

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You need to have Bluetooth turned on when using your smartphone or tablet. If you are using the light for the first time, you need to create a new Project.

It will then ask you how you would like to look for the new fixture you want to add. In this example, I will click on Add Fixtures.

It will then find any fixtures that are turned on with their Bluetooth activated.

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Once you select the fixture and hit confirm, it will set it up for use with the app.

Once you tap on the fixture, you will be taken to the home screen of the app, where the light will be in the default CCT operating mode.

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Here you can change the CCT and intensity, as well as the +/- G/M bias.

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There is a range of parameters that you can adjust using the app.

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You can also create a Scene where you can make a lighting diagram, which is handy if you have the time.

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In the app, you also have the ability to change the fan speed. The issue I have is that the fan settings are not the same as what can be found on the fixture. This can lead to confusion.

Now, the other issue with the fan speed settings is that they aren’t reflected in the app when it comes to displaying the output level correctly. In the Medium Speed mode, the light is limited to 70% output, and in the Mute Mode (which should be labeled as Off), it is limited to 10%. However, the app will allow the output to be displayed at 100%. I am not sure why so many lighting companies can’t seem to get this right.

For the most part, the app is reasonably straightforward and easy to use, but it could be better.

Photometrics

So now let’s get to the photometric results. I always test lights in this way so that I get a reference to how they compare to other fixtures. Results only tell part of the story and should never be used alone to judge a light. I have found from extensive testing over the years that certain lights that have good photometric results don’t always look good, and lights that have worse photometric scores can sometimes look better than their results indicate.

You can’t judge a light from one set of photometric results. You have to look at all of the different results to be able to come to a conclusion. Judging a light on one set of results is like reading one chapter in a book and thinking you know the whole story.

Different lights can also look different depending on what camera you happen to be using.

Output & Color Temperature Accuracy

Godox claims that the light has an output of 11,300 lux @1m / 3.3′ (4300K) with the lens reflector.

I tested the MS60R at a variety of CCT settings with a Sekonic C-800 Spectrometer to find out how much output the light had and how accurate the CCT reproduction was. All readings are taken at a distance of 1m (3.3ft) in a controlled environment. The readings were all taken directly from the lighting source. In the case of using the light with a reflector, the readings were taken from the edge of those attachments. This is how I test all lights, and this is why you will sometimes see a discrepancy between claimed figures and my measured figures.

So just how much output does it have, and how CCT accurate is it? Well, let’s find out.

Godox KNOWLED MS60R 5600K (open face)

Above, you can see the Godox KNOWLED MS60R recorded an output of  1980 lx (184 fc) when set at 5600K and used open face. The reading of 1980 lx @ 1m exceeded the claimed figures listed by Godox.

The light recorded a CCT reading of 4986K, which was way off being correct.

Godox KNOWLED MS60R 3200K (open face)

Above, you can see that the light’s output when it was set at 3200K in the open face configuration was 2060 lx (192 fc). This was 4.04% more than it output when used at 5600K.

As far as CCT accuracy goes, it recorded an excellent reading of 3243K.

Summary of results (Open Face)

SETTING	OUTPUT @1m	CCT READING
2500K	2020 lx	2656K
3200K	2060 lx	3243K
4500K	1980 lx	4245K
5600K	1980 lx	4986K
6500K	1870 lx	5575K
8000K	1780 lx	6476K
10000K	1700 lx	7532K

These results show me that the light’s output varies by 17.47% depending on what CCT temperature you are using.

The CCT accuracy across the range wasn’t great. From 2500K to 3200K it was excellent, but it started to fall off above 4500K. At 5600K and above it was nowhere near being correct.

So, let’s have a look at how the output @1m / 3.3′ compares to the Nanlite Forza 60c and Aputure STORM 80c

Open Face

5600K

	Output at 5600K	CCT (K)
Godox KNOWLED MS60R	1980 lx	4986K
Aputure STORM 80c	8380 lx	5603K
Nanlite Forza 60c	5450 lx	5685K

3200K

	Output at 3200K	CCT (K)
Godox KNOWLED MS60R	2060 lx	3243K
Aputure STORM 80c	7980 lx	3227K
Nanlite Forza 60c	5330 lx	3189K

As you can see, the Aputure STORM 80c has the most output, but that doesn’t come as any big surprise, as it draws a lot more power. This certainly isn’t an apples-to-apples comparison, but it is just meant to give you a reference to how much output the Godox KNOWLED MS60R has. The Nanlite Forza 60c has a 56.5° beam angle when used open face, and the STORM 80c is 60°.

Godox KNOWLED MS60R Lens Reflector

So, now let’s see how much output the light has when used with its Lens Reflector

MS60R Lens Reflector 5600K

Above you can see the light’s output when it was set at 5600K with the Lens Reflector was 15,000 lx (1400 fc) @1m 3.3′. This was 657.5% more than the 1980 lx it produced at 5600K when used open face. It is important to note that this measurement was made from the edge of the reflector.

As far as CCT accuracy goes, it recorded a reading of 5351K, which was around 250K off being correct, however, it was a much better reading than when the light was used open face.

MS60R Lens Reflector 3200K

Above you can see the light’s output when it was set at 3200K with the wide reflector was 15,400 lx (1600 fc) @1m 3.3′, which was 2.66% more than what it output at 5600K.

As far as CCT accuracy goes, it recorded an outstanding reading of 3213K.

Summary of results (Lens Reflector)

SETTING	OUTPUT @1m	CCT READING
2500K	13,900 lx	2517K
3200K	15,400 lx	3213K
4500K	14,600 lx	4410K
5600K	15,000 lx	5351K
6500K	14,000 lx	6277K
8000K	13,300 lx	7657K
10000K	12,800 lx	9509K

These results show me that the light’s output varies by 16.88% depending on what CCT temperature you are using.

The CCT accuracy across the range was very good up until about 4500K. At 5600K and above, it did start to fall off.

So, let’s have a look at how the output compares to the Nanlite Forza 60c and Aputure STORM 80c.

Lens Reflector

5600K

	Output at 5600K	CCT (K)
Godox KNOWLED MS60R	15,000 lx	5351K
Aputure STORM 80c	18,100 lx	5894K
Nanlite Forza 60c	13,000 lx	5709K

3200K

	Output at 3200K	CCT (K)
Godox KNOWLED MS60R	15,400 lx	3213K
Aputure STORM 80c	17,200 lx	3306K
Nanlite Forza 60c	12,800 lx	3226K

What you clearly need to remember is that the STORM 80c has a lot higher power draw, and the reflector’s beam angle is very narrow at 35°. Just for your information, the Nanlite’s reflector is 45°. It was impressive to see how much output the Godox KNOWLED MS60R had, considering the low power draw and physical size of the fixture.

These lights were tested under the exact same conditions, so you get a real-world, honest assessment of how the lights compare when used open face and when used with reflectors that have a similar beam angle. Now, you need to factor in that the power draws are different, and some of these lights are daylight only. Please note that my measurements are always made from the end of the reflector and not from the COB, and that is why my measured figures will sometimes be lower than those quoted manufacturer figures.

Lens Reflector Fan set to Medium

I was also interested to see how much output the Godox KNOWLED MS60R had when you run the light in its Medium fan setting. Now, in this mode, the output is limited to just 80%.

Godox KNOWLED MS60R 5600K Fan set to Medium (Lens Reflector)

Above you can see the light’s output when it was set at 5600K with the lens reflector, when the fan was set to Medium, was 11,600 lx (1080 fc) @1m 3.3′. This was 22.76% less than what it output at 5600K with the fan set to Auto or High.

Godox KNOWLED MS60R 5600K Zoom Lens

Godox KNOWLED MS60R 5600K (Zoom Lens) 15°

Above you can see the light’s output when it was set at 5600K with the Zoom Lens at 15° was 11,200 lx (1040 fc) @1m 3.3′, which was 25.33% less than what it output at 5600K when used with its Lens Reflector.

As far as CCT accuracy goes, the light recorded a reading of 5320K.

Godox KNOWLED MS60R 5600K (Zoom Lens) 30°

Above you can see the light’s output when it was set at 5600K with the Zoom Lens at 30° was 3750 lx (348 fc) @1m 3.3′, which was 3.46% more than what it output at 5600K.

As far as CCT accuracy goes, the light recorded a pretty bad reading of 5058K.

Godox KNOWLED MS60R 3200K (Zoom Lens) 30°

Above you can see the light’s output when it was set at 5600K with the Zoom Lens at 30° was 3880 lx (360 fc) @1m 3.3′, which was 25.33% less than what it output at 5600K when used with its Lens Reflector.

As far as CCT accuracy goes, the light recorded a very good reading of 3236K.

Godox KNOWLED MS60R 3200K (Zoom Lens) 15°

Above you can see the light’s output when it was set at 3200K with the Zoom Lens at 15° was 11,000 lx (1030 fc) @1m 3.3′, which was 183.5% more than what it output at 30°.

As far as CCT accuracy goes, the light recorded an excellent reading of 3233K.

DL5 Lite Parallel Beam Booster

Godox KNOWLED MS60R 3200K DL5 Lite Parallel Beam Booster

Above you can see the light’s output when it was set at 3200K with the DL5 Lite Parallel Beam Booster was 25,100 lx (2330 fc) @1m 3.3′. This was a ton of output from a small sized source with a power draw of just 60W.

As far as CCT accuracy goes, the light recorded an outstanding reading of 3189K.

Godox KNOWLED MS60R 5600K DL5 Lite Parallel Beam Booster

Above you can see the light’s output when it was set at 5600K with the DL5 Lite Parallel Beam Booster was 24,100 lx (2330 fc) @1m 3.3′.

As far as CCT accuracy goes, the light recorded a pretty bad reading of 4911K.

Godox KNOWLED MS60R 5600K (Parabolic Softbox 1′)

Above you can see the light’s output when it was set at 5600K with the Parabolic Softbox 1′) was 733 lx (68.1 fc) @1m 3.3′. This was not a lot of output, but that is to be expected with such a low power draw fixture.

As far as CCT accuracy goes, the light recorded a reading of 5112K.

Godox KNOWLED MS60R 3200K (Parabolic Softbox 1′)

Above you can see the light’s output when it was set at 3200K with the Parabolic Softbox 1′) was 759 lx (70.5 fc) @1m 3.3′.

As far as CCT accuracy goes, the light recorded an excellent reading of 3236K.

Output & accuracy when generating saturated colors

With most RGB lights, if you use them to generate or create colors, the output gets massively reduced. So, how does the Godox KNOWLED MS60R fare?

I decided to do a test to see how much output the light had when I created super-saturated colors.

Godox KNOWLED MS60R Lens Reflector RED 0° (@1m / 3.3′)

Above, you can see that when it was in the HSI mode, choosing a 0° saturated RED, and set to 100% output @1m /3.3′, the light recorded 4740 lx / 440 fc. What you need to be clearly aware of when trying to generate some super-saturated colors is that the output is going to be significantly lower than when using the light in CCT mode.

As far as being able to accurately create a super saturated RED, the Godox KNOWLED MS60R was perfect with a reading of 0°.

Godox KNOWLED MS60R Lens Reflector GREEN 120° (@1m / 3.3′)

Above, you can see that when it was in the HSI mode, choosing a 120° saturated GREEN, and set to 100% output @1m / 3.3′, the light recorded 8040 lx / 747 fc.

As far as being able to accurately create a super saturated GREEN, the Godox KNOWLED MS60R was 2 degrees off with a reading of 118°.

Godox KNOWLED MS60R Lens Reflector BLUE 240° (@1m / 3.3′)

Above, you can see that when it was in the HSI mode, choosing a 240° saturated BLUE, and set to 100% output @1m / 3.3′, the light recorded 3370 lx / 313 fc.

As far as being able to accurately create a super saturated BLUE, the Godox KNOWLED MS60R was 1° off with a reading of 241°.

Godox KNOWLED MS60R Lens Reflector YELLOW 60° (@1m / 3.3′)

Above, you can see that when it was in the HSI mode, choosing a 40° saturated YELLOW and set to 100% output @1m / 3.3′, the light recorded 10,300 lx / 961 fc.

