10X LED Magnifying Lamp with Clamp, KIRKAS 2,200 Lumens Dimmable Super Bright Daylight Magnifying Glass with Light and Stand, Adjustable Swivel Arm Magnifier lamp for Reading Repair Crafts-White

I paint 28mm modern wargaming miniatures. I need a magnifying lamp and I've been through a few. This particular unit was about $20 more than the last two lamps I purchased. All have been the same design, essentially, two arms with springs and tightening dials at the joints and clamped to the table exactly the same way. So far, this particular magnifying lamp has been much better than the ~$30 models I purchased previously. The reasons:1) The vast majority have a light output of 1600 lumens while this model is rated at 2200 lumens and the difference is immediately apparent. The 1600 lumens models were all just a little bit weaker than I liked before I even knew a 2200 lumens model was available.2) Folding cover over the Magnifying glass. I believe it has kept the glass cleaner.3) This model has an extension at the top of the magnifying glass frame. You grab this part to move the glass & light around. The other models require you to grab the actual plastic covering of the light ring and I would occasionally accidently touch the lense glass underneath.4) The power switch is a twist knob attached to the glass/light frame instead of that little box with push buttons. You can adjust light intensity by turning the knob, though I always leave it in Max position**********************************************************************************************************************THE MOST IMPORTANT REASON WHY I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ONE OF THE OTHER STYLE LAMPS AGAIN...This unit has a traditional power plug. There is a cord that comes out of the lamp like the others, but there is no control box inline and MOST IMPORTANTLY the other 1600 lumens models all used a USB connection that plugged into a block which plugged into the power outlet. This model plugs straight into your power outlet. That block with the cheaper models resembles a cell phone charger. The thing is, that power block gets INSANELY HOT! In return, the male end USB connector which plugs into the power block also gets INSANELY HOT! Over time, that connection became loose for some reason with all of the previous lamps and the lamp would shut off. On the last model I had, I disconnected the USB cable from the power/charger block after having the lamp turned on for 5-6 hours. Usually disconnecting the cable and plugging it right back in would restore power and the light would turn back on. I made the mistake of holding the metal, male USB end and literally burned my thumb and pointer finger!! NOT, "Ouch! That's hot!" Nope. THIS WAS AN ACTUAL BURN THAT RESULTED IN A TINY BLISTER AND EVENTUALLY DEAD PEELED SKIN!! USB plugs are not supposed to burn you.That is what made me replace the lamp immediately. I wouldn't be surprised to hear that someone left their lamp on, fell asleep or left the house, and woke up or came home to a blazing fire. Seriously. Spend a few extra bucks for this model.It is written in the description, but I didn't notice when I made the purchase. It's okay because I didn't care, but be warned that this lamp produces a slightly COOL light and there are no other modes like the 1600 lumens models usually have 3 settings. I really like the cool bluish light, personally.

I had one of these and it finally fell apart. So, I bought this one. Wow! It is so much better than the old one I had (different brand). I can't believe I put up with the old one for so long. I definitely recommend this to anyone who does close up work and needs help seeing. The light is adjustable. You can make it dimmer or brighter, whatever works best for you. The magnifier is the best I've ever used. And I like the cover that goes over the magnifier. It keeps dust off of it when not in use. The clamp for the table is very nice. No plastic. You can adjust it as tight as you need it. I would buy it again.

I bought this to help with repairing/building electronic assemblies. It is lightweight and of good quality.Although the label states it requires 110V 50/60Hz, it does in fact work perfectly on a 220V supply ( there is a switched mode PSU built into the lamp housing).The clamp is perfect for my workbench (though it won't fit a second table I have with a beveled edge since the clamp is not deep enough to fit the flat section of that particular table). The maximum clamp opening is 56mm (minimum is 3mm) and the depth is 43mm (36mm to the edge of the rotating section). The clamp has a thumbscrew one can tighten to prevent the lamp from swiveling around.The central arm joint has a knob that can be used to tighten the joint and keep the lamp in position. When the lamp is lowed such that the angle between the arms is about 80 degrees or less, the knob hits the spring, so depending on the knob position the spring has to bend around the knob.The lower arm can lower almost horizontally across the desk, but can bend backwards only about 45 degrees.Another knob tightens a small clamp around the stem of the lamp housing itself to lock it in position. The housing can therefore tilt up and down or rotate on its stem, but it can't move sideways.Unfortunately the housing clamp knob needs to be turned really tight to hold the housing in a stable position and is not that sturdy. I am worried how it will stand up to being tightened so much. I am thinking of trying to install two split washers to help make it tighter.The lens is very clear glass with no tint. However the lens is advertised as being a 5 diopter lens (2.25X magnification or a focal length of 200mm), yet my measurements put the focal length at 333mm (i.e. a diopter of 3 or only 1.75X magnification!The lighting is very good, with a small rotary potentiometer with built-in switch for brightness control and to turn the lamp on/off.Overall I am very happy with the lamp but took off a star for incorrectly advertised magnification.

Honestly, I’m very impressed. The light doesn’t sag, it’s extremely bright, the magnification is perfect for detail work. Has a nice and compact footprint and works exactly as intended.

If you need a good magnifier lamp that swings and adjustable, this one works for me. Working on small model parts it gives you a better view up close to make your project simpler to work on and better results.

I have had this lamp for a little over three years. Today, the LED light stopped working for no apparent reason. I doubt there's any chance of a replacement bulb. I will update if I can find one. I have not had any issues with the arm not staying put. Mine has large wing nuts to tighten firmly. Clamp to the desk works well.Update: I was unable to find a replacement LED for this item. However, the manufacturer offered me a 50% discount on a replacement unit. I am very pleased. Would do business with them again.

When I turn it on now it's at the brightest setting, have to work to get it back to normal light. Have to wiggle cord, push on off knob , etc to get it to go back to lowest brightness. Once I get it right I just leave it on all day. Would think twice or three times about buying another one.