Magnifying Glass with Light and Stand, 12X 9.06in Clamp & Base | Magnifier Adjustable Color Dimmable for Craft Hobby Repair Sewing Beading Close Work, LED Lighted Desk Lamp Swivel Arm Black

This lamp is great for model building or working with small electronics. It offers even light, the color temperature of the light is adjustable and the brightness is as well. If come with the option to clamp to a desk or use the included very solid heavy base for the desktop. Position stays put. Directions, are unclear however. I am not sure why it talks about charging the light with the included USB C plug. It is NOT USB C, and it has no battery, it needs to be plugged in. Not a deal breaker for me, but the directions just don't seem to be for this product perhaps. Who needs directions anyway....it is super easy to use out of the box

First, the good: At ~$35, this magnifying lamp is a steal--it's the only one that I could find that had the features in a regular desk lamp that I was looking for: adjustable color range and dimmability. If you think about it, those features don't necessarily lend themselves to a magnifying lamp--most likely you would want ~6000K (daylight) color and high brightness all the time...but because this has those adjustments, I'm able to use it as a regular desk lamp and switch to magnifying if I happen to need it. While there are only three color modes, the brightness on this has ten levels, and at the highest it's much brighter than most desk lamps. Honestly, three color modes is pretty much enough for most people--you have yellowish lights for night time relaxation, whitish light for normal usage, and blue (daylight) light for when you really need to see every detail. At 800 lumen, it's about as bright as a 60 watt (frosted) light bulb, and at 80 lumen, it's like a (somewhat bright) night light. That covers a lot of bases. Now, the bad: I'm going to agree with a previous reviewer and note that the stem by which this lamp connects to the base seems poorly made--folded sheet metal going into a hole reminds me of something you might find on an old tent pole, not a lamp. This makes adjusting the lamp a bit awkward--knowing that the meeting point is weak means you'll probably want to do it with both hands to avoid putting too much pressure on that particular joint. It's also fairly easy to adjust this lamp so that it will fall over when it's in the base. I suppose this adds flexibility to those who want to clamp it to their desk, but it might be annoying for someone who wants to adjust it with one hand while it's sitting in the base. Admittedly, it's a small complaint... but if you're planning on using this more for a magnifying lamp than a regular desk one, I would probably look elsewhere. Those gripes aside, this is a great deal for someone that wants a desk lamp that can occasionally work as a magnifying lens, and as far as I'm concerned it's a 5 star value if that's what you want.

Bought this for my wife, so she can do her crafts. It attaches easily to the desk and gives her plenty of light and magnification to see what she is gluing or painting. It has plenty of movement and it easily moves out of the way when not needed.

For the price the quality is actually quite good; and I know this is subjective, but the style of magnification is quite to my taste. I do basic soldering and this suits my needs very well.

When it arrived, I thought it was packed so small it never would work! Surprise, the lamp replaces one that was damaged when I moved and it was 30 years old. This is perfect with LCD lighting, able to mount by clamp or the heavy stand it also comes with, the choice is mine! The white color brightens the work area and magnification is super for these old eyes. The cost was very reasonable and it arrived a day early! I should have done this sooner since technology has changed. Old dogs learn new tricks! After a year it turns off and ruins my quilting. I think there is a short in the wiring since it goes off and on or just fades. I cannot use it since it is unreliable. Is it foreign made?

The magnification is not even remotely close to 10x. It is about 2-3x. It's also not distortion-free although it's not bad in the center. I ran into several of the issues others reported such as the base mount being loose and the light sometimes turning off by itself. The light is bright and helps a lot. It seems to stay in place pretty well too. The included pamphlet says the unit has a USB-C power cable, but it is USB-A.

Purchased: August 2023 Review: September 2024 Primary Use: Miniature painting Hours in use: At least 100+ Issues: None Would Recommend: Yes Pros -It's nice to have color options to get an idea of how the paint job will look when displayed. Good warm, bright white, and cool white colors. -The brightness is good for painting while not being straining on the eyes. -The arm adjusts easily and stays exactly where you put it; no sagging. -The base is heavy enough to support the lamp in any position; no tipping. -The amount of magnification is excellent for tiny details. -It's nice to have the option of using the base or the table mount. -No flickering of the LED. Cons -If using the base, you need to hold the base when adjusting the arm. Not an issue if using the mount. -The nut holding the head needs tightened if moving it regularly. -The arm feels a little short if using the table mount on the back of a desk. I end up using the base for the most part, so I can get it closer without lowering the head too much. Customer Service: EXCELLENT! -Recently, I *thought* my lamp was failing, but it turned out that it was the third-party power adapter (NOT the one that came with the lamp, which I lost) that was the issue. However, I contacted KIRKAS before realizing this. They immediately sent a replacement and were exceptionally understanding when I discovered my mistake and reported it to them. Their response time was quick, the person I spoke with was professional, patient, and kind, and they stand by their product 100%. I would buy from them again.

Works perfectly for crafts!!