Gaming

Gamer LED lights for your setup and bedroom

Lighting is what separates any old desk from a setup with character. Gamer LED lights are not there just for looks: they add colour to the background of the scene, soften the jump in brightness between the screen and the wall and make playing at night more comfortable. In this category we bring together FactorLED's gaming lighting, with digital RGBW options run by remote control and mobile app to change the mood of the room in a matter of seconds.

Light behind the monitor and around the desk

The starting point of any setup is the working area. A gamer LED desk light placed behind the monitor or off to one side creates a layer of background light that bounces off the wall and surrounds the screen. That halo reduces the harsh contrast you get when the screen is the only source of light in the room: the image stands out against a lit background instead of a black wall.

When the desk has little free space, the decision is where the light comes from: the floor, the wall or the desk itself. It depends on where the monitor, the chair and the sockets are.

The setup wall and the rest of the room

Gamer wall lights are the ones that define the overall mood. By lighting a wide surface, the colour spreads through the room and the whole space changes tone, not just the corner with the computer. It is the most effective way of giving the room an identity of its own: one background colour for long sessions, a more neutral one for studying or working and another for recording and streaming.

Gaming room lights also solve a practical problem: many bedrooms rely on a single ceiling light that flattens everything. With one or two points of colour on the walls you can bring the general light down without leaving the room in the dark.

Reflections, contrast and night sessions

When putting together the lighting for a setup it pays to think about the direction of the light. A source facing the monitor reflects in the screen and gets in the way; the same source aimed at the wall adds light with no glare. The rule: indirect light onto surfaces beats direct light at the glass.

In night sessions, the light level matters as much as the colour. With a soft support light next to the monitor, the difference in brightness against the room is reduced and the game goes down easier.

How to choose your gamer LED lights

• Floor lamp: the option for the floor, next to the desk or in a corner of the room. It lights the most wall surface and is the easiest to move around.
• Wall light: designed to keep the floor and the desk clear. It draws a vertical line of light on the setup wall and is ideal when the desk is already full.
• Table lamp: the most compact format, to sit on the desk, on a shelf or on the bedside table, adding an accent of colour close to the monitor.
• Space available: in small rooms the wall usually works better; in larger ones, the floor.
• Method of control: the digital RGBW options are run by remote control and mobile app.

The advantages of lighting your play area well

Well-planned gaming lighting brings order to the space: it separates the play area from the rest of the room, improves how the setup looks in photos and video and adapts the light to the time of day. By choosing colour and level, the same room works for playing, studying or winding down.

Build your setup with the light it is missing. Go into the Digital RGBW subcategory, compare the three options in the Ambient Light series and pick the one that suits your desk, your wall or your table. If you are unsure about the format, tell us what your room is like and we will point you in the right direction.

Frequently asked questions

Where do gamer LED lights go in a setup?

The usual place is behind the monitor or on the wall behind it, so the light bounces rather than hitting the screen directly. One side of the desk or a corner of the room also works well.

Which is better for a gaming room: a floor lamp, a wall light or a table lamp?

It depends on the space. The floor lamp covers more wall and is easy to move; the wall light makes use of the wall without taking up floor or desk; and the table lamp is the compact option for the desk or a shelf.

Can I control my setup lights without getting up?

Yes. The digital RGBW models in this category include a remote control and a mobile app, so you can change the colour and adjust the lighting from your chair.

Do LED lights help when playing at night?

A soft support light around the monitor reduces the strong contrast between a lit screen and a dark room, which makes long sessions at night more comfortable.