Rechargeable Lamps

Rechargeable table lamps

A rechargeable table lamp runs on a built-in battery or on standard batteries, so it never has to stay plugged in while you use it. That changes where you can put light entirely: you no longer depend on having a socket nearby or on hiding a cable across the floor. You pick it up, take it where you need it and put it back when you are done. It is the answer when the light you need is exactly where there is no power point.

Cordless light: what people really use it for

• Terrace and garden: summer dinners and long evenings with light of their own on the table, and no extension leads running across the floor.
• Hospitality: restaurant and terrace tables where you want one pool of ambient light per table and the option to clear it away at closing time.
• Bedside tables with no socket nearby: bedrooms and guest rooms where the outlet is on the far side of the bed.
• Shelves and furniture: decorative light in nooks that were never wired for it.
• Power cuts and camping: reliable back-up light that is easy to move.

Built-in battery or standard batteries: which suits you

A table lamp with a built-in battery recharges and is ready to go again, usually over a USB cable, so you create no waste and never buy replacements. It is the logical choice for regular use: the terrace all season, hospitality, the bedside every night. A battery operated table lamp, on the other hand, never needs a charging point at all: you swap the batteries and carry on, which is handy for occasional use, for outdoor spots far from the house or for keeping it stored as emergency light at home.

Run time and brightness: the two things that decide the choice

With a portable rechargeable lamp, two things matter more than the design. The first is run time: how long it stays lit on a full charge, bearing in mind that it almost always depends on the brightness level you pick, since a low setting lasts considerably longer than full power. The second is brightness and how you control it: models with several levels let you use full output when you need to see properly and drop to a soft setting for atmosphere, which is where the battery goes furthest. Always check the exact figures on each product page. If it is going outdoors, check the protection rating against water and dust stated by the manufacturer as well.

USB charging and everyday use

USB charging is the most convenient option because you can use a phone charger, a computer port or a power bank. The practical approach is to charge them all together when they are not in use: in hospitality, at closing time; at home, while nobody is around. Many models show the charge level with an indicator light. If the lamp also works plugged in, you can leave it fixed in one spot and free it up only when you need it somewhere else.

At FactorLED you will find rechargeable and battery operated table lamps for terraces, hospitality, gardens and bedrooms, with brightness control and easy charging. Pick yours and put light where the socket does not reach.

Frequently asked questions about rechargeable table lamps

Can they be used outdoors?

Yes, as long as the model states a suitable protection rating. For a covered terrace that is usually enough; in spots exposed to rain, check the product page.

How long does the battery last when lit?

It depends on the model and, above all, on the brightness level: a low setting goes much further than full power. The exact run time is shown on each product page.

Built-in battery or standard batteries?

Rechargeable for regular use, because you buy no replacements. Standard batteries if you only use it occasionally or have nowhere to charge it.

Are they suitable for restaurant tables?

Yes. They are common in hospitality because they give each table its own ambient light, they are cleared away at closing time and they all charge together outside service hours.