Customer reviews from OttLite
OttLite - 1300 Lumen Ultimate 3-in-1 Craft Lamp - Nickel/Gray
Average customer rating
3
(31 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 31 reviews
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
5
1 Star
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43%of customers recommend this product.
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9 out of
21)
Customer Reviews for OttLite - 1300 Lumen Ultimate 3-in-1 Craft Lamp - Nickel/Gray
Customer Rating
2
Defective
on April 30, 2025
Posted by: Kate
from Centerville,MA
I bought this lamp and did not put it together right away, when I did try to put it together the lamp section did not fit into the stand. the company I bought it from is now closed and I am stuck with a very expensive defective lamp
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting OttLite
Customer Rating
3
Hard to assemble
on May 17, 2025
Posted by: Hobbes
I just bought at a reduced price from a retailer going out of business. I was so excited to get this light as I had been wanting it for a very long time.
First the Cons:
1. It indicates it’s a 3-in-1 light. Unfortunately, to change from floor to table lamp you have to disassemble the lamp taking the lamp base off and removing/installing the extension.
2. Instructions are not very detailed and in some places incorrect, i.e. refer to the wrong letters making them difficult to follow.
3. The lamp portion doesn’t NOT attach to the extension to make a floor lamp WITHOUT force or modification. I had to use a dremel to ream out the inside of the plastic coupler because I still wanted to have the capability to use the clamp (3rd) function.
4. Seems very wobbly when you are trying to adjust the light, magnifier, and clamp.
1. It indicates it’s a 3-in-1 light. Unfortunately, to change from floor to table lamp you have to disassemble the lamp taking the lamp base off and removing/installing the extension.
2. Instructions are not very detailed and in some places incorrect, i.e. refer to the wrong letters making them difficult to follow.
3. The lamp portion doesn’t NOT attach to the extension to make a floor lamp WITHOUT force or modification. I had to use a dremel to ream out the inside of the plastic coupler because I still wanted to have the capability to use the clamp (3rd) function.
4. Seems very wobbly when you are trying to adjust the light, magnifier, and clamp.
Now the Pros:
1. I like the power outlet which lets me plug in a tool.
2. Heavy base seems like it will keep from tipping even though it is wobbly.
3. I like being able to (now that I’ve done manual modification) move from flow lamp to clamp with ease. Just wish I could have the same option for table lamp.
1. I like the power outlet which lets me plug in a tool.
2. Heavy base seems like it will keep from tipping even though it is wobbly.
3. I like being able to (now that I’ve done manual modification) move from flow lamp to clamp with ease. Just wish I could have the same option for table lamp.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting OttLite
Customer Rating
2
Fixed the floor base issue!
on May 22, 2025
Posted by: iah
Frequency of use:Daily
Bought just today at a closed big box store. My husband assembled it but had a hard time attaching it to the floor base. He told me it’s definitely a manufacturers defect. I was so mad and thinking this defect may be the reason why it was so cheap, the lamp works though! Luckily my husband was able to fix it! He cut a little bit on both sides to make the indent wider and was able to connect it with no problem. I’m one happy crafter right now.
Written by a customer while visiting OttLite
Customer Rating
4
Great light but could be even better
on May 26, 2025
Posted by: ElsieG
from Texas
Frequency of use:Daily
I purchased this light locally and like it; however, there are 3 things that I wish it could do. First, I wish that the light was hinged in the center of the support arm. As it is now, I can lower the light head but doing so moves the light forward across my desk. I would like the ability to lower the light head closer to its base; another set of hinges in the middle of the support arm would allow this. Second, I would love to be able to adjust the color temperature of the light. Currently I can adjust the brightness but I am unable to adjust the hue of the light. It would be nice to be able to have the ability to shine a warmer light on occasion, and as the unit is now, it can't do that. Finally, I wish it were easier to convert this light from a clamping light to a pole light. I chose to use the clamp; however, it appeared that once you pop the base of the light into the floor pole that locks into place and would not be removable. Perhaps this light can do that; however, I didn't want to be locked into a floor lamp so I didn't want to risk trying it. Despite three things things, this is a nice light and I'm glad I purchased it. The magnifying and clamping arms are infinitely flexible and seem sturdy (though there are other reviews that have complained about the durability of these features), and having a 120V outlet built into the base is a brilliant feature that I didn't know I needed until I had it! I'm giving 4 stars for the plastic base and clamp (they look good but don't inspire confidence), positionability of the light, and the inability to control the light temperature.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
1
Irresponsible workmanship
on June 12, 2025
Posted by: Mary01
from Louisville, Kentucky
I bought this when I moved into my new home. I was very excited & couldn't wait to set up my new sewing room. When I took the lamp out of the box all the parts were there As I put it together I followed all of the directions exactly, however the part that the actual lamp plugs into with a dowel in order to use it as a floor lamp was created upside down so I cannot use it as a floor lamp. (The top of part B is made so that it is impossible to insert the dowel unless the top of part B is disassembled. Then the dowel fits but the top of part B cannot be reassembled to the pole.)This is very upsetting. This product is now useless to me and I am extremely frustrated. What a waste of money.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting OttLite
Customer Rating
5
can’t do without it!!!
on September 24, 2025
Posted by: sewing greatgranny
been using this for years and cant do without it!!
Written by a customer while visiting OttLite
Customer Rating
1
Magnifying Light snapped
on October 21, 2025
Posted by: KHarris
from Kannapolis, NC
Frequency of use:Daily
I used this lamp on 4 Cross Stitch kits with no issues. Had it in a closet for a few years and pulled it out to work on another Cross Stitch. After using it for a month the Magnifying Light just snapped off. I really love this lamp but after reading some of the reviews I'm hesitant on getting another one as a replacement.
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