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Philips - goLITE BLU Energy Light - White
Average customer rating
3.9
(41 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 41 reviews
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
3
1 Star
0
86%of customers recommend this product.
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30 out of
35)
Customer Reviews for Philips - goLITE BLU Energy Light - White
Customer Rating
3
energy boost
on September 19, 2016
Posted by: Theartsypaul
Gender:Female
I received the Philips GoLITE BLU Energy Light in exchange for writing a review. I opened the package and the light is very compact. It really can go with you to work or on your vacation. My whole hand fits around it. It took me a little bit to figure out how to open the back and plug in the power cord. I had to go back and read the directions which just said open the back and plug in the power cord. So I fidgeted with it some more and finally got it opened. I plugged it in the kitchen in the morning, since I am a night person. I walked all around the kitchen doing my morning routine. It was weird. I kind of felt that this blue thing was staring at me. I kept thinking how bright the light was. So then I tried to switch it to a dimmer setting but it was on the dimmest setting. It WAS really bright. I'd like to think that it being so bright expands my field of vision allowing me to wander off more than the suggested line of site. I do feel that within minutes of the light being on the my energy picked up. I am not sure if it was just psychologically knowing that this light was suppose to help but really does it matter? I continued to turn it on for the expected duration each day for about 3 days. I really couldn't get use to the bright light. I wanted to just stare at it all the time. I would say that this product works as far as helping my energy level but it so flipping bright that I couldn't use it any more. It's like an elephant in the room bright. I unplugged it and moved it to my daughters room. I would like to see a timer or an alarm type feature. So it would just come on in the morning at the set time and go off after 30 minutes. I was often thinking has it been 20 or 30 minutes? I would say that the Philips GoLITE BLU Energy Light does everything it says it will do. It is just so bright and there's no timer function, which is why I am giving it 3 stars.
Pros: energy booster
Cons: bright
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
3
Could go either way
on September 25, 2016
Posted by: kimmy11
I received this item for free to review. The set up and directions for use are really easy. I love that it was small and portable. I brought it to work and started using it during my morning breaks. At first the blue light would really bother my eyes. It almost gave me a headache. I started to move it further away and tilt it off to the side. The directions say it does not have to be in your direct view point. I found that helped my eyes and I was able to keep it on for the 30 minutes. The days where I could be in front of it I did feel more awake. I can't say if it's because of the light or the placebo affect but either way it can get the job done. I wouldn't recommend any use at night.
Pros: small/portable
Cons: hard on the eyes
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
3
Not Sure About it
on September 23, 2016
Posted by: JenniR
Gender:Female
I was able to receive this light for free in order to give a review. First off it is very very bright. I'm glad that it has 3 different brightness levels but even on the lowest setting it is super bright. I have used it a few times and I honestly can't tell if it gives me more energy or not. The directions tell you not to look right at the light but that is hard to do especially when turning it off. It did give me a headache the first time I used it. I think this light is worth a try but again I can't tell if it actually does what it claims.
Pros: possibly gives energy, easy to use, not too big
Cons: too bright, gave me headache
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
2
Maybe results will come later
on September 27, 2016
Posted by: JessicaY
I received the energy light product to test. I placed it at my desk at work since it seemed the most appropriate location & use. I used it 20-30 minutes a day usually mid morning. I only used the lowest setting as it was very bright even at that setting though maybe that is the intent. I did not find any effects from using the light at this time, but I am hoping as the seasons change and my seasonal mood fluxes I will find some effects from its use.
Pros: easy to use
Cons: no effects noticed yet
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
3
Nice design and good product size
on September 28, 2016
Posted by: EmilyTB
Gender:Female
I have received this product free of charge in exchange for my open and honest feedback regarding said product. The packaging the product came in was sufficient, did not allow for any problems while shipping or being handled. The instructions were very well written as well as the troubleshooting area. I appreciated the chart that explained when to use the light, depending on if you were a "morning person" or not. The product itself was sturdy enough although I'd like to see the stand be more of a locking stand once it's fully extended. A couple of times as I would place it down, it would try to fold in as I let go. I like the design and size of the product. As far as the effectiveness of the product, it did not seem to improve my mood. I would be open to trying this product for a longer time period or considering adjustments in timing of day, length of use, etc. in order to see if I can gain a benefit.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
2
Didn't work for me
on September 27, 2016
Posted by: JKSTL
Gender:Female
I received the energy light to try out and review. I tried it for several days while in my office. Unfortunately, I didn't notice a change in my energy levels throughout the day despite using it for 30 minutes at a time. I am trying it in a different position, so maybe that will help give a different result.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
3
Bright Blue Light, But No Additional Energy
on October 3, 2016
Posted by: Lianna88
I received a free sample of the Philips Energy Lights HF3422 to review and at first I was pretty excited as I don`t drink coffee so my daily energy is often low so I hoped the light would make a difference. I used the light for 20 minutes for 10 days at the same time each day, based on the directions recommendations. The first two days I tried the light on low as it is quite bright at a low setting. I tried the light at the medium setting for the rest of the day as I would feel tired once the light was off and thought I needed a higher setting. Unfortunately I didn`t notice a change in the results at a higher setting. While I`m quite awake while the light is on, which is hard not to be with a bright blue light in one`s face, once the light was off my energy started to falter and I found myself falling asleep. So I`m not sure if it has worked differently for other people, but this was my experience.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
3
Pretty, but insignificant change
on September 26, 2016
Posted by: JulieS111
Gender:Female
I received the Philips Energy Light as a free sample in exchange for agreeing to write a review about this product. I have been using the Philips Energy Light for about ten days now, and I always put it on in the morning when i am getting ready for work. I do not get any sunlight in my bedroom so I thought this would be really helpful to wake me up more during my morning routine.
I kept the light on my dresser and I turned the light on every morning for about 20-30 minutes. At first it was on the lowest setting and then after about a week i turned it to the higher light level, to see if that made any more difference.
The product itself is sleek looking, small and easy to fit in small spaces. It doesn`t look out of place on a shelf as it is white and not obvious.
I liked having it on while i got ready. It did make the room a little brighter and it is a pleasant color. I think I was expecting it to have a stronger effect than it did. It is possible it may have made a difference in my energy level in the morning, but i don`t think it was a significant enough difference to really say this product really works and definitely increases energy levels. I do not feel this product significantly increased my mood and energy. At times when I wanted to go out at night and make sure I have more energy I did turn the light on while i got ready just in case it really did work. So I am not sure if it just a psychological impact or really physiological.
I am still open to continue using this in the mornings to see if using it more consistently over time does create a more significant effect on my energy and mood.
I kept the light on my dresser and I turned the light on every morning for about 20-30 minutes. At first it was on the lowest setting and then after about a week i turned it to the higher light level, to see if that made any more difference.
The product itself is sleek looking, small and easy to fit in small spaces. It doesn`t look out of place on a shelf as it is white and not obvious.
I liked having it on while i got ready. It did make the room a little brighter and it is a pleasant color. I think I was expecting it to have a stronger effect than it did. It is possible it may have made a difference in my energy level in the morning, but i don`t think it was a significant enough difference to really say this product really works and definitely increases energy levels. I do not feel this product significantly increased my mood and energy. At times when I wanted to go out at night and make sure I have more energy I did turn the light on while i got ready just in case it really did work. So I am not sure if it just a psychological impact or really physiological.
I am still open to continue using this in the mornings to see if using it more consistently over time does create a more significant effect on my energy and mood.
Pros: it is a beautiful product and design easy to use
Cons: unsure if it really changed my mood and energy tha
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com