I'll preface my remarks by saying that I'm in the persnickety group when it comes to reading lights, as glaucoma has made me sensitive to glare and other aspects of poor lighting. I have been looking for a light that would enable me to read comfortably in bed without success. Further, I don't often write reviews.
The lights are thoughfully designed and produce ample, low-glare lighting, especially for such a small, light-weight product. The four-way switch in the light head works well and lets one select white, amber, or a blend of white and amber, plus off, of course. I like the blend for reading and the white for working in poorly lit or dark places, such as under our kitchen sink, where I found myself recently, trying to diagnose a suddenly very low-flow faucet. The smallness of the light, the weighted base, and the nice long, bendible neck let me direct the light just where I needed it, and there were none of the annoying problems one often has, such as glare and having the dang light fall over at just the wrong moment.
In fact, last night I found that I could plop the base on my knee and it stayed put while I read a magazine comfortably. There was no glare and the pages were evenly lighted. I even find myself using the light to read in preference to switch on a lamp, especially if the lamp produces glare.
Thoughtfulness has been put into many of the design features. The clip has a hinged pad on the end so that the unit can be clipped securely to a book binding or even a somewhat wedge-shaped object, aided by grippy pads on both the base and the clip sides. While the light head is small, it produces an area of even light more than sufficient for iluminating the whole page of a book, even in an otherwise dark room. I think the rectangular shape of the head and the use of multiple LEDs is what produces such an even beam that lights up the page but doesn't light up the rest of the room. As other reviewers have noted, one can read in bed without disturbing one's partner. Our headboard is too thick to clip the light to it, but I either clip it to the book or stand it up on top of the headboard.
Charging is simple, but note that one must supply a charger, as none is furnished. I suppose the sellers felt that nearly all of us have extra chargers, and it enabled them to sell the lights for a ridiculous $7.50 each. Because of the LEDs, the charge seems to last a long time. One very small point is that when I tried to use a charger and cable I had lying about, the micro-USB B male connector on the cable was quite loose in the female connector in the base, and I had to use the cable that came with the light. That connector was very snug in the base receptacle. Other reviewers have apparently had the connector break, and the tight fit might be the reason. However, if that happens, I'm sure I can find a spare cable in my menagery that will fit OK.
| Style | NiteOwl Book Light [2 Pack] |
|---|---|
| Brand | GearLight |
| Color | Black |
| Product Dimensions | 1.65"D x 5"W x 7"H |
| Special Feature | Portable, Flexible, Rechargeable |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Finish Type | Powder Coated |
| Material | Ceramic, Metal |
| Lamp Type | Desk Lamp |
| Room Type | Bedroom |
| Shade Color | Clear |
| Shade Material | Acrylic |
| Base Material | Plastic |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Reading, Camping |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Shape | Compact Elegant |
| Switch Type | Push Button |
| Number of Light Sources | 2 |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Included Components | 2x GearLight NiteOwl Book Lights, 2X USB Charging Cables, 2x User Manuals, 2x Warranty Cards |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult, Kid |
| Mounting Type | Clip on |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Lighting Method | downlight |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Item Weight | 0.2 Kilograms |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Specific Uses For Product | Reading, Studying, Crafting, Camping, Coloring, Bedside, Books, Novels, Textbooks, eReaders, Laptops, Desks, Headboards |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Installation Type | Spoke Clip |
| Manufacturer | GearLight |
| Part Number | GL-BLN-2P |
| Item Weight | 7 ounces |
| Item model number | GL-BLN-2P |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Finish types | Powder Coated |
| Special Features | Portable, Flexible, Rechargeable |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
