Best Swing Arm Lamps

Updated April 2018

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A versatile rotating LED desk lamp with multiple functions. Includes a touch control panel for changing the settings and a USB port for charging gadgets

Pros

This LED lamp features five color temperatures and six brightness levels with a convenient night light. Includes a timer mode. Solid build with brushed aluminum body. Memory feature remembers your previous settings.

Cons

A small amount of users report having received faulty lamps out of the box.

This highly adjustable clamp-mounted swing arm lamp is perfect if you need to save on desk space.

Pros

Easy to use; just clamp this lamp to your desk and away you go. Offers a large light area and is highly adjustable. The twin arm can extend to 32". The 59" cable should provide plenty of slack.

Cons

Some users report having trouble finding the balancing point of the lamp.

Best Bang for the Buck

This heavy-duty desk lamp offers great value for money with a timeless vintage design.

Pros

A simple lamp that features a quality build for the price. Fully adjustable, so you can easily set it to your required angle. Finished in brushed nickel and offers a good light range.

Cons

Some users report the switch can become defective over time.

Sunllipe

Dimmable LED Desk Lamp

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A touch-sensitive LED desk lamp that is sleek and stylish with its 'O-ring' design. It won't take up much space either.

Pros

Features a sturdy, heavy-duty base. Modern ring LED position is unusual and very stylish. Control the brightness from 100% all the way down to 3% with touch sensitive controls.

Cons

Has a shelf life of approximately 40,000 hours as LEDs can't be replaced.

Ledu

L445WT Professional Swing Arm Lamp

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Bottom Line

If you're short on space, consider this swing arm lamp that will clamp onto most surface edges.

Pros

This combo lamp features both a 19W CFL bulb and a 25W circline fluorescent tube which can be used together or independently of one another to get your desired brightness. Spring-balanced arm construction is versatile.

Cons

Fewer choices over where you can place it compared to a freestanding model.

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24 Models Considered

8 Hours Researched

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143 Consumers Consulted

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