Best Book Lights For Reading In Bed – Reviews 2021

If you’re an avid reader like me, then chances are high you usually turn a few pages in the comfort of your bed every night.

But think of your partner or roommate who loves his/her sleep.

In such a case, reading in the bed can tricky since you don’t want to disturb your bedmate.

And this is where the best book light comes in…

Essentially an LED light, the reading lamp produces a soft glow that illuminates your book, makes reading feel easy on your eyes and ensures you don’t bother your partner.

In this post, I want to help you find a good-quality, reliable light which you can use to read in bed.

We’ll discuss, in details, everything you need to know about book lights before you can buy one.

We’ll also review some of the top-rated book lights you can find on the market today.

Let’s get started…

What Color Light is Best For Reading? Yellow or White?

The best color light for reading is white. This comes from the fact that the perfect light for reading should offer lots of light that’s bright and focused. And whiter light does an excellent job of illuminating your reading material than the yellow light.

Halogen and fluorescent bulbs produce a whiter light, making them the ideal for reading.

For those who don’t know, the color light of a bulb is denoted by Kelvin rating (spanning from 2700 to 6500). The light 5,000-6,500 is termed as Daylight. It has a more bluish tone and maximizes contract of colors—making it ideal for reading (source).

While still on it, it’s also worth noting the amount of light you need when reading also depends on your age.

See, as you continue aging, your eyes will need more light to be able to read properly. For instance, people in their 60s or 80s will need more light to read properly than people in their 20s.

Why the increased need for light in old folks?

Well, this helps compensate for the inability of their iris to open as wide as it used to do at a young age.

Other tips for ensuring maximum comfort while reading with a book light include placing your book about 14 to 18 inches away from your eyes. You put it nearer or farther, and your eyes will get quickly fatigued.

If you’re a right-handed reader like me, consider placing your light such that it hits your book on the left-hand side and vice versa. This trick helps prevent your page turning hand from casting shadows on your book.

Also, avoid reading sideways in the bed without changing positions. In such a position, your neck will stay in a flexed position, leading to both eye and neck strain.

Let’s get to discover the top 10 best book lights currently available on the market…

10 Best Book Lights For Reading In Bed- Reviews:

1. LuminoLite Rechargeable 3000K Warm 6 LED Book Light

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LuminoLite rechargeable 6 LED book light is one of the top-rated portable reading lights you’ll find on the market today. It’s a small-sized and weighs as light as 2.15oz—making it a highly portable book light that your fit in your handbag or tote for easy carry to any place.

Despite the compactness and lightweightness, this book light is a REAL powerhouse (or do we say a small Powerhouse?). It boasts of 300K warm SMD LED technology which delivers the suitable light color that’s easy on your eyes. What’s more, it features up to 6 LEDs which evenly light up 2 full pages to save you the hassle of adjusting it from time to time.

Since this book light presents you with 3 brightness levels, you can easily adjust the amount of brightness for illuminating your book (based on your personal preferences).

Something else that makes this book light a darling for bookworms is its built-in rechargeable 1000 mAh battery. This means you won’t have to spend money on any disposable batteries. Mind you; the battery provides you with 60plus reading hours when on low brightness setting.

One more thing: this clip-on book light features an INFINITELY flexible neck which allows you to easily position and focus the light exactly where you want it.

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2. SUTUN Rechargeable Book Light

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SUTUN Rechargeable Book Light is an upgraded model that provides you with natural, non-flickering light for comfortable reading experience in the bed while keeping your eyes protected.

This book light presents you with a total of 3 color light options (namely Warm White 3000K, Natural White 4200K, Cool White 6500K). It also provides you with up to 3 brightness levels (Low, Medium, and High) to enable you to choose the one you’re most comfortable with.

You’ll also love the fact that this book light is straightforward to use. It has a One Key control which you can use to turn the light on/off or switch between different modes. It also has a memory function which means it remembers the light color setting when you turn it off.

Even better, it gooseneck is entirely flexible to allow you to adjust it to the right position. You can easily clip it on your book, and the rubber pad on the clip will protect your pages from getting damaged.

Like our first book light above, this model has up to 4 charging options—including USB port, power bank, 5V phone charger (not included), and even car charger. It also has a compact and lightweight feel makes it ideal for travel, as you can easily stash it in your handbag, backpack, etc.

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3. Singhong Neck LED Book Light

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If you’re looking for the best reading light which is 100% hands-free, you just found Singhong Neck LED Book Light. Designed for hanging around the neck, this light eliminates the need to keep adjusting the light whenever you turn a page.

The light is made out of high-quality silicone rubber which not only makes it durable but also flexible enough to let you point it right to the book you’re reading.

It comes armed with a total of 4 LED lamps which translates to sufficient brightness for your reading needs. Each lamp produces 20 lumens, equating to a total of 80lumens when all the bulbs work at the same time.

Just like the previous lights, this one too comes with a total of 3 brightness modes—spotlight, flood light, and spot & floodlight. This is made possible by the fact that out of the 4 lamps, 2 are spotlights and the rest are floodlights. Which mode would you prefer for reading in bed?

At only 40z weight, this light won’t feel like a burden clinging around your neck. When you pair its lightweight and compact design, it becomes highly portable and easy to take with you to any place.

As for the power source, the light comes equipped with a rechargeable lithium battery (850mAh). It charges fully in about 2 hours and works for 8plus hours. It also has a really long lifespan as it can be charged up to 5000 times.

Apart from reading, you can also use this light for other activities such as correcting, mending, night joggling, repairing, and so on.

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4. MINGER Rechargeable Neck Hug LED Book Light

Here’s another neck book light you should consider buying. Priced slightly lower than the previous neck light, this MINGER Neck Hug LED Book Light also saves you from the hassle of constantly adjusting your book light whenever you turn a page.

Similar to the other neck lights, this book light comes with fully flexible arms. You can hassle-freely bend these arms to direct the light right where you want it to go for the most comfortable reading experience.

This is also rechargeable reading light which takes only 2.5hours to get fully charged. It can last for 8-9 hours with a high brightness level setting. The included USB charging cable ensures problem-free charging.

Since the bulb has 3 different brightness settings, you can easily customize the amount of brightness it produces—from Low to Medium, to High—to fit your personal preferences.

While our previously discussed neck light weights 4oz, this model weighs 3oz, making it even lighter and more portable. And when you bend the light, it turns into a compact size that fits in your carry-on suitcase—allowing you to take it with you everywhere you go.

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5. LEPOWER Clip on Reading Light for Bed Headboard

Reading your favorite book in the bed without disrupting your partner’s sleep becomes possible with the LEPOWER Clip-on Reading Light for Bed Headboard. Being a clip-on book light, you can easily attach to your bed headboard to and then set it to direct light to your book.

When you put it on, this book light supplies you with soft, comfortable, and non-flickering lighting that’s friendly to your eyes. This is also the perfect type of light for reducing eye strain and fatigue, allowing you to read for extended periods of time.

The light presents you with 2 different light colors to choose from—white light and warm light. Not only that, but it also allows you to adjust the level of brightness between dim and bright. This makes it a fully customizable reading light that you can set according to your personal preferences.

Keep in mind that the arm of this light is infinitely flexible and can turn 360 degrees in any direction. This means you can set the perfect light direction for the most comfortable reading experience.

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6. Raniaco Daylight 12 LEDs Reading Lamp

Raniaco Daylight 12 LEDs Reading Lamp is also a great clip on book light you can get on the market today. This lamp looks cute and sleek in a durable ABS shell and has been the go-to light for most bookworms since its release into the market.

Believe you me; this is one of the most powerful reading lights you can invest in. It comes with a total of 12 LEDs on its head—making it the brightest lamp on this list (and on the market). The LEDs gang up to produce a cool white light which takes your alertness and concertation to a whole new level.

The highly popular lamp allows you to customize its brightness through 3 levels—namely soft, bright, and strong—via a sensor situated at its base.

It comes with a powerful (built-in) 1000mAh rechargeable battery which lasts for up to 24 hours on the lowest mode. The lamp has multiple charging options, including USB charger, car charger, plug and play, notebook PC USB, and mobile phone adapter, so charging will never be an issue.

The lamp’s neck is flexible enough to bend into any angle of your choice. This means you can easily set it into a perfect angle for sufficient page illumination. Despite the flexibility, the light is quite stable and strong.

Note: though this is a clip-on book light, we advise you against slipping it on your book as it’s a bit heavier. Instead, you can clip in on your headboard or let it stand on its own (it has a large, stable base with anti-slip silicone padding).

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7. TopElek Rechargeable Book Light

TopElek Rechargeable Book Light is an excellent example of a crazily popular book light with a wallet-friendly price. Though the difference might not be that big, this is the most affordable book light on our list (hey, it doesn’t hurt to save a few bucks!)

This mini reading light comes ready to transform your reading experience. It features up to 4 LED lamps (2 white, 2 warm) which collectively cast even light on your pages without flickering. As you already know, flickering light can hurt your eyes, cause eye strain, and give you a bad reading experience.

Like any other best book reading light, this model also features up to 3 brightness levels (low, Medium, and High)—allowing you to set the amount of brightness that serves you best.

Also worth a mention is the 360-degree gooseneck which lets you point all the book light exactly where you want to it go without any problems. Keep in mind that the neck has a silicone cover which helps protect the pages you’re clamping (remember this is a clip-on style book light) while ensuring a more secure grip.

As we’ve seen in all the above book lights, this model also comes with a rechargeable lithium battery that delivers 12 hours of light when fully charged (when at low mode) and around 6 hours (when all the 4 bulbs are working).

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8. LEDGLE Updated Rechargeable LED Book Light

LEDGLE Updated Rechargeable LED Book Light is a must-have light for book lovers who love reading at night…whether you do it in bed, car (during those kin drivers), or in a plane.

Featuring a neck style design, this light wraps around your neck. It feels comfortable around your neck, thanks to its super lightweight nature and a soft feel. It won’t move around your neck, so you can throw your full focus on that unputdownable novel at hand.

One feature that puts his book light on the map is its 3 light modes (the flood light, spotlight, and bright light). You can easily switch between these 3 options depending on your personal preferences.

When you combine these lighting options with the highly flexible arms, you get a super-versatile book light that makes reading even more enjoyable for you, regardless of which situation you are in.

As we’ve witnessed in the other top best reading lights for bed, this model also saves you from buying batteries every week or after a few days. This is because it comes with a rechargeable battery that provides you with 5-20 hours when set on high brightness or 12 hours on normal brightness.

At only 0.3lbs, LEDGLE hand-free book light is the lightest of all the neck lights we’ve featured on this list. This (together with a bendable design) makes it an incredibly portable book light that you can carry with you everywhere you go.

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9. CeSunlight Rechargeable LED Book Light

Still looking for the best around the neck reading light? If yes, CeSunlight LED Book Light is another great choice for you. As we’ve mentioned before, a light that wraps around your neck leaves your hands free to turn pages or do other things.

One of the most amazing features of this light revolves around its powerful built-in rechargeable battery. It charges for 3 good hours, after which it can power the lamp for 6-10 hours depending on the brightness level you choose. The included USB charging cord makes the charging process pretty simple for you.

Another interesting feature of this light is that each light head comes with its own on/off button. These enable you to separately adjust the brightness mode of each head between spotlight, floodlight, or both. For night reading in the bed, floodlight is great as it’ll shine sufficient light on your pages without bothering your bedmate.

It’s also worth noting that this lamp has fully bendable arms. Made from steel allow, the arms feel pretty solid and durable, yet they’re flexible enough to be set in any angle of your choice. The arms are covered with silicone rubber which feels sock on your skin (neck) and ensures you don’t experience that cold feeling when metal touches your skin.

At only 3oz light and a bendable nature, this light is also highly portable and easy to carry with you to any place.

When not reading, you can use this light for many other things like knitting, waking your dog, BBQ, jogging, mending, to name but a few.

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10. AMIR Clip on Reading Lamp

Our last spot on top-rated book light reviews goes to the AMIR Clip on Reading Lamp. This is the perfect book light if you want to read more in bed without disturbing your sleeping spouse. Or if you want to read in the car while on a road trip.

The nice looking reading lamp features 2 levels of brightness (bright and brighter) which you can easily customize using the smart touch dimmer.

Unlike in most of the book lights out there, this lamp is made using 5500K LED which produces soft, eye-care light with anti-glare, flicker-free characteristics. In other words, this light protects your eyes and doesn’t cause eye fatigue and strains.

You’ll definitely love the fact that this lamp also comes with a rechargeable battery. It has fantastic battery life and can last for a cool 24 hours in dim brightness mode or 6 hours in the brightest mode.

Since this reading lamp also comes with a 360-degree flexible gooseneck, directing the light exactly where you want it to go will never be a problem for you

Don’t forget that this is a clip-on book light. Its clip is capable of holding on to various book sizes (from small to large), and you can even attach it to your bed headboard). It can also stand alone on the table or desk.

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What To Look For Before Getting One?

Now that we have analyzed the 10 top-rated book lights on the market today, it’s time to roll out our exclusive selection criteria for the best reading light that fits your unique needs and preferences.

Most important features to look for:

1. Brightness modes

One of the most important factors to consider when shopping for a book light is the level of brightness it delivers.

If a reading lamp produces too much or uneven brightness, it might give you a painful reading experience. And if the brightness level is too low, you might quickly suffer from eye straining and eye fatigue.

What’s the perfect amount of brightness for reading light?

A good light should evenly illuminate your book pages.

As much as possible, look for a book light with adjustable brightness levels.

This enables you to customize the brightness produce to match your reading environment.

2. Power source

Another important feature to look for is how the book light gets powered.

Though most of the book lights come with a built-interchangeable battery (as we’ve seen in our book light reviews above), some models use the AAA batteries.

Choose the type of power source that best suits your situation.

If your situation allows, go for a rechargeable battery since it saves you from the cost of buying batteries every week.

If you go with the rechargeable battery, make sure you follow the manufacturer instructions to ensure it lasts as long as possible.

3. Ease of use

If you’re looking for a clip-on book light, make sure it has a sturdy clip which is big enough to clip on to small as well as large books, the headboard of your bed, music stands, etc.

Also, make sure it comes with some form of padding on the clamp area to ensure it doesn’t rip your book pages.

A fully adjustable/bendable/flexible neck or arm is also a must-have feature for reading. It lets you position the light exactly when you want it to go (on your book pages) and remain there.

If you go for a neck light;

The neck light should also be fully bendable to enable you to fix it in any direction you wish. Most top-rated manufacturers use steel alloy to make the arm both flexible and durable.

A neck hug light should also be lightweight and covered with a soft material, e.,g. silicone rubber, to ensure it feels comfortable around your neck.

4. Portability

Reading isn’t confined to your house or in your bed. You can read even when while you’re on the go, say when the campaign, on a road trip, on a plane, etc.

If you like reading while traveling, consider looking for a portable (lightweight and compact) book light that you can easily fit in your bag for easy carry.

Extra features: features such as the durability, style (clip on and neck hug), aesthetics, and warranty should also come into play when choosing the perfect book light.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best book light for reading in bed?

The best book light for reading in bed is one which allows you to read your book without disturbing your sleeping partner with stray lights.

It should also be able to provide you with enough illumination for the pages to ensure you don’t strain eyes and get fatigued in the process.

Check our list of the 10 most popular book lights above that book lovers all over the planet are using to read more at night without waking up their partners.

2. Are LED lights good for reading?

Yes, LED lights are an excellent choice for reading. They’re economical and great energy savers compared to the traditional bulbs.

In fact, the most popular book lights on the market right now are made up of LED lamps.

If you just set the right amount of brightness for your LED lamp, you can use it to read without straining your eyes or causing any harm to them.

3. How much does a book light?

Just like the books you read, the book lights don’t come with a fixed price. The overall quality, features, and brand determine the cost of given reading light.

On average, a book light should cost you around 10-15 US dollars.

The best way to go about cost is to ensure the book light you buy has a set of features and quality that are worth its price.

4. Clip-on vs neck hug reading light: which one is better?

The clip-on reading light is designed for attaching to your book pages, desk, table or bed headboard when reading. The neck hug is designed to wrap around your neck when reading.

The neck light hands-free operation gives it an edge over the clip-on light. That is, it saves you from adjusting it every time you turn to a new page.

In my honest opinion, there are no huge differences between the two lights to make one superior over the other.

Which type of light to choose should simply be a matter of personal preferences.

Final Verdict

If you’re a bookworm, then it’s highly likely that you can’t sleep without turning a few pages.

Reading in bed with the main light on, however, can be problematic because you might disturb your sleeping spouse or bedmate.

But with the best book light, you can read while propped up in your bed without bothering your partner. The light produces just enough amount of light to illuminate your pages while being easy and comfortable on your eyes.

We’ve analyzed the 10 top-rated book lights currently available on the market which will help you read more as your partner sleeps peacefully.

To help easily navigate the confusing world of the numerous book lights on the market, we’ve also shared with you our exclusive selection criteria.

We’re hopeful that this info will help you choose the perfect book light that gives changes your bed reading experience for good.