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
5
Ingenious for homeschooling
on April 10, 2025
Posted by: R.E.
from Newport News
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] With a middle schooler aged homeschooler this light has given her the opportunity to communicate with the family when she’s in an online class or study mode! Her ability to communicate without being “rude” of when she cannot be distracted was so helpful and the color changing lights helped her to focus better and the meeting light was helpful when she in her classes to be better seen! It is a great product! Highly recommend thank you Stellar Product Testing Panel for sending me this product!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Multiple features and mounting options
on April 10, 2025
Posted by: D.B.
from Battle Ground
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Brightwell desk light has quickly become one of my favorite additions to my workspace. It combines functionality with a touch of ambiance that truly enhances my daily routine. One of its standout features is the variety of light settings. From crisp bright light for focused work sessions to softer warmer tones for a more relaxed vibe it adapts perfectly to different moods and tasks. The pulsing breathwork light has been a surprising favorite — it’s calming without being distracting and helps me take much-needed mental breaks throughout the day. Another great feature is the relaxing aura lights. They add a subtle glow that makes my desk feel more inviting especially during late-night work sessions or early morning starts. The built-in quick touch on/off BUSY sign is clever and convenient — it’s a great way to signal “do not disturb” during calls or deep work though its effectiveness can vary depending on where you mount the light. The only downside and it’s a small one is that the light must remain plugged in at all times. I would’ve preferred a wireless or rechargeable option to keep my desk a bit tidier and avoid having yet another cord in the mix. Still despite this one limitation the Brightwell desk light is an excellent tool for anyone looking to boost productivity while creating a more mindful personalized workspace. It’s functional stylish and thoughtfully designed. *I received this product through the Stellar product testing panel program
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Love allthe options SO versatile
on April 10, 2025
Posted by: PAMommaBear
from Phoenixville
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the size and design of this light! It is nice and compact and can be set in two different angles (shining vertically or horizontally).It is also compact and lightweight enough that you could travel with it as well! Having touch buttons on the front is also super helpful and can make it quick and easy to turn on the light if someone’s calling you or you’re about to talk into a meeting. I love the concept of the “busy mode” but have not used that one yet since I have only used this at my home office but I love how portable and lightweight the light is so that I can take it into the office when I work hybrid. I am more likely to use it there. (My husband also tried to steal it because this function would be very helpful for him at his office. Thinking I’ll have to get him one too! I have used all of the other modes and have found them all to be helpful. My desk is in front of a window but the light helps on rainy or cloudy days. I have trouble focusing sometimes during the day and the focus setting is so peaceful and engaging. turning it on sort of act as a trigger for me to “turn on my brain” into focus mode. I think my favorite is the box breathing though! I have the light right next to a grounding texture sticker on my laptop and they are the perfect combination when I need a little anxiety “calm down” during the day! I organize staff gifts at my company and I think this light would be the perfect addition for a little wellness basket especially as we approach May which is mental health awareness month! Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this office light!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
So helpful for my dark basement office
on April 9, 2025
Posted by: C.M.
from St. Louis
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This little light has been such a big help in my dark basement office! I received the Brightwell light as a part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel just in time for a multi-day online training that required me to be on camera all day long. This light not only helped light up my face for zoom but also helped illuminate the workbooks we reviewed! I appreciate the warm light mode to help give my pale face some color on camera! I LOVE the busy button for when my husband is working from home. He can poke his head in and quickly see if I am free without interrupting. My toddler thinks the colorful focus mode is dance party mode so we've used it to take breaks and dance around when we need it! I haven't gotten an opportunity to use the Happy Mode yet but I am so excited to try it out when I am deep in the winter blues. I like that the kickstand can be used to stand up it up horizontally or vertically but I have had trouble getting it to stay on my monitor it might be my specific set up. Luckily I used the kickstand on a shelf above my camera and its been working wonderfully!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
High End and Unique Office Light
on April 9, 2025
Posted by: T.A.
from Bonita
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thank you to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this office light. I often have meetings from home and with kids I love the option of turning on the red busy light so my kids know to be quiet. This is by far what I liked most about the light and also helped me stay productive since my kids know to not interrupt me when they see the "busy" lit up. I also think the 5 unique color options and different brightness levels are great. The sunlight was my favorite option I feel like it looks natural in my zoom calls and just the right level of extra light. This light plugs into my computer with a USB cable which is convenient but a con is that I wish batteries were also an option if I didn’t have USBs open to plug the light in. This is a useful product and the design looks high end and modern. I would highly recommend this light to others.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Portable and Cheery
on April 9, 2025
Posted by: M.C.
from Washington
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a cute little light with a portable design and multiple configurations. The 5 modes have a few brightness/color options which makes picking the right light for the right activity a snap. My favorite is the ambiance lighting with the multiple pulsating colors. The blue is very relaxing. I also really like the BUSY feature especially when I’m working from home. I do wish the cord were longer to reach alternate ports and stay out of the way. It would also be nice to have a plug adapter included because sometimes computers don’t have enough ports for every item. Also the port on the light gets in the way when mounting on a monitor. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this office light.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
great addition to my home office setup
on April 9, 2025
Posted by: C.L.
from Boston
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Brightwell 5-in-1 Productivity Light is a great addition to my home office setup. I was immediately impressed by its clean modern design—it looks great on my desk without taking up too much space and the build quality feels solid and premium. The five different modes offer a nice range of options depending on the time of day or what I’m working on. I found myself gravitating most toward the ambient and focus modes—the ambient setting was especially soothing during long work sessions. While I’m not totally sure the focus light made a big impact on my concentration it was still a nice feature to have. Where this lamp really shined for me was in supporting my productivity especially in a shared household. The “busy” indicator is hands down my favorite feature—it helped reduce interruptions during video calls and gave me a simple visible way to signal when I needed to stay focused. It’s such a smart touch for anyone working remotely or in a hybrid setting. The only cons are that the touch buttons are a bit too sensitive—I’ve accidentally changed modes just by brushing past it—and the focus light didn’t have a dramatic effect for me. But overall it’s a well-designed multifunctional tool that brings both calm and clarity to the workday. 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 9, 2025
Posted by: L.M.
from Holliston
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this light as part of the Stellar Testing Panel and while I would love to love it I think it has some inherent flaws. For one it needs to be plugged in. It is so lightweight and portable and simply designed that it seems it should be able to used without plugging in rather charging and having a certain battery life. I would love to use the light in bed to read or let my kids use it for the reading light or for the very fun color waves used for concentration and/or meditation but it loses some allure needing to be plugged in at all times. I also found the clip cumbersome and not able to stay affixed to my laptop. Like I mentioned design-wise I enjoy the lamp and its sleek simplicity and lightweight nature. The warm and cool toned light is a great feature as are the color ways but I won't find myself using it often needing it to be plugged in.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples