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Verilux HappyLight Compact Personal Portable Light Therapy Energy Lamp
Last Updated: September 20, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Features
144bulb, therapy, winter, lamp, mood
+83%
-17%
" ... I would recommend to those who want to try light therapy without investing a ton of money into special lamps. ... "
" ... I highly recommend this light ... "
" ... Not sure if this actually made a difference for me but it's definitely a light! ... "
" ... I highly recommend the Veralux happy light from experience with one. ... "
" ... Mom has that winter blahs that can be helped by a certain white light wavelength . ... "
" ... The light is bright and really helps with my mood during the winter months. ... "
" ... Love my happy light! ... "
" ... I love this Little Light. ... "
Size
110size, desk, portable, small, perfect size
+96%
-4%
" ... I like the size, it is easy to take and use anywhere ... "
" ... It's a good product and it's a lot more compact than some other models I've had in the past. ... "
" ... I was concerned that it would be too small but it has turned out to be the perfect size. ... "
" ... Perfect size great light ... "
" ... It really comes in handy ... "
" ... It works well and is a nice size! ... "
" ... Portable, bright, economical and effective. ... "
" ... This is small and light and perfect for travel. ... "
Product Reliability
67weeks, winter months, week, winter, bulb
+79%
-21%
" ... Helps with the winter months in Mn ... "
" ... Still, I felt the difference after a month of continuous use. ... "
" ... This has been working great for me. ... "
" ... I live in Minneapolis and this is great to have for the 4 months out of the year that are cold and depressing! ... "
" ... It is little, it is bright and it seems to be working. ... "
" ... It has helped a bit through these winter months. ... "
" ... Since getting it I've had more energy and started working out again. ... "
" ... This saved my life. ... "
Price
46worth, money, waste of money, worth the money, waste your money
+78%
-22%
" ... Nice for the price. ... "
" ... Either way, for the price it doesn't bother me at all. ... "
" ... Definitely worth it. ... "
" ... Great product and price! ... "
" ... Worth the purchase. ... "
" ... Awesome product for the price. ... "
" ... and is worth every penny. ... "
" ... Good product, especially for the price. ... "
Comfort
44fatigue, fall and winter, depression, headaches, asleep
+75%
-25%
" ... I already feel an improvement in my energy level after a week of use. ... "
" ... I use this daily in fall and winter at work and love it. ... "
" ... Feels like a bright light in my eyes ... "
" ... Return was very easy and I do plan on purchasing again this fall. ... "
" ... A happy light should cause happiness, not eye strain. ... "
" ... I now have it at work and use it and I feel much better throughout the day. ... "
" ... It has definitely decreased the itching. ... "
" ... It does make me feel tired after using it for a short time but my physician has recommended I try using it longer than 30 minutes. ... "
Ease of Use
40easy to use, use, simple, set, easy to assemble
+93%
-8%
" ... A bit more research revealed what looked like an easy fix. ... The actual Verilux HappyLight is nice and compact, very easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... Bright & easy to use ... "
" ... Lid is magnetic, easy to remove. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Size is perfect and getting into the habit of using it is easy ... "
" ... Haven’t used it as much as I should be but it’s definitely easy to use and very bright. ... "
Capacity
39room, table, living, kitchen, basement
+92%
-8%
" ... Just makes a room feel a little better and brighter ... "
" ... I have one for my office and one for home. ... "
" ... The size is small, but it is portable, so this can be used at home or in your office. ... "
" ... I like that it’s compact and easy to transport room to room. ... "
" ... It appears to be portable, good for home or office and affordable. ... "
" ... I use them in rooms I spend the most time in. ... "
" ... For now, I just use it as a regular lamp in the living room. ... "
" ... It's nice and small and fits on my desk without taking up a bunch of room. ... "
Build Quality
30light, bulb, sturdy, broke, plastic box
+43%
-57%
" ... A regular light bulb in a plastic box. ... "
" ... Lamb is cracked ... "
" ... The plastic casing seems cheap and it is too lightweight as it falls over at the slightest touch. ... "
" ... And then, since there was no apparent way to open the lamp, and I didn't remember how it went together, I broke the lamp trying to open it. ... "
" ... It is also very unattractive in appearance and feels cheap. ... "
" ... It got so hot it melted the front plastic and almost started a fire! ... "
" ... Snapped withing two weeks ... "
" ... First off, this lamp requires some assembly, as it comes with the light cover separated from the rest of the lamp mechanism. ... No matter what I tried, it felt very forced/jammed and was difficult to get the screws tightened in while keeping the whole thing from falling apart in the meantime. ... "
