Where they differ
| Specs | Elgato Key Light | Elgato Key Light Air MK.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brightest output | 2,800 lm | 2,100 lm |
| Elgato Key Light reaches 2,800 lumens against 2,100 for Elgato Key Light Air MK.2, by their makers’ figures. | ||
| Power | Mains, with the supply in the box | USB-C Power Delivery, 30 W or more for full output |
| Power: Elgato Key Light runs on mains, with the supply in the box; Elgato Key Light Air MK.2 on USB-C Power Delivery, 30 W or more for full output. | ||
| Control | App only | On the light or in the app |
| Elgato Key Light is controlled only from the app over Wi-Fi; Elgato Key Light Air MK.2 also has controls on the light. | ||
Where they are the same
- Mount in the box
- Yes
What else each needs
Elgato Key Light
Key Light
Control Center
- You need: Control Center. The maker lists this software for the device to work as described. It connects over Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n.
Elgato Key Light Air MK.2
Key Light Air MK.2
A USB-C Power Delivery supply of 30 W or more
Control Center optional; manual touch controls available
- You need: A USB-C Power Delivery supply of 30 W or more. The maker lists USB-C Power Delivery for full output, and no supply is in the box.
- Optional: Control Center optional; manual touch controls available. The maker’s app adds settings; the device works without it. It connects over USB; Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz.
Next step
Put either model into the setup builder to check it against your computer and the rest of your gear, or see all 9 side by side in Streaming lights compared. Plan your lighting before you go live.
Full profiles: Elgato Key Light and Elgato Key Light Air MK.2.