Top 4 Best Light Therapy Lamp (2020 Reviews & Buying Guide)

If you’d like to see our top picks right away, just scroll down. But we recommend that you read the full post carefully before making a choice.

Due to the booming demand for light energy lamps and boxes, the market is now flooded with various types and sizes. And the number is so overwhelming that anyone trying to make a choice would be in for a head-scratching experience.

However, to make things easier for you, we have scoured the market for the various models available and assessed each based on its features and customer opinions. At the end of our assessment we selected the following four light therapy lamps as the best ones available in the market at the moment:

List of 4 Best Light Therapy Lamp Reviews 

1. Day-Light Classic Plus Bright Light Therapy Lamp (DL2000) — By Carex Health Brands

The Day-Light Classic Plus light therapy lamp is a moderate sized lamp maximum light intensity of 10,000 lux. The device comprises a rectangle-shaped lamp fixed on a stylish stand with a curved base.

Because of its shape and size, you can focus the light on yourself from an overhead position to prevent the light rays from entering your eyes directly (even though there is no associated with that, since UV rays have are filtered out by the screen).

Features at a glance

2. Verilux HPLD HappyLight Deluxe 10,000 LUX Sunshine Simulator

Another 10,000 LUX lamp, the Verilux HPLD sunshine simulator is specially designed for the treatment of seasonal affective disorder, winter blues, and other conditions that require light therapy. The slate-shaped lamp can be placed on the desk or fixed on the wall, depending on your preference.

The Verilux HappyLight Deluxe works by simulating the key spectrums of natural light to effectively alter the body’s internal clock to improve mood, energy, and general well-being. What stands it out from most other lamps is its ability to stimulate the body’s production of melanopsin, which plays a role in setting the body’s daily cycles back to normal whenever it’s imbalanced.

Features at a glance

3. Nature Bright Sun Bliss 2 in 1 Portable Light Therapy and Wake-Up Light

As its name implies, the Sun Bliss 2-in-1 portable light therapy lamp serves as both a light therapy lamp and a wake-up light alarm clock (and that’s actually one of the reasons it made this list). When compared with the two options above, the Sun Bliss light therapy box is lightweight and portable. And it comes with a universal adaptor for use while traveling (though it’s not battery powered).

The Sun Bliss portable light therapy lamp produces 10,000 LUX of light intensity, which mimics a cloudless sunny day. Its in-built advanced lens diffusion technology protects the eyes from fatigue.

Features at a glance

4. Lightphoria, 10,000 Lux Energy Light Lamp — by Sphere Gadget Technologies

This review would not be complete without us mentioning the Lightphoria light therapy lamp, which is the bestselling light box on Amazon.com due to its affordable price. Also lightweight and portable, the Lightphoria provides 10,000 LUX of bright light, which mimics natural sunlight and provides a soothing glow.

The lamp has a smaller surface when compared with others on this list (one of our reasons for dropping it to this position), and it’s made up of irreplaceable LEDs rather than replaceable bulbs. But these downsides notwithstanding, the lamp works well for the purpose it was made for.

Features at a glance

What is a light therapy lamp?

A light therapy lamp, also known as a light therapy box, is a specialized lamp used for administering artificial light to treat certain disorders, such as seasonal affective disorder, delayed sleep phase disorder, psoriasis, winter blues, neonatal jaundice, and so on.

Using light therapy lamps is a first-line treatment for people with seasonal affective disorder, as they help to make up for list sunlight exposure and correct imbalances in the body’s biological clock.

Light therapy lamps come in various shapes and sizes. Most of the smaller models are desk lamps, while bigger models usually come with a stand or wall mount.

Things to consider before buying a light therapy box

• Type of bulb: Light therapy lamps come with various bulb types. Most of the older models have either incandescent or fluorescent lamps. However, manufacturers are now turning in favor of LED lamps, which are eco-friendly and more attractive. One advantage of the incandescent and fluorescent bulbs over LED lamps is the slight heat they generate, which has a soothing effect on many users.
• Maximum light intensity: It’s generally recommended that buyers choose a light therapy lamp with intensity that mimics the amount of sunlight they’re missing. However, it’s worth noting that individuals vary in terms of the amount of light they can tolerate. So, it’s best to go for a light therapy lamp whose intensity can be adjusted over a wide margin.
• Light color: While most light boxes produce white light, there are models that produce lights of other nice colors such as sky blue, yellow, red, etc. Buyer usual choose based on personal color preferences.
• Additional features: Virtually all light therapy lamps can also serve as reading lamps or bedside lamps. But some come with additional interesting features, such as wake-up light alarm function, gentle sleep light function, natural alarm sounds, FM radio, and USB port.

Conclusion 

If all you need is a light therapy lamp that works for virtually all disorders that are treatable with light therapy, then we recommend you go for the Day-Light Classic Plus light therapy lamp. The lamp comes with replaceable bulbs, looks stylish, and comes with built-in mechanisms to protect your eyes from UV rays. But if you would prefer the Verilux HPLD due to its cool design, then that won’t be a bad decision, either.

The Nature Bright Sun Bliss is your best bet if you want a light therapy lamp that would also serve as a wake up light. And if you’re on a tight budget, go for the portable Lightphoria light therapy lamp.