Swing Arm LED Desk Lamp | Flexible Gooseneck Task Light

This swing arm LED desk lamp is an architect style task light with a 61cm flexible gooseneck, 900 lumens at 12W and a colour rendering index of 90. It is built for actual desk work, study and detailed craft rather than atmosphere, and the weighted base is what stops it tipping when the arm is fully out.

What you get

• 61cm flexible gooseneck, adjustable through 360 degrees
• 900 lumens at 12W, CRI 90
• Ten brightness levels across three colour modes, so 30 combinations
• Aluminium, stainless steel and ABS build
• Weighted base, roughly 900g and 15cm across
• 90 to 260V with a USB adapter included

Why CRI 90 matters on a task light

Colour rendering index is the number nobody advertises and everybody notices. Cheap LEDs sit around CRI 70, which makes skin, paint and fabric look slightly grey and wrong. At 90 the colours you see under it are close to daylight, which matters if you are drawing, painting, doing makeup or matching thread. Combined with the long reach, it lights a wide desk evenly instead of putting a bright circle in the middle.

Common Questions

Is it rechargeable? No, this one plugs in, which is how it holds 900 lumens all evening without fading. If you want cordless, the magnetic desk lamp is the battery powered option.

Will it tip over when extended? No. The base weighs around 900g, which is the detail cheaper swing arm lamps skip and the reason they end up face down on the desk.

Does it come with a plug adapter? Yes, a USB adapter is included and it runs on 90 to 260V.

Is it too bright for a bedroom? Not at the bottom of the range. Ten brightness levels take it from a warm evening glow to full task lighting.

What else finishes off a desk setup? Have a look through Desk Essentials.

Delivery and returns

Free delivery, no minimum spend, usually 7 to 14 working days after dispatch. Free 30 day returns and we pay the return postage.

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