Zhiyun MOLUS G60 & X100 LED lights are tiny-tiny powerful LEDs

Zhiyun just announced two new small lights: the Zhiyun MOLUS G60 and the Zhiyun MOLUS X100. Both of those lights are incredibly small for their output and feature unique designs. I find it quite interesting how Zhiyun are expanding into the lighting lines. They are not doing it by copying the “standard” COBs but by trying new things like the Zhiyun FIVERAY F100 (review) and M40 lights. Definitely not the run-of-mill lights.

And coming up with new types of lights does carry a risk. “Standard” COBs are safe. You know there is a market. On the other hand, this is also a very competitive market, so you have to do something to stand out. And Zhiyun are definitely doing things differently. Let’s dive into this new announcement:

I could not start writing about those lights without sharing this *cough cough* interesting video

Zhiyun MOLUS G60

The Zhiyun MOLUS G60 is a tiny 60 Watts light. It is by color (2700K to 6500K) and runs on  AC power or via a USB-PD accessory that you can buy separately. If you are wondering how small it is, think about fist-size small. This is about the smallest I have seen for a 60-watt light. Even the tiny Colbor CL60 is almost double the size.

To pack this much power in such a tiny space, Zhiyun had to make some choices. For one, this light uses an active fan cooling. If it’s anything like the M40, it is not that noisy, and I would consider it ok for most uses. The other choice has to do with the mounting system. A standard Bowens mount is bigger than the G60, and Zhiyun went with a small proprietary mount. The good news – everything is tiny and packs beautifully. The bad news – all your old Bowens modifiers are no longer relevant here.

Zhiyun MOLUS G60 Specs

Output Power	60W
Color Temperature:	2700K~6500K
Product Net Weigh	300g
TLCI	≥97
CRI	≥96
Luminance	23000lux @0.3M; 8500lux @0.5M
Operation Temperature	-10℃～40℃
Dimension	90.6*67*66.95mm
App Control	V

Zhiyun MOLUS X100

For me, the Zhiyun MOLUS X100 is the more interesting of the two lights. I have seen many (MANY) 100W lights, but this one has a very non-standard form factor. I can only describe it as an exposed flux capacitor. Zhiyun is introducing a new mounting system for modifiers here, the ZY system.   It is compatible with Bowens mounts with a separately available adapter.

Zhiyun MOLUS X100 specs

Output Power	100W
Color Temperature:	2700K~6500K
Product Net Weigh	385g
TLCI	≥97
CRI	≥95
Luminance	33000lux @0.3M; 13000lux @0.5M
Operation Temperature	-10°～40°
Dimension	144.5*94*36.1mm
App Control	V

Zhiyun LED range

By now, Zhiyun has four lights in their Molus and FIVERAY range, and they are all a bit different from the cookie-cutter lights that we see in the market. For the sake of order, here are all the lights, so you can pick what’s good for you.

DIYP will be at NAB, and give those lights a good look over.

Light	ZHIYUN MOLUS G60	ZHIYUN FIVERAY M40	ZHIYUN MOLUS X100	ZHIYUN FIVERAY F100
Price	$199.00	$99.00	$269.00	$249.00
Output Power	60W	40W	100W	100W
Color Temperature:	2700K~6500K	2700K~6200K	2700K~6500K	2700K~6200K
Product Net Weigh	300g	320g	385g	950g
TLCI	≥97	≥97	≥97	≥97
CRI	≥96	≥96	≥95	≥96
Luminance	23000lux @0.3M; 8500lux @0.5M	14000lux @0.3M; 4400lux @0.5M	33000lux @0.3M; 13000lux @0.5M	20000lux @0.3M; 7800lux @0.5M
Operation Temperature	-10℃～40℃	-10°～40°	-10°～40°	-10°～40°
Dimension	90.6*67*66.95mm	136.5*77.8*29mm	144.5*94*36.1mm	502*46*47mm
App Control	V	X	V	X

Price and availability

Both lights are available on both Amazon and B&H for pre-order in various packs and flavors:

Zhiyun MOLUS X100 standard set – $269.00

• Zhiyun MOLUS X100 Bi-Color Pocket COB Monolight
• Mini Reflector
• Power Adapter and Cable
• Bag for Power Adapter

Zhiyun MOLUS X100 combo set – $389.00

Adds the following:

• Storage Bag
• Pocket Light Strap
• X100 Grip Battery
• Bowens Mount Adapter B

Zhiyun MOLUS X100 pro set – $439.00

Adds the following:

• Bowens Mount Adapter (ZY)
• Mini Softbox with Grid (ZY)

Zhiyun MOLUS G60 standard kit – $199

• Zhiyun MOLUS G60 Bi-Color Mini/Pocket COB Monolight
• Mini Reflector
• Power Adapter and Cable
• Dome Diffuser
• Power Adapter Organizer Bag

Zhiyun MOLUS G60 combo kit – $249.00

Adds the following:

• Storage Bag
• Mini Tripod
• Bowens Mount Adapter
• Mini Softbox with Grid