As far as being able to accurately create a super saturated YELLOW, the Godox KNOWLED MS60R was way off with a reading of 73°.

The Godox KNOWLED MS60R was pretty good at replicating accurate colors with a full spectrum, although it was way off when trying to replicate a super-saturated yellow.

CCT consistency & linear output when dimming the light

Now, what you should always do when testing lights is to see if the CCT remains consistent when dimming the light. Just because you set a light at say 5600K, that doesn’t mean that the CCT will remain stable as you start dimming the fixture down. I also wanted to see how linear the dimming curve was.

The Godox KNOWLED MS60R has several dimming modes, as I previously mentioned in the review.

I decided to do a series of tests at 100%/75%/50%/25%10% to see if the CCT being recorded changed. This was performed at a distance of 1m / 3.3′ using a Sekonic C-800. These tests were done at 5600K with the lens reflector and the light set in its Linear dimming mode.

CCT READING	OUTPUT	INTENSITY %
5351K	15,000 lx	100
5423K	10,700 lx	75
5430K	7290 lx	50
5397K	3890 lx	25
5389K	1760 lx	10

The Godox KNOWLED MS60R had very CCT consistency as you started to dim it down. It only changed by 72K.

As far as how linear the output is when you start dimming the light, at 50% it had 51.4% less output than when used at 100%. At 25%, it had 74.06% less output than when used at 100%. At 10% output, it had 88.26% less output than when used at 100%. This shows me that the light’s dimming curve is pretty linear.

Color Rendering

So now that we have seen how much output the Godox KNOWLED MS60R produces, how does it perform when it comes to replicating accurate colors?

Godox KNOWLED MS60R Lens Reflector 5600K

Above, you can see that when the light was set at 5600K using the lens reflector, it recorded an average CRI (R1-R8) of 93.6 and an extended CRI (R1-R15) of 97.34. For replicating accurate skin tones, it recorded 95.3 for R9 (Red), 90.3 for R13 (closest to caucasian skin tones), and 93.2 for R15 (closest to Asian skin tones). These are decent results, and only R11 (Green) and R12 (Blue) were under 90.

	EXTENDED CRI	R9	R13	R15
Godox KNOWLED MS60R	91.63	95.3	90.3	93.2
Aputure STORM 80c	96.86	92.9	99.1	97.5
Nanlite Forza 60c	96.10	98.8	99.2	97.6

As a comparison, above you can see how the results for the Godox KNOWLED MS60R compare to the Aputure STORM 80c and Nanlite Forza 60c.

The Godox KNOWLED MS60R, when set at 5600K, recorded a TLCI score of just 91.

Godox KNOWLED MS60R Lens Reflector 3200K

Above, you can see the scores for when the light was used at 3200K. It recorded an average CRI (R1-R8) of 93.0 and an extended CRI (R1-R15) of 91.88. For replicating accurate skin tones, it recorded 95.0 for R9 (Red), 90.8 for R13 (closest to caucasian skin tones), and 95.7 for R15 (closest to Asian skin tones). These were not great results, and R4, R6, R10 (yellow), R11 (Green), and R12 (Blue) were all below 90.

The Godox KNOWLED MS60R, when used with its Lens Reflector and set at 3200K, recorded a TLCI score of just 87. This is the lowest TLCI score I have seen from a fixture in a long time.

	EXTENDED CRI	R9	R13	R15
Godox KNOWLED MS60R	91.88	95.0	90.8	95.7
Aputure STORM 80c	96.14	91.1	98.8	99.5
Nanlite Forza 60c	96.10	92.3	97.7	96.4

As a comparison, above you can see how the results for the Godox KNOWLED MS60R Lens Reflector compare to the Nanlite Forza 60c and Aputure STORM 80c.

Open Face

Godox KNOWLED MS60R 5600K (Open Face)

Above, you can see that when the light was set at 5600K and used open face it recorded an average CRI (R1-R8) of 95.8 and an extended CRI (R1-R15) of 97.36. For replicating accurate skin tones, it recorded 83.5 for R9 (Red), 95.5 for R13 (closest to caucasian skin tones), and 95.2 for R15 (closest to Asian skin tones). These were ok results, however, R9 (Red) and R12 (Blue) were all way below 90.

