Godox ML80Bi Bi-Color LED VIdeo Light

💡 Godox ML80Bi Bi-Color LED Video Light

The Godox ML80Bi is a compact, powerful and highly portable bi-color LED light designed for video production, photography, livestreaming and content creation. Its adjustable 2800–6500K color-temperature range makes it easy to match warm indoor lighting, neutral daylight or mixed-light environments.

The included ML-Z zoom lens reflector can increase the fixture’s output to an impressive 29,600 lux at 3.3 feet, while the removable ML-BA battery provides more than 60 minutes of cable-free operation at full power. Multiple power options, accurate color reproduction and an expanding collection of Godox Mount modifiers make the ML80Bi a versatile light for both studio and location work.

✨ Key Features

• Compact 80W bi-color LED fixture

• Adjustable 2800–6500K color temperature

• Brightness adjustable from 0–100%

• Output up to 29,600 lux at 3.3 feet with ML-Z lens

• CRI approximately 96

• TLCI approximately 96

• 11 built-in lighting effects

• Onboard controls

• Bluetooth and Godox Light app control

• NFC-assisted app connection

• Wireless control range up to approximately 98 feet

• Godox Mount accessory compatibility

• Magnetic modifier compatibility with ML-Z lens

• Removable ML-BA battery included

• More than 60 minutes at full output on battery power

• DC and USB-C power options

• Optional NP-F and V-Mount battery support

• Compact body weighs approximately 1.14 pounds

• Carrying case included

☀️ Powerful Output in a Compact Fixture

The ML80Bi’s compact COB light engine produces substantial output for its size. When paired with the included ML-Z zoom lens reflector, it can deliver up to 29,600 lux at 5600K from a distance of 3.3 feet.

This makes it suitable for use as:

• A primary interview light

• A portrait key light

• A bright accent or rim light

• A background light

• A product-photography light

• A compact location fixture

• A light for livestreaming or home studios

The focused ML-Z output allows the small fixture to challenge the useful brightness of many larger LED lights.

🌡️ Adjustable 2800–6500K Color

The broad bi-color range allows the ML80Bi to blend with many common light sources without requiring correction gels.

• 2800–3200K: Warm household and tungsten-style lighting

• 4000–4500K: Mixed indoor environments

• 5000–5600K: Neutral photographic daylight

• 6000–6500K: Cool daylight and overcast conditions

Brightness remains independently adjustable from 0–100%, allowing precise control over both intensity and color temperature.

🎨 Accurate Color Reproduction

With CRI and TLCI ratings of approximately 96, the ML80Bi is designed to reproduce skin tones, products and colored objects accurately.

High color accuracy reduces the time required for correction in post-production and makes the light a dependable choice for:

• Interviews

• Portraits

• Product demonstrations

• Commercial video

• Livestreaming

• YouTube production

• Still photography

🔍 Included ML-Z Zoom Lens Reflector

The ML-Z zoom lens reflector concentrates and shapes the light for significantly greater output than the bare fixture.

Its adjustable beam provides additional control over coverage, allowing the user to create either a tighter, more intense beam or a broader spread according to the subject and working distance.

The ML-Z also serves as the attachment point for Godox’s compatible magnetic modifiers.

🧲 Magnetic Light-Shaping Accessories

Compatible Godox magnetic accessories attach directly to the ML-Z reflector for quick installation and removal.

Available options include diffusion panels that can be stacked at different heights to produce varying levels of softness and spread. This modular approach makes it easy to alter the character of the light without carrying large conventional modifiers.

Magnetic accessories are sold separately unless specifically listed as included.

🔄 Godox Mount Modifier System

The fixture uses the compact Godox Mount for attaching compatible reflectors, softboxes and other light-shaping accessories.

This provides access to a growing modifier system for:

• Soft, diffused portrait lighting

• Focused high-output illumination

• Controlled grids

• Projection effects

• Lantern-style room lighting

• Creative color and pattern effects

An optional Bowens-mount adapter allows many widely available Bowens accessories to be used, although larger modifiers should be supported carefully because of their additional size and weight.

🔋 Included ML-BA Battery

The included ML-BA rechargeable battery attaches directly to the fixture, eliminating the need for a separate handgrip or dangling power cable.

