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Philips - Natural White Therapy Energy Light - White Silver
Average customer rating
4.2
(45 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 45 reviews
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
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1 Star
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93%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Philips - Natural White Therapy Energy Light - White Silver
Customer Rating
4
Good item
on February 1, 2018
Posted by: ShGu
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product in exchange for my unbiased opinion.
Pros: Item was very easy to set up and use and the instructions were very clear. The item was not heavy either.
The item is not hard to use whatsoever. There is only 3 buttons. The on/off button and the button to either increase or decrease the brightness of the light. There is also a little time at the bottom which lets you know how long you have used the light for which is also very easy to read. The options for the brightness off the light helps a lot because I like to adjust the brightness depending on the light outside. Keep in mind, the brightest option is VERY bright.
Cons: Item is sort of big for my taste and takes up a good portion of my desk. Please refer to the photos I posted to see the size of the item itself.
Overall, the product was very good and it worked in helping me wake up in the mornings. On the days that I did not use the product, I did feel a lack of energy. I was reluctant at first to believe this item worked but it did! I am already a morning person and this just boosts the energy faster and makes it last longer.
Pros: easy to use, easy to set up
Cons: size
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
High quality product.
on February 2, 2018
Posted by: Trump2020
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product in exchange for my unbiased opinion. It helps me wake up in the morning when I get up before the sun. It helps me start my day feeling more energized. My favorite feature is the dimming ability that helps to match the lighting in the room. The cord length is appropriate, the instructions are clear, and there is no assembly required - all good things. It also has an attractive, modern design so it looks good in my living room. I haven`t used any products similar to this one so I can`t say whether or not I like it more. The only suggestion for improvement I would have is that a remote control would be nice. Overall though I really like this product.
Pros: dimmable, good cord length, good looking
Cons: no remote
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
3
In interesting light
on January 30, 2018
Posted by: JayB83
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product in exchange for my unbiased opinion. When the light first arrived, it was not completely clear at first the purpose of the item. I opened it up, and read the pamphlet that came with the light. The instructions were not clear on the purpose of the light, or the directions to correctly use the light. I would have preferred more of a demonstration within the guide to lead me to using the product correctly. I live in a very well lit neighborhood, in a suburb of Sunny Dallas TX. We receive plenty of natural light normally on a regular basis. So I used this light as a low level light to come on around Dusk, just as it starts to get dark in our living room/den area. After being on for an hour or so, we would switch to our main lamps and such. I thought the light provided a nice comfortable level of lighting in the periods we had it on. Unfortunately, i wasn`t able to grasp the concept of this light having medicinal/medical effects. Though we quite enjoy it as a low level lighting alternative to our current lamps in the early evening hours. My suggestion for improvement, would be for clearer and more diagrammed instructions for optimum usage.
Pros: good low level light for early evening lighting
Cons: battery pack got very very hot a few times
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5
Others Noted a Difference!
on February 5, 2018
Posted by: SumiC
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was sent a free sample for this review. With that said, I suffer SAD on top of depression and have considered using one of these in the past to counter some of exponential effects that the winter in the Midwest region brings.
I grew up in California, so coming to the Midwest where nearly all trees are deciduous made it obvious to me just how much the season affects me.
I went into this not expecting too much to be honest. I know there is science to back up the claims that they make but still, it seemed unlikely to me that a mere light would affect my mood. I did some research before starting to use the product and decided that using it during the morning would work best for my personal situation. I setup the light at office desk so that I could easily switch it on while checking my morning email.
The information sheet states that `today`s busy modern lifestyles demand peak performance all day long`. This rings true for me as I work between 47 & 53 hours a week, and am a single mother.
Like I said, I was not expecting much change from this product, but within the first week, other people were noticing that I was in a better mood. This was really interesting since they did not know that I was using this product! In addition, I did note that I was getting more work done throughout the day.
The items that I think could be improved, are the size of the unit. It is slim but larger than a piece of paper. I realize that may not be possible and it needs this size, but it was a task to find a spot for it on my desk in my cubicle. It would also be nice to have a timer that detects when you are in front of the unit. Let me explain why: My job as an Admin Assistant means I am running back and forth doing 10 things at once. I could see easily losing track of the time I spend in front of the unit. Even if there was just a timer with no detection, I could set it and have it automatically turn off at the right time, I could work that period into my schedule and not have to do any additional steps to keep track of the time like setting an alarm or even looking at the clock. These seem small but having it auto-turn off after an allotted time would be a huge plus for me!
That said, it isn`t a feature that would prevent me from purchasing this product!
Pros: easy to use, worked
Cons: no timer
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
4
Sunshine in a box
on February 7, 2018
Posted by: AdrienneL
Gender:Female
I received the Philips Natural Energy White Light Therapy Medical Grade for free in exchange for my unbiased opinion.
Overall, I thought this light provided great additional lighting to what I currently have in my house which tends to be on the lower (yellowy) side.
