Customer reviews from Staples
TRU RED - Brightwell 5-in-1 Productivity LED Desk Light - White
Average customer rating
4
(149 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 149 reviews
5 Stars
65
4 Stars
52
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
9
1 Star
9
67%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
So powerful for being so small
on September 23, 2025
Posted by: A.L.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I started using this light as soon as I got it. I have a work desk in our basement where I make jewelry and this light has helped SO much. Especially when I have to use smaller tiny tools and beads I can hold this light up close or bring what I need to to the light. I also have used this light at night while I’m reading and I turn the warm light on. It is SO so comforting. I don’t like that you have to recharge this but that’s okay. I personally wish the light was a little bit bigger. If they made a larger one I would absolutely be buying that as well. My partner also has his own business I gave him this light to use and he was amazed by it. He has a lot of lighting already in his area as he works with stuff that he needs to see up close and well and he loved it just the way I did. We didn’t use the busy features or stuff like that so I can comment on those but I’m sure in an official office setting they would be very beneficial!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Brightwell Light Shines
on September 20, 2025
Posted by: M.D.
from Northbrook
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Brightwell light has been a great addition to my home office. I’ve really enjoyed using it during my day to day projects and especially for all of the virtual calls (Teams Zoom etc.) that I’m on every day. At first I was a bit skeptical as the light is rather small but boy was I wrong. While small in size it sure packs a punch with tremendous lighting in my office. It adds a good amount of brightness when I need it. I have a good amount of natural light in my office in the afternoon but deal with a lot of shadows in the morning. It’s a nice option to have instead of having to rely on the canned lighting in the room - which frankly can be too much at times. The different options are great to be able to choose from depending on what I’m doing throughout the day. I really like the focus setting. It’s warm and calming and actually provides a nice amount of additional light and helps me focus when drafting emails or working on projects. The busy setting has been a huge help as I have two young kids and they have quickly learned that when the bright red busy light is on to not bother dad cause they know I’m busy. It’s a great way to let people know not to disturb me because I need to focus. At first I was a bit concerned if it would be durable and stay on my monitor when setting it up. After getting it set I haven’t had to think about it again. It clips right on and really doesn’t move. It is easy to use and took about 5 minutes of playing around to get familiar with getting comfortable with the different settings. After that it’s been smooth sailing and as my day evolves I’m able to easily switch the settings to adjust to my constantly changing work day. This has been a great addition to my home office and definitely a product I will be recommending to friends & colleagues.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
3
Brightwell Light
on September 19, 2025
Posted by: R.H.
from Orland Park
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall the Brightwell light is small compact and easy to use. I loved that it could attach to my laptop and serve as additional light on work calls. The five light modes offered different color palates but in my opinion the best feature was the red “busy” light that faced away from me. I have young children who don’t always realize when I am in a meeting on my computer. Having the word “busy” lit up in red stopped them from interrupting which I really appreciate! Outside of the busy light I found the breathing mode to be most beneficial. I appreciate deep breathing exercises and this provided a quick and easy way to complete a sequence. I rarely used the light at 100% I tended to keep the power at 60% for my liking. I powered the light through the USB port on my computer but it would have been more beneficial to me if the light were cordless and rechargeable. Between the laptop charger my external hard drive my other accessories and the light all the cords coming off my computer was starting to drive me crazy.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
It did its job
on September 19, 2025
Posted by: J.Y.
from Spokane
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This desk light definitely did what I needed it to do! The light it provides for video calls was sufficient. It got rid of unwanted shadows and it gave me more confidence in my appearance over virtual appointments. Aside from that there are 4 other light options which were nice for the ambience of my space. I like how there is a removable clip which makes it so you can situate your light two different ways. You can have your light standing up on your desk or you can have it clipped to the top of your laptop. The only negative thing that I experienced with this light is that the clip isn’t the tightest but it still does the job.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Small But Mighty
on September 18, 2025
Posted by: M.W.
from Olympia
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This little lamp is small but I'm impressed by how functional it is! I work in the office for most of the week but work from home a couple of days a week and this compact lamp is perfect for carrying to and from the office. My office has fairly open working spaces so people are always coming in and out of my area. The "BUSY" light has been a great way to signal to colleagues that I'm focusing on work and not available for distractions. And when I am losing focus this lamp brings me back on task. I love the "focus mode" - the motion patterns are perfect for my brain - the movement in the background helps my mind from wandering and really helps me focus on the task at hand. That and the "happy" mode which mimics sunlight are my two favorite settings- my work from home space is windowless so the bright light of the "happy" mode makes it a nice space to work. I also really appreciate that it is compact but has the ability to be clipped to a monitor laptop or set as a standalone. However if I could change one thing it would be that clipping it to a monitor is pretty awkward and mine fell down a few times. I wish it were more sturdy that way. But overall I really love this little lamp!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Breathe slowly
on September 18, 2025
Posted by: C.C.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Loved how this light clipped onto the top of my monitor so it didn’t take up any room in my desk. I really liked the breathing exercise mode of the light to remind me to breathe. Breathing deeply with your diaphragm expands your rib cage to fill your lungs with air. However this range of motion while seated decreases by 33% according to an MRI study. So in general you should get up after sitting for 20 min and use a standing desk if possible and use this light to remember to breathe! Also the video mode gives me a good glow when I’m on a conference call!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Bright and fun and compact
on September 16, 2025
Posted by: J.D.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This light is such a fun and bright addition to my desktop. With the short cord it’s easy to manage and plug in to my docking station. From there it mounts easily on the monitor or laptop or it can sit at various angles on the desktop - my personal favorite. I like it just to the left of my main monitor to brighten some papers I often keep there for viewing. The cord does not create a tangle or jumble. I tried out and enjoyed all 5 modes but the focus mode is my go-to favorite. I keep it in that mode to brighten my workday and I love it. I usually turn up the warmth slightly and turn down the brightness one tick. Being able to easily fine tune the lighting is very helpful! My office lights go off automatically every 30 minutes so keeping this light on meeting mode when on video calls helped keep me stable and bright. Every time my watch tells me to stand up I do so and then follow up with the breathing mode. It’s a really good reset. The busy mode is easy to toggle in and out of and the instructions are basic and very simple to figure out. I love this light in my work space! I would recommend this to anyone with a dedicated workspace and especially in an open office where the busy indicator could be a helpful cue to those around you.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Gem of a little light
on September 16, 2025
Posted by: S.S.
from Oley
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love this little desk lamp! It has five stellar modes. My favorite is the happy mode to boost my mood. I also use the guided breathing mode in times of high stress. The busy light allows me to focus and be more productive. My favorite feature is the clip on and stand alone modes. The dual usb cord is also super convenient! I use this little light every day!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples