Here’s What LED Desk Lamps Can Do for You

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When it comes to proper lighting, LED desk lamps are often overlooked. But not anymore!

Home lighting is one of the simplest home upgrades you can make to improve the utility, safety, and appeal of your interior spaces. As for a comfortable work from home setup, lighting also plays a key role; for one, it helps us to be more productive.

And an LED desk lamps checks all the boxes! They are one of the most versatile lighting solutions, perfect to use in a workspace, a study room, or a leisure area.

In this post, we will discuss what desk lamps can do for you and see how they can make a significant difference in your daily life.

Understanding What LED Desk Lamps Are

LED stands for light-emitting diode; an evolution of lighting. Its reputation in the market continues to rise as many people favour it over incandescents.

This is partially due to how LED lighting supports sustainability in several ways. One of them is the use of less energy than other types of light bulbs. In short, LED lighting has low energy consumption.

LED desk lamps are no exception. They provide an ideal lighting solution, whether it is for entertainment, academics, or work.

They function almost the same as traditional lamps. But there are a few features that make LED desk lamps superior to their standard counterpart.

They are energy-efficient, promote safety, and boast exceptional lighting quality. These aspects make them a flexible lighting solution.

But the list is not over yet! One of the greatest advantages of an LED lamp is its dimmable colour temperature.

The Importance of Colour Temperature in Lights

A desk lamp with this feature is important. It gives you control to change the lighting temperature from warm yellow to cool white.

Meaning it can be adjusted according to your daily work-rest schedule. Cold white light is ideal for daytime as it enables you to focus. Warm yellow light, in contrast, is great for nighttime and suitable for bedside reading.

During the daytime, the secretion of melatonin is inhibited by bright light. This helps people to stay mentally focused. And when the light turns yellow and dim at nighttime, melatonin increases. This reminds the body that it is time to go to bed.

Basically, melatonin is the key to controlling whether people want to stay awake or want to sleep. Bright and dim lights can consequently affect the secretion of melatonin.

This is why colour temperature is a must-have feature in lighting, including for desk lamps.

Are LED Desk Lamps Safe for the Eyes?

There are different ways you can help your eyes stay healthy and make sure your vision is at its best. One of them is good lighting—reading and working in well-lit areas, for instance.

Light enables the eyes to see well and clearly, but bad lighting may do otherwise. Bad light includes blue light and flickering; these can cause retinopathy.

When the retina receives strong blue light waves for a long time, it affects the eyes. Flickering can also cause eyestrain; the sudden brightness then dimness of the light over time is not good for the eyes. Many people call it the stroboscopic effect.

As luck would have it, LED desk lamps can help protect your eye health. They are proven to be easier and a lot more convenient on the eyes over time.

You can find modern LED desk lamps with a range of bulb colour options, providing the right temperature and soothing light.

Top Reasons to Choose LED Desk Lamps

Many have been impressed with how an LED desk lamp performs. Other than the eye health benefits it provides and its lower heat immersion compared to a traditional lamp, there are other reasons to go LED.

1. They are energy efficient

Incandescent bulbs waste 90% of energy and they consume heat because of this. But LEDs do not produce light in the same way, and don’t waste energy generating heat.

Thus they use less electricity, making them more energy-efficient. LED lamps also have a directional lighting capability which reduces the waste of light and energy.

This is far more efficient than conventional bulbs that emit light and heat in all directions.

2. Cool to touch

Considering the less heat they produce, LED desk lamps are safe and cool to touch. Moreover, they do not produce heat in the form of infrared (IR) radiation (unless they are IR LEDs, of course).

IR radiation heats the enclosures and surroundings of halogen and incandescent lamps. This is one of the downsides that make them hot to touch.

3. They last longer

Another great thing about LEDs is they do not dim over time, resulting in a lower maintenance lighting system. This can also reduce the labour cost of replacing bulbs.

When it comes to their lifespan, they can last between 30,000 hours and 50,000 hours, which is two to four times longer than most fluorescent lights. Additional factors are they are robust, rugged, and solid-state devices with no glass to break.

Meaning they are less prone to wear and tear, and any problematic filaments. This makes an LED light lasts 40 times more than the average one.

Their extended lifespan also means you get to enjoy the benefits for many years to come!

4. Availability of unique designs

Most LED desk lamps today are available in a wide range of unique design options and advantages. For one, LED lights allow for sleeker desk lamps and fixture designs.

The designs are getting more creative without any sacrifice to functionality. Just like this COB LED Desk Lamp With Clamp (JSL3145).

This desk lamp comes with a clamp, featuring a touch sensor switch for brightness control. It also has ultra-bright white COB LED for daylight white light.

This rechargeable lamp runs for up to 12hrs depending on the brightness setting. The gooseneck allows you to position it just where you want, and the desk clamp keeps it firmly in place.

The LED head also features rubberized ABS for durability. Suits the workbench, bedside table, or study area.

5. Strength and durability

The robustness of LED lights is one of their best characteristics. They are built for harsh conditions but have no harmful effects on the environment.

LED desk lamps are solid-state devices and do not shatter even if they are dropped. Even better, they are resistant to vibration, shock, or the impact of tough objects.

They also do not contain any string, wire, or glass elements, which are sensitive to blows and bumps.

6. Versatility

LED lamps feature intelligent sensors and controls, and can build smarter and more sustainable solutions. They have a wide range of brightness levels, shapes, and colour temperatures, making them extremely versatile.

Take a look at this LED Desk Lamp with Qi Wireless Charging – no longer available (JSL3150). As the name suggests, this LED desk lamp lets you charge your smartphone with the Qi-enabled charging station.

It is designed both for providing light at your desk or as a nightstand while charging your electronic devices.

Simply place your phone on the charging zone on the lamp’s base for up to 5W charging. The charging base also features a handy separate 5V 1A USB port for a powerful charge.

This USB port is for other phones or devices that cannot be wirelessly charged. The desk lamp also has an adjustable head to shine the light just where you need it and has a touch switch to select between natural, cool white, and warm white light.

The Bottom Line

Investing in an ergonomic and efficient household, including your workspace, is all about comfort and sustainability. LED indoor lighting like desk lamps are one of the best things you can invest in, be it for work or personal use.

They are energy-efficient, versatile, smart devices that can help make your every day and work life a lot more convenient in the long run!