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The Hooga Health Clip-On Light is the best choice for those who do a lot of reading before bed. Blue light, a high-energy wavelength commonly emitted from electronic screens and devices, can be harsh on the eyes. The Hooga light claims to be 99.94% free of blue light, and our testers found its 1600K amber-colored hue to feel pleasantly soothing for the eyes after long days in front of computer screens. Its simple design was easy to clip onto our books or eBooks without adding too much bulk, and it was lightweight enough that we would choose it to take with us on weekend getaways or overnight trips. 
While it does have three settings, the Hooga is not exceptional in its brightness. For this reason, it excels at its intent &mdash; book reading &mdash; but for those who like their light to be more multi-purpose, serving as a small flashlight in the car or when camping, for example, this light does not provide a very useful beam. It is very specialized in its use but is great for what it was made for, and your eyes will thank you for it before bedtime. 

The Hooga Health Clip-On Light is the best choice for those who do a lot of reading before bed. Blue light, a high-energy wavelength commonly emitted from electronic screens and devices, can be harsh on the eyes. The Hooga light claims to be 99.94% free of blue light, and our testers found its 1600K amber-colored hue to feel pleasantly soothing for the eyes after long days in front of computer screens. Its simple design was easy to clip onto our books or eBooks without adding too much bulk, and it was lightweight enough that we would choose it to take with us on weekend getaways or overnight trips. 
Although it features three settings, the Hooga is not exceptionally bright. For this reason, it excels at its intent &mdash; book reading. However, those who prefer a more multi-purpose light, like one that can serve as a small flashlight in the car or while camping, will find this model does not provide a very useful beam. It is very specialized in its use but is great for its intended purpose, and your eyes will thank you for it before bedtime. 

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This Topolek 7 LED Reading Light is a favorite with our testers because, in addition to its great design and light capability, its sturdy clip can be attached to a crocheting bag or used to help sort small things in the garage. With seven LED lights alternating between yellow and white to give a consistent, warm glow, the lamp emits plenty of light to cover two pages of a hardcover book. It has three brightness levels that are more than adequate for reading in a dim or dark area, and the three color settings provide 3000K to 6500K with cool, cool and warm, or warm settings. The 650 mAh battery gave us 60 hours of light with a recharging time of only an hour and a half. We really like this light in part because of its heft. Its thicker neck is a bit shorter than some of the others, but that helps eliminate annoying kinks. The clip is nice and deep &#40;over 3 cm&#41; and the head moves 360 degrees. The on/off button is on top of the unit, making it easy to find and use, and the thicker, shorter neck stays in place without drooping or getting in the way.
Our testing team struggled to find drawbacks with this lamp. Finally, they all agreed that the clip may be slightly too bulky for some individuals. However, the plethora of features and low price point make this model a clear winner in our books.

The DEWENWILS USB Rechargeable book light took us by surprise by being an unlikely frontrunner in our collection. The tiny compact light slips between the pages of your favorite book with a thin metal clip, and its small head swivels left and right to shine its light in the direction you choose. Other clip-on lights have larger bases that make clipping them to paperback books awkward. The Dewenwils is slim and light enough to use with all kinds of small to medium-sized books and is portable enough to take wherever you and your book may go. It also has the bonus feature of a built-in USB, so it can be plugged into the closest charging port or computer. This is a very welcome feature in such a small package. 
The 3000K warm white light it emits is a great middle-ground between the bright white and amber found in other models we tested. While it does have three brightness settings, our reviewers found that it did not cover two pages of a medium-sized book as well as other models with its mere max brightness of 20 lumens. It also has the lowest battery capacity of the lights in our testing group, yet still had a run time of 8 hours on its highest setting &#40;possibly due to the low lumen count&#41;. For its small size and excellent portability, we had an overall positive experience using it night after night reading a 400-page paperback novel. 

While a very non-traditional booklight, the Glocusent LED Neck Light has a wearable design that is easy to use, requires no attachment to a book, has many light adjustment settings, and is useful for more tasks than just book-reading. The flexible gooseneck arms have an LED light on each end and can be adjusted to any angle. Each light has three brightness settings that can be adjusted individually, and there is an additional button on the neck that allows the user to change the light quality from cool white &#40;6000K&#41;, warm white &#40;4000K&#41;, to yellow &#40;3000K&#41;. 
Of all the lights we tested, this one is the most versatile and can be used for a number of tasks or hobbies such as knitting, technical repair work, or working under the hood of your car. Use it as a bike light or as a flashlight on a nightly dog walk. It is, of course, great for reading, but we found it somewhat annoying to have to adjust the arms every time we changed position. Since it doesn't have to be clipped to a book, there is no worry about the heaviness of the unit or any fear of damaging pages. It is not the most portable option, as it is on the large and bulky side, but its versatility makes it something you might not mind taking with you on the go. 

