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TaoTronics LED Desk Lamp with USB Charging Port 4 Lighting Modes with 5 Brightness Levels 1h Timer Touch Control Memory Function 14W Official Member of Philips EnabLED Licensing Program
Last Updated: August 13, 2019 (Refresh Now)
9.4
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Features
278lamp, settings, lighting, modes, timer
+96%
-4%
" ... This lamp is has multiple light intensity and the design is also flexible & adjustable. ... "
" ... The four types of light are nice, ... "
" ... The brightness settings on this lamp are a great feature I didn't know I needed. ... "
" ... I love it the only thing I do not like is the light can not be moved sideways only up and down. ... "
" ... It is used on my workbench, and has nearly the same features, just smaller in size. ... "
" ... Has many adjustable settings. ... "
" ... The light is also very bright which is hard to come by in inexpensive lamps. ... "
" ... I love the different settings and the timer as well. ... "
Design
103looks, design, lamp, look, modern
+99%
" ... Minimal design and good study lighting ... "
" ... Design is fine: it's sleek and i do like that it swivels. ... "
" ... I like the slim profile! ... "
" ... It still is slick, modern, functional and it still works. ... "
" ... It looks cool as well. ... "
" ... It has a futuristic look to it. ... "
" ... I love the sleek and slim look of it. ... "
" ... Sleek design and OK price. ... "
Size
88light, lamp, space, sleek, folds
+100%
" ... It does not take up much desk space at all. ... "
" ... And best of all, it swivels nicely and folds up when I don’t need it, so it’s never in my way. ... "
" ... Also, it is sturdy and takes very less space on the desk. ... "
" ... Sleek, lightweight but sturdy. ... "
" ... I use it daily for extra light on my desk. ... "
" ... very light and portable. ... "
" ... If you like this style of light, then this is a perfect desk or nightstand light. ... "
" ... It is the perfect table lamp without taking up space. ... "
Charging
86charging, port, charger, charge, usb charging port
+98%
-2%
" ... Even has a couple USB charging pods on the side which makes things easier. ... "
" ... Not only is it a multi stage light but a phone charger as well. ... "
" ... Built in USB port for charging your phone, etc. ... "
" ... It has 4 different settings and a usb port on the side, which makes it super easy to charge your device with a short charging cord. ... "
" ... I needed a lamp for my desk and liked the settings this one had, plus the charging ability for my phone. ... "
" ... I love the brightness it brings and the USB port for charging my phone. ... "
" ... Touch screen buttons and different settings of light are very nice, and it has a usb charging port. ... "
" ... Wow, USB charging port. ... Awesome for keeping my phone charged. ... "
Price
67lamp, value, money, worth, well worth
+100%
" ... Good light for the price. ... "
" ... Nice lamp at a good price. ... "
" ... A superb product at this price point. ... "
" ... I would purchase this lamp again for the quality and the price. ... "
" ... It is sturdy and is worth the price. ... "
" ... For the price you also can’t complain. ... "
" ... The workmanship on these lamps is actually kind of impressive for not being 100 dollars. ... "
" ... Good value for the price. ... "
Ease of Use
66easy to use, light, lamp, easy to set, easy to assemble
+98%
-2%
" ... It is easy to move around and very light. ... "
" ... The plus/minus functions allows fine tuning of any of the light choices. ... "
" ... Easy use and very bright. ... "
" ... Very easy to assemble, this lamp provides the right amount of light for my use. ... "
" ... It has a timer on it, makes life easy to set your onscreen time while reading. ... "
" ... Very easy to adjust. ... "
" ... It's easy to fold up and put away. ... "
" ... They are sleek, modern and easy to use! ... "
Ports
64port, usb charging port, charging, lamp, handy
+100%
" ... Great light for my desk and reading and i really like it being adjustable and having multiple light setting and the port add a usb cable for charging my phone or other items ... "
" ... included usb port a great feature as well. ... "
" ... What sets it off for me was the convient USB port near the base that I can plug my phone or iPad into. ... Since I have three of these lamps, I switched AC adapters and determined that was the problem. ... "
" ... The USB plug is handy and I would have also liked an AC outlet to make my work area more efficient. ... "
" ... USB port very useful. ... "
" ... It sits next to my computer so I can illuminate my copy stand and I use the USB port to charge my phone. ... "
