SmallRig M3 Attachable LED Phone Light Review – Best Budget MagSafe Light for Mobile Creators?

In today’s video I’m unboxing and reviewing the SmallRig M3 Attachable LED Video Light with Clip for mobile phones, desktops and laptops.

This ultra-slim MagSafe-compatible LED light clips right onto your phone, tablet or laptop and promises soft, studio-style lighting, adjustable color temperature and up to 150 minutes of runtime at full power.

I’ll show you what comes in the box, how easily it attaches, real-world before & after lighting tests, and whether the SmallRig M3 is actually worth it for TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts and video calls.

Chapters:
0:00 – SmallRig M3 intro
0:30 – Unboxing & what’s included
2:15 – Build quality & design (MagSafe + clip)
4:10 – Brightness & color temperature demo


SmallRig M3 Key Features:
– Attachable LED video light with MagSafe + clip-on mount for phones, tablets, desktops & laptops


– Dual color temperature LEDs for warm to cool lighting and flattering skin tones


– Large soft diffusion area for even, soft light
– Super slim & lightweight (around 11mm thick, 84g) – slimmer than most phones


– Built-in 2000mAh battery, up to 150 minutes at full power, USB-C charging


– Works with MagSafe iPhones and Android phones via metal ring, plus laptops & monitors


My Mobile Creator Setup:
– Phone: iPhone 17 Pro Max
– Light: SmallRig M3 Attachable LED Light
– Tripod / Grip: Neewer
– Mic: DJI Mic 1st Generation

If you have any questions about the SmallRig M3 or want to see it compared to other mobile lights, drop a comment below!