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TaoTronics Aluminum Alloy Dimmable LED Desk Lamp with USB Charging Port Table Lamp for Office Lighting 3 Color Modes 6 Brightness Levels Philips Enabled Licensing Program
Last Updated: May 6, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Review Analysis - 567 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Features
160lamp, modes, lighting, brightness, levels
+98%
-2%
" ... All of the features are exactly as listed so I won't repeat them. ... "
" ... The LED diffuser works well so no harsh lighting problems with this model. ... It's a worthwhile feature though. ... "
" ... So many degrees of light intensity and types of light make it easy to pick just the right one for whatever I am doing. ... "
" ... Has adjustable light settings which is a plus. ... "
" ... It looks modern and minimalistic, yet has so many functions. ... I love the three light modes as well as the adjustable brightness. ... "
" ... Love the dimming and light mode features. ... You can choose yellow and or white light through the mode button. ... "
" ... Lamp takes up no space, provides lots of light. ... "
" ... The different modes of light to the settings for the brightness is awesome. ... "
Design
135design, modern, lamp, stylish, desk
+99%
" ... It's solid, classy looking, both bright and dim. ... "
" ... Lamp is aesthetically pleasing as well. ... "
" ... Lots of adjustment on them and they look great. ... "
" ... Construction is mostly metal and the lamp feels pretty solid to me. ... "
" ... Strong construction and a classy look. ... "
" ... I love the sleek look. ... "
" ... Aesthetically very appealing. ... "
" ... I'm really enjoying it on my dest and it looks great! ... "
Size
65sleek, space, lamp, folds, slim
+100%
" ... Nice and tall lamp, which I need. ... "
" ... it's really bright and very nice for smaller tables. ... "
" ... It folds very flat. ... Ordered it for work kit and it’s extremely portable ... "
" ... Awesome desk lap. ... "
" ... Lightweight, bright, and sleek. ... "
" ... This doesny light up a large space but is perfect for working at my desk. ... "
" ... And I appreciate that the slim flat base doesn't intrude on my desk surface space. ... "
" ... One can slide a lot of the base under a computer or anything on the desk. ... "
Color
61color, settings, light, levels, colors
+100%
" ... I especially love the lighting modes and brightness level options. ... "
" ... light quality is good, settings and brightness are as described. ... "
" ... In the pictures are the light itself output at the settings shown on the base. ... "
" ... There are 3 color temperatures which are very pleasant and easy on the eyes . ... I can easily adjust from a bright white to soft white light to make sure I'm seeing my material's colors properly. ... "
" ... You can customize the brightness and the warmth. ... "
" ... Easy adjustment for brightness. ... "
" ... Variable brightness and color is a nice feature. ... "
" ... The 3 colors cool warm neutral are perfect for different times of day. ... "
Ports
49port, charging, usb charging port, charge, lamp
+90%
-10%
" ... Having a USB hook-up built in for charging ones phone, computer, anything requiring the USB connection. ... "
" ... The USB outlet is a great plus! ... "
" ... Not so - it has a usb charging port on it to charge an electronic device - a nice thought actually. ... "
" ... The extra USB port in the back is a nice touch. ... "
" ... Has a USB port on the back which you can charge your phone or some type of device. ... "
" ... handy USB port. ... "
" ... Has a USB plug on the base. ... "
" ... I prefer the Anker lamp for the dual charging ports. ... "
Build Quality
44modern, base, arm, brushed, well made
+93%
-7%
" ... Sturdy base, clean modern finish and easy tower adjustment. ... "
" ... Construction is solid. ... "
" ... The most underrated positive feature though is the fact that it folds up to a thin 1"x1.5" column when not in use or if you need a little extra space on a table. ... "
" ... The light covers a broad swath of the work area due to its generous height. ... I can adjust the vertical leg to almost a 45 degree angle before the weight becomes a little unstable. ... "
" ... well made and sturdy. ... "
" ... Nice materials, construction is as solid as expected at this price point, controls are logical and easy to understand, quality of light and light options is outstanding, no setup hassles, looks great! ... "
" ... Nice looking lamp that works well and doesn't have a cheap plastic look. ... "
" ... Amazing quality, extremely well built ... "
Capacity
42home office, room, desk, office, bedroom
+98%
-2%
" ... when I am studying or working at home. ... "
" ... Will be purchasing the floor model next! ... "
" ... This lamp was purchased for a small table in our kitchen. ... "
" ... Looks nice on my home office desk. ... "
" ... Bought it for a home office lamp. ... "
" ... These are by far the best lights we have ever gotten for our bedroom. ... "
" ... I bought it for a desk I work at in my son's room. ... "
" ... It would be perfect for an office deck or for anyone who fights headaches from read a lot. ... "
Charging
39port, charging, charger, charge, lamp
+97%
-3%
" ... Having a USB hook-up built in for charging ones phone, computer, anything requiring the USB connection. ... "
" ... easy to adjust, soft to bright daytime light, USB port to charge a phone or other device. ... "
" ... IT HAS MULTIPLE LEVELS OF BRIGHTNESS AND A USB CHARGING PORT . ... "
" ... They look cool, have an adjustable light level, a USB charging port, and three modes of light color from bright to warm. ... "
" ... Has USB port for charging etc. ... "
" ... The added USB Charge Port (although on back of unit) is a nice plus. ... "
" ... And with the added benefit of a usb charge port, it's just fits my needs. ... "
" ... I prefer the Anker lamp for the dual charging ports. ... "
Display Clarity
37bright, led, adjust, levels, lamp
+97%
-3%
" ... I do wish it went just a tad brighter, but I am a lover of bright bright light. ... "
" ... Easy adjustment for brightness. ... "
" ... The range of brightness is impressive. ... "
" ... The LED temperature is easy to adjust, as is the brightness. ... "
" ... So modern and sleek looking and the adjustable brightness is great! ... "
" ... The brightness settings are well spaced out, and at the maximum setting this thing is BRIGHT! ... "
" ... It provides great light without causing glare on the desktop or computer screen. ... "
" ... The LED settings are awesome. ... "
Ease of Use
31easy to use, simple, design, adjust, simple to use
+100%
" ... Easy to use - touch sensitive, great amount of light when I need it and low when I don't. ... "
" ... Set up simple. ... Easy to adjust brightness. ... "
" ... Very easy to use and adjust lighting as needed. ... "
" ... Very nice lamps and easy to use. ... "
" ... I have set for lowest level, very simple to do. ... "
" ... Look really cool and light level and color are easy to use. ... "
" ... The touchpad is entirely functional and is easy to get used to, almost without looking at it. ... "
" ... Sleek morden design, easy control. ... "
Price
31worth the money, worth every, money, great lamp, good value
+100%
" ... Just what I was looking for at a very affordable price point. ... "
" ... It's a steal at this price. ... "
" ... It’s simple to use, has so many options and far exceeded the expectations I had for a lamp at this price. ... "
" ... I wish I could justify buying half a dozen more. ... "
" ... Worth every penny ... "
" ... Worth the money for sure. ... "
" ... I really like these a lot, especially for the price. ... "
" ... Really good for the price. ... "
Product Reliability
26months, lamp, last, weeks, week
+73%
-27%
" ... I've been looking for the perfect task lamp for over a year. ... "
" ... The product did not work after 1 week, but the manufacturing company did a replacement and the new product has worked great. ... "
" ... I've had it for one year, I think it will last many more. ... "
" ... I'm expecting this will last for years. ... "
" ... I will probably comment once more after a couple of weeks. ... "
" ... I had it for two week and love it so far. ... "
" ... I hope it lasts awhile. ... "
" ... when I am studying or working at home. ... "
Controls
20controls, touch controls, lamp, brightness, touch
+100%
" ... I love the touch controls. ... "
" ... The controls are easy to understand and the memory function allows you to set everything turn the light of and it turns back on with the same settings. ... "
" ... What is even neater is that the mode button changes the LED's white balance from a cool white to multiple shades matching that of incandescent bulbs. ... "
" ... The touch controls feel great BTW :) ... "
" ... So easy to use-buttons. ... "
