TaoTronics Elune LED desk lamp review ( Model TT-DL01 )

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this product for free so that I could provide product feedback to the company and post a product review. I was not required to write a positive review and I do not rate products higher than they should have been. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's requirements.

I recently received a TaoTronics Elune LED desk lamp for a product review. I have tested other LED lamps before (including the TaoTronics TT-DL04) but this one seemed to have a wider range of output options.  The lamp is larger than the TT-DL04, however I don't consider that an issue since the base itself doesn't take up too much space.  I think the TT-DL04 was more of a neat gadget (with the detachable lamp) but this lamp has a much wider range of light output options that the TT-DL04 did not have.

The TaoTronics lamp on my night stand, fits in with my other geek gear
( 4 port charger, battery pack, wireless charger and LG G Watch )

The setup was simple, and lamp has a good range of motion.  The instruction manual explains multiple operation modes including the following:

- Reading Mode ( Stimulates concentration & reduces eye strain )
- Study Mode ( Increases attention & concentration )
- Relax Mode ( Promotes relaxing along with improved mood )
- Sleep Mode ( Encourages deep sleep with a comfortable soft light )

In addition to the 4 modes (which changes the color temperature of the light) you have 5 levels of brightness control.  It also has a 60 minute timer so you can just hit the button and have the lamp turn off automatically.

Next to a 2 liter bottle of soda for size comparison

Now I will be honest I wondered about the claim that the different color temperatures would really have any major impact.  I did some research online, and this site had a pretty good layout that made me feel like what they were claiming was real and not just marketing magic.

http://www.westinghouselighting.com/color-temperature.aspx

When I actually tested the different light modes, I could definitely tell the difference in the color temperature and the lowest setting "sleep mode" was very dim.  I think this gives a very wide range of options so each person can adjust to what they need.

Close up of the base of the lamp, showing 0.69A output on the USB port as it charges my phone

Here are the main points I noticed about this product:

Ease of Setup and Use: The directions are easy to follow for both the setup and the use of this lamp, and the instruction manual does a good job of explaining the purpose of each of the modes.

Variety of Output: This lamp can put out a variety of color temperature to match different moods / purposes, and within each mode you have 5 levels of brightness control.

Other Factors: The lamp has a built-in USB port (1A output) for charging devices which is great if you happen to only have one available spot to plug in your lamp and still need to have the ability to charge a device on your desk or night stand.  The lamp itself is a good looking lamp, it won't stand out like some clunky old lamp on your desk or night stand.

Bottom line: While I do not consider this lamp as "geeky" as the TT-DL04 I reviewed it is a very good product with a wide range of lighting options.  I think anyone who is going to use the lamp often will appreciate the range of output, and the stylish design of the lamp.

TaoTronics Product Page: http://www.taotronics.com/taotronics-elune-tt-dl01-black-desk-lamp.html
Amazon Product Page: http://amzn.com/B00APAQSP6