Customer reviews from Staples
TRU RED - LED Desk Lamp, 13.5" Metal - White
Average customer rating
4.5
(155 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 155 reviews
5 Stars
110
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Star
8
62%of customers recommend this product.
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5 out of
8)
Customer Reviews for TRU RED - LED Desk Lamp, 13.5" Metal - White
Customer Rating
5
Game Changing Light
on October 15, 2023
Posted by: WConverse
from Lynwood
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As someone who has sensitive eyes but never really considered better alternatives for their eyes I am so happy that I see what I was missing out on. The TRU RED Portable Lamp is everything you need in a lamp. You may not think it’s important but it’s important!!! Especially if you have sensitive eyes like me. No placebo effect here. There has been a night and day change in how I feel while working at my desk especially at night. I literally would get headaches and have to take a break from looking at my work/computer screen. I have noticed so much improvement since using this lamp. Also let’s talk about how much space it’s saving me! My corner desk is small and I struggled to have everything I needed on there at once. Not anymore. This lamp is so sleek and spaceless. Plus it’s aesthetically pleasing. Another win. What I truly enjoy is that it’s cordless (again saving space) and totally portable. I was rolling over my previous desk lamp cord so much. Ooops. I have even started using it on my nightstand instead of my usual bedside lamp. There’s 3 different color settings which makes it perfect to transition from work mode to relaxation mode. I think I can pack up my others. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this desk lamp!!!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Ideal for small spaces
on October 15, 2023
Posted by: R.T.
from Queens
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When you live in NYC space is sacred so having a versatile lamp that can move as needed is really useful. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel I was given this desk lamp to test and found it very versatile. Since we don't have nightstands with much room it's really nice to have portable light that can easily move from the desk to the bedside without needing a dedicated outlet. Easy on the eyes easy to charge easy to move.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Cool gadget
on October 15, 2023
Posted by: N.D.
from Shawnee
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I haven't owned a light like this before but I'm a fan. It's a very cool modern design and fits my aesthetic perfectly. I've used it at my desk to read in my garage while working on projects and even next to my bathtub if I want just a little bit of ambient light. I like that you can change the temperature - at night the warmer light is easy on the eyes! The dimming feature is great as well. The light is solid metal and has a grippy base on the bottom so that it stays in one place and doesn't damage furniture :) The reason for 4 stars is that the touch sensor can be a little finicky. It doesn't always register when I try to turn the light on or off - maybe it's just my fingers haha. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this desk lamp!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Convenient and Easy Portable Lamp
on October 15, 2023
Posted by: K.A.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with the TRU RED Portable Lamp for review. When I received the lamp I was pleased with the modern design and matte black color that fits in well with my home. The design is clean and streamlined with a small head that you tap to turn on and change settings and a weighted base. This design would likely fit in with many home décor styles. The lamp is lightweight and very portable and I loved the fact that it was rechargeable so I do not have to deal with changing batteries or having a cord to plug in. It is heavy enough that it does not fall over easily which is nice because I use it at times on my couch to read at night and it stays upright. The ability to select from 3 light temperatures and then dim each of them is such a game changer! During the day I can use the brightest white setting to eliminate eye strain while working on detailed tasks like painting my nails or drawing. And and night I can use the warm setting on dim to read and not disturb my circadian rhythm. This lamp was also great to have on hand during a recent tropical storm in my area that threatened power outages. I was comforted to know that I had this lamp handy in the event that the power went out. My only reason for rating 4 stars is that I wish the light settings would start with the warm and dim and then get to the whiter settings while you tap that way when I am in a dark room I am not startled by the bright white. I also wish the top was a little more sensitive to taps sometimes it does not sense that I have tapped it. Overall this is a great portable lamp that I would recommend!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
The Best Accessory I Have Added To My Desk So Far
on October 15, 2023
Posted by: L.M.
from Enola
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the TRU RED Portable Lamp for free through Stellar Product Testing Panel in exchange for my honest review and it was instantly my favorite addition to my home work space. I had no idea how much of a difference having perfect lighting at any time of day really can make on your attitude toward work. The lamp has a simple clean modern style and a black finish that looks great even when it is not powered on. It is rechargeable through a Type-C USB Cable which is included in the box and it actually does last the full ten hours it claims on the packaging. Operation is simple. There is an on/off button on the bottom of the lamp in case you don't want to risk accidentally turning it on by touching it accidentally however I found no issue with accidentally turning it on. It is operated by touching the top part of the lamp. Tapping it turns it on and cycles it through three light temperature options. Having these options turned out to be great because depending on the time of day I my need extremely bright light throughout the day or in the evening I may find it more comfortable and soothing to work using the warm white light temperature instead. The light can also be dimmed by touching and holding your finger there on the top part of the lamp. When you are ready to bring the brightness back up you use the same process of touching and holding your finger in place on the top part of the lamp. Keeping the operations very simple like they did makes the lamp easy to use and the elimination of buttons or switches adds to the sleek look of the lamp. It is very light weight but with the base of the lamp being weighted just enough that it is not precarious or top heavy at all and it is well made and solid. The fact that it is rechargeable and can be used cordlessly is a great advantage considering you can easily grab this light and move it to wherever you may need a little extra light and you will not have to worry about making sure you are close enough to a power source. Needless to say I am very impressed with this lamp and would recommend it.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
3
Bright and portable but controls are iffy
on October 15, 2023
Posted by: ereb
from Madison
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this lamp as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. This little light is super compact and packs a lot of output into the small package and in three different color temperatures. I used it for some hand craft work and the design is such that I could put it on the arm of the couch or the floor next to me and take eye saving light wherever I was working without the pain of a headlamp or the challenge of a cord. I appreciate that it charges by USB-C (and came out of the box with a seemingly full charge). There are two things I would change if I could. The all-in-one tap control is challenging and there seems to be a delay needed between taps or just inconsistent pick-up sometimes I couldn't get it to change and my husband could. The other thing is the tip-over factor there is something about the base shape and height combo that means with the slightest knock this lamp will topple. That said it happened a number of times with my toddler and dogs and it still worked like a charm!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Great battery operated light
on October 15, 2023
Posted by: Sandy502
from Groveland
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this desk light to review. I have to say I was skeptical at first that a rechargeable battery operated light would be a great source of light. But I must say I am impressed! Plugged it in straight outta the box and it was used fairly hard at my computer as it’s a bit dark in that corner. Wow! I was quickly sold on this lamp. It is stylish and I also love the fact it doesn’t take up much room. The height is perfect for me. The first charge last me almost 4 days. So it’s been nice not having to constantly have it being recharged. It does come in both black and white. Mine is white. It blends right in on my desk. It has 3 different light levels which I didn’t think I would use at all I’ve used all 3 levels. I especially love the brightest one while writing. We have also put it in the bathroom as a nightlight get with the lights turned way down. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this desk lamp.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Great Portable Lamp
on October 15, 2023
Posted by: J.P.
from Wesley Chapel
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The TRU RED Portable Lamp is a great small lamp for your desktop. It has a very small foot print so it fits on any desk easily. I really like that it has three different color lights so depending on your tasks you can adjust not only how bright it is but what color the light is. Another benefit of the lamp is that since it’s so portable my daughter likes to take it and use it while she’s playing with her toys. Overall it’s a great little lamp. I received the product through the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples