Verilux HappyLight Touch Plus - Light Therapy Lamp with 10,000 Lux, UV-Free, LED Bright White Light with Adjustable Brightness, Color, Countdown Timer, & Detachable Stand - Boost Mood, Sleep, & Focus

I’ve only had this light for nine days, so nothing here can address its longevity. I will try to post a later review when I’ve had it for at least six months. But up to this point it exceeds my expectations. I have not had this one for long, but I have been using a light for SAD and for depression in general for over thirty years now. The science has come a long way and there are methodologies in place at this point in history that can help someone find what will work best for them. There are some general requirements for a SAD light that most notable sources all recommend. It should generate up to 10,000 Lux (a measurement of light intensity), the light given off should be UV-free (UV light can harm the eye) and the light should typically be white to be most effective. This light, like many, offers three brightness settings and two colors. It also has a timer to make keeping track of your session easy. It is a convenient size. My desk is a small one and the mug is a large one. The box is about 10 inches by 6 inches with the actual light being a bit smaller. I find it to be a very useful size. It doesn’t get in the way of whatever is typically on my desk but is certainly large enough to give off a very nice, wide light. I find the light to be simple and very user friendly. There isn’t much to figure out and there are instructions for what controls there are. This is a corded light, NOT one with a battery or battery pack. Has to be plugged in to work. This may not be the one if you are looking for a light you can take anywhere and use. It is portable (easy to pick up and move) but not cordless. The light seems to be well made and solid, doesn’t have a “cheap feel” to it. The removable cord is about six feet long, long enough to find a plug in most places but short enough to be readily wound up and tucked into a bag or folder. The stand pops off the back when needed so is also quickly ready to move or pack. I like this light and already have some sense of its effectiveness. The cost is reasonable for what you get. I have paid hundreds of dollars for a SAD light that I do not believe is as good as this one. We’ll see how it stands up over time. As I began, It’s Great So Far! One final note: consult a professional as to the use of this or any other SAD light. The time and technique recommended may vary. Be good to yourself and let your own light shine!

Excellent quality

As other customers have stated, the stand fails spectacularly as it does not click into the body of the device. Also, upon looking at many clinical trials and metadata studies to better understand the benefits of BLT (Bright Light Technology) the light should be facing down slightly at eye level, not up from desk level (which is not eye level). From below it seems to make viewing a monitor for work, TV or hand held device a little challenging to see. More time will be required to determine if this actually has a positive benefit on SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), but I honestly hope it does. Three stars for “construction”

We use this in a bedroom that normally receives poor daytime light and is especially so in the winter months, in order to provide a sunnier atmosphere during the wintertime. We have used it other seasons as well, by shining it onto a wall to illuminate the room better as the evening wears on. We find this effective in feeling a prolonged exposure to light and that it is effective in feeling more awake and alert as compared to when we did not have the light. The fact that the light can be adjusted to a warmer tone or cooler tone, and to varying intensities is most helpful as different users in the home prefer different settings. Definitely recommend. Also the customer service at Verilux is excellent!

Although we bought from Amazon Australia it arrived with a US power plug. Now have to buy an adapter 🙁