The Godox KNOWLED MS60R, when set at 5600K, recorded a TLCI score of 92.

Godox KNOWLED MS60R 3200K (Open Face)

Above, you can see the scores for when the light was used at 3200K. It recorded an average CRI (R1-R8) of 95.1 and an extended CRI (R1-R15) of 93.68. For replicating accurate skin tones, it recorded 85.2 for R9 (Red), 95.0 for R13 (closest to caucasian skin tones), and 98.3 for R15 (closest to Asian skin tones). These were ok results; however, R9 (Red), R11 (Green), and R12 (Blue) were all below 90.

The Godox KNOWLED MS60R, when set at 3200K, recorded a TLCI score of just 89.

CC Index & ⊿uv

The CC Index displays the CC correction value and whether any magenta or green need to be added or subtracted. 1 CC corresponds to 035 Kodak CC values or 1/8 Rosco filter values. Any reading less than +1.00 or -1.00 and you’re probably not going to need to make any kind of adjustment. The ⊿uv is the value to show how much this light is away from being an ideal light source (black body radiation = incandescent lamp). As with the CC Index you want this number to theoretically be zero. Kelvin is not a linear value, so we need to convert from Kelvin to MK-1 to compare the values of color temperature. To calculate from Kelvin to Mired is MK-1= 1*1000000/Kelvin. While this may sound confusing, it is the only way of measuring if the Kelvin shift is significant enough to warrant having to use a filter for correction. Below are the results for the Godox KNOWLED MS60R:

Godox KNOWLED MS60R Kelvin Vs MK-1 (Lens Reflector)

	Kelvin	Difference in K	MK-1	Difference in MK-1
SET VALUE	2500K	0	400	0
ACTUAL READING	2517K	17	397.29	2.71 MK-1
SET VALUE	3200K	0	312.5	0
ACTUAL READING	3213K	13	311.23	1.27 MK-1
SET VALUE	4500K	0	222.22	0
ACTUAL READING	4410K	90	226.75	-4.53 MK-1
SET VALUE	5600K	0	178.57	0
ACTUAL READING	5351K	249	186.88	-8.31 MK-1
SET VALUE	6500K	0	153.84	0
ACTUAL READING	6277K	233	159.31	-5.47 MK-1
SET VALUE	8000K	0	125	0
ACTUAL READING	7657K	343	130.59	-5.59 MK-1
SET VALUE	10000K	0	100	0
ACTUAL READING	9509K	491	105.16	-5.16 MK-1

These figures might look confusing, but what they tell me is that the light is pretty CCT color-accurate at most temperatures, however, the score at 5600K wasn’t great.

Any MK-1 score that is under -9/9 means you wouldn’t have to use any color correction gels. Any MK-1 score that is under -6/6 is a very good result.

Ok, now let’s look at the CC INDEX & ⊿uv.

Godox KNOWLED MS60R CC INDEX & ⊿uv (Lens Reflector)

	CC INDEX	⊿uv
2500K	0.3G	-0.0010
3200K	0.0	-0.0012
4500K	0.0	-0.0013
5600K	0.0	0.0009
6500K	0.1M	0.0038
8000K	0.2G	0.0031
10000K	0.4G	0.0041

These were pretty results across the board. There was nothing here that anyone should be concerned about.

TM-30

TM-30 is a relatively new color rendering standard that was developed to deal with the limitations of CRI. TM-30 looks at 99 individual colors. These 99 colors are categorized into seven groups: nature, skin color, textiles, paints, plastics, printed material, and color systems.

TM-30 scores go from 0 – 100. The higher the score, the more accurately a light is at producing colors. Any TM-30 Rf score in the ’90s is considered to be good. What is interesting and something that you need to be very aware of is that two separate light sources with the exact same CRI scores can render colors very differently. A light with a high CRI rating could have a low TM-30 score. Conversely, a light with a good TM-30 score could have a bad CRI score.

