{"title":"Desk Lighting","description":"\u003cp\u003eLight aimed where the work is. A screen bar lights the desk without glare on the panel; a clip-on light puts the light where the camera is looking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"monitor-light-bar","title":"Monitor Light Bar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 50 cm bar that clips over your monitor and lights the desk without lighting the screen.\u003c\/strong\u003e A desk lamp beside a monitor does two unwanted things at once: it throws glare across the panel and it puts your own hands in shadow. A screen bar sits above the display and aims forward and down, so the keyboard and the page are lit and the screen stays clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsymmetric optics direct the light forward onto the desk, not back at the panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree colour temperatures — 3000 K warm, 4000 K neutral, 6500 K daylight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStepless dimming from a single touch strip, plus a built-in timer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e78 SMD 2835 LEDs rated for 30,000 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C powered from the monitor, a dock or any 5 V supply — no wall adapter needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounterweighted clip rests on the monitor without clamping, so nothing marks the bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-slip pad on the underside; the bar can also stand on a shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in black or white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mm (19.7 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 × 15 × 33 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLuminous flux\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 lm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3000 K \/ 4000 K \/ 6500 K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour rendering (Ra)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight source\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78 × SMD 2835 LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInput\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C, DC 5 V \/ 1 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControls\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouch — 3 colours, stepless dimming, timer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30,000 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight, packed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e390 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIn the box\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight bar, USB-C cable, manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clip is shaped for a flat-backed monitor. It sits over the top bezel and is held by its own counterweight, so it suits panels up to roughly 3 cm thick at the top edge. Very thick or steeply curved backs may not seat well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered over USB-C at 5 V. Most monitors with a USB port will run it. There is no mains adapter in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill a screen bar cause glare on my monitor?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — that is the specific problem it is designed to avoid. The optics are asymmetric, throwing light forward onto the desk and cutting it off before it reaches the panel, which is why a screen bar works where a desk lamp placed beside the monitor does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it need its own power outlet?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It draws 5 V over USB-C, so it runs from a spare port on your monitor, a laptop dock or a USB charger. There is no separate power brick to find space for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich colour temperature should I use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4000 K neutral suits most desk work. Use 6500 K daylight when you need alertness or accurate colour, and 3000 K warm in the evening, when cooler light is more likely to keep you awake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it with a curved monitor?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually yes on a gently curved panel, because the clip rests on the top edge rather than gripping the back. On a tightly curved screen the bar may sit unevenly, since the bar itself is straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Caliper Desk","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":58477093388671,"sku":"100008204:27434#5;210190015:3327837#Black","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":58477093421439,"sku":"100008204:27434#5;210190015:3331185#White","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/6899\/2895\/files\/3_f87b2c54-103e-46e5-a681-3dde03abbb7a.jpg?v=1789938062"},{"product_id":"clip-on-video-call-light","title":"Clip-On Video Call Light","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rechargeable light that clips to the screen and puts the light where the camera is looking.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a video call the room lights you from above and behind, which is why you appear as a silhouette with shadows under your eyes. A light at the camera's own position fixes that in one move — and because it runs on its own battery, there is no cable crossing the desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCRI 95+, so skin tone reads accurately rather than washing out grey or orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable from 2500 K warm to 6500 K daylight — match the room instead of fighting it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3,100 mAh battery gives 2 to 15 hours depending on brightness, with no cable on the desk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClips to a laptop lid or a monitor top edge and tilts to aim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120° beam spreads light across the face rather than spotlighting the nose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,150 lux at 0.3 m — enough to lead the room lighting, not just supplement it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecharges over USB-C in about two hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80 white and 80 warm LEDs mix to the colour you set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour rendering (CRI)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2500 – 6500 K (±200 K)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIlluminance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,150 lux at 0.3 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBeam angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,100 mAh, 3.7 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRuntime\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 – 15 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharge time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 2 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharging port\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLEDs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 white + 80 warm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.5 × 6.8 × 1.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuntime depends heavily on brightness. Expect around 15 hours at a low, flattering level and closer to 2 hours at full output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clip is sized for a laptop lid or a monitor's top bezel. It is a light clip, not a heavy-duty mount — it holds itself, not a camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also run plugged in over USB-C if you forget to charge it before a call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy do I look bad on video calls?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always because your only light is above and behind you. Ceiling lights and windows put shadows in your eye sockets and under your chin, and a webcam's small sensor exaggerates the contrast. A light at the camera's position removes those shadows, which is a bigger improvement than a better camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is CRI, and does 95 matter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour Rendering Index measures how accurately a light shows colour against daylight. Below about 80, skin goes grey or orange on camera and no amount of white balance fully recovers it. At 95+ you look like yourself, which is the whole point of lighting a call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long does the battery last?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 2 and 15 hours on a charge, depending on output. At the moderate brightness most calls need, a full charge covers a normal working week of meetings. It recharges over USB-C in roughly two hours and works while charging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich colour temperature should I pick?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the room. If you are sitting near a window use 5000-6500 K; under warm household bulbs use 2500-3000 K. Mixing two different colour temperatures on your face is what produces the slightly ill look on camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Caliper Desk","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":58477093814655,"sku":"191288010:3327837#Black;210190839:-2#11.5*6.8*1.5cm","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/6899\/2895\/files\/H836527807dfb49dba55b92706ff1c237Y.webp?v=1789930826"}],"url":"https:\/\/caliperdesk.com\/collections\/desk-lighting.oembed","provider":"CaliperDesk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}