An LED Metal Desk Lamp will Upgrade your Office Lighting with Style

Last Updated: March 27, 2025

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AFROG 5th Gen Multifunctional LED Desk Lamp

(Update: The TaoTronics Metal Desk Lamp previously described in this article is not available on Amazon any longer. Here is a link to a comparable lamp on Amazon manufactured by AFROG. If you are interested in the original TaoTronics LED Desk Lamp, here is a link to a comparable lamp on the TaoTronics website. All links previously pointing to the TaoTronics Metal Desk Lamp in this article will be updated to point to the AFROG Metal Desk Lamp on Amazon.)

I happen to think that lighting in a workspace is probably the most important aspect of any office when it comes to productivity as well as to décor. Office lighting solutions are abundant in the marketplace.

Office lighting not only allows you to illuminate your work space effectively but it also can add a distinct ambience and style to your office environment.

I discovered this many years ago when a coworker of mine had an office cubicle that resembled a plush home office with a standing lamp in the corner that illuminated the space with a soft yet practical lighting. It was like you were walking into his home office and it truly inspired me to introduce effective office lighting into my own work space!

I’ve been using a sunlight desk lamp in my home office and in my cubicle at work for a number of years now and decided to upgrade. Believe me, I love the sunlight desk lamp which I wrote about in this article but after viewing the AFROG Metal Desk Lamp LED online with its 5 color modes, 7 dimmable levels, 40/60 minute timer, wireless charging, and USB port, it looked like an excellent deal!

AFROG Metal Desk Lamp LED Features

Product Dimensions – 5.3 x 2.28 x 17.5 inches
Item Weight – 1.4 pounds
Color – Black
Wattage – 12 Watts
7 Brightness Settings
5 Color modes
40/60 – Minute Timer
Night Light
Wireless Charger
USB Slot for charging a cell phone
Adjusts to your favorite angle

If you’re looking for a stylish and practical upgrade to your own office, this AFROG Metal Desk Lamp LED is worth every penny. I have one at home and at work in my office cubicle and use them both every day. If you’re looking for a great gift for a coworker or a loved one this office lighting accessory is a great addition to any office!

Bob Bessette

Bob has been blogging for over 20 years and has been an office and cubicle dweller for more than 35 years. He has been featured in numerous online publications such as US News and World Report, Bustle, and Work Awesome (you can read his articles here). He created the popular office website CubicleBliss in January 2011 and rebranded it as WorkspaceBliss in April 2020.

In the office he’s been an IT Manager, Applications Engineer, Systems Analyst, Software Project leader, and Programmer Analyst in his long career. He’s a Certified Microsoft Professional and possesses a Masters of Science degree and two Bachelor of Science degrees, one of those in Informational Technology.

During his career he has worked in the office full-time, as a hybrid remote worker, and has worked from home permanently.

Comments

Karen

5 years ago

This is what’s lacking on my computer desk. I need to illuminate my workspace for , maximum productivity. I am a teacher and a writer and I need the best upgrade for my work area. I’m glad that I have visited your page.
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  Bob Bessette
  
  5 years ago
  
  Thanks Karen. My daughter is also a teacher and uses this desk lamp on her desk at work and in her home office, as I do!
  Best,
  Bob
Heather

5 years ago

Hey Bob-

I stumbled upon your article as I am back at work after a staycation and realizing how dark and gloomy it feels in our office.. I am the closest desk to the windows but the lady behind me will not allow anybody to open the blinds because it ‘gives her a headache’.. not sure how natural light would cause a headache but that’s her claim. I clicked on the link for the TaoTronics lamp and Amazon prompted me that there was a new model available.. comparing the specs they seem to be exactly the same.. have you seen the new model at all and know if it performs any differently?
- bob
  
  5 years ago
  
  Hi Heather,
  Thanks for visiting my site. I just went to my article on TaoTronics lamp and went directly to the lamp and I didn’t see a new model. I would say that if the specs are identical then it is essentially the same lamp. In fact, TaoTronics has many different flavors of their lamp. The one that I purchased 3 of is the $69.99 model and is the one in the article I just referenced. If you don’t want to spend that much and don’t need all of the features you could buy a lesser TaoTronics model. It’s up to you.
  I can definitely say that you can’t go wrong with a TaoTronics lamp. I haven’t had one issue with any of the 2 lamps that I own and my daughter hasn’t had any issues with hers either.
  