" ... LED lighting color can be changed through three color temperatures using the 'mode' button. ... "
" ... I love the fact that there are no physical buttons, you just place your finger on the desired brightness and mode of light. ... "
" ... Easy to find in the dark thanks to the lighted red on/off switch. ... "
Marketplace
19works, advertised, shipping, time, thank
+95%
-5%
" ... preforms as advertised ... "
" ... Thank you Nina! ... "
" ... quick shipping, great product ... "
" ... Comes as advertised. ... "
" ... On time and item as promised ... "
" ... Glad the manufacturer really thought this product through. ... "
" ... thanks amazon so much ı have got ıt my son loves it and also my daughetr loves ıt ... "
" ... works as described. ... "
Night Photography
19settings, night, lighting, daylight, reading
+100%
" ... Use it every day at work, good light. ... "
" ... Low profile and really great lighting. ... "
" ... I change the light settings throughout the day and the light levels as well. ... "
" ... And, you can go from daylight to yellow light, more suitable for reading. ... "
" ... There's blueish light for a little extra "daylight", bright yellow (like an incandescent) and a convenient low level orangeish light for night-work, when you don't want any blue light component. ... - Lower light levels on BLUE and ORANGE light modes ... "
" ... Has lots of light settings. ... "
" ... The light can adapt to most situations. ... "
" ... It has different light levels and 3 different hues to match present lighting (like daylight vs. slightly yellower lighting). ... "
Storage
17takes, desk, tall, sleek, lot of space
+100%
" ... It's a nice dimmable led lamp that doesnt take up a lot of space. ... "
" ... Doesn't take up very much desk space so it's perfect for small desks! ... "
" ... It's a nice, slim design that takes up minimal space in my work area. ... "
" ... the lamp ıs tall 43 cm ... "
" ... It takes up very little space, is very adjustable, and I'm off to buy a couple more. ... "
" ... Great light and takes up very little space . ... "
" ... I needed something that didn't take up a lot of space and that also looked a little modern to go with my other desk accessories and this fit the bill. ... "
" ... When not in use, you can even close the light to save space. ... "
Fit
16flat, base, lamp, desk, sleek
+100%
" ... This lamp can fit anywhere I may need it. ... "
" ... I do wish the hinge would allow it go back at the bottom - the hinge is clearly designed to allow you to lean the lamp forward, not back, but that's my only complaint. ... "
" ... Sleek design, easilyi folds down for storage. ... "
" ... Fits perfectly on my desk and I've traveled with it easily. ... "
" ... It's 17" tall at the top hinge. ... "
" ... I set it up on my kitchen counter and it's height fits perfectly under a kitchen cabinet. ... "
" ... Practically disappears when it's in the vertical closed position. ... "
" ... It folds very flat if needed. ... "
Device Compatibility
14lamp, desk, macbook, mac, look
+93%
-7%
" ... There is plenty of light for reading and working on my computer, ... "
" ... I like the dimming features and extra modes while using a desktop computer. ... "
" ... Great computer worktable lamp. ... "
" ... Very Sleek look perfect match with Mac Computers. ... "
" ... The aluminum appearance of the lamp goes perfectly with my Macbook and desktop stand, very happy with this product. ... "
" ... I use it beside my imac and it provides even, adjustable illumination that doesn’t interfere with viewing the monitior. ... "
" ... Ideal between two monitors ... "
" ... It is unobtrusive, modern, and matches my Mac nicely. ... "
Comfort
14lamp, position, extended, arm, taotronics
+100%
" ... Very soft and relaxing. ... "
" ... Nice to have adjustable light arm and adjustable levels of LED light to have as much light as I need where I need it. ... "
" ... The lamp head can extend further if needed. ... "
" ... There are other lamps that I'm now seeing that have full swivel ability for the light itself which is much more ergonomic. ... "
" ... I love that what ever position I put it in, it just stays. ... "
" ... And it works flawlessly with the just the right amount of tension in the joints to position the lamp as needed. ... "
" ... As a professor I read a lot, and I'm now of an age where I need plenty of light to read comfortably. ... "
" ... In my opinion, this lamp is better designed than the next setup up, which has an awkward upper arm shape. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
