Brightech LightView Pro Magnifying Desk Lamp, 2.25x Light Magnifier with Clamp, Adjustable Magnifying Glass with Light for Crafts, Reading, Close Work - White

I’ve been using the Brightech LightView magnifying floor lamp daily since 2019 in my electrolysis practice. After six solid years of reliable use, the plastic casing on the lamp head finally cracked (understandable, since I often reposition it by the head instead of the base).I purchased this desk version as a replacement, and it fits the bill perfectly. (The desk version lamp fits directly into the floor base previously purchased.) The brightness is fully adjustable, the magnification is crystal clear, and the optical quality is excellent—I can easily see individual hair follicles, which is essential for my work.The articulating arms move smoothly, and once positioned, they stay put. It's sturdy, well-made, and performs just as well—if not better—than the original.I’ve already repurchased it and would absolutely do so again. Great value for the quality. I just hope Brightech eventually offers a version with even stronger magnification as I get older!

This is an incredible lamp. It's very durable, maneuvers easily, has extremely bright LEDs ( 9 watts, 800 Lumens) & allows for adjustment from cool to warm color temp (ranging between warm 3,000 Kelvin and cool 6,000 Kelvin).My wife is a Blythe doll customizer & needs to work very closely on her work when she's sculpting or painting. She's used headlamp magnifiers, reading glasses, etc.. but nothing has ever worked "quite right."I've used fluorescent magnifier lamps for years & asked her if she would like to try one out that would be brighter & would not get hot. She was all in. So we purchased this unit from Brightech as it allowed for super magnification (225% across a 3" lens). Another important feature was the ability to adjust the color temperature of the light. So she could simulate natural daylight (as close as can be simulated) while she was working.The unit arrived quickly & was boxed well from the manufacturer. Amazon did a good job packing as well (which is not always the case). The unit assembled in a few minutes with the included desk clamp & was ready to test.One thing to note..this lamp ships ONLY with a DESK CLAMP. It does not come with any other type of mounting bracket.So if your desk has no lip, then you will either need to drill a hole in the desk, purchase a different kind of mount or build a bracket (this is what I ended up doing) to attach to the desk then attach the clamp to that. The pic I included was the unit briefly attached at my workspace using the desk clamp.So now we come to the part about being potentially TOO STRONG.If you aren't used to using a magnifier lamp of this power, then there will be an adjustment period.Especially with a 225% magnification. If you're using this lamp for things like reading, crosswords or jigsaw puzzles, then it should be a breeze as the stuff your magnifying won't move much. But it still may take a bit to get your eyes adjusted.However, she was working with sculpting tools, her Dremel, paint brushes, etc.. & was constantly bumping the lamp with her tools trying to gauge her distance. So the lamp would shake & move slightly each time.The other potential concern was the actual magnification. It's so strong in the center, but if you move off to the sides where the optics go out of focus, you can feel a little dizzy. And again, this all comes with the acclimation period. This is something you would probably get used to over time.Outside of those concerns, this lamp is otherwise awesome. I've already comendered it for reading serial numbers off of small electronic parts, doing repairs that would otherwise require a headlamp & magnifying glasses or reading manuals or documentation that seem to shrink in size each year.It's easy to set up, easy to move out of the way when not in use, the LED lamps will last forever & Brightech will even extend their already exceptional 3 year warranty to 5 years just for registering your product.Overall, I would say a excellent lamp for just under $70.00 to the door (with Prime).Oh, and if you need a non-stationary version of this item, Brightech offers a rolling model. It's the same lamp (Brightech LightView PRO) but with a 6 wheel base.

I build models, so I use lots of magnifying devices and light sources. The LightView lamp suits my needs very well. The magnifying lens is very good, and the light stays where I put it when I move the arm. I generally keep mine on brightest and whitest, as I need to see clearly, but the fact that the brightness and color levels can be adjusted is useful for judging paint colors.I'm very happy with the light, although I could mention a couple of very minor gripes. First, the clamp does not open wide enough for me. I use an old table as a workbench, and the clamp simply doesn't open enough for me to get it over the edge of the table, which has a skirt of about 3 1/2 inches. I got around this by using a small bar clamp to clamp a short piece of 1" x 4" to the table and then clamped the lamp to that. Not elegant or pretty but it works. If you use a desk or bench with a narrower lip than mine you shouldn't have an issue. Other (very small issues) are the controls and their placement. The brightness and color adjustment are separate, step-by-step digital switches, rather than "infinite" analog knobs or dials. Again, not really a big deal, but once or twice I've wanted a brightness that was in-between steps, and had to make do. The switches for the adjustments are also touch-sensitive, so if you grab the light in the wrong place to move it while working, you can inadvertently change the lighting, but once you learn to grab the light by the handle this isn't really a problem. The on/off switch is a nice chunky physical switch.The lens is solid glass, and provides good magnification for close-in work. It's a nice wide lens, about five inches, and seems to meet the product description of about 200+% magnification. The lens appears to be good quality, with no glitches or bubbles. It's also packed separately to avoid damage in shipment, which is a good idea.The light does not generate much heat, being LED, and only pulls 9 watts or so, so it's pretty energy-efficient. The power cord and plug are heavy-duty and the overall construction is solid and feels quality.Overall I think this is an excellent lamp, and it is working extremely well for me. I would definitely recommend it.