When you’re looking for the best reading light, you need to keep in mind both where and how it will be used. First, which types and sizes of book will it be used to light? If it only needs to provide light for standard size mass market paperback books, a smaller, single incandescent or LED [...]
When you’re looking for the best reading light, you need to keep in mind both where and how it will be used. First, which types and sizes of book will it be used to light? If it only needs to provide light for standard size mass market paperback books, a smaller, single incandescent or LED design will likely be right. If your reading light must evenly light a coffee table book, then you’ll need a light designed for much greater light output evenly distributed over a significantly larger area. Another thing to consider is whether you like the warmer, slightly yellowish glow of an incandescent light source or the whiter, cooler output of modern LEDs.
Another significant consideration is the cost of maintenance. While LED and incandescent lights require about the same amount of power, using up batteries with about equal speed, incandescent light sources have a life expectancy of between 15-25 hours of use. LEDs, while they are only slightly more expensive than incandescent designs, typically provide lifetimes between 5,000-50,000 hours of use. Obviously, LEDs will be significantly less expensive to operate over the long run if the reading light will be used for more than 15-25 hours.
Most modern reading light designs provide the flexibility of being powered by batteries or optional A/C operation. Obviously, battery power is convenient when the light will be used somewhere an A/C outlet isn’t handy, but it can get expensive to replace batteries, as most fully charged alkaline batteries provide sufficient power only for approximately 20-30 hours of use. A good option to consider would be a good battery recharger and rechargeable batteries.
Lastly, a reading light typically comes with a clip that allows the light to be securely attached to your book, book stand or book holder. The clip can also be used to attach your reading light to a music stand, podium, desk, piano or organ music rack, etc, which exponentially increases the range of uses for your light. Some designs also offer an optional cradle that allows your clip on reading light to be affixed to any ferrous surface, such as a refrigerator or other appliance, an automotive fender, hood or trunk lid, etc. The potential applications are unlimited.
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