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Buying a new lamp might seem straightforward – until you have to choose between a table lamp, floor lamp, night light or rechargeable lamp. Product pages often focus on design, colour or smart features. As a result, important questions can go unanswered: how much light does the lamp actually give, how long does the battery last, and is it suitable for damp conditions?
With this guide, you can compare LED lamps on verifiable specifications. That way, you’ll avoid a bad purchase and find lighting that suits your living room, bedroom, hallway, nursery, bathroom, balcony or patio.
Wattage mainly tells you how much energy a lamp uses. It doesn’t directly tell you how much light you’ll get. Instead, look at the number of lumens. A 1-watt lamp might work well as mood lighting, but it won’t provide enough light if you want to illuminate an entire room.
A table lamp with 95 or 105 lumens, for example, is best suited to a side table, console table or bedside table. For general light in the living room, you’ll usually need a larger fitting or multiple light points.
“Dimmable” doesn’t always mean the lamp works with every wall dimmer. Some models have a built-in touch dimmer, while others require an external dimmer. Also check whether the brightness adjusts smoothly or in fixed steps.
The Moki floor lamp is described as dimmable via an external dimmer, but that dimmer isn’t included. That’s an important difference from a night light with touch control.
For a balcony, patio or garden, it’s not enough that a lamp is described as “wireless” or “weather-resistant”. Check the IP rating. IP44 means the product offers protection against splashing water, but it isn’t designed for immersion or prolonged exposure to heavy weather.
So place an indoor/outdoor lamp in a sheltered, level spot and follow the manufacturer’s safety instructions.
Colour temperature is measured in Kelvin (K):
A lamp with multiple colour temperatures offers flexibility. The Aigostar table lamps can switch between 2700K, 4000K and 6500K according to the product specifications.
Alongside lumens, the beam angle is important. A wide angle, such as 120 degrees, spreads light over a larger area. That suits a table lamp or night light. A floor lamp with a large shade can also diffuse light more softly around the room.
Also pay attention to dimensions. A lampshade 50 cm wide with a total height of 150 cm needs more space than a compact rechargeable lamp of around 12 cm.
A rechargeable lamp is handy when you don’t have a socket nearby. Check:
The Aigostar table lamp has a 1800 mAh battery, a charging time of 2 to 3 hours and a stated light duration of 4 to 5 hours, according to the product information. The Xiaomi Flexible Rechargeable Lamp uses a 2000 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery and a maximum charging voltage of 5V.
Why this suits the profile: This compact table lamp offers multiple colour temperatures and a touch switch for everyday use on a bedside table, desk or side table.
The product specifications state 95 lumens, 1 watt and three colour temperatures. This makes it clear that it’s primarily accent and mood lighting, not main lighting.
Touch control, 1800mAh battery, 120-degree beam angle and adjustable colour temperature from 2700K to 6500K.
Why this suits the profile: The 150 cm tall floor lamp is designed as a striking interior accent for the living room, reading corner or nursery.
The product description clearly states that an external dimmer is required and is not included. It also notes that the lamp is for indoor use only.
Bamboo legs, a 50 cm lampshade, a 320 cm cable and a stated maximum wattage of 60 watts.
Why this suits the profile: This set is practical for hallways, bedrooms, nurseries or toilets where automatic light is wanted without having to fumble for a switch.
The motion sensor has a stated range of 3 to 5 metres and activates at up to 20 lux, according to the product specifications. This makes its operation more concrete than simply “smart lighting”.
Two lamps, 1 watt per lamp, smooth touch dimming, memory function and a colour temperature of 4000K to 4500K.
We’ve put together a full, up-to-date list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and comply with current European safety regulations.
For indoor use, you can mainly focus on size, light colour, controls and materials. A children’s lamp or night light should be stable and kept away from heat sources. With a floor lamp, a level surface is important to reduce the risk of tipping over.
For outdoor use, check at least:
A portable lamp with RGB lighting can add extra ambience on a balcony or patio. The Brilliant Aro has a built-in 1W LED, touch dimmer, RGB function, 3000K warm white light and IP44 protection, according to the product information. Do not use the model underwater and do not leave it exposed to heavy weather for long periods.
The lifespan varies by model and usage conditions. Some product descriptions, for example, state a lifespan of 25,000 hours. That’s a stated product specification, not a guarantee that every lamp will last exactly that long. With rechargeable models, the battery and charging components also wear out over time.
LED lamps often have a low stated wattage. For a practical comparison, look at the wattage and the number of hours of use. A 1-watt lamp uses roughly 1 kWh over 1,000 hours of operation, excluding any charging losses. The actual consumption depends on the chosen brightness level and how long you use it.
No. Check whether the lamp has a built-in dimming function, is compatible with an external dimmer, or isn’t dimmable at all. With a model that uses an external dimmer, you also need to check whether the dimmer is compatible with the fitting and the light source being used.
