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I just finished testing the new Elite lamp from Carex and am pleased with the results! As usual, we tested the actual lux output and the flicker with our lab-grade spectrometer. In this article, we’ll review all the data and the new features that set this new version apart from its predecessors. Let’s go! The Overview The Elite model has a more modern design and improved build quality compared to previous versions. It delivers over 12,000 lux at 1 foot and is slightly larger than the Classic, making it more comfortable. A standout feature is its flicker-free operation across all dimming levels. It’s versatile, functioning as both a desk lamp and a wall-mounted light. The stand can be removed for a more compact form. Overall,…

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I recently bought the SKYVIEW 2 lamps to try for myself to run through our usual battery of tests, so if you’re looking for info on this light, you’ve come to the right place! While I was using them, my wife kept on saying “ooo that’s pretty” and she was not wrong! I’ve been using them for a while now both at my desk and as a bedside lamp, and in this article, we’ll go in-depth into the SKYVIEW’s spectral properties, features, and my opinion on their usefulness as a lighting wellness product. At a Glance The SKYVIEW 2 lamps offer a beautiful and effective solution to anyone looking for a more visually comfortable and dynamic SAD lamp. Pros Cons The SkyView 2 Circadian Lamps…

Lumie makes some nice looking SAD lamps, but are they worth buying? In this article, we’ll be going over their features, as well as testing them with our lab-grade spectrometer to see if you’re getting what you pay for! The SAD Lamps I was able to get my hands on 3 Lumie lamps; the Halo, Vitamin L, and Mini. We went ahead and placed these lamps 1 foot from our spectrometer and tested them to add them to our database! So without further ado, let’s get right into my thoughts on these! Halo The Halo is the flagship SAD lamp from Lumie and boy does it show! This thing is gorgeous to look at. It’s built out of metal and glass with no plastic to…

Selecting the right pair of blue-blocking glasses for gaming or office work can be overwhelming! Who can you trust? Do these even work? Which ones are the best? Because we’ve independently tested over 50 of the best pairs, we have all the answers to these questions. You should come away from this article feeling confident that you’re selecting the best pair of blue-blocking glasses for your desired use case. But how do we know which ones to choose? Choosing a Lens: Clear vs Tinted Before you go ahead and buy a pair, you need to decide what’s more important, blocking all the blue light you can, or maximizing color accuracy. You see, if you wanted to block all the blue light, you go with a…

In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to build a truly full-spectrum light therapy lamp! So if you like light and a good DIY project, read on! Why Make Your Own Light Therapy Lamp? Me and the Sun are like this (picture me and the Sun hugging like bros) But when I can’t get bright sunlight in my eyes, I like to turn to a high-quality artificial light source, usually a SAD lamp, or bright light therapy lamp. Unfortunately, the SAD lamps currently on the market lack in one department or another. They either flicker quite a bit, don’t use the latest full-spectrum diodes, cost too much for their output, can’t be mounted optimally, etc. So I decided to try my hand at making…

I’ve now scientifically tested over 60 of the most popular SAD lamps, and due to popular demand, this article will go over my favorites for different categories. Before we get into the recommendations, you may want to familiarize yourself with some of the factors that make a lamp worth buying. So feel free to read on or skip to the recommendations. Things to Consider When Buying a SAD Lamp Lux, circadian light, glare, color temperature, flicker, oh my! Many things combine to make for a good light therapy lamp; it can be challenging to choose one unless you know what you’re looking for and why. Let’s go through the most critical factors to consider: Lux You’ve probably seen a few lamps advertise “10,000 lux!” This…

Yuji recently sent me their new Serenity sleep lamp to review and boy! If you’re looking for a high-quality circadian sleep lamp, check this out! The Serenity Night Lamp While its price point will put off some, the Serenity lamp is built for the circadian rhythm enthusiast who values very high-quality light. The Serenity is a wireless, portable 3-in-1 night light capable of putting out very high CRI nature light with no invisible flicker! There are three color modes to choose from: Using the Serenity is simple. One touch to turn it on, two to turn it off, and to dim the light you just long-press the top. The Serenity also saves the dimming level of each setting so when you cycle back it will…

In addition to the popular Classic and Sky models Carex offers, which we’ve tested, they also sell a lineup of SAD light therapy lamps called Theralite. In this article, we’ll break down the pros and cons of each as well as our thoughts on which ones we recommend. Build/Features Let’s start with a quick table comparing all 6 of the Theralite lamps: As you can see, only the Aura Qi, Radiance, and Halo offer wireless phone charging, which is a nice feature that’s unique to these lamps. The Aura Qi would be my choice here, due to the fact that it’s much more effective than the other two. These three models also have built-in alarm clocks and screens which is another unique and interesting feature…

As part of our journey to test and review the best light therapy lamps (available in our database), we’ve just finished testing the SAD lights made by Alaska Northern Lights! In this article, we’ll go over the data we collected with our lab-grade spectrometer, my thoughts on each of the three lamps they offer, and which one you might want to grab for yourself. So let’s dive right in! The Lights Alaska Northern Lights offers only 3 SAD therapy lights: the Aurora LightPad Max or Mini, and the NorthStar. What sets these lamps apart from other brands is their sheer power! All of these claim to output over 10,000 lux at 2 feet! And they do! We’ll go over the data a little later. Aurora LightPad…