The Sanwa Direct 800-LED079 is a 3-light LED desk light that clamps onto the edge of a desk. According to the sales page specs, luminous flux is up to about 1650 lumens, the arm is about 95cm long, and it supports 5-step dimming and 5-step color temperature (3000K–6500K). It is described as a movable type with a multi-jointed arm that lets you position the LED sections where you want light, and the sales page also mentions lighting from above a monitor. Because it clamps on rather than standing on a base, it does not take up desk space with a stand. It is a model worth considering as a wide-coverage desk light for a large desk, a remote-work desk light, or a study desk light. Check the sales page for the latest pricing, stock, and supported desktop conditions.
Product highlights
- A clamp-on LED desk light with 3 lights
- Luminous flux up to about 1650 lumens (154 LEDs)
- 5-step dimming (20–100%)
- 5-step color (warm, warm white, neutral, white, daylight white), color temperature about 3000K–6500K
- Arm length about 95cm, movable multi-jointed design
- Power consumption about 24W, power supply DC24V/1A, cable length about 2m
- Body size about W95 × D3.57 × H87.2cm, weight about 930g
- Warranty: 6 months from purchase (check the sales page for the latest terms)
Design
An arm-light style desk light with three LED sections supported by a multi-jointed arm. The body size is listed as about W95 × D3.57 × H87.2cm and the weight as about 930g. It is described as a movable type that lets you move the LED sections freely to light where you want, so you can change the direction to suit your layout—lighting the whole desk widely or lighting your hands from above a monitor. Because it clamps onto the desktop, it can be used without placing a base on the desk.
Wide-coverage lighting with 3 lights and up to about 1650 lumens
The sales page lists 3 LED sections, 154 LEDs, and luminous flux of up to about 1650 lumens. Because this setup makes it easier to light a wider area than a single-light stand, it is a 1650-lumen desk light worth considering for wide desks or work desks with a monitor, keyboard, and documents side by side. However, how bright it feels varies with the room environment and installation position, and maximum brightness is not always needed.
5-step dimming and 5-step color temperature (3000K–6500K)
Dimming has 5 steps (20–100%), and color has 5 steps—warm, warm white, neutral, white, and daylight white—with a color temperature of about 3000K–6500K. You can switch brightness and color tone to suit the task and time of day, such as computer work, paperwork, studying, or reading. The product name on the sales page also mentions warm light, but how light looks and feels varies from person to person.
About 95cm arm and clamp mounting
The arm is about 95cm long, and its multi-jointed design lets you adjust the position of the LED sections. The sales page notes that the long arm also allows lighting from above a monitor, so it is designed with monitor-light-style use in mind. A clamp-on desk light attaches to the edge of the desktop, so a base does not crowd your workspace. On the other hand, there are conditions on the thickness and shape of desktop it can attach to. The sales page text does not list a supported desktop thickness, so check the sales page images, product information, or manufacturer information before buying.
Power, power consumption, and cable
Power consumption is listed as about 24W, the power supply as DC24V/1A, and the cable length as about 2m. The product name mentions an outlet, and there is no built-in battery, so it needs power from an outlet while in use. Checking the distance from the outlet to your desk and how the cable will be routed in advance makes planning the installation easier.
How it differs from a rechargeable desk light
The atRise Y0662 featured on R13 Picks is an LED desk light that stands on a base and can be used cordless if you choose a rechargeable type. If you want to move it around, or also want something for power outages, a rechargeable light like the atRise Y0662 is an option. The 800-LED079, on the other hand, clamps to the desktop and lights a wide area with 3 lights and an arm of about 95cm. The point is not which is better, but choosing based on whether you want to fix it to your desk and light a wide area, or prioritize portability and cordless use.
Use for remote work, study desks, and reading
The sales page lists uses such as desk work, studying, reading, and work. It suits situations where it is fixed to a desk, such as lighting around monitors as a work-from-home desk light, studying at a study desk, or detailed work at a work desk. To set up your whole desk area, R13 Picks' "5 desk setup picks" and "10 Best Work Gadgets" may also help.
Points to check before buying
Check the sales page and manufacturer information for the thickness and shape of desktop the clamp can attach to. Installation requires space that allows for the arm's range of motion. It is listed as made in China, with a Japanese instruction manual. The warranty is listed as 6 months from the date of purchase, but the latest terms on the sales page take priority. Check the sales page for the latest pricing, stock, and supported desktop conditions.
Who it may suit
- Anyone who wants to light a wide desk or work desk broadly
- Anyone looking for an LED desk light that clamps on without a base on the desk
- Anyone who wants to use it like a monitor light around their monitor
- Anyone who wants to adjust brightness and color temperature for remote work or working from home
- Anyone looking for a light for studying or reading at a study desk
Suggested uses
- Desk work for remote work and working from home
- Computer work lighting around a monitor
- Studying at a study desk
- Reading and paperwork
Check the sales page for the latest pricing, stock, and supported desktop conditions.
