Customer reviews from Staples
TRU RED - Brightwell 5-in-1 Productivity LED Desk Light - White
Average customer rating
4
(151 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 151 reviews
5 Stars
65
4 Stars
52
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
11
1 Star
9
50%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for TRU RED - Brightwell 5-in-1 Productivity LED Desk Light - White
Customer Rating
4
A lot of great features
on April 12, 2025
Posted by: L.V.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this light as part of the Stellar Product Testing and enjoyed getting to test it out. It really has a lot of great features depending on how you want to use it. I’ve been mainly testing out the focus feature which has been nice. I’ll definitely continue using it to try out each of the modes and see which I like the best but this has a lot of options for whatever your need is.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Helpful light for meetings and productivity
on April 12, 2025
Posted by: Chasedis600rr
from San Diego
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this Brightwell Light through the Stellar Product Testing Panel. It has 5 modes several brightness levels and settings to assist in your workday needs. It looks sleek and is designed to be simple to use. You do have to plug it in via USB-c at all times to operate and it doesn’t hold a charge or work if not plugged in but that’s easy enough through your monitors laptop power bank etc. There’s a warm tie-dye looking magenta/orange/yellow light a blue light and a warm white light. My favorite setting is the warm slow pulsing magenta/orange light. The plain warm-white light is helpful for meetings when I have to be on camera since the only window in my home office is to my right. I really like the “busy” feature where it lights up in red at the front and back I almost wish I worked in an office again to be able to utilize it (but maybe not). You can set and position the light on your desk or lightly mount it on your monitors (the clip/base is removeable and can be used horizontally or vertically). I had to change the clip to use it on my monitors and even then it wasn’t too stable. (My monitors are thin at the top but do curve a little at the back so keep that in mind if wanting to mount .) I do wish it was rechargeable and was able to be used without being plugged in but other than that it’s great!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Fun for the home office
on April 12, 2025
Posted by: MeganO34
from York
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am very thankful for Stellar Product Testing Panel for allowing me the opportunity to test this desk light. I was very excited to receive it in the mail. It was lightweight and easy to set up. It comes with five modes my favorite being the “happy” it allowed me to remain relaxed and in a positive mood while working at my desk. The varying levels of brightness allowed me to see throughout all times of the day in my office which has one window. One of my favorite features was the “busy” feature. With young children it is nice for me to have that lit up so if they come in and see that they know to not interrupt. I do wish the clip was a little larger but it was very efficient overall.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Lots of light little footprint
on April 12, 2025
Posted by: D.E.
from Berkeley
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am writing this review using no other light than the Brightwell Light. My office gets natural light but sometimes I need a little extra light in the early mornings evenings and on cloudy days. This Brightwell light was cleverly designed to provide lots of light without taking up a lot of space on my desktop. I soon realized this light had changeable light color modes. The light mode changing gave me a small distraction on my desk that was very needed to keep me productive. I really like how portable this light is allowing me to light up my bookshelf or my desk. The power cable has multiple connectors to be convenient. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this office light.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Nice little light
on April 12, 2025
Posted by: Wonderful sleep mask
from Marshall
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using the TRU RED Brightwell Productivity LED Desk Lamp for a little while now and overall I’d say it’s a solid little desk lamp. I really like how compact it is—it doesn’t take up much space and the adjustable brightness levels are great for switching between focused work and softer lighting in the evening. That said when I first unboxed it the lamp felt a bit lightweight and not as sturdy as I expected. It hasn’t given me any real issues but it definitely has a more budget-friendly build. Still for the price it does its job well and I’ve actually written a few late-night reports with just this lamp on. It’s a nice addition to my desk setup. I received this product as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
3
Could be better
on April 11, 2025
Posted by: C.P.
from Patterson
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I tested this light during the hours of my workday and I have to say it was just okay. I’ll start with the fact that I liked that it was very bright it made for better focus and vision. Some things I noticed that I wasn’t a fan of but were that the side buttons were very hard to press. I also wish that it had a battery instead or was rechargeable you have to plug it in for it to work and so you just have loose wire present. I also am not sure what the purpose of the small ‘busy’ light is on the front I understand the big one on the back is to alert people if you are in a meeting etc but the small one on the front has no purpose? Overall it’s an okay light but I wouldn’t go out of my way to recommend to others. I received this product through the stellar product testing panel.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Great light
on April 11, 2025
Posted by: C.C.
from Norfolk
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product as part of the Stellar Product testing panel. I’ve never considered using a productivity like before. I work 10 hours a day with behind a computer screen. This light has helped with my mood and calming me in stressful situations. The light can be very bright however even on the lowest setting for my liking. I do wish it was save your brightness settings after you turned it off and then back on.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Well it is Bright
on April 11, 2025
Posted by: BSquare
from Eugene
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Brightwell Busy Light is pretty impressive. It is extremely lightweight and easy to pack along if needed. I really like that it has multiple modes both warm and cool tones and different brightness levels. I used the Brightwell Light the first time during a video meeting. It was really nice to be able to plug it directly into my laptop. The fact that the kickstand can be moved is great too - this way the light can stand up vertically on a desk or table or lay horizontally across the top of the computer screen. The kickstand was a little difficult to keep secure on the top of my screen but I made it work with some adjustments. It provided more than adequate light for the video call even on the lowest brightness setting. I am not a huge fan of bright or white lights so I have mostly kept the light on the warmer settings but it is nice to have the choice. I really enjoy the focus mode and the colors are beautiful. I also used the guided breathing mode with one of my highly anxious kiddos. We do box breathing a lot and having the light to focus on was great for him. Living in Oregon means we don’t get a ton of sunshine all the time so I can see the super bright “happy” mode being used more in darker months. I haven’t had to use the “Busy” mode as I am able to use a private office but I could definitely see how useful it would be in a shared space or if I was working with headphones in. Pros of the Brightwell Busy Light: - Multiple modes and brightness level. It’s easy to find one that works for you. - Ease of connecting to laptop for power when making video calls - Versatility of being able to plug into a wall charger as well - Bic breathing and focus mode are awesome for so many reasons - Small lightweight and easily packable - Adjustable kickstand Cons: - Kickstand isn’t as sturdy when mounting to laptop screen - Touch pad is very sensitive so it is easy to accidentally change mode or brightness Overall I would definitely recommend the Brightwell Busy Light even if you only want to use it for video call lighting. The extra features are bonuses in my opinion. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this office light.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples