When you’re researching the perfect reading light, it is helpful to be mindful of both where and how it will be used. First, which types and sizes of book will it be used to illuminate? If it only needs to provide light for standard size mass market paperback books, a smaller, single LED or incandescent design will probably be perfect. If it must evenly light a coffee table book, then you’ll need a light designed for much greater light output distributed over a considerably larger area. Another thing to consider is whether you like the warmer, slightly yellowish glow of an incandescent light or the whiter, more “sun like” output of modern LEDs.

Another important consideration is that of maintenance. While LED and incandescent lights require about the same amount of power, discharging batteries with about equal speed, incandescent light sources have a life expectancy of approximately 15-25 hours of use. LEDs, while only slightly more expensive than incandescent designs, usually last between 5,000-50,000 hours of use. Obviously, LEDs will cost much less to maintain over the long run if the reading light will be used constantly.

Most modern reading light designs offer the flexibility of running on batteries or optional A/C operation. Obviously, battery power is handy when the light is to be used anywhere an A/C outlet isn’t close by, but it can get expensive to replace batteries, as most new alkaline batteries provide sufficient power only for about 20-30 hours of use. A good option to consider would be a good recharger and rechargeable batteries.

Finally, a reading light usually comes with a clip which makes for easy attachment to your book, book holder or book stand. The clip also makes it possible to secure your reading light to a podium, music stand or piano music rack, which exponentially increases the range of uses for your reading light. Some designs offer an optional cradle that allows your light to be mounted to any ferrous surface, such as an appliance, an automotive fender, hood or trunk lid, etc. The potential applications are unlimited.

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