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Full spectrum natural light desk lamp

Designed to mimic natural daylight, this lamp helps improve focus and reduce eye fatigue during long periods of indoor work.

A full spectrum natural light desk lamp gives off light meant to resemble daylight, which makes colours look closer to how they appear outdoors. It suits crafters, painters, readers and anyone working long hours in a basement office or a room with few windows.

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Why full spectrum natural light desk lamp make a good gift

  • Daylight-style light helps with colour matching for painting, sewing and other crafts.
  • A welcome addition to dark rooms during short Canadian winter days.
  • Crisp, even light suits reading fine print and detailed hobby work.

What to look for

  • Check the listed colour temperature, often around 5000 to 6500 kelvin for daylight.
  • Look for a high colour rendering index number if accurate colours matter.
  • Confirm the lamp head size and arm reach suit the work area.

Kinds worth searching

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Questions people ask

Is a full spectrum desk lamp the same as a light therapy lamp?
No. A desk lamp is built for task lighting, while light therapy lamps are a separate product type with different specifications.
What does CRI mean on a lamp?
CRI, or colour rendering index, describes how accurately a light shows colours, with numbers closer to 100 looking more natural.

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