Now, there are two measurements associated with TM-30, Rf and Rg.

Rf (Color Fidelity)
Rg (Color Gamut)

With Rf value, ideally, you want a score in the 90’s.

With Rg value, a score below 100 indicates that the light source renders colors with less saturation than the reference source. So, ideally, you want this score to be 100 or slightly above.

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Here are the results:

	Rf	Rg
2500K	90	103
3200K	91	102
4500K	91	101
5600K	91	102
6500K	90	100
8000K	89	99
10000K	94	97

The TM-30 scores were just ok. These results show me that the light could be a lot better at replicating accurate colors.

SSI

SSI (Spectral Similarity Index) was developed by the Sci-Tech Council of the Academy. SSI gives me the ability to set any light as a standard, or use predefined standards (such as CIE D55), and then give other lights an SSI score based on how well they will match standards such as CIE D55. This way I can measure spectral response and compare it directly against an ideal light source. This is actually a much better test than recording CRI scores, but it won’t tell you everything you need to know.

Godox KNOWLED MS60R 3200K (Lens Reflector)

In this graph, the red bars indicate a perfect Planck 3200K source. The gold bars indicate a perfect 3200K Tungsten source. This lets us compare how close to a perfect 3200K lighting source the Godox KNOWLED MS60R is. Any SSI score in the high 70’s, low ’80s is very good for a 3200K LED light. The results for the Godox KNOWLED MS60R were not that good when used at 3200K.

Aputure STORM 80c 3200K (Hyper Reflector)

As a comparison, let’s have a look at the STORM 80c. In this graph, the red bars indicate a perfect Planck 3200K source. The gold bars indicate a perfect 3200K Tungsten source.

Nanlite Forza 60c

As another comparison, let’s have a look at the Nanlite Forza 60c. In this graph, the red bars indicate a perfect Planck 3200K source. The gold bars indicate a perfect 3200K Tungsten source. As you can see, this light has a hard time replicating colors below about 450nm.

Godox KNOWLED MS60R 5600K (Lens Reflector)

In the graph above, the gold bars indicate a perfect CIE D55 source. The red bars indicate a perfect CIE D 5600K source. This lets us compare how close to a perfect 5600K lighting source the Godox KNOWLED MS60R is. A score in the low 70’s is typical for a 5600K LED source; the Godox KNOWLED MS60R recorded a score of 65, which wan’t great.

Aputure STORM 80c 3200K (Hyper Reflector)

As a comparison, in the graph above, you can see what the SSI scores were for the Aputure STORM 80c. The STORM 80c recorded a score of 84, which was very good. The reason for this great score has to do with the Indigo emitter in the BLAIR CC light engine. You can clearly see that the STORM 80c is able to produce colors below 450nm, whereas most lights can’t.

Nanlite Forza 60c

In the graph above the gold bars indicate a perfect CIE D55 source. The red bars indicate a perfect CIE D 5600K source. This lets us compare how close to a perfect 5600K lighting source the Nanlite Forza 60c is. A score in the low 70’s is typical for a 5600K LED source.

SSI Comparisons

The main reason we want to record SSI scores is so we can see how well they match with other lights. As an example, I wanted to see how well the Godox KNOWLED MS60R matched the ARRI Orbiter and the Aputure STORM 80c. Below you can see the results.

As you can see, neither light was even close to matching the Godox. Any score in the high ’80s and low 90s would be considered reasonably good.

As another test, I thought I would compare those same lights against the Godox KNOWLED MS60R at 3200K. Below you can see the results.

As you can see, both the ARRI and the Aputure were a better match to the match to the Godox at 3200K than they were at 5600K. Very few lights from different manufacturers are ever going to be an exact match, and even lights from the same manufacturer are not always going to match either.

Let’s now do a test where we compare the light against itself when it is using the DL5 Lite Parallel Beam Booster and the Parabolic Softbox.

As you can see, the light was almost a perfect match to itself when used with either the softbox or the DL5 Lite Parallel Beam Booster.

Again, when using the softbox or DL5 Lite Parallel Beam Booster at 5600K, the light is still an excellent match.