With all the gloomy weather we've been having recently in the Northeast, this has somewhat enhanced my mood. I wouldn't say it puts me into a state of euphoria, but takes a bit of the dreariness out of the winter days. It is fairly bright (more white than yellow lighting) on the highest setting, so I used it mainly on the second to lowest during the day, and slightly higher at night while on the computer. I did put it on the lowest setting when trying to wind down.
I do think this is a little on the bright side if you are trying to use it to relax before bed, but if watching TV, it's a decent level.
I did not notice any change in energy or mood level either during the day or at night.
It's very easy to use, you just take it out of the box, adjust the stand and just plug in and turn on. You can adjust the intensity of the light by the plus and minus buttons on the lamp itself. I would say this is the size of a large make-up mirror, and about a half inch wide (not including the stand). With the stand extended, it's about 6 inches wide.
Again, if you're in the market for something like this, I have no complaints about the product.
Pros: makes it "sunny" on a cloudy day
Cons: a little too bright on brightest setting, somewhat large for small areas
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
5
Skeptical at first, but impressed with results
on February 7, 2018
Posted by: DavidK
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received a free sample of the Philips Natural Energy White Light Therapy light to test for this review. While skeptical of the benefits to start, I was especially impressed with the amount of energy I had especially in through the 3 pm afternoon slump, and how easy it was to get up in the morning (on time without an alarm) at 6:30 am. The controls for the light are minimal and simple to use and I thought the the light up timer bar was very useful. The light is large, like standing a laptop on its side, but is overall light weight and sturdy. Overall I was very impressed and would consider this light a great effective option.
Pros: lightweight, large light area, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
4
Works and is easy to use and set up
on February 6, 2018
Posted by: volgirl07
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product in exchange for my honest review and I have to admit its something I have always been interested in trying but have been hesitant to buy since I didn`t want to pay so much for something that might not deliver. The idea of an energy light is intriguing as a method for helping with winter blues and morning sluggishness, both of which I have dealt with for years. This specific product came easy to use right out of the box. There was no need for assembly, just pop up the stand and plug it in and it is ready to go. The instructions were really good too and not too long or too brief to understand how to use the product most effectively. The design of this product is very attractive. Its a good size that seems to help maximize the amount of light that the user gets and its easy to position it on a side table to shine on the face. The only issue is that some might find it a little large to find space for but that wasn`t a problem for me. The buttons are really great also since you don`t have to actually press them in, just lightly place the finger over them to adjust light level or turn the product on and off. They are really responsive too without lag or the need to press more than once. Its also nice that there aren`t too many controls on the product so that it isn`t confusing at all. The bar indicator at the bottom that shows how long you have used the product is really helpful for ensuring you`ve gotten enough exposure that day. I noticed that the light was really bright and started out using it on the lowest setting. That worked well for me for a few days then I adjusted up to the second level and have stayed there. From the first day I feel like the light has had a positive influence on my mood, especially during these dreary cold days we have been having lately. I only really need to use it about 20-30 minutes in the morning to achieve both more alertness and a boost in mood. I`m normally pretty cranky during periods where the weather has been overcast but lately have felt much more positive and seem to be getting more done during the day. I`ve also noticed I`m drinking less coffee since using this. I`m a work from home mom with a toddler and its easy to get bogged down. I feel like since I started using this I get more done around the house and with work and I feel like I have more time and energy to play. Its not a 180 degree change or anything but I didn`t expect that and it is enough for me and my husband to notice a difference that has affected both my positivity and productivity during the day. I feel like its competitively priced with similar items and given how easy it is to use, is worth it. I also really like that the light is natural white and not blue like some others. It mimics natural sunlight much better that way. It also gives more of a feeling that you are getting natural light in the house which is nice too, especially in the winter. Overall I feel like this is a solid product that I would purchase if in the market for an energy light and I love how it improved my mood so much so that even my husband noticed a difference.
Pros: boosts mood, looks like natural light, easy to use, easy to set up, starts working quickly
Cons: a bit large
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
4
Effective, but Spacious
on February 5, 2018
Posted by: MarkED
Gender:Male
I received this product in exchange for my unbiased opinion.
Upon receiving it, I was skeptical. I didn't know much about the use of light as a mood or energy enhancer. I heard of the winter blues and that depression rates are much higher in the winter months where darkness prevails and cold temperatures prohibit outdoor activity. However, since I received the HF3418/60, I thought I would give it a shot and see if it had any impact.
Surprisingly, whether it be the light or it be placebo, I did feel that it raised my mood. I used it while working at my home office for about 20 minutes a day and I did notice a difference. I can't say my energy level increased, but my disposition was definitely more positive.
The unit is built very well. It is easy to unpack and all you have to do is plug it in. The instructions are clear. The only thing I don't like about this product, though, is its size. The light is quite large (think of it as a bit smaller than the surface area of a computer monitor). Ideally, I would like to have this at work to use since that is the middle of the day when I could most use a pick-me-up, but after I tried to set it up there, I realized I ran out of desk space. The size, for me, makes it unusable during the time of day it has the most potential.
Otherwise, I would highly recommend this product.
Pros: increased mood
Cons: size - it is enormous
I would recommend this to a friend!
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