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TaoTronics TT DL16 Stylish Metal LED Desk Lamp Office Light with 5V 2A USB Port 5 Color Modes 6 Brightness Levels Touch Control Timer Night Light Philips EnabLED Licensing Program
Last Updated: March 4, 2019 (Refresh Now)
9.6
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Features
275lamp, lighting, settings, nightlight, options
+99%
-1%
" ... I don't use the presets but do appreciate and use the ability to dim the light. ... "
" ... And I am using it at the lowest setting so there is plenty of light available. ... "
" ... It is very flexible from the different angles of physical adjustment to the varying levels of light adjustment. ... "
" ... Construction, features, style, is worth every penny of the price paid. ... "
" ... It works beautifully and I love the different color options and brightness settings! ... "
" ... Great lamp with no discernible hue in the light. ... "
" ... This is just a wonderful light. ... "
" ... I wouldn't have thought the color temperature was particularly important, but after having used it for a bit, it's a wonderful feature. ... "
Design
208stylish, sleek, design, modern, looks
+100%
" ... Sleek, adjustable design. ... "
" ... Well made, sturdy, good looking, awesome light. ... "
" ... It is heavy and sleek. ... "
" ... The lamp is very sturdy and not made of cheap materials. ... "
" ... Stylish and versatile. ... "
" ... It's a very sleek design. ... "
" ... Pros: Looks great! ... "
" ... I'm very proud of my light and it works great and it's awesome looking ... "
Build Quality
171metal, lamp, base, arm, construction
+96%
-4%
" ... Modern, sturdy and very bright ... "
" ... Solid construction, very versatile movement of arm, easy controls, can adjust intensity/ and color to meet one's individual preference. ... "
" ... Sturdy, modern looking and very flexible. ... "
" ... Mostly metal construction gives it good anchoring weight. ... "
" ... Lamp is stylish, has quality look of all metal. ... "
" ... This feature, along with the metallic body were the main things that stood out for me. ... "
" ... The construction is solid. ... "
" ... The base is heavy and the all metal construction . ... with heavy duty metal hinges is build too last. ... "
Price
70worth, lamp, money, worth every penny, worth the money
+100%
" ... money well-spent ! ... "
" ... Great product and worth the cash. ... "
" ... It looks like it would cost at least a hundred more than I paid. ... "
" ... Though a bit more expensive than most other models, I felt that the difference in price and materials may make a difference . ... "
" ... This metal one is worth the additional cost. ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... This is a very high quality light for the money. ... "
" ... It is well worth the price. ... "
Color
68color, light, lighting, warmth, settings
+100%
" ... I still have some fooling with the various light colors and brightness - but so far I'm delighted with this lamp. ... "
" ... The brightness selector can be adjusted to all settings without toggling through all of the possibilities (+1 star). ... "
" ... I do like the various color settings for reading etc. ... "
" ... The position, brightness, and light color adjustments are remarkable. ... "
" ... Lots of settings for levels of brightness, color tone and positioning arm for optimum illumination. ... "
" ... Perfect color settings! ... "
" ... Well constructed, with great features, colors -intensity etc. ... "
" ... Every color/warmth and brightness level you could possibly need in a desk lamp. ... "
Capacity
66desk, office, bedroom, room, table
+97%
-3%
" ... Great for a desk lamp. ... "
" ... Very well made and perfect for lighting a desk area. ... "
" ... It is bight enough within 5 feet. ... "
" ... Desk lamp for my corner office. ... "
" ... I'm using mine at the office, but might also buy one for home use. ... "
" ... It's a great addition to my office. ... "
" ... It looks great in a professional office setting. ... "
" ... This is used for the guest bedroom and works great for the guest if they wish to read or just want to relax without having to use the bedroom light. ... "
Charging
64port, charging, charger, light, usb charging port
+97%
-3%
" ... The night light, timer, and USB charging port are nice additions. ... "
" ... The USB port is good only for trickle charge and I would say a great product improvement would be to increase the amperage on that USB port. ... "
" ... Night light is great idea as well as phone charger. ... "
" ... It has a USB plug on the side for charging a phone, etc. ... "
" ... I didn't try the USB connection for charging, but it's in an accessible place and marked with its maximum current capacity of 2A at 5V. ... "
