Why does CRI matter for a drawing lamp?

CRI shows how true colors look under the light. LitONES lists 95 or higher and calls it very close to natural light, so colors on the page look closer to how they do in daylight.

Does the LitONES desk lamp need a clamp?

No. It stands on a metal base, so the thickness of your desk does not matter and it works on desks against a wall.

Can I change the color temperature?

Yes. Both brightness and color temperature are adjustable, and the lamp has memory and a timer.

How long is the LitONES lamp arm?

The swing arm is 26.7 inches with five pivot joints, and the head is 7.09 inches and rotates.

What warranty does the LitONES lamp have?

The listing says it comes with a 36-month warranty, and the LEDs are rated for 100,000 hours.

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LitONES

LitONES Edge-Lit Desk Lamp

A freestanding LED desk lamp with soft edge-lit light, a CRI of 95 or higher, a five-joint 26.7 inch swing arm and a metal base with no clamp.

Best for: Artists who draw at a desk and want near natural light with no clamp

CRI: 95+
Arm: 26.7 in, 5 joints
Base: Metal, freestanding
Warranty: 36 months

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Buy it if

You color or paint and need light that shows your colors accurately
Your desk is too thick, too thin or against a wall, so a clamp lamp will not fit
You also want a soft light for video calls

Skip it if

Your desk is small. The lamp stands on its own base, so it uses desk space that a clamp lamp would not
You want a wide light bar. The listing gives the arm length and head size but no width for the lit area

What the LitONES Edge-Lit Desk Lamp is

The LitONES Edge-Lit Desk Lamp is an LED lamp that stands on a metal base instead of clamping to your desk. A five-joint swing arm lets you set the angle and height of the light head over your work.

The light comes from diffused, edge-lit LEDs, which LitONES describes as soft and evenly distributed. The listing gives a CRI of 95 or higher, which it calls very close to natural light, and both brightness and color temperature are adjustable.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

CRI 95 or higher
CRI measures how true colors look under a light. A high CRI means colors look closer to how they do in daylight, which helps when you judge colored pencil or marker work.
Edge-lit, diffused LEDs
LitONES describes the light as soft and evenly distributed, and says it helps reduce eye strain during long hours of work or study.
Adjustable brightness and color temperature
Set a warmer or cooler light and the brightness you want. The lamp also has memory and a timer.
26.7 inch arm with five joints
Five pivot joints and a 7.09 inch rotating head let you set the height and angle over your work.
Freestanding metal base
The base stands on its own, so there is nothing to clamp and you can move the lamp wherever you need it.
84 LED beads
LitONES rates the LEDs for 100,000 hours and backs the lamp with a 36-month warranty.