Marketplace
22seller, picture, exactly, amazon, advertised
+91%
-9%
" ... Item arrive timely and was just as described. ... "
" ... Was exactly as described. ... "
" ... Seller was exceptional! ... "
" ... I am glad it was Amazon's choice! ... "
" ... The picture given shows this model (small) and the liberty model (large) side by side. ... "
" ... Just as described ... "
" ... This is my second purchase from Verilux . ... "
" ... Product is as described. ... "
For Kids
21loves, kids, year, son, seasonal
+86%
-14%
" ... My college kids want one too ... "
" ... Then it hits me: This is what I felt like before I got my SAD box as a kid. ... "
" ... We (myself and 2 kids) use it in the morning while we’re having breakfast and I’ve seen a difference for all 3 of us in alertness and happiness. ... "
" ... Only time will tell if this helps my child with the seasonal moodiness. ... "
" ... My daughter loves this! ... "
" ... My son enjoys using it before class each morning. ... "
" ... We (myself and 2 kids) use it in the morning while we’re having breakfast and I’ve seen a difference for all 3 of us in alertness and happiness. ... "
" ... Recommended for my Hawaiian daughter doing first year of college in Michigan. ... "
As Gift
20bought, christmas, friend, purchased, gifts
+100%
" ... I purchased this as a gift for my daughter. ... "
" ... Gave as gift and she likes the uplifting effects. ... "
" ... I feel so positive about mine I gave my son and his wife one as a surprise gift. ... "
" ... I have bought several and given them as gifts. ... "
" ... Bought this for my girlfriends birthday she absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift, but my mother absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... This was bought as a gift 35 days before Birthday. ... "
" ... This was a gift. ... "
Returns
20returned, replacement, sent, days, window
+5%
-95%
" ... Luckily it quit days before my return was invalidated so I am getting a replacement. ... "
" ... I sent one back and haven't used the other again. ... "
" ... Now it is too late to return the item which arrived 10/19. ... "
" ... Had to return it. ... "
" ... Ended up returning it - very distracting and difficult to do anything while it was on. ... "
" ... Not sure where to find a replacement. ... "
" ... Not sure where to find a replacement. ... "
" ... I also had to pay return shipping which is ridiculous. ... "
Sleep Tracking
19sleep cycle, sleep patterns, night, helped, mood
+89%
-11%
" ... I sleep better at night on mornings I remember to use it. ... "
" ... This light has me feeling normal, and it’s helped me adjust my sleep schedule. ... "
" ... Until as a last ditch effort after trying everything from herbal teas to melatonin to ASMR to sleep hygiene I gave this magical thing called light therapy a try. ... "
" ... Morning exposure helps my sleep patterns. ... "
" ... Helped reset my husbands sleep cycle while on chemo ... "
" ... I have only had it three or four days and I did sleep much better last night than I have in a while. ... So I am hoping consistent use will produce better results with my sleep. ... "
" ... Tried it for 30 minutes the first time and I noticed a difference is my sleep that night. ... "
" ... I feel like this really has helped my mood and sleep patterns. ... "
Night Photography
19bright, like, sun, night, however
+74%
-26%
" ... Useful light for those of us that get up for work in the middle of the night and hardly ever see the sun. ... "
" ... This helps my eyes with some full white light amongst all the fluorescent lights. ... "
" ... I use it every day and night. ... "
" ... This has helped me by giving me much needed "sun" light. ... "
" ... Some studies show that bright light exposure in the morning can help regulate circadian rhythm, which is disrupted in insomnia pts, ptsd, icu pts, and cancer pts. ... "
" ... Very bright light! ... "
" ... It's a nice light ... "
" ... Very bright light! ... "
Delivery
17arrived, fast, timely, soon, received
+76%
-24%
" ... Thanks for the quick delivery! ... "
" ... Delivered on time ( actually early I think) as described. ... "
" ... Fast delivery received as expected ... "
" ... Package arrived on time and in tact. ... "
" ... This was ship fast and came in appropiate packaging. ... "
" ... Item arrive timely and was just as described. ... "
" ... Product arrived in a timely fashion, and in good condition. ... "
" ... Thanks for the quick delivery! ... "
Fit
17bulb, screwed, screw, lock, lamp
+65%
-35%
" ... Nice size fits on bathroom shelf. ... "
" ... I like the size because it fits right on my desk. ... I also carry it back and forth to work with me, and it slides right into my shoulder bag. ... "
" ... After researching and reading reviews, this product appeared to fit my needs. ... "
" ... Return was very easy and I do plan on purchasing again this fall. ... "
" ... It's lightweight and and not top-heavy. ... "
" ... It is a twist & lock base that has two prongs on it. ... The top comes off easily as it's held in place by magnets. ... "
