August Desk Lamp with USB Charger Review

Desk lighting is one of those things you never really think about when you’re setting up your work space. Since mid March I have been working in a freelance capacity from home and sitting behind my computer for hours on end I have caught myself squinting at the screen and straining my eyes as I lose the day light. Luckily my desk is set up in our spare room which is at the front of the house which faces South and gets a good amount of light for the majority of the day, however , the light does eventually fade away!

I was recently sent the August LEC315 Desk Lamp, which comes complete with a very handy USB charger, in return for an honest review and I was very happy when it arrived and promptly set it up on my work desk. My first impression on opening up the box and setting up the lamp is how sleek and modern it looks, I love minimal design so this was really a perfect addition for my work space. It came folded flat in the box which shows just how flexible the arm of the lamp is, making it perfect for small spaces or for moving about to avoid glare. At only 720g it is easy to move around and find the perfect place for the lamp.

I really love the touch sensitive on/off and dimming settings. Simply run your finger along the touch-pad strip to change the light from dim to bright, which is a super fun action in comparison to turning a dial. The lamp comes with three ‘colour temperatures’, choose from ultra bright, cold or  (my favourite) natural light, ranging from 3000K – 6000K, so you can really personalise your space or change the light depending on your activity. If you’re concerned about energy consumption then this is a great light for you as it offers great energy efficiency with a maximum brightness level of 840 lumen from the long lasting, premium quality LED bulbs, making it very bright but affordable to run with an energy efficiency rating of A+.

A real added bonus is the USB port (5V / 1A output) on the lamp stand at the back which allows you to charge your smartphone or other USB devices (tablets, speakers etc) and frees up your computer’s ports for other uses. Despite having phone chargers in my bedroom and my lounge I don’t have one on my desk, so this comes in handy! I also really like that the lamp comes with an adaptable mains plug so you can choose from a European 2-prong plug or a British 3 prong plug. I think more electronics should come with this as standard to make life easier for travellers!

I really love the sleek, minimal style and the versatility of this desk lamp from August and am happy to award it 5 out of 5 stars for shining a light on my previously unknown working environment needs.