While a very non-traditional booklight, the Glocusent LED Neck Light has a wearable design that is easy to use, requires no attachment to a book, has many light adjustment settings, and is useful for more tasks than just book-reading. The flexible gooseneck arms have an LED light on each end and can be adjusted to any angle. Each light has three brightness settings that can be adjusted individually, and there is an additional button on the neck that allows the user to change the light quality from cool white &#40;6000K&#41;, warm white &#40;4000K&#41;, to yellow &#40;3000K&#41;. 
Of all the lights we tested, the Glocusent is the most versatile and can be used for several tasks or hobbies such as knitting, technical repair work, or working under the hood of your car. You can also use it as a bike light or flashlight on a nightly dog walk. Of course, it is great for reading too, but we found it somewhat annoying to have to adjust the arms every time we changed position. Since clipping it to a book isn't necessary, there is no worry about the heaviness of the unit or any fear of damaging pages. It is not the most portable option, as it is on the large and bulky side, but its versatility makes it something you might not mind taking with you on the go. 

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The Ecologic Mart Lamborghini of Book Lights exceeded our expectations and easily slid into the top spot as our favorite model. This light features an adjustable dual-arm design, ensuring that both pages of your book are well-illuminated. We loved that you can adjust the brightness and choose between warm, cool, or natural lighting depending on your environment. We were partial to lights with a warmer light quality, which allowed us to read for hours without our eyes feeling strained from bright white light. The milky filter over the LEDs distributes the light broadly and evenly over a book page, without brightening up a dark room too much to disturb a sleeping partner. The battery capacity is also much larger than other models, at 1200 mAh, and there is a handy battery life indicator on the side of the clip. Its small clip features soft padding and is easy to attach to any paperback or hardcover book. The Ecologic Mart light is ultra-portable since the arms can be adjusted to lay flat, and it even comes with a velvet carrying pouch. 
Although this light fits well on paperback books, the one shortcoming we found is it felt somewhat bulky compared to some of the smaller, lighter competition. It will weigh you down as you get towards the end of a smaller book. But if you appreciate different lighting options and good coverage, and don't mind standing it on a table for the last chapter of your page-turner, the feature-rich Lamborghini of Book Lights won't disappoint.

The Ecologic Mart Lamborghini of Book Lights exceeded our expectations and easily slid into the top spot as our favorite model. This light features an adjustable dual-arm design, ensuring that both pages of your book are well-illuminated. We loved that you can adjust the brightness and choose between warm, cool, or natural lighting depending on your environment. We were partial to lights with a warmer light quality, which allowed us to read for hours without our eyes feeling strained from bright white light. The milky filter over the LEDs distributes the light broadly and evenly over a book page, without brightening up a dark room too much to disturb a sleeping partner. The battery capacity is also much larger than other models, at 1200 mAh, and there is a handy battery life indicator on the side of the clip. Its small clip features soft padding and is easy to attach to any paperback or hardcover book. The Ecologic Mart light is ultra-portable since the arms can be adjusted to lay flat, and it even comes with a velvet carrying pouch. 
Despite fitting well on paperback books, this model felt somewhat bulky compared to some of our smaller, lighter competitors. It will weigh you down towards the end of a smaller book. But if you appreciate different lighting options, good coverage, and don't mind standing it on a table for the last chapter of your page-turner, the feature-rich Lamborghini of Book Lights won't disappoint.

For anyone seeking a simple, functional light for the lowest cost, the Energizer Clip-On book light is where we'd point you. While book lights have advanced in design and technology over the years, many will remember when they were at their most simple &mdash; small, with flexible heads and one light setting. That is what the Energizer is. With a small clip that is perfect for paperbacks, hardcovers, and eBooks and a bright white light that easily illuminates a page, this is a great choice for a low-cost, low-hassle option.
The bright white light and lack of settings may detract from the Energizer's appeal. Also, the light will not stand up on its own like the other small lights tested &mdash; it must be clipped to something. It is also not rechargeable. It requires CR2032 batteries &#40;which are included&#41;, and you'll need a screwdriver to replace them. This book light is a great portable option, as it is made of a single piece of durable plastic and has a handy feature where the head folds down and attaches to the clip, making it half the size. We think this is the best low-cost option on the market for those seeking a simple, portable clip-on light. 

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This light has three brightness settings (with both warm and white lights) and a rechargeable eight-hour battery life, so you never have to worry about running out of power.

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