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
Nice desk lamp
on April 11, 2025
Posted by: M.H.
from Longwood
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall this is a very nice USB desk lamp with some great options. I like the small portable size and the ability to dim the lighting to suit you exact needs. My only issue was the clip options I really wish I could clip the lamp onto the side of my desk rather than having to have desk space for the kickstand or to clip it more securely to the top of my monitor. It does mount on the monitor but it just kind of balances there without being secured at all. My favorite modes were meeting mode to give better lighting for remote meetings & focus mode which I found centering and peaceful to have on while I was working. I didn't have a chance to use the Busy light during meetings yet but believe this will be helpful this summer while my daughter is around the house during summer break and I have a meeting going on so she can know without me having to go on mute to tell her. It's definitely a nice little desktop light that I look forward to continuing to use and would recommend to friends and family looking for a similar item. I received this office light from the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Great WFH accessories
on April 11, 2025
Posted by: Dramommy
from Alhambra
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great work from home staple as a working mom. This is a great indicator for my boys to know when I should not be interrupted. I love that it’s compact and rechargeable for ease. When the busy is illuminated my kids will know to keep low voices and to not enter the room. I’m glad I was able to try this product through the stellar product testing panel as it is now a working mom must have!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
1
Just could not light the way
on April 11, 2025
Posted by: K.B.
from Brooklyn
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I received the Brightwell Light through the Stellar Product Testing Panel I was excited to use it at work. There I have many Zoom meetings but poor lighting in my office. When I opened the packaging the Brightwell Light felt cheap and lightweight. Nevertheless eagerly I turned it on right away it did not turn on. I figured it needed to be charged so I plugged it in over night. In the morning I turned it on while it was still charging and watched the amazing lighting effects. I was so looking forward to using it with my scheduled meetings that week. I turned it on at work but it never worked. I charged it overnight for a week and still it never worked. It only worked if it was plugged in. I couldn’t even test it as the outlet is far away from the computer and the charger’s cord is way too short. How disappointing!
Response from StaplesBy Reviews Team, April 14, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback Kymberly. This light is lightweight and compact so it's easy to take on-the go. It is designed to operate while plugged in through USB-C or USB-A power options for easy connection to your computer or any USB-compatible power source. This means you never have to worry about recharging!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Nice lamp with some good features
on April 11, 2025
Posted by: L.C.
from Boyds
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product through the Stellar Product Testing Panel. The Brightwell Lamp is small and easy to use. I really like that the stand can adjust to make the lamp stand in landscape or in portrait. The modes are all good. I use the brightest or second brightest when I’m on video calls. I use the dimmer settings on darker days when I want more general task lighting but don’t need anything super bright. When the lamp is on the back lights up “busy” which is clever. This feature however doesn’t do anything for me as my desk faces the wall with my back to the door so the lamp would need to be behind me or facing the wrong way for people coming in the door to see the “busy”. Still a cute and useful little lamp.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Nifty little light
on April 11, 2025
Posted by: Jentay19
from Dallas
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I opened the package I was very impressed with the design variety of lights and multi function aspect of the Brightwell Light. Before I even was able to test it out my son loved switching between all the different lights. I am a teacher and do lots of classroom prep on the computer as well as some virtual conferences. During lesson prep I used the focus light and my students loved when I switched the Brightwell Light to the busy mode when we were in class. The light I loved most was the breathing light. It forced me to find a time to mediate. The only improvement I would suggest would be to have it work without a cord. This nifty little light has become a part of my daily routine!! I received the Brightwell Light as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Status and task light
on April 11, 2025
Posted by: S.B.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This little light is a fun addition to a cubicle or workspace. Allows you to adjust lighting for video meetings as well as toggle on the red “busy” light if you need to work uninterrupted. I like that you can attach it to the top of your monitor or in my case the top of my cubicle wall has been really helpful to avoid the awkward “I’m on a call” when someone pops in and starts talking without realizing there’s a meeting going on. Even with the light being a bit higher up because the height of the cube I still get decent lighting of my workspace and the ability to change the lighting mode for calls task lighting or eye strain is easy to do and a nice feature. Overall pleased to test this light courtesy of the Stellar Testing panel and plan to continue use in my workspace.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Great addition to home office
on April 11, 2025
Posted by: S.D.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This light solves a lot for me as a remote/hybrid worker and working parent. I was able to replace my ring light for calls with it and the breathing/mindfulness light replaces an app I was using. The busy light is so perfect as a visual reminder to any family members in the house that I’m in work mode which keeps me more productive without interruptions. I really appreciate that the light is not a single-use desk item and it’s quick and easy to pop it into my bag to take to the office. I received this office light from the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Conveniently sized light
on April 11, 2025
Posted by: Tadague
from Cedar Rapids
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was given this office light to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. I tested this in my office at home. I love the size! I love that this plugs in with a USB-C I was able to plug it in to my monitor directly and not have the cord running all over my desk. This was small enough to sit under the end of my monitor and not be in the way of anything. Depending on the setting and the time of day I was able to move the light around to different areas of my desk to fit my needs. I did struggle to get it to attach to my laptop or my monitor that was not super intuitive unfortunately. I appreciated the different options for settings and liked the box breathing way more than I thought I would! I also really liked the warm light. There were a few meetings when the sun was hiding in the clouds and that balanced the light on my face from the monitors. Overall my favorite part was the size. This created so much convenience and ease of use. My least favorite was trying to attach it to my monitor.
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