" ... You can also charge your phone on the base. ... "
" ... It has a USB charger, which I haven't tried yet. ... "
" ... Cell phone charger and Night light are added bonuses. ... "
Ports
56port, charging, light, usb charging port, side
+88%
-13%
" ... Stylish, bright, has usb port. ... "
" ... The USB charging port on the side is an added bonus. ... "
" ... But the usb charger port is useful and frankly the whole thing just has the cool factor going for it. ... "
" ... An added bonus was the USB port on the base. ... "
" ... The USB is useful too. ... "
" ... I love that it has a usb port (I keep a cord inserted and use it frequently for my phone). ... "
" ... The USB port was a nice touch . ... "
" ... I also like the usb plug. ... "
Size
54light, lamp, heavy, weight, table
+100%
" ... Looks great on the desk. ... "
" ... Stylish, bright, and with a small footprint. ... "
" ... This desk lamp is awesome! ... "
" ... Also, this table lamp looks good on my desk! ... "
" ... The base is very compact and thin - does not take up a lot of room on the desk. ... "
" ... I enjoy it so much I find reasons to spend more time at my desk. ... "
" ... It is also a nice weight . ... "
" ... It is heavy and sleek. ... "
Night Photography
49night, bright, lighting, setting, feature
+98%
-2%
" ... There's also a nightlight mode that has a light on the side and is just bright enough to see at night. ... "
" ... The night-light is a nice feature that you can choose not to use. ... "
" ... The lamps have an excellent range of warm to bright light, and a cute night light. ... "
" ... And the night-light function is handy and well though out. ... "
" ... This is a cool light. ... "
" ... Nice night light though it is bright for that purpose and some may not like it. ... "
" ... Very lightweight and has 5 different light settings, even a night light. ... "
" ... I love the different light levels, the favorites setting and even the night light ... "
Controls
48touch, lamp, button, brightness, power button
+92%
-8%
" ... The controls work well. ... "
" ... I really like the buttons for the brightness needed and whether you want "warm" light or "brighter light." ... "
" ... This lamp has lots of useful controls. ... "
" ... Easy push button control of intensity and several other functions. ... "
" ... I really like the different light spectrums and brightness control. ... "
" ... The touch panel control works very slick and the night light is a good additional feature. ... "
" ... Well made, solid, easy accessible controls. ... "
" ... I especially like the being able to change the brightness ... "
Display Clarity
48bright, light, glare, adjustable, warmth
+100%
" ... The dim setting is just dim enough to not be glaring in a dark room, but the brightest setting throws good light even when sunlight is streaming in the room and is super bright at night. ... "
" ... The adjustability both of light position and intensity/color makes for a very comfortable reading position regardless whether I'm reading a computer screen or a book. ... "
" ... Bright if you want it, dims to several appealing levels. ... "
" ... Light quality and brightness is perfect. ... "
" ... Such a good quality, and the light is not too intense for the eyes, but still really bright. ... "
" ... Brightness is adjustable. ... "
" ... The LED lights are fully adjustable from colored mood tones to bright work light. ... "
" ... it is more beautiful in person than on the screen. ... "
Ease of Use
46easy, light, lamp, easy to adjust, controls
+98%
-2%
" ... So far i'm very impressed with the lamp it was easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... And so easy on the eyes. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... It's nice looking, easy to use, has several light settings that are easy to set and the bending and swiveling are great. ... "
" ... Well made, solid, easy accessible controls. ... "
" ... The lamp was easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... Easy to use, space saving, very bright at the highest level and very nice at the night level. ... "
" ... So easy to adjust the light the way you want it. ... "
Product Reliability
45lamp, years, weeks, working, week
+89%
-11%
" ... Hope it lasts many years . ... "
" ... worked as advertised. ... "
" ... No issues after several months of use. ... "
" ... Worked straight out of the box. ... "
" ... It's easily the best desk lamp I've ever had in my long life. ... "
" ... (Edit) I ordered a new one and it arrived in working order. ... I'll update if there are, but as of now it is working great! ... "
" ... I've had this lamp for over 6 months now and am completely satisfied & happy with its functionality and usability. ... "
" ... I have had this lamp for about a week now. ... "
Marketplace
