Desk lighting
Light the desk, not the screen. Guides and spec reviews on glare, monitor light bars and warm or cool light, checked against OSHA's workstation guide and the US Department of Energy's lamp guide.
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- Color temperatureHow warm or cool white light looks, measured in kelvin (K): lower is warmer, higher is cooler.
- CRI (color rendering index)A 0 to 100 score for how true colors look under a light; higher is better.
- Monitor light barA lamp that sits on top of a monitor and aims its light down at the desk, away from the screen.
- Task lightingA light aimed at the work surface rather than the whole room.
FAQ
How do I stop glare on my screen?
OSHA's workstation guide asks for task lighting placed so it does not reflect on the screen, lamps with shields or shades that direct light away from your line of sight, and the screen turned at right angles to windows.
Warm or cool light for a desk?
The US Department of Energy lists warm white at 2,700K for homes, soft white at 3,000K, neutral at 3,500K and cool white at 4,100K for offices and classrooms, and notes that a big jump such as 2,700K to 4,100K is noticeable.
What does a monitor light bar do?
It is a shielded task light that sits on top of the screen and aims down at the desk, so the desk is lit without lighting the screen.
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