Whether you’re an avid bookworm or a casual reader, nobody can deny the importance of good lighting. It can be especially tricky choosing a reading light that accommodates all your needs because your eyes are the first to be affected.
Is white or warm light better for reading?
The short answer is – it depends on the time of day and what your needs are. For instance, a white light will be more of use to you if you need to keep yourself awake. This is because it contains a high amount of blue light, which decreases the production of the sleep chemical called melatonin in your brain.
In contrast, warm light is ideal for reading in bed during the night time as it doesn’t interfere with your sleep cycle and is less stressful on your eyes. If you need some help deciding on a good reading light, here are some possible options that you can consider.
This is precisely the kind of light you will want when you need to get down to business. The TaoTronics LED Desk Lamp has a multitude of features, making it a perfect fit in your reading room, including a USB-charging port. There's aslo a unique eye-care technology ensuring your eyes are kept protected from glare and strain. Besides, it's customizable illumination with an impressive five-colour mode, and seven brightness levels to save energy.
Fancy a bit of reading before entering dreamland? Don’t be fooled by its size, this adorable little bedside lamp from Xiaomi may be small, but it ensures even illumination over a large area. If you’re worried it may not be bright enough, don’t fret. This lamp has a wide brightness range – with a maximum of up to 400 lumens and a minimum of less than two lumens for when you’re ready to hit the sack.
When you share a room with someone, it restricts you the time to leave your lights on. To avoid disturbing your partner, try this clip-on book light from Energizer. It features a Nichia LED Bulb that lasts up to 10 hours and a flexible neck to manoeuvre the lamp in any direction. Besides, you’ll be able to enjoy proper and long-lasting illumination in your little corner with no disturbance.
This reading light comes with a large magnifying glass, so you can read smaller text and images clearer in the dark without straining your eyes. It’s designed with LED lights, perfect for reading at dark or you can rotate the screen to 180 degrees to make reading more convenient and comfortable.
There is also a large viewing area to make reading more relax while protecting your eyes. It’s suitable for the elderlies, especially when they need to read the fine print, threading needles, analyzing charts and graphs, checking books, newspapers, maps, and documents.
Who knew it was possible to get a lamp that is as smart are you are? This desk lamp by Xiaomi is one of the best reading lamps in the market, featuring four pre-set lighting modes, though you can also adjust the colour temperature and brightness according to your needs. Designed to reduce flickering, it protects your eyes from fatigue and soreness. It can also be activated using Google assistant, which means you can turn it on wherever you are.
Yes, students, I hear your struggle. Studying may not be fun, but the least we can do is make it a little more comfortable. The Xiaomi Philips Eyecare Smart Lamp 2 places much importance on the comfort of your eyes. It features a light sensor which senses your surroundings and is able to offer the kind of lighting that best suits what you need. Another cool fact - it can be folded up to 180 degrees, giving you ultimate control over how and what you see.
Being accompanied by a good book in bed is probably one of the best ways you could sail through a sleepless night. The Akiro Portable Lamp offers anti-glare light that can be adjusted with three gears, for you to decide on the perfect brightness for you, with minimal fatigue or exhaustion. It can also provide warm light which can help protect your eye from the strain that commonly occurs from reading during the night time.