  Best,
  Bob
Kat

6 years ago

I just bought this based upon your recommendation and it actually works! I’m in a cubicle island far away from the windows, and the people next to the windows keep the shades closed. It’s a worst-case scenario for me because I require a LOT of light to stave off anxiety/depression. This lamp makes me feel like I’m outside – it’s great!
- bob
  
  6 years ago
  
  Hi Kat,
  I’m so glad to hear that! I have now purchased 3 of these desk lamps. I bought one for my cubicle, one for my home office, and one for my daughter who teaches high school English. She uses it at her desk at school and also loves it. I’m so glad you feel the same way about it that I do. I also purchased this goLITE Blu Energy Light that I use in my cubicle during the upcoming dark months. I really get affected by the lack of sunlight.
  Kat, thanks so much for letting me know that you took my recommendation and really like the product. I truly appreciate it!
  Best,
  Bob
Jennifer Davis

6 years ago

Hi, Bob! I am currently researching lamps for my office and came across this article. My company has horrid fluorescent lights in the offices, but they are kind enough to understand that some people have light sensitivity and therefore I am allowed to bring in a lamp. My question is this – will this light provide enough light for a small office with no windows? I am worried about getting a single lamp and not having enough light to work with. Thanks!!
- bob
  
  6 years ago
  
  Hi Jennifer,
  I guess my first question would be whether you would have room in your office for a standing lamp? I know that there are LED floor lamps. I just did a quick search on Amazon for LED floor lamps. Here is the link if you’re interested. I think a standing floor lamp would probably be the best option.
  
  The TaoTronics Metal Desk Lamp that I write about in the article might be fine for a small office but it’s made more for shining on your desktop even though you can face it away from your desk and it would illuminate the whole office. You also have various levels of illumination and it does shine very brightly. Needless to say, I love that TaoTronics desk lamp and I use one in my home office and cubicle at work. My daughter loves hers in your classroom as she is a high school teacher.
  
  I guess you could always buy the desk lamp I talk about and return it if it doesn’t do the trick for you. But, to be honest, I would opt for a floor lamp, if possible, if this would be the only light in your office. So have you removed the fluorescent bulb above your desk? If you have a small office/cubicle like I do it might be difficult to have a floor lamp. If so, take a shot with the TaoTronics desk lamp as it is extremely bright on the highest setting. They have cheaper versions that I purchased and maybe if you had one on each side of your desk, it would supply plenty of light for your whole office.
  
  Let me know what you decide and thanks for your question!
  Best,
  Bob
Janie Melcher

6 years ago

I just bought one of this and so far i have no regrets. Thank you for sharing Bob.
Johnny Dash

8 years ago

Does the Taotronics lamp actually provide better lighting than the sun lamp? Or does it just have better features?
- bob
  
  8 years ago
  
  Hi Johnny,
  I would have to say Yes on both counts. The light with the Taotronics lamp is an LED so it is actually more powerful at the highest setting than the Sunlight Desk Lamp. The Taotronics lamp literally blows away the Sunlight Desk lamp. The TaoTronics is currently $49.99 and the Sunlight Desk Lamp is $29.99 so I actually think the Taotronics is a bargain at that price. I love the fact that I can charge my phone with the Taotronics lamp and have many different settings of light including a “favorite” setting. It also has a night light if you want to use it. No comparison between the two whatsoever in my opinion.
  
  Best,
  Bob