41works, advertised, works as advertised, lamp, exactly as advertised
+98%
-2%
" ... again no big deal. ... "
" ... That way you’d buy on my word then come back later and thank me. ... "
" ... I will buy more of their products from now on. ... "
" ... We got this quickly, and it is much nicer in person than in pictures. ... "
" ... Thank you for a great lamp. ... "
" ... Lamp is as advertised. ... Lamp is as advertised. ... "
" ... worked as advertised. ... shipping was on time ... "
" ... works as advertised!!! ... "
Comfort
40lamp, head, eyes, base, adjust
+93%
-8%
" ... The light is totally adjustable with the arm able to be positioned in two different ways and the light itself twisted to any angle you want. ... "
" ... In unpacking the lamp, I sliced my left thumb. ... "
" ... The adjustability both of light position and intensity/color makes for a very comfortable reading position regardless whether I'm reading a computer screen or a book. ... "
" ... Very high quality it's very heavy and tough will definitely stand up to everyday wear and tair ... "
" ... The arm of the lamp, along with the actual light are also adjustable. ... "
" ... Adjusted review accordingly. ... "
" ... The wide, heavy, base keeps it secure and the multiple adjustments for the arm and head make it easy to get light where you need it. ... "
" ... But the middle settings are just perfect, and having the ability to adjust the settings doesn't hurt. ... "
Fit
29arm, swivels, position, lamp, head
+100%
" ... It fits my theme perfectly. ... "
" ... It is substantial in weight, so it stays put. ... "
" ... Convenient and quick adjustment of the arm and it stays put after being adjustment. ... "
" ... Heavy and flexible enough that gives one the confidence it is not going to tip or fall over. ... "
" ... It can be adjusted to varying heights and it fits perfectly with a slight angle applied. ... The arm stays firmly in place where you set it and pivots on the base. ... "
" ... Heavy enough base so that it supports any position well. ... "
" ... The arm pivots work well. ... "
" ... The overall design fits in very well with my office style. ... "
Delivery
25delivery, packaging, lamp, day, received
+96%
-4%
" ... Shipping and delivery as promised. ... "
" ... Extremely well packaged. ... "
" ... As soon as you open the box, you realize that this product is of good quality. ... "
" ... It was delivered quickly, and was securely packed. ... "
" ... Extremely well packaged, a great functional addition to my desks(I bought a second one after the first arrived). ... "
" ... Wait till you see the packaging! ... "
" ... Looks more valuable than the $60 I paid shipped. ... "
" ... Delivery took only 1 day, the packaging was impressive, and the quality of the actual lamp is very good. ... "
Device Compatibility
21computer, lamp, imac, desktop, reading
+100%
" ... An excellent lamp for desktop use. ... "
" ... This is probably the coolest lamp I have ever owned, very modern and sleek looking and matches imac perfectly. ... "
" ... Looks great on the desk with an iMac. ... "
" ... Three of these later and his entire desktop is lit perfectly without big shades in his way. ... "
" ... I have it on my desk next to my computer monitor and can adjust it so it is also great for reading a book. ... "
" ... Comes in a great package - like getting an Iphone. ... "
" ... The first one I bought was for use in a home office to light the desk without interfering with the computer monitor. ... "
" ... I have one on my nightstand and on my desk. ... "
Product As Described
20advertised, works as advertised, lamp, exactly as advertised, looks
+100%
" ... Solid and works as advertised! ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised!! ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Better than described. ... "
" ... works as advertised!!! ... "
" ... It is solidly built and works as advertised. ... "
" ... All functions work as advertised. ... "
" ... Lamp works exactly as advertised. ... "
As Gift
19christmas, son, purchase, gifts, another
+100%
" ... It is a xmas gift. ... "
" ... I have purchase a second lamp as a Christmas gift. ... "
" ... Like it so much, I'm getting another one for my other half for Christmas. ... "
" ... It was a gift for my son and he was very pleased with it. ... "
" ... If you should purchase this as a gift, be sure it is to yourself first. ... "
" ... I am giving this light as a gift for Christmas to my oh so studious son as I enjoy it so much in my own home. ... "
" ... I may buy more as gifts. ... "
" ... Was a gift: ... "
Touch Sensitivity
17pad, light, use, nice, control
+82%
-18%
" ... The touch control is very futuristic and easy to use. ... "
" ... It is a great light and love the touch lighting. ... "
" ... The nightlight is a great final touch. ... "
" ... It is high enough to go over my computer monitor and the touch control makes it so easy to use. ... "
" ... It has multiple settings all activated by a light touch. ... "
" ... All the settings you will ever need and a touch control. ... "
" ... It is hard to explain but the touch pad is just nice to use. ... "
" ... The touch to turn off and on very convenient. ... "
USB
17port, side, handy, sturdy, options
+88%
-12%
" ... USB convenient addition. ... "
" ... The multiple light adjustments are terrific and the USB port is very handy! ... "
" ... A USB hub and Thunderbolt dock live very nearby. ... "
" ... I only use the full brightness feature and have no need for the USB port, but I'm sure many people find it handy. ... "
" ... There were cheaper options but I liked the USB charger on the side. ... "
" ... Very cool looking and I love the options with lighting plus USB. ... "
" ... I like that it has a usb port on the side. ... "
" ... I love that it has a usb port (I keep a cord inserted and use it frequently for my phone). ... "
Weight
17light, nice, looking, well, use
+100%
" ... Very well built, heavy weight, easy to use, bright, yet directional light. ... "
" ... Well made, sturdy, good looking, awesome light. ... "
" ... It has good weight and, as I said, it seems much more expensive than it is. ... "
" ... This is a little pricey for a desk lamp, but it has great light and I like the way the light portion moves for better light. ... "
" ... It is substantial in weight, so it stays put. ... "
" ... It has a nice weight to it and the finish is well done. ... "
" ... It is also a nice weight . ... "
" ... Great looking-super light. ... "
Storage
14take, desk, takes, much, lamp
+100%
" ... It has a quality appearance and it has a low profile so it doesn't take up valuable space. ... "
" ... arge work space, and two of them illuminate my work area nicely. ... "
" ... Great design, takes little desk space, variable light intensity. ... "
" ... This lamp is perfect for my desk work space. ... "
" ... I like the height of the lamp since it leaves a lot of room to work under it or position it to where you need it. ... "
" ... Best of all it does not take up a lot of space. ... "
" ... lots of light without taking up to much space. ... "
" ... It has a really sturdy base and plenty of manuvrablility. ... "
For Kids
12lamp, daughter, loves, likes, bought
+100%
" ... Husband loves it. ... "
" ... Bought it for our daughter's college dorm desk. ... "
" ... My daughter loves her new lamp! ... "
" ... Got this for my son and he really likes it. ... "
" ... My adult children happened to be visiting when I set it up and they were impressed with the control it provides in terms of setting brightness and color temperature as well as the flexibility in directing the light ... "
" ... My son likes it. ... "
" ... Bought another to give to my daughter. ... "
" ... My son was excited to get this for Christmas. ... "
Wash Programs
11modes, different, timer, use, setting
+91%
-9%
" ... Lots of settings. ... "
" ... Lots of modes for all times of the day. ... "
" ... The optional settings are awesome! ... "
" ... Modes are an excellent feature and provides excellent light. ... "
" ... Also, the tea mode is very nice. ... "
" ... The user may also program in a "favorite" setting. ... "
" ... The different settings can suit any needs in your work environment ... "
" ... I have several settings that work well. ... "
Cleaning
11cleaning, easy, modern, cloth, use
+100%
" ... Folds so flat for a clean uncluttered look. ... "
" ... - Touchbar is very sensitive when it comes to cleaning it ... "
" ... It's easy to assemble out of the box, and easy to clean on the day-to-day. ... "
" ... It looks clean, elegant, and modern ... "
" ... Stays in place, high luminosity, easy to keep clean. ... "
" ... I needed an adjustable lamp that is bright enough to use for detailed work with stained glass. ... "
" ... A cleaning cloth is included to polish it. ... "
" ... Works perfectly for my desk, and I love how you can customize the position of where you can spray the light. ... "
Overall performance
9works, well
+100%
" ... As for right now, it's a solid desk lamp that is serving me well. ... "
" ... It is also amazingly stable. ... "
" ... Great for reading, writing, computer work, and etc. ... "
" ... Nice and bright, does the job! ... "
" ... It is stable too. ... "
" ... Overall, just a nice lamp that does the job. ... "
Packing
8well, delivery, packed, lamp, extremely
+88%
-13%
" ... Delivery took only 1 day, the packaging was impressive, and the quality of the actual lamp is very good. ... "
" ... Item packed very well. ... "
" ... Also, packaging was very nice and well made, and delivery was extremely fast. ... "