" ... I use this daily in fall and winter at work and love it. ... "
" ... Would easily fit in a backpack. ... "
Setup
14easy, set, followed, easy to assemble, use
+79%
-21%
" ... Assembly was easy, and it seems to be working great. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up and use (just plug it in), and I got a prompt response from Verilux on questions I had. ... "
" ... Set up: <3 min. ... "
" ... Arrived on time and easy to assemble directions. ... "
" ... The instructions for assemble were very clear and they even provided the tools necessary to assemble. ... "
" ... Came in good condition, easy to "assemble". ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
Product As Described
14picture, exactly, advertised, side, shows
+100%
" ... On the side of the box it states 5,000 lux at 8-10'' and 10,000 lux at 4-6" (see picture below of side of box). ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... Was exactly as described. ... "
" ... Product performs as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as described ... "
" ... Does exactly as expected. ... "
" ... It’s bright and works as expected ... "
" ... Just as described ... "
Storage
14desk, without taking, much space, small, shelf
+86%
-14%
" ... Bought 5 of these for my employees because there isn't any outside light in their office space. ... "
" ... I've had larger lamps before, and this is just as effective for me without taking up as much space. ... "
" ... Everytime I switch it on he tries to occupy the space right in front of it. ... "
" ... It sits on my desk without taking too much space, and it is inexpensive. ... "
" ... It's small enough to not take up a ton of space on my desk but powerful enough to really help. ... "
" ... Its compact enough to fit pretty much anywhere without taking up very much space. ... "
" ... I have no window in my office and it I do like how it brightens up my space. ... "
" ... If your space is bigger it may be fine. ... "
Display Clarity
13brightness, light, sunlight, slowly, screen
+69%
-31%
" ... Nice size unit and good brightness!! ... "
" ... This light just feels like an extremely bright LED light. ... "
" ... Bright very bright. ... "
" ... Super easy assembly, you just slide the front light screen in and bam, ready to use! ... "
" ... It is very bright and I have to point away from my direct line of vision or I squint. ... "
" ... Perfect size, perfect brightness. ... "
" ... It's so hard to look away from my phone for more than 2 minutes, other than to look at my TV screen for the rest of the time that I live and breathe that it's difficult to make time to Blind myself and get that sweet sweet vitamin D. It's not actually that blinding , and you just have to have it in your peripheral. ... "
" ... The two different brightness levels are nice too! ... "
Design
13like, use, feels, make, love
+85%
-15%
" ... Feels like a bright light in my eyes ... "
" ... But the design of the housing and the diffuser are what make it convenient to use. ... "
" ... A bit industrial looking but very effective ... "
" ... It looks nice even when the light isn’t on which is a plus. ... "
" ... I love the aesthetic of winter but its so much easier to just . ... "
" ... I've had it a week or so, and I already feel energetic from it! ... "
" ... The design doesn't make it very easy to angle it down onto you rather than at you. ... "
" ... Its design is simple and unobtrusive. ... "
Coffee
12morning, drinking, cup of coffee, started, sit
+100%
" ... Now I can't wait to get my coffee in the morning and sit down in front of my lamp. ... "
" ... I turn it on in the dark mornings here in VT, and again in the dark afternoons with coffee. ... "
" ... minutes every morning while I had coffee and read the paper. ... "
" ... Love using this early morning while having coffee and sitting in the quiet time before getting my day started. ... "
" ... I like to sit with it in the morning as I enjoy my cup of coffee. ... "
" ... It takes up the space of about 2 cups of coffee. ... "
" ... Have cut coffee in half while using this - amazing. ... "
" ... I use it 5x a week while getting up for work and while drinking my coffee and watching t.v in the morning. ... "
Defective Delivery
11broken, received, arrived, lightbulb, item
-100%
" ... Item was defective when I received it. ... "
" ... First time the bulb was broken. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, mine was delivered with a broken bulb. ... "
" ... The bulb was broken when it arrived. ... "
" ... Opened the box and the lightbulb was shattered inside. ... "
" ... Arrived with broken bulb. ... "
" ... Arrived with a broken bulb. ... "
" ... Should have returned it, but I tossed the box too soon. ... "
Device Compatibility
9office, work, turn, reading, phone
+89%
-11%
" ... When I'm on my phone or reading I turn it on and voila! ... "
" ... Bought it for the wife she works in an office without windows. ... "
" ... Paired with melatonin, I feel it has been completely worthwhile. ... "
" ... My office at work has super tinted windows and the sun is on the other side of the building so I thought I'd see if this might help. ... "
