Best Table Lamps Under $40
If you have a desk, you’ll probably benefit from outfitting it with a lamp—after all, the light from your computer screen can seem harsh in the dark. But the best option for you will depend on your specific needs and the features you’ll most benefit from, whether you need charging ports, portability, or something small. Here are a few options—all under $40.
Table lamps that will help you stay organized
- The Gondsily LED Light with USB Charging Port and Pen and Pencil Holders ($23.99) is an economical way to keep all your materials organized, especially if you work with real paper a lot.
- The Wanjiaone Lamp ($35.99) has the same features as the one above, plus a few extra for just $12: built-in dial, calendar, and night light, making it perfect for staying on the go without looking at telephone. (and get distracted).
- The Mubarek Lamp ($29.99) is the complete opposite: If you want to keep an eye on your phone, it comes with a built-in holder, as well as a USB port and holders for other tools.
- Instead of shining light onto your workspace from the side, the KableRika Desk Lamp ($29.99) sits behind your computer or materials, well above them, emitting light more evenly.
Table lamps that are portable or compact.
- Try a portable lamp like this one from Glocusent ($21.99) if you like to read in bed or work from different locations around the house. It sits on your neck like an inverted necklace, shining the light in front of you and down a little.
- Another portable and even more cost-effective option is the Woputne Clip-On Table Lamp ($11.99), which can be used on a desk, headboard, desk, or anywhere else, and has 10 dimmable brightness settings so you can won. Don’t stop anyone from keeping up with the light, no matter where you are.
- If you want a small size that doesn’t take up valuable desk space, try the White Crown LED Light ($15.98). Personally, I have it on a tiny nightstand next to my desk and it works great, has five lighting modes and has a USB port, but what I like most is how small the base is.
(Prices may change at any time.)