" ... The packaging was attractive and very protective of the product. ... "
" ... Wait till you see the packaging! ... "
" ... Knew it was going to be great just from the packaging . ... "
" ... Packaging was excellent . ... "
Setup
7use, lamp, assembly
+100%
" ... It’s a professional opinion. ... "
" ... So easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... The lamp was easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... Other reviews were right on. ... "
" ... I don't have the patience to write a lengthy review ... "
" ... I do small assembly and inspection at work and this lamp finally gives me what I need. ... "
Keyboard
7light, lamp, use, pc, computer
+100%
" ... for an LED light to light up keyboard in low light. ... "
" ... I use it over my computer keyboard and it is just what I needed. ... "
" ... Typing this review up right now while using this lamp . ... "
" ... I like different light on when I'm using my PC then I do when I'm reading or writing. ... "
" ... I use it over my computer keyboard for extra light but it is very a very flexable piece and can be used in many places. ... "
" ... This lamp is perfect for being able to see the special keys and icons on my iMac's keyboard, all of which are gray-on-white. ... "
" ... I bought this lamp to illuminate my PC desk and keyboard. ... "
Cooling
6warm, lamp, like, light, incandescent
+100%
" ... Provides perfect task lighting and a wide range of warm/ cool intensities. ... "
" ... From warm to cool, different brightness levels as well ... "
" ... The color of the light is adjustable from cool bright to warm and soft, like an incandescent bulb. ... "
Returns
5one, returning, order
+40%
-60%
" ... I am returning it and looking for a better one. ... "
" ... I had to return this light. ... "
Memory
4settings, setting, lamp
+100%
" ... The memory function for saving you favorite settings is great. ... "
" ... the lamp can retain a "memory setting" - so much in such a small and reasonably priced lamp! ... "
" ... And the memory setting, which turns the lamp on to your preferred settings, is terrific. ... "
" ... Memory for your favorite setting so you can go there immediately. ... "
Volume
4bedside, use, turn, take, table
+50%
-50%
Sound Quality
4sound, quiet, music, high pitched, high
+75%
-25%
" ... It is completely quiet (no humming). ... "
" ... great lighting, no sound, very versatile. ... "
" ... And unlike those few complaints about this item from the review, I am not experiencing any noise problems. ... It's completely quiet, and very very bright. ... "
Bass
4heavy, would, sturdy, overall, lamp
+100%
" ... Overall heavy well balanced base, dimmable and overall great product ... "
" ... Nice heavy base. ... "
" ... Solid base, which gives the lamp a firm foundation. ... "
" ... It has a really sturdy base and plenty of manuvrablility. ... "
Battery Life
4battery, long, led, lasts, operated
+100%
" ... It's an LED so we'll see how long the light lasts before needing to be replaced but if it's like my other lamp it should last a while. ... "
" ... I hope the LED lasts a long time. ... "
" ... They said overnight. ... "
" ... I was looking for a battery operated lamp to put on the kitchen table, but I somehow found this one and thought it was battery operated. ... "
Coffee
3+100%
" ... Gives off great light and the cooler color setting by pressing the coffee cup icon is great for the mornings. ... "
" ... There are also settings for reading, coffee (relaxing), full brightness, etc. ... "
" ... The only way it could be better would be if they added a wireless charger on the base, or a warmer for my coffee. ... "
Sleep Tracking
3+67%
-33%
" ... Also love the sleep timer. ... "
" ... Its great for when I need to get some homework done in the evening when my husband is asleep or as a nightlight at night to see where I'm going. ... "
Device Stand
3light
+100%
" ... I like that I can manipulate the angle of the light, which allows me to point the light in the direction of a wall, thereby diffusing the light throughout the room. ... "
" ... I stand corrected. ... "
" ... I like its adjustable stand. ... "
Cables
3cord, cable, wish, usb, port
+33%
-67%
" ... I tried the power cables from my other 2 lights and they both worked, so it's not the light itself that is faulty, just the power cable. ... I would like to a replacement power cable. ... "
" ... I've verified the power connector is inserted properly, so it's something in the circuitry of the lamp that's causing this. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
3modern, looks, elegant, easy
+100%
" ... It looks clean, elegant, and modern ... "
" ... Stays in place, high luminosity, easy to keep clean. ... "
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