13touch controls, controls, control, touch screen, sleek
+100%
" ... touch pad has three settings for the lite . ... "
" ... Easy on/off, dims, and changes hues with a slight touch. ... "
" ... I like that the touch controls\ actually respond, instantly, you know when I touch them. ... "
" ... Gentle touch control. ... "
" ... Easy to use - touch sensitive, great amount of light when I need it and low when I don't. ... "
" ... The touchpad is entirely functional and is easy to get used to, almost without looking at it. ... "
" ... The little round black area at the base is like a touch screen. ... "
" ... I also like the easy touch control. ... "
Cleaning
13modern, lines, lamp, finish, desk
+100%
" ... Nice clean design lines. ... "
" ... I usually keep it at level 1 or 2 out of 5 for doing minor work on a desk like cleaning firearms, taking notes, etc. ... "
" ... I do everything from changing watch batteries to cleaning my pistols at my desk. ... "
" ... For those that want clean simple lines executed quality details, this is a great product. ... Should be effortless to clean with no snags. ... The USB socket is placed in the rear of the control 'disk' to maintain a clean line. ... "
" ... Gives my office a clean chic industrial look. ... "
" ... modern clean cut ... "
" ... Sturdy base, clean modern finish and easy tower adjustment. ... "
" ... The light is nice and white and clean and this makes for less eye strain while working on a computer. ... "
Delivery
10packaged, package, ontrac, delivery, delivered
+100%
" ... quick shipping, great product ... "
" ... I have been using it constantly since it arrived. ... "
" ... They were on top making sure that the new product worked and shipped the replacement in no time. ... "
" ... The item arrived on time and works great. ... "
" ... Comes in its own beautifully packaged box and further shipped in an additional carton. ... "
" ... Thank you for good shipping and packaging which was perfectly done! ... "
" ... ONTRAC promised delivery by 8 pm. ... "
" ... Arrived a day early. ... "
For Kids
9bought, loves, lamp, kid, homework
+100%
" ... My kids said, "Daddy, that is soooooooo cool!" ... "
" ... My wife uses this for her piano and loves it. ... "
" ... I bought one and loved it so much I bought 3 more for my kid's desks. ... "
" ... We bought this so my daughter can do her school work late in the evening. ... "
" ... bought this lamp for my son for his architecture desk at college. ... "
" ... I bought this as portable lighting for my kids to do their homework. ... Both kids love using it. ... One kid prefers white light while the other prefers the yellow so the presence of both is great. ... "
" ... My children love them and are motivated to study at their desk with a cool lamp - they feel grown up. ... "
" ... My kids have one each. ... "
USB
9port, front, wish, plug, handy
+89%
-11%
" ... I wish the USB port was in the front or side instead of back but it is a nice feature too. ... "
" ... Has a USB plug on the base. ... "
" ... Has USB port on back which is handy. ... "
" ... The USB port truly makes this lamp the best! ... "
" ... The USB outlet is a great plus! ... "
" ... The USB port is also great to have. ... "
" ... handy USB port. ... "
" ... Not to mention the usb plug. ... "
Wash Programs
8settings, like the different, light, 3, sleek
+100%
" ... I especially like the different lighting modes. ... "
" ... Appreciate the multiple light modes and dimming settings. ... "
" ... Numerous settings on it ... "
" ... Really like the various setting available. ... "
" ... I Like the different modes and light settings. ... "
" ... 3 modes to choose from, 6 levels for all 3. ... "
" ... it has lots of different modes brightness's etc. ... "
As Gift
7christmas, office, make, loves, loved
+100%
" ... This would make a great gift for anyone with a new office. ... "
" ... Gave this to my son as a Christmas gift for his new apartment and he loves it. ... "
" ... Love the light - ended up buying a second one as a gift for a friend as he loved mine so much ... "
" ... ) Would make the perfect office gift. ... "
" ... My sister loves this gift I bought her. ... "
" ... This may even be a part of someone's Christmas gift this year. ... "
" ... Gonna buy probably 3 more as Christmas Presents . ... "
Weight
7weight, base, stable, bright, sleek
+100%
