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Article reviewed by Jes\u00fas Andrade<\/a>, an electronics engineer with an MBA from ESIC. He combines 20 years\u2019 experience developing emergency lighting and risk-prevention devices with a strong background in business management. Andrade is currently CTO at SVE Worldwide, a company specialising in industrial risk-prevention solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are wondering what to look for before buying a rechargeable table lamp online, there are several factors worth considering. Lighting plays an important role in everyday life, helping us carry out daily activities when there is little natural light or after dark. That is why it makes sense to look carefully at a lamp’s main features before buying one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you decide that a rechargeable LED table lamp is the right option for you, there are several aspects to consider. Intended use, materials, charging method, battery capacity and runtime, lumens, brightness levels… The list is fairly long, so let’s go through it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Uses for a rechargeable table lamp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Materials used in a cordless lamp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charging methods for a portable lamp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Battery capacity and runtime<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luminous flux: what lumens tell you<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colour temperature<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brightness levels in a rechargeable LED lamp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IP protection for indoor and outdoor cordless lamps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to look for before buying a rechargeable table lamp online<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The LILAK rechargeable table lamp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frequently asked questions about what to look for before buying a rechargeable table lamp online<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uses for a rechargeable table lamp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The question may seem obvious, but what exactly do we want a rechargeable LED lamp for at home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rechargeable table lamps have one clear advantage: because they contain a battery, they do not need to remain permanently connected to the mains. This makes them easy to move around and allows us to use them when there is no plug socket nearby, or even during a power cut<\/a>, provided the battery is charged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the fact that a lamp is cordless does not necessarily mean that it is suitable for outdoor use. If we want to use it on a patio or in the garden, we need to check that the manufacturer specifies that it is suitable for this purpose and, among other things, look at its IP rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We should therefore consider whether we want a lamp for lighting a patio or garden, or whether it will mainly be used indoors for specific purposes such as reading, ambient lighting or providing a soft background light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Materials used in a cordless lamp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The material used for the body of a rechargeable table lamp is another factor worth considering when choosing one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A wide range of materials<\/a> can be used in lamps, but here we are referring specifically to the main body, which can have a significant influence on the lamp’s appearance, weight and durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether the lamp will be used indoors or outdoors, along with the type of design we prefer, are two factors worth taking into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rechargeable lamps are available in a wide variety of materials. Which one is best suited to how you plan to use the lamp?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are looking for a lightweight material that makes the lamp easy to move while also offering good impact resistance, ABS can be worth considering. If you prefer a transparent finish similar to glass, acrylic (PMMA) can be another option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charging methods for a portable lamp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of the main advantages of a rechargeable lamp is that its battery can be recharged through multiple charging cycles over its useful life. But how can the lamp itself be charged<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common methods is a USB cable connected to a compatible power supply. USB-C connectors are now widely used, although the type of connection and charging specifications vary from one product to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternative charging methods can include small photovoltaic cells, which convert energy from sunlight into electricity, or even a small dynamo or generator powered by movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Battery capacity and runtime<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When comparing the amount of energy available in batteries operating at different voltages, watt-hours (Wh) are the most useful unit to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Product listings for many rechargeable LED lamps tend to highlight runtime, while more detailed information about the battery itself may be provided in the product’s technical specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Runtime varies considerably between rechargeable cordless lamps, so the most suitable option will once again depend on our needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Runtime does not depend solely on battery capacity. The selected brightness level, the power consumption of the LED system, the efficiency of the electronics and the condition of the battery can all have an effect. As a general rule, the higher the brightness setting, the shorter the available runtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luminous flux: what lumens tell you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The luminous flux of an LED lamp is measured in lumens (lm). The more lumens a lamp produces, the greater the total amount of visible light it emits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But how many lumens does a cordless lamp need? That depends on how we intend to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lumens should not be confused with lux (lx). Lumens indicate the luminous flux emitted by a light source, whereas lux measures how much light reaches a particular surface. One lux is equal to one lumen per square metre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this reason, there is no single lumen figure that is suitable for every use. For activities such as reading, studying or working, what matters is not only the lamp’s total luminous flux but also the amount of light that reaches the surface we want to illuminate. Factors such as the distance from the lamp and the way in which it distributes light will also affect this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colour temperature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Colour temperature is another factor worth considering. It is expressed in kelvin (K) and can be used to distinguish approximately between warm, neutral and cool light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the exact boundaries can vary slightly depending on the manufacturer or classification used, the following ranges can be used as a general guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n