" ... Shut-off timer and USB port are great features. ... "
" ... Needed a desk lamp for my home office and saw that this was cool white led lightning deal for $9.99. ... Wow, USB charging port. ... "
Display Clarity
52lamp, bright, levels, led desk lamp, glare
+98%
-2%
" ... Wish you could adjust the brightness even lower, but its still a good lamp. ... "
" ... There are light settings for studying, sleeping, reading, and relaxing plus you can change the brightness. ... "
" ... I am very pleased with this lamp, the brightness settings are excellent and the adjustability provides allows for the lamp to fit in a wide range of locations on my desk. ... "
" ... It is easy on the eyes. ... "
" ... it illuminates a large area of the desk extremely well, and the brightness adjustments are very useful. ... "
" ... I would prefer that the control panel did not swivel with the lamp, rather stays fixed facing the forward section of the base. ... "
" ... Have a different brightness and works perfectly fine. ... "
" ... I typically use the "reading" setting and do not have issues with glare. ... "
Color
50settings, bright, light, levels, color
+98%
-2%
" ... Just the right spread of light and brightness. ... "
" ... The multiple settings all have different warmth of light and can also be controlled for brightness. ... "
" ... This has 5 brightness settings which make it perfect. ... "
" ... They have different brightness settings. ... "
" ... - Adjustable brightness settings ... "
" ... I like the lamp but the every lowest settings of lights always flickering after while So I use medium and bright settings. ... "
" ... I love different color modes. ... "
" ... It has multiple settings for brightness so you can easily adjust it. ... "
Build Quality
40base, sturdy, lamp, arm, flexible
+83%
-18%
" ... The quality of the construction is excellent. ... "
" ... The stand is easy to assemble and very sturdy. ... "
" ... This lamp is has multiple light intensity and the design is also flexible & adjustable. ... "
" ... The lamp itself feels good and is exactly what I expected. ... "
" ... Love that the arm can be adjusted to put light on my book. ... "
" ... The adjustable part is very useful. ... "
" ... When i got it a couple days later it was super easy to assemble, though I thought it might be a little flimsy at first. ... "
" ... Sturdy, will not tip over. ... "
Product Reliability
39months, years, year, last, working
+74%
-26%
" ... I’ve been using this lamp almost 2 months now and have no complaints! ... "
" ... Should last a long time. ... "
" ... It's been 4 years since I bought this lamp. ... "
" ... Lamp replacement working well. ... "
" ... UPDATE 4/24/2019: The company was nice enough to send me a replacement item, which worked out of the box. ... "
" ... I use the charge point daily and it still works after 4 months. ... "
" ... EDIT: TaoElectronics sent me a replacement lamp after I had written my review. ... "
" ... I bought seven of these over the last several years. ... "
Comfort
33arm, lamp, head, eyes, neck
+91%
-9%
" ... It has a nice heavy base with a foam pad to avoid scratching. ... "
" ... The lamp itself feels good and is exactly what I expected. ... "
" ... Low footprint on desk top--very adjustable light arm. ... "
" ... Hands down the best lamp I've had in my 34 years of existance. ... "
" ... If you set it up higher than your head on a small shelf then it works great. ... "
" ... It is easy on the eyes. ... "
" ... The light is at a nice height and can be set to sit behind your work yet have the light right over the work. ... "
" ... Good quality feel and look to it, very pleased. ... "
Wash Programs
29timer, different, modes, study, love the different
+97%
-3%
" ... I really liked the different modes there were and how you can change the intensity. ... "
" ... I love different color modes. ... "
" ... It has the 3 different modes which is nice. ... "
" ... There are many modes for you to choose. ... "
" ... I like be the different settings and the timer is great ... "
" ... The different settings is a bonus! ... "
" ... I love the different modes and brightnesses. ... "
" ... The fact that this has different modes of lightings is a game-changer! ... "
Capacity
29room, office, lamp, home office, light
+100%
" ... It provides a good amount of light coverage without taking up a lot of space. ... "
" ... Purchased this for my daughter's room. ... "
" ... Bought it for my son's dorm room and opened it up early and used myself for two weeks before we took him to college. ... "
" ... I want one in every room!!! ... "
" ... It doesn't take up much room and I can redirect the light wherever needed. ... "
" ... I bought two of these, one for my bedroom and one for my office bc I do a lot of reading and these are great for that. ... "
" ... I use it in my home office on my desk. ... "
" ... Got this for my sewing room. ... "
Storage
27desk, take, light, much space, take up much
+96%
-4%
" ... Its slim enough to take very little space but gives off a nice amount of light. ... "
" ... It doesn't take up a lot of space, the light level is great, and it's easy to use. ... "
" ... It doesn't take up too much space, I love how I can swivel and bend the arm to give it just the right position, and the usb charging port works perfectly for my phone! ... "
" ... Also, it is sturdy and takes very less space on the desk. ... "
" ... I needed lighting for my desk space, and it matched the aesthetic. ... "
" ... Sleek, and doesn't take up much space. ... "
" ... Along with that, this lamp helped free up a lot of space on the table ... "
" ... Requires minimal space. ... "
Controls
26touch, button, buttons, lamp, brightness
+85%
-15%
" ... I use it all the time, it’s nice to be able to adjust the brightness with the push of a button. ... "
" ... The best part about this is that you can push one button which sets a 60 minute timer and it shuts off right after the timer is done ... "
" ... - Controls are nicely laid out and work well. ... "
" ... The only cons that I can fine it to the lamp is that the buttons of the lamp are so sensitive so watch out for that! ... "
" ... The lighting is perfect, and the controls are highly responsive to touch. ... "
" ... The control setting are easy to use and the lighting is just right for my workstation. ... "
" ... It has multiple light settings and they can all be adjusted to your liking with simply a the touch of a button. ... "
" ... It has four settings (and those can be adjusted even more by the (+ and -) buttons. ... "
Fit
26lamp, desk, fits, arm, swivel
+96%
-4%
" ... The lamp holds shape when positioned at angles other than 90 degrees. ... "
" ... It fits well anywhere on my desk and love the different lighting options. ... "
" ... The lamp also has a weighted base that holds the lamp securely in place which means it won't be easily tipped over you really have to put effort into knocking it down. ... - Weighted swivel base ... "
" ... Love that is swivels and adjusts however you want it to. ... "
" ... It fits perfectly on my desk and under my credenza. ... "
" ... It doesn't take up too much space, I love how I can swivel and bend the arm to give it just the right position, and the usb charging port works perfectly for my phone! ... "
" ... You can actually adjust to fit your mood. ... "
" ... All positioning directions work fine and stay put once moved. ... "
For Kids
25loves, college, student, lamp, daughter
+100%
" ... I bought this for my son for homework. ... "
" ... I bought this for my kid in college. ... "
" ... I think I will get one of these for our older granddaughters for Christmas. ... "
" ... The lamp is well designed and my kids have knocked it over several times and it still works perfect. ... "
" ... I am a student in college and it is important to have the proper lighting when studying. ... "
" ... Purchased two for our teenage sons and placed on their desks. ... "
" ... Got this for middle school kid. ... "
" ... My son really likes it. ... "
Sleep Tracking
24light, mode, timer, reading, settings
+92%
-8%
" ... This has been perfect for late nights with the baby, getting up, going to sleep. ... "
" ... Although it has 4 color modes and 4 shades for each one, I honestly leave it on "Sleep" color mode and the lowest shade possible as I don't need much light for my desk. ... "
" ... The sleep mode is fantastic as it allows for a 60 min timer and automatically turns off. ... "
" ... It has so many modes such as study, read, sleep, so I could choose the one I want for different occasion. ... "
" ... really like the sleep mode soft light and the dimmable settings ... "
" ... And the sleep function has been a godsend as I have used it a few times. ... "
" ... Different Kelvin temperature settings, adjustable light levels and a sleep timer. ... "
" ... The sleep timer ensures I dont leave the light on. ... "
Marketplace
22described, amazon, product, another, works as advertised
+86%
-14%
" ... There are a few cheaper ones on Amazon but you get what you pay for and these are amazing. ... "
" ... Thank you so much. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Thank you for an affordable and excellent product. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Received quickly and performs as described. ... "
" ... Best service I have encountered ever on Amazon. ... "
Night Photography
18bright, night, settings, study, levels
+100%
" ... Lets start with the good things: Bright light! ... "
" ... I use it to study at night and it’s different light settings help illuminate things extremely well. ... "
" ... The light settings are very bright. ... "
" ... Different light levels with bright to dim and several types of light. ... soft to daylight ... "
" ... I used both the high intensity as well as the low intensity warm light when reading late at night. ... "
" ... Thisnis honestly a great light. ... "
" ... Nice bright light at the highest setting. ... "
" ... Its a nice light. ... "
Setup
16setup, easy to use, used, simple, set
+100%
" ... Also esay to assemble but instruction booklet that is included can be made more simpler and easy to read. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... The delivery was fast and it was very simple to install. ... "
" ... All positioning directions work fine and stay put once moved. ... "
" ... It was easy to assemble, easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to setup, easy to use, and provides just the correct amout of brightness. ... "
" ... Giving it 4 stars because it's the first day I used it but the setup was easy. ... "
" ... I have loved and used this lamp every day since I opened and set it up which was easy to do btw, the setup. ... "
Delivery
15arrived, received, product, order, item
+87%
-13%
" ... Also was delivered in a few days. ... "
" ... The delivery was fast and it was very simple to install. ... "
" ... Speedy delivery too. ... "
" ... Out of the box the product was in good condition. ... "
" ... This product arrived exactly as describe. ... "
" ... Order was delivered very quickly no damage at all. ... "
" ... Item received is true to ... "
" ... This order swiftly delivered and it works well. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
15sensitive, controls, responsive, light, easy
+80%
-20%
" ... on top of having easy access controls that are all touch based. ... "
" ... touch controls smooth and easy to use. ... "
" ... Touch sensitive controls. ... "
" ... The control panel works by touch and is very responsive. ... "
" ... I was surprised by the variety of light options, and the touch sensitivity to the buttons is nice. ... "
" ... Very sophisticated touch sensitive light. ... "
" ... The touch features are very responsive so far so good!!! ... "
" ... 4 different setting and all at the touch of your fingertip. ... "
USB
14port, would, like, lamp, also
+100%
" ... The USB port is handy as well. ... "
" ... Has one USB port. ... "
" ... USB port very useful. ... "
" ... Also like the flexibility of angle set-up and the USB port. ... "
" ... The USB port is also a great help. ... "
" ... Plus the USB port is a valuable plus! ... "
" ... Useful USB port integrated. ... "
" ... The USB port function perfectly to! ... "
Device Compatibility
12computer, work, desk, light, perfect
+100%
" ... I like how there you can connect your usb to the lamp. ... "
" ... I use this light for typing with my laptop. ... "
" ... High enough to come around the 27inch monitors. ... "
" ... Good light and out of the way on the desktop. ... "
" ... I purchased this for my desk at work. ... "
" ... I was looking forward to receiving this as I needed a great lamp since I work at home. ... "
" ... I am using it at my computer station and it is doing what I needed for lighting. ... "
" ... I have it just to the left of my dual monitor set-up, on my cramped desk, and it works perfectly! ... "
Cleaning
12dust, lamp, white, sleek, cloth
+92%
-8%
" ... Clean looks great powerful and quality of light, easy to assemble and use ... "
" ... Its sleek design is easy to dust but the best thing is the variable settings with an increase or decrease the light setting as well as a sleep setting and timer. ... "
" ... It's a good looking clean line multi purpose idea. ... "
" ... I need to line my rulers up with the cloth and cannot see so I decided I needed a good, inexpensive, light for the left side of the room. ... "
" ... It's a great lamp and looks nice and clean on my desk ... "
" ... Make sure youre careful with what you clean it with though, some cleaners might strip the plastic. ... "
" ... Very Clean and sleek look #Modern #Beautiful ... "
" ... It’s durable and easy to set up and clean. ... "
As Gift
10present, son, christmas, perfect, idea
+100%
" ... Bought for my teenage son for Christmas. ... He got lots of stuff, including a car stereo, but this was his favorite gift! ... "
" ... I own one and bought another as a present. ... "
" ... Gave this as a gift, but was able to see it personally. ... "
" ... Christmas present so it has not been opened yet. ... "
" ... I’m ordering two more for other rooms and as a gift. ... "
" ... Perfect Gift Idea! ... "
" ... Great gift idea. ... "
" ... I use this as a present for my son and he love it. ... Is the perfect gift for a new college student. ... "
Cables
10plug, power, phone, short, longer
+60%
-40%
" ... I can plug my phone cord into it. ... "
" ... It also has a spot where you can plug in a charging cord for a phone or whatever else you need to charge. ... "
" ... I love the outlet on the side of the lamp to plug my phone cord into. ... "
" ... Does everything as avertized .Keep phone cord plugged into it. ... "
" ... The only thing I would recommend to the manufacturer is to make the power cord longer as this would be great for repositioning the light as I do often when using it on my desk. ... "
Returns
8order, one, new, lamp, another
+38%
-63%
" ... I returned the lamp for this reason. ... "
" ... I need to return it. ... "
" ... I'm returning. ... "
" ... This item was broken and had to return it and order a new one and wait for my refund. ... "
" ... I called for help but there was nothing to be done except to trash it. ... "
Product As Described
7works as advertised, works
+86%
-14%
" ... Received quickly and performs as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... It is just as described and works perfectly! ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Weight
7light, sturdy, base, also, adjustable
+100%
" ... Bright, light weight and adjustable. ... "
" ... Great light adjustability, also. ... "
" ... The base has a good weight to it to avoid tipping over. ... "
" ... I like the lamp because it is light weight and adjustable. ... "
" ... it's sturdy and has some weight to it. ... "
" ... It is extremely light weight but still sturdy. ... "
" ... Sturdy base and easy pivoting light. ... "
Power Consumption
5one, light
+20%
-80%
" ... only complaint is the somewhat flimsy feel to the power socket . ... "
" ... The light never able to turn on after one power outage in my area . ... "
" ... I just don't like the location of the power switch. ... "
Bass
4weighted, heavy, swivel, also
+100%
" ... The base is very weighty which makes it very stable. ... "
" ... Base could be a bit heavier, but still good ... "
" ... - Weighted swivel base ... "
" ... Base is solid and heavy ... "
Overall performance
4job
+100%
" ... This is a great product and fulfills all my needs for reading or doing computer work. ... "
" ... works great on my computer desk ... "
" ... The packaging and shipping speed were excellent, too. ... "
" ... But overall it does the job for me. ... "
Keyboard
4typing, light, computer, desk
+100%
" ... The study light I use most often is very bright and lights up my keyboards to improve my typing ability. ... "
" ... I can extend it closer to documents while typing on the computer--this allows the lamp base to be out of the way. ... "
" ... Placing this light to the right of and slightly behind the laptop took away the glare and lit the keyboard perfectly. ... "
" ... Ideal for keyboard and surrounding desk while using computer. ... "
Packing
4quality, professional
+100%
" ... When I received it, the packaging was very professional and of high quality. ... "
" ... PACKAGING of the product is admirally done. ... "
" ... Everything about this piece shouts quality including the packaging. ... "
" ... Packaging was very professional and it has many more features that I anticipated. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
4sleek, modern, look, easy to set, easy
+100%
" ... It’s durable and easy to set up and clean. ... "
" ... Clean Lines and straight forward. ... "
" ... Very Clean and sleek look #Modern #Beautiful ... "
" ... Clean looks great powerful and quality of light, easy to assemble and use ... "
Gaming
3modes, different
+100%
" ... I got this for my desk where I work on painting miniatures for games. ... "
" ... whether youre playing games, eating, watching anime, doing hw, studying, this lamp will adjust to your setting and light needs ... "
" ... The fact that this has different modes of lightings is a game-changer! ... "
Camera
3+67%
-33%
" ... pics provided by Amazon. ... "
" ... I took two shots of the dimmer of four. ... "
Battery Life
3hours, phone, charge, 4 months
+100%
" ... I use the charge point daily and it still works after 4 months. ... "
" ... Awesome for keeping my phone charged. ... "
" ... I use for several hours at a time totaling approximately 10-12 hours a week. ... "
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