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Best Reading Lamp

Published Jun 14th, 2019 11:47AM EDT

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Curl up with a good book or sit down with the latest issue of your favorite magazine when you’re using one of these illuminating reading lamps. Sitting with a reading lamp can help you in almost any instance, especially at night, to keep your eyes from straining and allowing you to focus and see clearer. Reading lamps come in all shapes and sizes so finding the right one for you can be a chore. Here are some of the top options on the market for your bedtime reading, studying for school, or when you need to focus on minute details.

Best Clip-On Reading Lamp

The novelty of a portable reading lamp is an exciting one, allowing you to read in the car or other places on the go. But you can also utilize a clip-on reading lamp to read in bed so as to not bother your partner or not run up a higher electric bill by utilizing an overhead light. The Energizer Clip-On Book Light will run up to 25 hours and comes with batteries. With its advanced LED technology, it recreates a naturally lit environment. The beam is broad enough to see well but narrow enough for privacy. It clips onto any surface that is 0.5 inches and the neck is flexible and collapsible to find you the angle you’re looking for.

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Best Desk Reading Lamp

Cramming for an exam into the early hours of the morning? The TaoTronics LED Desk Lamp DL13 has five lighting modes and seven brightness levels so you can work day or night easily at your desk. The energy efficiency of the LED lighting helps you save on electrical costs. The adjustable head rotates 90° left or right and 135° up or down to reach peak reading positioning. The dimensions (16.9″ x 7.1″ x 7.1″) will fit on most desks. Additionally, there is a built-in USB port so you can charge your mobile devices.

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Best Magnifying Reading Lamp

For anyone with poor eyesight that could use help seeing their crossword puzzle or that might need to read fine print on a pill bottle, a magnifying lamp could be just what is needed. The Brightech LightView Pro LED Magnifying Floor Lamp magnifies up to 175x with its 3 diopter lens so the print comes out crystal clear. You can position the lamp with its adjustable neck so it reaches as high as 55″ or as low as 24″ so you don’t need to hold the magnifying light to read. It is a 9W light that boosts 870 Lumens to give off plenty of illumination. This can be used over a bed, in the living room, or study.

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