" ... This one sits by my computer monitor. ... "
" ... I work in an office without windows. ... "
" ... I work nights, this device has become my go to every morning (night) when I wake up. ... "
" ... Turn it on for 30 min-1 hour in the morning while reading or checking up on your phone. ... "
Color
8brightness, see, dark, color, bright
+88%
-13%
" ... The color temperature of the bulb is 6500k (Kelvin). ... "
" ... Bright very bright. ... "
" ... It’s 10:30 and completely gray and dark outside, you can see the contrast between the light and outside. ... "
" ... It is bright (very bright). ... "
" ... Perfect size, perfect brightness. ... "
" ... The two different brightness levels are nice too! ... "
" ... This helps my eyes with some full white light amongst all the fluorescent lights. ... "
Weight
8weight, bright, small, like, feels
+100%
" ... small and light weight and easy to use ... "
" ... This light just feels like an extremely bright LED light. ... "
" ... Works great, light weight ... "
" ... This light weight lamp is small enough to place beside my favourite chair, upon a side table. ... "
" ... Feels like a bright light in my eyes ... "
" ... This on fits easily on my desk and is light weight. ... "
" ... It's lightweight and and not top-heavy. ... "
" ... Bright light, perfectly portable! ... "
Cables
7long, short, outlet, feet, extension
+14%
-86%
" ... The cord is too thick for the size of the box. ... "
" ... The cord is way too SHORT!! ... "
" ... The cord is way too SHORT!! ... "
" ... Was going to return it, then my dog tripped over the cord and knocked it off the shelf, and the inside bulbs all shattered. ... "
Screen Protection
6screen, light, front, opened, lightbulb
-100%
" ... when I opened it the lamp was missing the front screen, leaving the lightbulb exposed. ... "
" ... Thankfully did not get cut by shattered glass like the other reviewers on here. ... "
" ... Lamb is cracked ... "
" ... Opened the box and the lightbulb was shattered inside. ... "
Power Consumption
5works, boost, mood, definitely
+100%
" ... Works great- really helped my energy level ... "
" ... It works like a little power horse! ... "
" ... I turn it on for about 20 minutes in the afternoon to boost my energy. ... "
" ... It seems to boost my energy tremendously. ... "
" ... Definitely helps my mood and energy. ... "
Overall performance
5well, seems, move, portable, one
+100%
" ... Seems to be doing a good job ... "
" ... It is bright enough to do the job. ... "
" ... It’s super portable and does the job. ... "
" ... Well, I haven't needed to move up to a better one, because this does the job quite well. ... "
" ... Well, I haven't needed to move up to a better one, because this does the job quite well. ... "
Heating
5gets, unit, get, use, minutes
-100%
" ... Amd the top of it gets very hot. ... "
" ... I noticed that the lamp was always extremely hot. ... "
For Travel
4take, small, light, bought, small enough
+100%
" ... I bought the light for travel. ... Almost positive you couldn’t take it on a plane. ... "
" ... This is small and light and perfect for travel. ... "
" ... This one is small enough to take on travel trips. ... "
" ... This one is small enough to take on travel trips. ... "
Software Platform
4office, work, windows, little, desk
+75%
-25%
" ... My desk faces a wall with little access to windows. ... "
" ... I work in an office without windows. ... "
" ... This little guy will suite me just fine in an office without windows :) ... "
Hair
4+75%
-25%
" ... I use it in the mornings while doing hair and makeup before work. ... "
" ... Plus if you put it in front of a mirror you can see ALL your pore and eyebrow hairs. ... "
" ... Plus if you put it in front of a mirror you can see ALL your pore and eyebrow hairs. ... "
User Manual
3instructions, light, followed
-100%
" ... The manual says it has to stay on for an hour to be effective in helping with low seratonin levels. ... "
" ... I then followed the set of instructions on troubleshooting to no avail. ... "
Notifications
3keeps
+100%
" ... Purchased this for my mother who struggles with SAD, she claims that it truly does help with her fatigue and keeps her alert. ... "
" ... Keeps me alert all day ... "
" ... Now I stay focused and alert. ... "
Cable Length
3short, long, use, reach, pretty
-100%
" ... The cord is way too SHORT!! ... "
" ... The cord is way too SHORT!! ... "
Speed
3minutes, 20, warm, hot, gets
+67%
-33%
" ... Use it in the morning for 20-30 minutes. ... "
" ... It does get warm after being on for about 10 mins. ... "
Cleaning
3+100%
" ... I work with a very granular product and have to clean it sometimes. ... "
" ... I have it with me at all times when I'm cleaning and working on my desk. ... "
Lens
3comfort lens, dimmer, light, lenses, effective
+100%
" ... Nice that it comes with a little screwdriver to install bulb and lens. ... "
" ... I purchased the one with two lenses . ... one "Energetic Lens" and one "Comfort Lens". ... "
" ... I have my comfort lens in place and use my light at work. ... "
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