Best Overall$179-$199
BenQ e-Reading LED Desk Lamp
Wide-area illumination with on-the-fly color temperature adjustment makes this the desk lamp that replaces two. No physical buttons cluttering the design, and it lights the whole room rather than just a harsh spotlight.
This is the one lamp I'd tell a friend to just buy without overthinking it — the color-changing feature alone solves the 'half the room is a doctor's office' problem that plagues every other desk lamp.
Pros
- Adjustable color temperature lets you shift from warm to daylight on the fly
- Angled head casts light across a wide area instead of a harsh direct spotlight
- Minimal physical buttons for a clean, uncluttered aesthetic
- Highly customizable brightness and color settings via touch controls
Cons
- Premium price at $199 is significantly higher than competitors
- Adjusting the lamp's angle can cause a strobe-like flicker effect
- Wide-area light output means less targeted task lighting if that's what you need
“The BenQ eReading LED Desk Lamp is our pick for the best desk lamp overall because of the level of customization it offers.”
— Tom's Guide
Sources:tomsguide.com