Its specifications include:

• 14.4V output

• 6600mAh capacity

• 95.04Wh energy capacity

• Integrated USB-C charging port

• More than 60 minutes of ML80Bi operation at full power

At reduced brightness levels, operating time can be substantially longer.

⚡ Multiple Power Options

The ML80Bi can be powered in several ways:

• Included ML-BA rechargeable battery

• DC power adapter

• USB-C Power Delivery source

• NP-F batteries with the optional ML-NPA adapter

• V-Mount batteries with the optional ML-VMA adapter

This modular system allows the light to move between a studio, mobile kit and outdoor location without changing fixtures.

Power-source output must meet Godox’s requirements to provide maximum light output.

📱 Onboard and App Control

Settings can be adjusted directly from the fixture or remotely through the Godox Light app.

Bluetooth control provides an operating distance of up to approximately 98 feet under suitable conditions. NFC assists with connecting a compatible mobile device to the app, reducing setup time.

Remote control is particularly useful when the light is:

• Mounted overhead

• Positioned behind a subject

• Located across a room

• Used as part of a multi-light arrangement

• Difficult to reach during a recording

🎬 11 Built-In Lighting Effects

The ML80Bi includes 11 programmable effects that simulate common practical and dramatic light sources:

• Flash

• Lightning

• Cloudy

• Television

• Candle

• Fire

• Fireworks

• Explosion

• Welding

• SOS

• Broken bulb

Effect settings can add atmosphere to narrative productions, music videos and creative content without requiring additional control equipment.

🎒 Designed for Location Work

The bare fixture measures approximately 3.78 × 3.58 × 2.91 inches and weighs only about 1.14 pounds.

Its compact size, included battery and carrying case make it easy to transport for:

• Documentary production

• Corporate interviews

• Wedding filmmaking

• Travel content

• Social-media production

• Small location crews

• Mobile portrait sessions

🌦️ Operating Conditions

The ML80Bi is designed to operate in temperatures from approximately 14–104°F.

It is not described as waterproof, so suitable protection should be provided during rain, heavy moisture or other difficult environmental conditions.

📸 Who Is This Light For?

The Godox ML80Bi is an excellent choice for:

• Videographers and filmmakers

• Photographers

• Content creators and vloggers

• Livestreamers

• YouTube studios

• Wedding filmmakers

• Corporate-video teams

• Product photographers

• Traveling creators

• Anyone needing a powerful light in a compact kit

⚖️ How It Compares

Versus the Godox ML100Bi: The ML100Bi offers a slightly higher power class in another compact design. The ML80Bi emphasizes modular battery operation and includes the ML-Z lens system for highly focused output.

Versus the Godox ML150Bi: The ML150Bi provides substantially greater output and adds professional wired DMX/RDM control. The ML80Bi is smaller, lighter and can run directly from the included ML-BA battery.

Versus a daylight-only LED: A daylight fixture may provide greater output per dollar, but the ML80Bi’s adjustable 2800–6500K range is more flexible in mixed lighting and eliminates the need for many correction gels.

Versus an LED panel: A panel naturally produces broader, softer light. The ML80Bi provides a focused point-source design that works with reflectors, softboxes, projection accessories and other modifiers.

📦 In the Box

• Godox ML80Bi bi-color LED video light

• ML-Z zoom lens reflector

• ML-BA rechargeable battery

• Light-stand mounting bracket

• Power adapter and cable

• Carrying case

• Documentation

🔗 Complete Your Lighting Kit

Consider adding:

• Godox Mount softbox

• Magnetic diffusion kit for the ML-Z

• Optional Bowens-mount adapter

• Additional ML-BA battery

• ML-NPA NP-F battery adapter

• ML-VMA V-Mount battery adapter

• USB-C PD power bank or adapter

• Sturdy light stand

• Sandbag for stand stability

• Second ML80Bi for a matching two-light setup

The Godox ML80Bi combines impressive output, accurate bi-color illumination and flexible cable-free power in a remarkably compact fixture. Its included battery, zoom lens, app control and modular accessory system make it an excellent lighting solution for creators working both in the studio and on location.

View official Godox ML80Bi product information