Best for: Use as a general-purpose ring light with plenty of adjustability. The Lume Cube Cordless Ring Light Pro is a 17-inch ring light that runs on a battery, so you can set it up and use it virtually anywhere. Adjust brightness and color temperature from the light itself or via the included remote control.

With tons of lighting and placement adjustments, the EMart ring light gives you the flexibility to get great, consistent lighting for video calls, streaming, selfies or any content creation need. Small enough to put in a pocket or purse, the Whellen ring light gives you great video call and selfie lighting you can take anywhere.

The Neewer 18-inch ring light kit is considerably cheaper than the Nanlite above it and is a really great value choice. It comes with 61-inch aluminum stand, Bluetooth receiver and carrying bag, plus it has a 360-degree rotatable smartphone holder. In short, it gives you everything you need to get started.

In addition to weighing the pros and cons of a standalone ring light or one that can easily be attached to your phone, you'll want to factor in brightness levels and various color modes such as warm, cool, and neutral. Finding the best ring all depends on your specific needs, which might require some trial and error.