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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2 out of
4)
Customer Reviews for TRU RED - Brightwell 5-in-1 Productivity LED Desk Light - White
Customer Rating
2
Wanted to love it but didnt
on April 7, 2025
Posted by: M.B.
from Portland
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Brightwell Light as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel and was really excited to try it out. I work from my home office in the basement so I can use all of the extra light I can get. I often host online meetings and I wanted to use this light to improve my lighting on camera. I like that it has a convertible clip that can go on my desk or on my computer monitor but the clamp on the monitor does not work well. It does not clamp down hard enough and often falls off of the screen. Additionally there is a glare that can be seen in my glasses when using this light but to be fair that happens with many desk lights. I like the 5 different modes on the light and the blue and pink modes did help me to feel more calm. I also like that you can adjust the brightness of the light in all of the modes. The light-up busy sign is also helpful when my kids walk into my home office. I think this light could be really great if a couple features were improved. First as previously mentioned the clip needs to be stronger to stay on your computer monitor. Secondly the cord is not long enough and often becomes unplugged when moving the light around even though my power strip is mounted on the underside of my desk. For these reasons I gave the light a two star rating. Two stars is low I know but these two problem areas really impede my use of the light. I would love to try another Brightwell Light after these issues have been solved.
Response from StaplesBy Reviews Team, May 5, 2025
We’re great to hear you're enjoying the Brightwell light! The screen mount is designed to fit laptops for on-the-go flexibility while the desktop stand offers an option for upright use. As the light is intended to plug into a USB port in your computer the cord is sized accordingly.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Quality light
on April 7, 2025
Posted by: K.P.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Brightwell Light as part of the Steller Product Testing Panel. I am consistently in conference calls so it is wonderful to have a light that 1. Has a camera light function 2. Has a busy option (both on the front and back so someone coming up to your desk could see it was on) Those were the features I leveraged most often. The light is made from plastic so it doesn’t feel the most durable. Otherwise I really enjoyed the product. It allows you to change the brightness of the light easily switch between modes and conveniently plugs in to a computer. For me being on a computer all day having the blue light and ambient light helps to keep me focused. The ambient lighting has two color options as well which is a nice feature. This product is very user friendly and easy to use.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Great Multipurpose Light
on April 7, 2025
Posted by: M.G.
from Powhatan
[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 and let me just say I loved it. Using a usb-c or usb-a plug it conveniently plugs into your laptop. It can be used free-standing or it can be attached to the top of your laptop. Although it's small it packs a big punch. Even in a dark room it gave off a substantial amount of light. There are five light features: meeting light breathing light focus light busy light and happy light. My favorite modes were the busy light and happy light. The busy light is a red light that reads "busy" which allows others to know you are busy without you having to say a word. The happy mode transitions to different colors that are designed to help boost your mood. On all modes the brightness can be easily controlled. Although this may have been designed as an office light I can see how it could be beneficial in other settings. For example it could easily be used bedside as a reading light. One thing to keep in mind is that it can not be used wirelessly. However it's size makes it great for travel or even in a dorm room so I would recommend it.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
3
Work light
on April 7, 2025
Posted by: M.S.
from Sublimity
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the BRIGHTWELL 5-in-1 Productivity Light through the Stellar Product Testing Panel. Overall it was okay but I wasn’t particularly impressed. The look and design of the light are clean and simple which I liked. It fits in well on a basic desk setup without being too flashy but the overall build quality felt a little cheaper than I expected. The 5 lighting modes were a nice feature though I didn’t notice a huge difference between some of them. My favorite was the cool white mode — it provided the brightest and clearest light for getting work done. While the lamp did help illuminate my workspace I can’t say it really boosted my productivity. It’s a decent light but it didn’t make a big impact on how efficiently I worked. The part I liked most about this light was how adjustable it was. Being able to easily change the brightness and angle made it more convenient for different tasks throughout the day. Overall though it didn’t really stand out enough for me to recommend it strongly.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Useful office task light
on April 7, 2025
Posted by: AutumnLeavesFall
from Eugene
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The 5 in 1 Productivity Light has a sleek minimal design with a compact footprint on your desk. It works fine set up on your work desk providing good warm light during a zoom call or a red Busy indicator sign for others when you are working in the office. It also has a range of warm or cool swirling tie dye light displays that are fun for creating a mood. Out of the 5 modes I liked the warm light setting the best for when I wanted to turn the lighting down to reduce strain on my eyes. The warm and busy light were the most helpful for use in my office. Areas that could be improved when you move the foot mount bracket from the bottom to the side of the light for attaching to the top of your monitor the bracket isn’t strong enough to hold the light up and will just fall off. Additionally the provided USB C charging cable is pretty short making it tricky to plug in and place the light in the spot you might want on your desk. I had to use one of my own cables to plug it in and set it up on my desk. Otherwise the light is charming and has useful features for an office setting. I received this product to review through the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Productivity Light
on April 7, 2025
Posted by: N.W.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Brightwell Light was something I didn't know I needed. I work from home and am on my device while my children are home for part of the day. The busy feature of this light has made it possible for me to be in meetings while wordlessly telling them when I can and cannot talk to them. My favorite thing though is that it can mount to a laptop and can stand freely. The sleek modern design fits perfectly on my desk and doesn’t take up much space which I love. I also appreciate the adjustable brightness levels and the focus light. I'd say that this has definitely helped my productivity overall. I received this product as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Versatile Office Light
on April 7, 2025
Posted by: R.S.
from Merrill
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this office light from the Stellar Product Testing Panel in exchange for my honest review. First of all I have to say how unique and fun this light is. I had several people comment on it. Not only does it have a modern design it is also compact and very versatile. It is the perfect size to throw in my bag and take with me wherever I need to travel for work. The five different modes are a nice feature. I enjoy using the “busy” light when I really need to avoid interruptions but my favorite mode is the “focused stimulation” setting. I really like the soft color changing. Another nice feature is the stand that can also be used as a clip. I could attach it to the top of my laptop quite easily. Even though this light is marketed for office use I also used it while watercolor painting. It really helped me relax and focus on the details of the pieces I was working on.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples