Ultra-Efficient 90 LED Magnifier Lamp - Adjustable Arm - 5" Lens

by ProMagnify

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001064VTE
• Item model number: 8606L 5D
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,166 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
  • #37 in Office Products > Office Furniture & Accessories > Office Lighting > Desk Lamps
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 24, 2008

Product Description

As we age, our eyes naturally lose some of their ability to focus close-in. A teenager can focus on objects as close as 3" but by age 50 that distance can increase to 18" - VERY frustrating when it limits your work or hobby. This premium-grade lamp is a simple and effective solution for seeing almost anything bigger, better and brighter. 36" triple-joint arm has unique internal cantilever system that lets you adjust without loosening/tightening knobs - perfectly balanced to hold position (can be locked in position if necessary). Heavy-duty die-cast aluminum clamp with no-mark pad, nickel-plated steel screw fits surfaces to 2-1/2"-thick; easy to move remove and takes up just 2" of desk space. Large 5"-diameter glass lens with 5-diopter (2.25X) magnification lets you see fine detail clearly but still has a practical focal range (distance of text or object from lens) of up to 9". 90 individual super-bright LED illuminate with pure white light without the heat build-up of incandescent or halogen and without the flicker of fluorescent. Consumes less than 6-watts power with estimated life of 100,000 hours. Conveniently placed power switch on lamp head, flip-up dust cover protects lens & keeps it clean. Overall length 48", weight 7 lbs 72" 18AWG UL-listed power cord.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than expected, December 7, 2010

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EmbeddedFlyer (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Ultra-Efficient 90 LED Magnifier Lamp - Adjustable Arm - 5" Lens (Office Product)

The description of this item has changed a few times, and some of the reviews appear to be for different lamps. I ordered and received a 90 LED lamp from ProMagnify and it's better than I expected at this price.

The lens is indeed glass and the optical distortion at the correct working distance (about 5-8 inches) is minimal even towards the edges. If you try to view something from too far away, then there's more distortion, but that's normal.

The box indicates this lamp comes in both a 3 diopter (1.75X) and 5 diopter (2.25X) version. Mine is the 5 diopter. The 3 diopter version would let you view things from farther away (10-13 inches) while a 5 diopter lamp is best for really fine work with small objects.

The 90 LEDs are not as bright as similar fluorescent lamps but they're plenty bright for close viewing at the correct distance. And unlike flourescent lamps, they run cool, there's no flicker, buzzing, etc. If you intend to use this as a general desk lamp with it high above your desk, however, don't expect 60 watts worth of incandescent light like you'd get from even a 13 watt flourescent. I'd say it's closer to half that.

The color of the light is "cool" but not overly blue like some LED lights can be. It's similar to a 3500K - 4000K flourescent (i.e. "cool white"). Working with the magnifier it's about the perfect amount of light and uniform with no shadows.

There's a power supply for the LEDs built into the "ring" around the lens near the on/off switch and that area runs a bit warm after its been on a while but far from being hot. The LED's, however, will likely far outlast the switching power supply.

My only real complaints are the lens is a bit loose and moves around (but it's in no danger of falling out), you have to really tighten the clamp at the head to keep it from "drooping" down under its own weight, and I'm a bit concerned the "ball socket" at the head that lets you pivot the lamp/lens might loosen up someday and not hold its setting. But those are, so far, minor complaints. It's mostly well designed and made.

Overall, it works well. And considering it costs *less* than a lot of fluorescent magnifier lamps of this size with decent lenses, it's a relative bargain.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product, July 13, 2008

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K. Muto (Kennesaw, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ultra-Efficient 90 LED Magnifier Lamp - Adjustable Arm - 5" Lens (Office Product)

Bought this as a gift for my Dad. He is an avid coin collector. I had bought him a smaller one last year but it wasn't strong enough. He absolutely loves this one! He can place several coins on the bench and view them at the same time without needed to bring them up to the lens. Highly recommend this product!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Replacement for Oler Fluorescent Magnifier, August 28, 2010

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IMFLYIN (New Hampshire) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Ultra-Efficient 90 LED Magnifier Lamp - Adjustable Arm - 5" Lens (Office Product)

This item was purchased to replace a fluorescent ring light/magnifier that had seen better days. I was concerned that wouldn't be as bright as other one and was pleasantly surprised. It is as bright, and I like the instant on when you press the switch, and the compactness that you get without the fluorescent tube. It is easy to use and place where it is needed. Highly recommended. I have had it for about a month, am hopeful it lasts as long as the previous light (several years), but we'll have to see.