SSI tests are a great way of telling you what lights you own or use will work well together.

Spectral Distribution

5600K

Above, you can see the spectral distribution of the Godox KNOWLED MS60R when it is set at 5600K. This sin’t a particularly good spectral distribution and you can see green and orange spikes.

As a comparison, above you can see the spectral distribution of the Aputure STORM 80c when it is set at 5600K. The spectral distribution is reasonably full, and you can clearly see the extra blue spike, which is the result of the Indigo emitter in the BLAIR CC light engine. You can see the extra information that is between 380-420nm, which you don’t see on other fixtures.

As another comparison, above you can see the spectral distribution of the Nanlite Forza 60c when it is set at 5600K. The spectral distribution is ok, but you can see an orange spike.

If you want to see what a really good full spectral response looks like for a spotlight at 5600K, above is the result for the Maxima 3.

3200K

Above, you can see the spectral distribution of the Godox KNOWLED MS60R when it is set at 3200K. The spectral distribution has a push towards green, and it is missing a lot of information.

As a comparison, above, you can see the spectral distribution of the Aputure STORM 80c when it is set at 3200K. The spectral distribution only has a very marginal push towards green, but overall, it is reasonably good.

As a comparison, above you can see the spectral distribution of the Nanlite Forza 60c when it is set at 3200K. The spectral distribution only has a very marginal push towards green, but overall, it is reasonably good.

Usability

I found the usability of the KNOWLED MS60R RGB LED Light (4-Light Kit) to generally be good, and with all of the included accessories, it provides a ton of versatility as to what you can use it for. In saying that, there were a few things that I found that could be improved.

The trouble with putting so many items in a kit is that they fit in nicely when they are packaged up from the factory, but in the real world, you generally don’t have all the cables perfectly wrapped when you go to put them back in the cases. It is already a tight fit in some of the zippered compartments, and I did find that it was a little difficult to get everything back in unless you meticulously fold all the cables, etc. This may be a small complaint, but it is something potential buyers need to be aware of.

The double-edged sword of having a kit with so many different components is that it can be hard to keep track of what you have and where everything is located.

While everything is pretty easy to use, Godox does need to go back to the drawing board with the Parabolic Softbox (1′) and the Rectangular Softbox (1 x 1′). Both these softboxes utilize rods that you have to painstakingly put into holes on a mounting adapter. This is tedious and difficult to do, and it takes far too long. A one-click pop-out design would be much better, but because Godox has put so many accessories in the kit, there arguably isn’t any room to put something like that.

I would have also liked to have seen some sort of multi-charging solution for the included batteries, so you could charge all of the batteries at once.

Real-World Performance & Quality of Light

As I always say, photometric scores only tell you part of the story. So let’s find out if the scores from the Godox KNOWLED MS60R translate into good real-world performance.

The photometric results can only give me scientific data, and it is much more important for me to see how the light looks and performs. Contrary to popular belief, if you are in the business of making lights, you don’t want to try and achieve perfect scores because perfect scientific scores don’t necessarily equate to a light looking good. A good light should look good to a camera because, after all, that is what is capturing the image. Cameras and our eyes see differently, and ideally, you want to use a light that looks good to your camera. There’s a bit of alchemy in knowing what to prioritize in order to render colors that appear accurate, natural, and pleasing. It’s not just about hitting certain numbers.

It is important to note that almost all of the LED lights that have come to market in the last couple of years are very good, and they can all produce good results. Just because something is new doesn’t necessarily mean it is better, nor does it mean that you have to throw your older lights out.

Lighting really comes down to how you use the light, and having a great light isn’t suddenly going to produce better results unless you know what you are doing.

Due to their small size, I personally found the kit a good option for creating background light, accent light, and for use with reflector panels in controlled conditions. They are not going to be suitable for lighting large spaces or as a key light unless you are in a very controlled environment.

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Above, you can see what the light looks like when used with the Parabolic Softbox. As long as you are in a relatively controlled environment, the light has enough punch to be used as a key light.

Who is the Godox KNOWLED MS60R aimed at?

Lights of this size and price appeal to a wide audience, and they could be used by just about anyone for a wide array of lighting scenarios.

If you do a lot of travelling or run-and-gun work, then this light makes a lot of sense for certain applications. The versatility of the Godox KNOWLED MS60R RGB LED Light (4-Light Kit) allows you to use it as a fill light, accent light, or a harder, stronger source when coupled with one of the lighting modifiers. Because of all of the included lighting modifiers, it can be used for so many different applications.

Price & Availability

The Godox KNOWLED MS60R RGB LED Light (4-Light Kit) retails for $2,499 USD.

• 4 x Light Body
• 4 x Lens Reflector
• 2 x Godox Zoom Lens for MS60Bi & MS60R
• 2 x Godox DL5 Lite Parallel Beam Booster for MS60Bi & MS60R
• 2 x Collapsible Diffusion Dome
• 2 x Godox Magnetic Kit for MS60Bi & MS60R
• Godox Parabolic Softbox for MS60Bi & MS60R (1′)
• Godox Rectangular Softbox for MS60Bi & MS60R (1 x 1′)
• 4 x Godox Power Adapter for MS60Bi & MS60R
• 4 x Power Cord
• 1-to-4 Power Cord
• 8 x Godox Battery for MS60Bi & MS60R
• 4 x USB-C Charging Cord (7.9″)
• 4 x E27 Mount Adapter
• 4 x Godox AD-E2 Bracket for AD100Pro, AD200Pro & AD300Pro
• 2 x Carry Case

Above, you can see what you get in the kit.

As a comparison, Aputure sells a Storm 80c LED Monolight 3-Light Kit for $2,060 USD.

Competition

Competition arguably comes in the form of the Nanlite Forza 60c and some of the offerings from Aputure, Neewer, COLBOR, and Hive Lighting.

Below, you can see how the price compares to some of the competition. I have included some other similar power draw spotlights, as there isn’t a lot of competition in this space.

	PRICE
Godox KNOWLED MS60R	$429 USD
Aputure STORM 80c	$599 USD
Nanlite Forza 60C	$384.30 USD*
Neewer CB60 RGB	$160.99 USD
COLBOR CL60R RGB COB	$199 USD
HIVE LIGHTING Wasp 100-CX	$525.79 USD
HIVE LIGHTING Wasp 100-C	$1,099 USD

*Currently on sale at B&H (11th May 2025)

The price of the Godox KNOWLED MS60R is more than the Nanlite Forza 60C, but less than something like the Aputure STORM 80c.

Conclusion

The Godox KNOWLED MS60R RGB LED Light (4-Light Kit) is a very good all-in-one kit. I like how Godox has managed to pack so many different lighting modifiers into it, and that is what makes it stand out from anything else that is currently on the market. That’s not to say it is perfect, because there are things that could certainly be improved.

The MS60R fixtures are very small and compact, and they can be easily run from the included flight-safe batteries or a USB-C source etc. They are relatively quiet, and they have a decent amount of output considering their size and power draw.

The included lighting modifiers are very easy to use, and they give the lights a lot of versatility, which allows them to be used for so many different applications.

The ability to dial in a decent range of CCT settings and the +/- G/M adjustment are nice features.

The interface and operating system are easy to use, as is the app.

The photometric performance was a bit of a mixed bag, but there is always going to be compromises that need to be made when designing a fixture that needs to work with so many different lighting modifiers and is this small.

As I mentioned earlier in the review, people shouldn’t get caught up in wanting to buy the latest and greatest, because if you have older fixtures that are still working for you, then there really isn’t any need to upgrade.

The Godox KNOWLED MS60R RGB LED Light (4-Light Kit) is a jack of all trades, master of none type of product. Its versatility, at least in my opinion, outweighs its flaws. It is best to think of the kit as a Swiss Army knife. It isn’t going to be as good as dedicated individual tools, but it does give you the whole toolkit in a condensed package. Despite some of the photometric scores not being great, the Godox KNOWLED MS60R RGB LED Light (4-Light Kit) is one of my favorite lighting products that I have reviewed so far this year. It is good to see Godox doing something different from everyone else and coming up with a very versatile and well-thought-out kit.

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