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
A great office light
on April 8, 2025
Posted by: KSola
from Oak Park
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a really effective simple office light that can serve multiple purposes. It is super easy to set up out of the box and takes no time at all to figure out how to use it. I liked the opportunity for more bright light or a softer light - I found that the softer light in particular has been great for zoom calls in my fairly poorly lit shadow-filled office. The ambient "light show" light function is great for when I'm not on a call. And while we didn't use the "Busy" function my husband has already threatened to steal it for his actual office as it would make it clear when he's on the phone to people popping their heads in or passing by. The only slight drawback is that it would be nice if it could operate without being plugged into a usb port but a bluetooth element or the like would also detract from the "plug and play" usability but as long as you have enough ports to plug it in this is a very very minor complaint. Overall I highly recommend this for our video-call-centric world! Thank you to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this product in exchange for an honest review
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Great Addition to Work Space
on April 8, 2025
Posted by: R.C.
from Bowie
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this office light. This light has an easy setup and I like that I can switch it between sitting on the desk or on my computer monitor so easily. I like the different modes and I tend to keep the focus mode on for the majority of the time. I also use the camera light for meetings. I like that you can adjust the brightness of the light and that it has an easy on off switch. I worry a little at the balancing act it does on my monitor but I'm still playing around with positions that are secure. My favorite part of this light is the focus mode because it draws my attention to the computer screen and helps me work with fewer distractions. The busy light is cool and I like that it's on both sides. But I wish that it had it's own mode and that it was a little more prominent so that when people approach you from behind they notice it faster.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Awesome versatile little light
on April 8, 2025
Posted by: C.S.
from Norton Shores
[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. After a bit of use I’ve really enjoyed the light and numerous features. Out of the box I was a bit skeptical with the size and design structure of the light but after using realized it’s perfectly sized and completely functional. It’s packed with different and fun settings/features with a variety of applications. Love that it can be used as a stand up desk light or clipped on to your monitor. The 5 different modes are a great offering. I had initially figured that I would mostly utilize the happy light but I’ve found myself using the focus light much more often - something about the rhythm and visual stimulation just works for me. The meeting light has been great as well with the number of video calls I’ve had for work. Finally the busy light/indicator is a super fun extra though it’s typically ignored by others. Overall it’s a super fun little light with many applications. Whether you’ve been drawn to happy lights want to help with focus/calming techniques provide extra lighting for video calls or just provide some good mood lighting this product is highly recommended!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Cool light
on April 8, 2025
Posted by: J.T.
from Hudson
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a pretty cool light. Its not exactly what I was looking for an looks to be something a bit more for an office setting while I work from home. The light looks pretty sleek it I like that it can be mounted vertically or horizontally. One thing to note is that my monitors are pretty thin so the mount doesn't work super well there. I think its mainly designed to mount on a cubicle wall. The modes are pretty cool. It would be nice if it had more options to change colors or the patterns. I primarily use this for extra light during meetings since I work in a dark office with no natural light. I could see the Busy label helping in an office to let people know you are focusing on something but since I work from home that doesn't really apply to me. I received this light as part of stellar Product Testing Panel.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Great light
on April 8, 2025
Posted by: Jacqui
from North Ridgeville
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I own my own business and work out of my house specifically in my office in my finished basement where there is no daylighting. I’ve been using this light for a few weeks now and really do like it. I’ve tried all of the different modes and the focus mode is by far my favorite. The warm glow just brightens my mood! The gradual color shift is so pretty and keeps me feeling motivated. I also like that this light can be clipped to my computer for video meetings which I do a lot of. It’s super easy to set up and it really helps to minimize shadows. I’m going to continue to use this light and find ways to integrate this into my daily work life! Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this office light.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Much Needed Light
on April 8, 2025
Posted by: WI_Mama
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This light has been so nice to have in my home office the last couple of weeks! There aren’t any windows in my office and the lighting is pretty minimal so the Brightwell Light has been a welcome change! There are several different light modes to choose from a couple of which I find useful/helpful and others that aren’t particularly useful for me personally. I’ve started to turn the light on its brightest mode (Happy Mode) when I first sit down at my computer in the morning in hopes of it helping me feel more awake and when it turns off after an hour I turn it to Meeting Mode and it stays that way the remainder of the day. Meeting Mode has helped me feel more awake and brightens my image when I’m on video calls which are two big pros for me! When you first turn the light on it defaults to Busy Mode in which the actual light doesn’t turn on but the “Busy” word lights up red. I simply tap on the Busy and it turns off. I don’t have a use for Busy Mode at home but I can see where it may come in handy for others. I’ve tested out the Focus Mode and Breathing Mode but they tend to make me feel too tired/relaxed so I haven’t used them much as a result. I find the light to be most helpful for me in its “monitor clip” setup versus the “kick-stand” setup. I like the light shining down on me instead of up at me. However the biggest downside I’ve found with this light is that it doesn’t actually clip to my monitor. My monitor and I would assume most other peoples’ monitors is too thin so the “clip” simply rests on top of my monitor and if I bump my desk or it shakes a bit too much the light falls off. I’ve tried to capture it in one of the attached photos. The only other thing I would consider changing is to make the kickstand cord and outer edges (basically everything except the light itself) black to match the black of the rest of my office equipment but that’s of course very minor and doesn’t factor negatively into my thoughts on the usefulness of the light. Overall I’ve really found this light useful and will continue to use it on a daily basis. Hopefully it holds up well with 9 hours of use 5 days a week! Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this office light to try!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Mighty Multifunctional Light
on April 8, 2025
Posted by: K.D.
from LAS VEGAS
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this light for participating in the Stellar Product Testing Panel. The light is small and compact. It can be used as a laptop light or just a light in general. There are 5 different modes and a BUSY function. The modes are dimmable and can be adjusted to be ultra bright or low lighting. The modes are: Happy which is blindingly bright! Breathing which is blue Meeting which is a warm light Flower 1 which is pink and purple rainbow and Flower 2 which is a rippling rainbow. The BUSY function is really nice if you’re using the clip to attach the light to your laptop or monitor. My teenagers loved this function while they were doing homework. Or trying avoid chores. The light is great for computer use but also really great as just a light general. The color modes are calming and help you focus if you need to crank some work out or just have quiet time. I would suggest this light students and remote workers as a tool to stay focused and to add a little cheer to the day.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
2
Bright white but needs plugin
on April 8, 2025
Posted by: H.S.
from Towson
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product through the Stellar Product Testing Panel. I like that this light is small and the buttons are easy to use. The busy light is a neat feature. I likes using the breathing feature at my desk to remind me to stop and relax from time to time. The work mode was relaxing but I also wish it did not have to be plugged in because I would have liked to use it other places in my house.
Response from StaplesBy Reviews Team, April 29, 2025
Hi Holly great to hear you're enjoying the light modes! This desk light is designed to operate while plugged in with both USB-C and USB-A power options available. This means it can be used with any USB-compatible power source including a wall plug if you'd like to use it away from your computer.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples