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TaoTronics LED Desk Lamp with USB Charging Port Eye care Dimmable Lamp Metal Glare Free 5 Color Temperatures with 5 Brightness Levels Touch Control Memory Function
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
9.5
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
990
Old Reviews
127
Unverified
19
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LED
TYPE
Yes
USB
5
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Review Analysis - 844 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Features
225lamp, brightness, lighting, levels, color
+97%
-3%
" ... Varying light levels and light color along with the "touch" feature make it unique. ... "
" ... The quality and the features are par none. ... "
" ... I like the light color change ! ... "
" ... I can also adjust the angle of the both the upright and the shade to get the light exactly where I need it. ... "
" ... Gives off a wonderful warm glow that I like. ... "
" ... The dimming, on/off and color temperature are three separate touch points. ... "
" ... This is an outstanding light. ... "
" ... I like the variety of light settings. ... "
Design
212sleek, lamp, desk, modern, aluminum
+100%
" ... It goes super nice with my iMac and looks beautiful on my desk. ... "
" ... Bright lapm with cute design! ... "
" ... Nice design and value . ... "
" ... Classy, well made, and perfect for a shelf over my desk area. ... "
" ... The brushed aluminum finish fits in with my display without being distracting, and while the weight of the bases keeps them securely in place and safe from being easily tipped, the flatness of the bases allows them to slide under my display pieces if necessary to conserve tabletop space. ... "
" ... It looks beautiful and very practical. ... "
" ... Looks sleek and works as advertised. ... "
" ... The design is very elegant. ... "
Build Quality
90base, metal, aluminum, well made, swivel
+94%
-6%
" ... This might sound odd but the construction, especially something presumably from China, is surprisngly very solid. ... "
" ... The brushed aluminum finish fits in with my display without being distracting, and while the weight of the bases keeps them securely in place and safe from being easily tipped, the flatness of the bases allows them to slide under my display pieces if necessary to conserve tabletop space. ... I also greatly appreciate the ability to fold the lamps completely flat and remove the power cords for ease of packing back into the sturdy boxes for transport and storage between shows. ... "
" ... Very well constructed. ... "
" ... Especially the strong metal body of the product ensures longer durability. ... "
" ... I needed a lamp for my iPhone repairs and looked long and hard til I found this one. ... "
" ... I am impressed by all of its features and how it is simultaneously light and durable. ... "
" ... The base is sturdy and doesn't feel cheaply made. ... "
" ... This is the best one so far, due to the weight and build quality of the lamp. ... This is solid, very sturdy aluminum. ... Again, extremely good build quality. ... "
Color
80brightness, light, intensity, yellow, color and brightness
+96%
-4%
" ... I like the light color change ! ... "
" ... I love being able to adjust the brightness and the color temperature to highlight the colors of the gemstones and the shine of the metals in my jewelry pieces. ... "
" ... Multiple settings for brightness and light color. ... "
" ... - various brightness settings ... "
" ... The different levels of brightness and color are fabulous for macro photos, it is very stylish could be used in many places. ... "
" ... Admittedly, the black is a bit sleeker since it's all one color as opposed to the gray/white combo on the other, but both are awesome desk lights . ... "
" ... I can now see black on black! ... "
" ... with what seems like 5 natural light tome settings and 5 pure white daylight settings. ... "
Price
72lamp, money, value, great product, worth
+99%
-1%
" ... It is worth every dollar spent. ... "
" ... We bought this on sale and feel we got more than what we paid for it. ... "
" ... I just love the high quality of the product with this appealing price. ... "
" ... at a good value too ... "
" ... No complaints, price was right. ... "
" ... A great value too. ... "
" ... So many choices for light and angle, for such a small price. ... "
" ... I was debating whether I should get the 29.99 Lamp or this one which cost 7 dollars more. ... "
Charging
67charging, port, lamp, charge, usb charging port
+94%
-6%
" ... I'm considering keeping an extra charging cord in the lamp box so I don't risk forgetting to take one from home. ... "
" ... The usb charging port to charge my phone and tablet has also been great. ... "
" ... The USB Charging port is a bonus. ... "
" ... The USB port is a great feature that comes in handy for charging my phone. ... "
" ... love it, its super sleek and modern, would like maybe 2 USB's but one is still good to charge an iPhone ... "
" ... Nice to have a USB port close to my computer for charging my cell phone. ... "
" ... I really like it , drop to 4 start because USB is now no longer able charge my phone . ... "
" ... I like the USB port on the back for charging electronics. ... "
Capacity
66lamp, room, office, bedroom, home office
+97%
-3%
" ... This is a wonderful desk lamp. ... "
" ... Great lamp, perfect for office and pondering ordering a second! ... "
" ... Bought this for our son's desk in his bedroom. ... "
" ... I'm using this one in my office and the other one I'm using in my son's room. ... "
" ... This is a terrific desk lamp. ... My home office looks better and I can see so much better to get my work done. ... "
" ... Other than those points, I'm really satisfied, glad that I've purchase two of them already (for both home and office). ... "
" ... Perfect for my desk. ... "
" ... Good desk lamp! ... "
Size
52light, lamp, small, space, folds
+100%
" ... They are also lightweight and easily transportable. ... "
" ... Lightweight, adjustable and everything they say it is!!!! ... "
" ... Exactly what I needed for my office desk. ... "
" ... I could have went with any lamp from Walmart or Target but I have a small desk with a 27” iMac so my space is precious. ... "
" ... Perfect for my desk. ... "
" ... I'll buy another one of these- they are perfect for a workdesk, and folds flat when you need the extra desk space ... "
" ... This is actually much bigger than anticipated but has different tones of light it’s perfect! ... "
" ... Love this desk lam. ... "
Marketplace
49received, described, amazon, product, company
+96%
-4%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Thanks so much. ... "
" ... There are few products that I will write a review for . ... "
" ... Looks sleek and works as advertised. ... "
" ... Just received the product today. ... "
" ... I posted 2 photos- 1 with them on and one without. ... "
" ... WORKS AS PROMISED ... "
" ... I purchased another lamp from this company before that is similar to this one. ... "
Controls
42brightness, touch, buttons, controls, power button
+90%
-10%
" ... Sleek, touch sensitive light controls. ... "
" ... - three easy to use buttons ... I was concerned on how I would operate it but the three buttons really do everything and are everything you need. ... However I think the on off button is so convenient because you can easily turn it on or off if you have to. ... "
" ... The design is very beautiful, easy to operate without any hidden button as my current LED desk lamp. ... "
" ... Very heavy duty and stylish looking brushed aluminum construction, with easy push button, intuitive controls. ... "
" ... If this review was helpful, please click the "yes" button below. ... "
" ... The power button is touch-sensitive. ... "
" ... The capacitive touch buttons are a nice touch. ... "
" ... The easy variable light controls are intuitive, and you do not have to look to see the controls, you can feel them with your fingertips. ... "
Ports
40port, usb charging port, back, lamp, base
+98%
-3%
" ... The USB outlets are a big plus, because I use my phone to process credit card transactions, so it's nice not to have to carry a separate portable charger which itself has to be charged before a show. ... "
" ... The usb charging port to charge my phone and tablet has also been great. ... "
" ... The USB Charging port is a bonus. ... "
" ... The USB port is a great feature that comes in handy for charging my phone. ... "
" ... Nice to have a USB port close to my computer for charging my cell phone. ... "
" ... I like the USB port on the back for charging electronics. ... "
" ... I like the USB port and the adjustablility ... "
" ... I like that the light hue and intensity changes and the usb port is nice too. ... "
Display Clarity
35brightness, light, lamp, eyes, glare
+100%
" ... Very nice and bright ... "
" ... I have had many LED lamps in the past but none as functional or as bright as this one. ... "
" ... The design is solid and sleek and the led light is very bright. ... "
" ... did I mention that this lamp is BRIGHT? ... "
" ... The extra crisp bright light makes it much easier when I want a quality reading light that I can use directly over my work area. ... "
" ... It has multiple choices for the type of lighting (I prefer a clear white light instead of a yellow one) and for the brightness level. ... "
" ... So much so that I bought another for each side of my computer screens. ... "
" ... It looks great but not very bright ... "
Delivery
34well packaged, shipping, lamp, received, promised
+100%
" ... Just received the product today. ... "
" ... The packaging seemed to protect it well during shipping, and it arrived promptly. ... "
" ... WORKS AS PROMISED ... "
" ... This is a very serious medical condition. ... "
" ... Received this product and am very pleased with the quality of the item. ... "
" ... Have received several comments. ... "
" ... The product was well packaged and arrived safe and sound. ... "
" ... Delivered as promised. ... "
Product Reliability
32months, month, lamp, week, years
+78%
-22%
" ... There are few products that I will write a review for . ... "
" ... It outputs more light than my old fluorescent lamp I had for years. ... I liked the first one so much I bought a second one two days later. ... "
" ... I wish I had known about this years ago. ... "
" ... I have had it for over two months now and it is spectacular. ... "
" ... I have had mine for over 2 months now, and I am very happy with it. ... "
" ... So at least I don't need to worry about it within the next 18 months ... "
" ... I have only had my first for several months, but so far it has worked perfectly. ... "
" ... After running through all the modes I'm satisfied enough to buy 4 more. ... "
Night Photography
32night, bright, reading at night, lamp, studying
+94%
-6%
" ... This is a pretty sharp light. ... "
" ... This is an outstanding light. ... "
" ... It's great for reading at night - direct and bright. ... "
" ... It adjusts from an area light to a high intensity work light. ... "
" ... You can control the intensity of light, so it is good not to get tired even when you use at night. ... "
" ... It's nice to know where the button is to turn on, but is pretty bright at night. ... "
" ... The light looked like daylight. ... "
" ... The dimmer is a plus for her at night. ... "
Ease of Use
31easy to use, lamp, simple, controls, light
+100%
" ... simple style with great quality, just the size what i want. ... "
" ... - three easy to use buttons ... "
" ... Ultra modern design and very easy to use. ... "
" ... The easy variable light controls are intuitive, and you do not have to look to see the controls, you can feel them with your fingertips. ... "
" ... Easy to control with adjustable position and intensity. ... "
" ... The touch controls on the lamp are so simple. ... "
" ... It is very easy to use, and very attractive. ... "
" ... The lamp never gets in the way of things, and is easy to adjust. ... "
Comfort
31eyes, lamp, arm, move, eye strain
+97%
-3%
" ... The light is adjustable so it's not too harsh on my eyes. ... "
" ... Lightweight, adjustable and everything they say it is!!!! ... "
" ... This desk lamp fits perfectly on my nightstand and offers several light levels to choose from to make reading in bed comfortable. ... "
" ... I like how I can move the light arm up and down. ... "
" ... Finally something that doesn't hurt my eyes, even after hours of reading. ... "
" ... The arm stays in place at any angle. ... "
" ... Never used the over head light once I started using this lamp. ... "
" ... The arms are very flexible (but do not swivel), and can even fold flat. ... "
Storage
25desk, takes, light, take, much space
+100%
" ... I'll buy another one of these- they are perfect for a workdesk, and folds flat when you need the extra desk space ... "
" ... If you are looking to light the room beyond the immediate work space, this is not the light for that task. ... "
" ... Make sure you take into consideration the size for the space needed. ... "
" ... In terms of space taken by the lamp, its minimal and if you are not needing it folds up neatly to free up some space. ... "
" ... It is very well made and doesn't take up a lot of space. ... "
" ... It takes up little space on my desk and puts out a sufficient amount of light. ... "
" ... It provides various amounts of light, has a charger on the back, is sleek and beautiful, and takes up minimal space. ... "
" ... I am using it on my dresser so I can see what's in the drawers more easily. ... "
Product As Described
24described, sleek, photos, exactly as advertised, advertised
+96%
-4%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Looks sleek and works as advertised. ... "
" ... I posted 2 photos- 1 with them on and one without. ... "
" ... WORKS AS PROMISED ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Work great, as advertised. ... "
" ... All the functionalities work exactly as described and the design is as sleek as the images portray. ... I recently received it so can't speak to the longevity of the LED lamp, but so far it is just as advertised! ... "
" ... But the lamp is quality and works as advertised. ... "
For Kids
19loves, college, students, daughter, christmas
+100%
" ... All of my teacher friends were so jealous! ... "
" ... Bought this for my son's desk to fo homework. ... "
" ... I bought 2 - one for me and one for my son at college. ... "
" ... This would be a wonderful gift for college students! ... "
" ... plus my kids think its the coolest light ever. ... "
" ... My daughter loves it. ... "
" ... I bought one for my son for Christmas but had to buy a second one because my other son was always borrowing it. ... "
" ... I got this for my son and he loves it! ... Absolutely loves it! ... "
As Gift
19bought, husband, christmas, christmas present, son
+100%
" ... Great gift for workaholics. ... "
" ... Gave it as a Christmas gift and it still works. ... "
" ... This would be a wonderful gift for college students! ... "
" ... I bought this as a gift for my husband. ... He says it's the best gift ever. ... "
" ... Note that I bought two more of these as gifts after using the first one a week or so myself. ... "
" ... She was trying to read in regular light and I had this sent to her as a gift. ... "
" ... I bought one for my son for Christmas but had to buy a second one because my other son was always borrowing it. ... "
" ... I bought this for my brother as a Christmas present because it was on his Amazon wish list and now I want one! ... "
Fit
19desk, place, folds, fold, base
+84%
-16%
" ... The brushed aluminum finish fits in with my display without being distracting, and while the weight of the bases keeps them securely in place and safe from being easily tipped, the flatness of the bases allows them to slide under my display pieces if necessary to conserve tabletop space. ... "
" ... The arm stays in place at any angle. ... "
" ... The arms are very flexible (but do not swivel), and can even fold flat. ... "
" ... Simple to use and the different light intensities fit nearly any condition requiring light. ... "
" ... This style fit the bill perfectly! ... "
" ... Folds down nice and neat and completely afforable. ... "
" ... Still experimenting with the lighting adjustments to find that perfect fit. ... "
" ... Folds away into a small profile if I need more room on my desk for projects ... "
Device Compatibility
18computer, mac, next, match, lamp
+100%
" ... Great desktop lamp. ... "
" ... I bought one for my husband and he loves it, I bought myself to sit by my computer. ... "
" ... Nice and advanced device. ... "
" ... I'm more than happy that I have this for my desk setup and I would happily purchase another. ... "
" ... Great match with Macbook air! ... "
" ... So much so that I bought another for each side of my computer screens. ... "
" ... Good for desk work. ... "
" ... I use it to illuminate my computer desk. ... "
Cooling
16light, cool, lamp, lighting, halogen
+100%
" ... Gives off a wonderful warm glow that I like. ... "
" ... It is really cool. ... "
" ... love the different lights degree ... "
" ... Turned out cooler than expected! ... "
" ... It's a lamp that really like it, it looks great in my bedroom ... "
" ... very nice and bright warm light ... "
" ... Love the 5 shades of brightness AND the 5 shades of hue (warm -- cool). ... "
" ... It really allows me to change the light based on my mood or the lighting of the room. ... "
USB
16port, back, lamp, base, plus
+100%
" ... Brightness, usb, perfect. ... "
" ... The USB outlets are a big plus, because I use my phone to process credit card transactions, so it's nice not to have to carry a separate portable charger which itself has to be charged before a show. ... "
" ... I like the USB port and the adjustablility ... "
" ... On top of how great it looks, you can also use it to charge an iPhone due to the fact that it includes a USB port! ... "
" ... And the usb cable on the back is great for charging my unnecessary smart-watch ... "
" ... with a simple USB port at the base. ... "
" ... Love it-USB port on back is a plus. ... "
" ... Nice to have the USB port too ... "
Cleaning
14base, lighting, desk, sleek, modern
+100%
" ... clean style, love having the charging cable right there on the desk for those one-off charging needs. ... "
" ... Clean lines, stable base, great light control. ... "
" ... Clean lighting and multicolour. ... "
" ... It is base is sturdy with a foam-type protector to prevent scratching desk surfaces, and will not tip over. ... "
" ... Good light, clean design, not wobbly (most lamps are). ... "
" ... I'll be putting them in clean rooms that I manage. ... "
" ... The base of the lamp will definitely pick up fingerprints, but the company includes a microfiber cloth to clean those off too. ... "
" ... I use it for my oil painting. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
13nice, controls, button, touch sensitive, easy
+100%
" ... It's sleek and the metal on it is a nice touch. ... "
" ... Touch controls are awesome. ... "
" ... The capacitive touch buttons are a nice touch. ... "
" ... Its cool to the touch. ... "
" ... One of my favorite additions is that it turns on and off with a very light touch! ... "
" ... The touch controls on the lamp are so simple. ... "
" ... The touch sensitive on/off switch is also a nice feature. ... "
" ... That said, the touch controls are beautiful. ... "
Weight
13weight, way, sturdy, love, good
+92%
-8%
" ... Light weight, good looking, many different light choices. ... "
" ... The light folds down into itself when I need it out of the way and I love all the light temperatures and levels available. ... "
" ... Flexible and provides more than adequate amount of light. ... "
" ... Nice slim light. ... "
" ... It is also a good weight (I payed attention to some of the other comments about the plastic / lighter weight ones not being sturdy and opted for the metal one). ... "
" ... I was a little skeptical because the cost seems so low, but this is a great task light. ... "
" ... The stem is pretty tall so it works great as a reading light. ... "
" ... I love the weight that it has. ... "
Overall performance
10job, works, like, far, design
+100%
" ... This gets the job done. ... "
" ... Nice item, would like a tiny bit more lite but this does the job. ... "
" ... It seems to do the job. ... "
" ... A great lamp which does the job. ... "
" ... It works well so far. ... "
" ... And a fantastic value to boot! ... "
" ... It deploys very smoothly and stows back just as well. ... "
" ... Works very well. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
USB: Yes
Number of USB ports: 5
Display
Type: LED
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