Quick take
Yes, if you want a light that clips next to the bed or onto the desk and doesn’t need a cord. It’s one of the most exciting little lamps I’ve gotten in a long time. It runs on battery, the neck bends where you want it, and you dim it by holding one button. I clip it next to my bed to read.
Product box
Honeywell Clip On Reading Light (the Honeywell H3, model HWT-H3), black or white.
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Watch the Shorts
The unboxing is here, the dimming demo is here, and one more quick look is here.
What I actually showed
- In the box: a USB-C cable to charge it, an instruction manual, and the Honeywell H3 lamp.
- It runs on battery. No cord once it’s charged.
- It clips onto surfaces, so it doesn’t take up desk space.
- The neck is flexible and the head adjusts.
- Hold the button to dim it down. Hold it again to crank it back up.
- The light is 4,000 Kelvin.
- I clipped it next to my bed to read some books.
Is it good for reading in bed?
Yes. I clipped it next to my bed to read some books. The clamp means no lamp on the nightstand, and you aim the head right at the page. It’s kind of the perfect desk lamp for reading and studying.
Spec, not a test I ran: Honeywell calls it a 120-lumen personal task light and says it’s not meant to light a whole room. The clip opens up to 2.75 inches for headboards, desks, and shelves.
How do you dim it?
One button. Hold it down and the light dims. Hold it again and it brightens back up. It’s super easy to use.
Spec, not a test I ran: a tap turns it on or off, and the dimming is stepless, so there are no fixed brightness steps.
How long does the battery last?
It’s super convenient and lasts a long time. I didn’t time it.
Spec, not a test I ran: 2000mAh battery, about 1.5 hours to fully recharge, and 3 to 5 hours at max brightness. Dimmer settings should go longer.
Is it easy on the eyes?
The best part is the flicker-free light. It helps with eye strain from long screen time. The light is 4,000 Kelvin, a neutral white.
Spec, not a test I ran: CRI95, so colors on the page look natural. The Amazon listing describes one neutral white light that dims. Honeywell’s own store FAQ mentions color temperatures and a dial, which doesn’t match the one-button lamp in my videos, so check the live listing if warm light matters to you. The lifespan runs past 30,000 hours. That’s the maker’s number, not mine.
Spec strip
From the Amazon listing. Spec, not a test I ran.
- Light: 4000K, CRI95, 120 lumens, stepless touch dimming
- Battery: 2000mAh, about 1.5 hours to recharge, 3 to 5 hours at max
- Clip: opens up to 2.75 inches, flexible gooseneck
- Weight: 13.6 oz
- Model: HWT-H3, black or white
Pros and cons
Pros
- Battery powered, no cord to run
- Clamp-on design saves desk and nightstand space
- Flexible neck and adjustable head
- One-button dimming that’s easy to use
- USB-C charging cable in the box
Cons
- One neutral white color on the Amazon listing, no warm mode called out
- 120 lumens is a reading light, not a room light (per the listing)
- 3 to 5 hours at full brightness before a recharge (per the listing)
- The clip opens to 2.75 inches, so a thick headboard may not fit (per the listing)
Who it’s for
- People who read in bed and want the light on the headboard, not the nightstand
- Small desks and dorms where space is tight
- Anyone who wants a light without a cord
Who it’s not for
- Anyone who wants warm or amber light at night
- Anyone who needs to light a whole room
FAQ
Does the Honeywell clip-on lamp need to stay plugged in?
No. It’s battery powered. The USB-C cable in the box is for charging.
How do you dim it?
Hold the button down to dim it. Hold it again to brighten it.
Can you clip it to a bed?
Yes. I clipped mine next to my bed to read. The listing says the clip opens up to 2.75 inches.
What color is the light?
4,000 Kelvin, a neutral white. The Amazon listing doesn’t call out a warm mode.
How long does the battery last?
The listing says 3 to 5 hours at max brightness and about 1.5 hours to recharge. I didn’t time it.
Close
It’s a battery lamp that clips where you need it and dims with one button. I’m loving it next to my bed. Hit the button below.
Sitting at a desk all day? Here’s how I got two monitors off mine: ELESTAND dual monitor mount. And for the bedside charger: Anker smart display charger.
Watch more on my channel, KeliiDiscovers, at youtube.com/@keliidiscovers.
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