Before owning this, I have tried several LED lamps with adjustable neck and dimmable brightness.
They were 3-4 times more expensive, however they were not very impressive, with a certain design flaws and QC issues that I had them returned. Then I started looking into buying just a cheaper swing arm lamp with an LED bulb.
On receiving this unit, I was surprised by its construction, it's very solid, and the switch is way user-friendlier than I expected. Using an A19 (or A60) LED bulb of 12W it's now super bright. To make it dimmer I just point it to shoot at the wall, and the reflected light is just alright for reading in my office.
The traditional design using two springs to keep the orientation of the lamp is great, making it fully customizable as well holding its position without any sliding.
The whole set totalled just around $40 with the bulb, and I am totally satisfied.
Finally, I have to leave the cons, but it's rather related to the bulb, in which the same won't happen for dedicated LED lamps (those cost more). My bulb has a small issue of flickering, shaking a pen laterally under it I can see multiple shapes, which is a sign of not high enough PWM frequency.
If you are serious about this, and also want to build your own LED lamp using this swing arm lamp, you may need to pay some attention when picking the bulb.
| Manufacturer | Globe Electric |
|---|---|
| Place of Business | Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 1A8, CA |
| Part Number | 56963 |
| Product Dimensions | 15.75 x 20.07 x 80.01 cm; 839.15 g |
| Item model number | 56963 |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Colour | Black |
| Style | Metal Clamp - Swing Arm |
| Finish | Painted |
| Material | Metal |
| Pattern | Desk Lamp |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Wattage | 60 watts |
| Installation Method | Wall Mount |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Type of Bulb | LED |
| Mounting Type | Tabletop |
| Switch Style | Rocker |
| Special Features | Adjustable |
| Included Components | Shade |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | No warranty |
| Item Weight | 839 g |
| Country of origin | China |
