Wall-Mounted Reading Light with Flexible Gooseneck

Why this one

Sold as a bedside light and used by some people as a desk lamp, and the best-measured light here: CRI 95+, four colour temperatures, five levels plus stepless dimming, a 360 degree gooseneck and a four-hour auto-off for reading in bed. Read the spec carefully, though: the USB port on the plate is a 5V/10W output for charging a phone, not a way to power the lamp. It takes an E26 bulb, the listing does not say whether one is included, and it never states how the lamp itself is powered.

What it had to clear

• screws to the wall - the only pick in this guide that needs a drill
• five brightness levels plus stepless dimming, and a four-hour auto-off
• the listing never states how it is powered - check that before buying

One of 7 compared in 7 Desk Lamps That Keep Your Workspace Clutter-Free.