" ... It is light weight and very sleek and contemporary stylish. ... "
" ... The weight of the base keeps this light stable. ... "
" ... I loved the size of it and the bright light. ... "
" ... The base has very adequate weight for normal use. ... "
" ... Light weight & stable. ... "
" ... The lamp is light weight and easy to use. ... "
" ... Bright light and adjustable ... "
Product As Described
6advertised, exactly, described
+100%
" ... preforms as advertised ... "
" ... Comes as advertised. ... "
" ... works as described. ... "
" ... The lamp works as advertised! ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
Setup
5packaging, simple, setup, instructions
+100%
" ... Easy set up, numerous features and quality packaging! ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Set up simple. ... "
" ... Nice packaging, easy to assemble (no tools needed). ... "
Print Quality
5illumination, excellent, read, print
+100%
" ... It helps me with lighting up my computer, then you can adjust it to read tiny little print. ... "
" ... I do pen and ink drawings and this works great for illumination. ... "
" ... Excellent illumination for desktop area where I review paper documents ... "
" ... The information in the owners booklet is very clear, grammatically correct, and printed on semi-gloss paper stock ... "
" ... Excellent light for my paper crafting hobby. ... "
Overall performance
5computer, job
+100%
" ... Works well on computer desks. ... "
" ... Have many if not all of the TaoTronics lamps, this is my favorite, minimal and does the job perfectly. ... "
" ... Functions work very smooth . ... "
" ... Does pretty much anything one could ever need and very attractive to boot! ... "
Cooling
5temperature, light, design, color
+100%
" ... Warm to cool and light to dark. ... "
" ... Good color temperature options. ... "
" ... cool design too ... "
" ... It doesn't take up much room on my desk and looks cool. ... "
Software Platform
4simple, intuitive, error, applications
+50%
-50%
" ... no problem, I will just send it back to Amazon and order a new one in Dark Gray, because surely they cannot make another error! ... "
" ... Wtf i cant attach pictures on the amazon app review?? ... "
Keyboard
4perfect, desk, use, usb, mouse
+100%
" ... I use this on my desk behinf dual screen monitors to ulominate keyboard. ... "
" ... It is also cool that I get a USB port on the back, so I can accessible chargers for my keyboard and mouse. ... "
" ... I have it on a corner desk in a room with less than perfect overhead light and I am using to light my keyboard and monitor. ... "
Returns
4returning, returned, lamp, amazon, 22
-100%
" ... Ordered on Jan 22, 2019, the return date was Feb. 22, 2019 ... "
" ... I called SunValley and the rep said there is nothing he can do and suggested I return it to Amazon. ... "
" ... Because of this I am returning the lamp. ... "
" ... At least it broke while I could return it. ... "
Packing
4product
+100%
" ... With good packing. ... "
" ... Nice packaging - like an apple product. ... "
" ... Arribed on time as promised and the quality of the packaging was foretelling of the product. ... "
" ... The packaging is top notch. ... "
Battery Life
4hope, last, hours, charged
+100%
" ... I hope it lasts awhile. ... "
" ... Hope it lasts! ... "
" ... When I first bought it I thought it charged and ran from a battery (from glance at the description). ... "
" ... LED's last 50,000+/- hours, Used 12 hours a day, will last more than 11 years. ... "
Mouse
3mouse, keyboard, desk
+100%
" ... IT IS AN ATTRACTIVE, CONTEMPORARY LOOKING DESK LAMP THAT GOES WELL WITH MY DESK AND OFFICE FURNITURE. ... "
" ... It is also cool that I get a USB port on the back, so I can accessible chargers for my keyboard and mouse. ... "
" ... The usb charger at base is convenient on a desk and perfect to recharge a keyboard, mouse, etc. ... "
Cables
3use, place, desk, cord, wish
+100%
" ... The phone charger is so handy and one less cable to plug in. ... "
" ... I'll be using this for beading and wire projects, sewing and small crafting. ... "
" ... The usb port on the back allows me to charge my phone on my desk without having to buy a long cable. ... "
Defective Delivery
3unfortunately, scratched, received, package, lamp
-100%
" ... Unfortunately the first one I received was defective . ... "
" ... We discovered that the lamp was broken after we opened the box. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
USB: Yes
Display
Type: LED