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Lightblade 1500S LED Lamp Review
A standard LED lamp at twice the cost
By Eric Watson Eric Watson Writer Texas Christian University Eric Watson is a tech writer who specializes in video games and gaming. His work has appeared in PC Gamer, Polygon, Tabletop Gaming Magazine, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 18, 2019 Tweet Share Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. 3 Lumiy Lightblade 1500S LED Lamp
Lifewire / Jordan Provost What We Like Four color modes, each with a dedicated button USB port for charging devices Foam padding on the bottom What We Don't Like Expensive Plastic design feels cheap and flimsy Highly reflective surfaces The Lightblade 1500S LED Lamp has multiple color modes, dimness levels, a USB port, and decently flexible arms, but doesn’t offer anything that other, cheaper lamps don’t include. View On Amazon View On EBay 3 Lumiy Lightblade 1500S LED Lamp
Lifewire / Jordan Provost View On Amazon View On EBay in this article Expand Design Setup Process Color Temperature and Brightness Smart Light Options Price Competition Final Verdict Specs We purchased the Lightblade 1500S LED Lamp so our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and assess it. Keep reading for our full product review. Most LED lamps on Amazon have cheaper components and designs. So when looking at the costly Lightblade 1500S LED lamp, we expected a superior, sturdy construction and a good range of features. Unfortunately, the Lightblade’s flimsy plastic construction belongs on a budget lamp, not one with a price higher than most competitors with no real extras to speak of. Lifewire / Jordan Provost Design Cheap plastic
There’s no need to sugar coat it—the design of the Lightblade 1500S resembles many plastic LED lamps that sit comfortably around the $20-30 range. The glossy black plastic is highly reflective and will quickly become covered in dust, hair, and fingerprints. It’s a disappointing design for what should be a high-end premium LED lamp. Its plastic design, puts it firmly in the budget category, while offering slightly superior arm rotation and attractive touch buttons on the base The touch buttons are located on the base of the lamp which measures 6.75 by 7 inches. It includes a nice foam pad on the bottom to avoid scratching the table or desk surface. The four different color levels are represented as individual buttons, letting us instantly snap to each mode. Each color mode saved our last used brightness level, essentially storing four different lighting modes, one for each color. Up and down buttons are used to cycle through the five different brightness levels. With a lamp this pricey, we would’ve preferred a slide bar dimmer. Lifewire / Jordan Provost Setup Process Completely folds up
The Lightblade 1500S comes pre-assembled and folded in the box. When the arm is standing straight up, the light reaches a height of about 17.5 inches from the surface of the desk or table. The LED panel can rotate vertically up to 50 degrees up and 90 degrees down, while the arm can rotate 90 degrees forward. The one standout feature the Lightblade possess in its design is that the lamp head can twist 90 degrees from one side to the other. Both the LED panel and the arm can be completely folded for easy storage, though rotating the arm forward is tricky to do with one hand. It’s next to impossible to rotate it backward without putting one hand on the base and applying a solid amount of pressure. The base of the arm can twist up to 130 degrees. The one standout feature the Lightblade possess is that the lamp head can twist 90 degrees from one side to the other. Combined with the solid twisting feature at the arm base, this offers a superior range of angles that most cheaper lamps do not have. Lifewire / Jordan Provost Color Temperature and Brightness Four color modes and five brightness levels
The Lightblade’s four color modes are divided into the standard options ranging from the amber-tinted nighttime setting (2500-3300K), all the way up to the bright fluorescent-like Study Mode, which reaches up to 6800K. Five different brightness levels are provided, allowing for plenty of configurations, but nothing beyond what many modern day LED lamps are capable of. Lifewire / Jordan Provost Smart Light Options Standard sleep timer memory functions and USB port
The Lightblade 1500S includes a 60-minute sleep timer as well as a memory function for each color mode setting, meaning that each button remembers the last brightness level it was set to. The Lightblade also includes a standard USB outlet for charging devices, located at the back at the base of the arm, just above the power outlet. These are nice features, but like everything else about the Lightblade, you can also find them in much cheaper lamps. Whether you’re looking to save money or get more bang for your buck, you can find much better options than the Lightblade 1500S. Price Simply overpriced
There’s simply no reason for the Lightblade to cost $60 or more, depending on the price you find it on Amazon. Even at a frequently discounted price, it’s still too expensive for a plastic LED light that offers most of the same lighting and rotational options as budget lamps. Competition Many superior options
The Lampat LED lamp offers a reflective black plastic design with a similar interface and size to the Lightblade 1500S, for a much more attractive price. On the other end, you can find the TaoTronics TT-DL16 in a highly attractive and sturdy gray metal frame and glass touch screen panel. Whether you’re looking to save money or get more bang for your buck, it’s a much better option than the Lightblade 1500S. Lampat LED Lamp Review: The Budget LED Lamp TaoTronics TT-DL16 LED Lamp Review: Modern and Stylish Final Verdict Budget lamp with a premium price. There’s nothing inherently wrong with the Lightblade 1500S. Its plastic design, puts it firmly in the budget category, while offering slightly superior arm rotation and attractive touch buttons on the base. But nothing in our testing justified such a big price tag. Specs
Product Name Lightblade 1500S LED Lamp Product Brand Lumiy UPC 828642600101 Price $59.95 Weight 2.5 lbs. Product Dimensions 6.75 x 7 x 17.5 in. Lifespan Over 40,000 hours Color Temp 2500K - 6800K Ports USB DC 5V/2A Inputs/Outputs AC 100-240v / DC 12V ~ 1A Warranty 12 months Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire The 7 Best Desk Lamps of 2022 Youkoyi A509 LED Lamp Review: Overpriced and Underperforms TaoTronics TT-DL16 LED Lamp Review: Modern and Stylish How to Perform a Lamp Test to Verify Power BYB E430 LED Lamp Review: Premium Swing Arm Lamp Aura Daylight Therapy Lamp Review: A Mood-ImprovingWake-Up Light Lampat LED Lamp Review: The Budget LED Lamp The 5 Best Monitor Arms of 2022 The 7 Best Smart Lamps of 2022 Acer XFA240 Review: Puts Function Over Form Luma Pro Review: A Sleek and Smart UV-C Light Sanitizer The 9 Best Phone Sanitizers of 2022 The 5 Best Softbox Lighting Kits of 2022 The 7 Best LED Light Kits of 2022 The 6 Best Wake-Up Light Therapy Alarm Clocks of 2022 The 7 Best Photo Light Boxes of 2022 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies