Review of The Boring Lamp 3-in-1 Smart Lamp
Introduction
In recent years, smart homes have brought convenience and comfort to people's lives, so the demand for smart furniture is expanding rapidly. In the midst of constant innovation and competition, The Boring Lamp launches a multi-functional smart lamp. Its biggest feature is its modular design, which allows users to flexibly assemble and adjust the functions of the lamp according to their own needs and preferences.
The Boring Lamp 3-in-1 Smart Lamp has multiple uses such as wireless charging, desk lamp, ambient light, screen monitor hanging light, lightsaber, etc., and there are more usage scenarios waiting to be explored. Whether you are a child or an adult, you can find suitable functions. Next, we’ll put it to the test to see what makes it unique in terms of design and functionality.
Product Appearance
The box is overall black. "The Boring Lamp" and "World's First Versatile 3-in-1 Smart Lamp" are printed on the left side. The bottom shows its four main usage scenarios: desk lamp, ambient light, light sword, and screen light bar. The three-dimensional appearance of the product is printed on the right side.
The specs info are printed on the back of the box. Model is BZ0001. The color is silver/space grey. It can support wireless charging power of 5~15W. The total power is 24W. And the battery capacity is 2000mAh.
The box contains a retractable lamp stand, a wireless charging base, an LED light bar, a magnetic bracket of the screen light, a battery, a portable charging base, a dual USB-C cable, and a DC adapter.
The one-piece shell of the wireless charging base is made of fire-retardant material. There are two slots at the top. One slot is used to install the retractable lamp stand, and the other is used to charge the battery or power the LED light bar. Below is the magnetic wireless charging panel.
The bottom of the base is equipped with two silicone pads. And there are the specs info of the base. Model is BZ0001 / BZ0002. It can support an input power of 12V 2.25A 30W. The maximum output power is 9V 1.12A 10W. The charging power of wireless charging is 7.5-15W. The battery capacity is 1800-3000mAh. The number of lamp beads is 89.
The back of the wireless charging base is the DC input port. The brand's logo and "The Boring Lamp" are on the side.
The retractable lamp stand is made of aluminum alloy with a matte surface. The front end is retractable, allowing users to adjust it to a suitable height in desk lamp mode.
Here is the magnetic contact used to connect the LED light bar.
It has four contacts on the back end for connecting to the wireless charging base.
The magnetic bracket of the screen light supports multiple angle adjustments. Fix it on the monitor, then fix the LED light bar to turn it into a screen light.
The portable charging base can be connected to the LED light bar through the special contact. It also has a USB-C port, which can be used with the included dual USB-C cable to charge the lamp or battery.
The two ends of the LED light bar are made of aluminum alloy and adopt a matte design.
The LED light bar integrates 60 LED beads and 29 RGB beads. You can switch the color of light by touching the top.
There is also a brightness adjustment knob on the side of the switch of the LED light bar.
The other end of it also has four contacts inside, which can be connected to the battery, the retractable stand, the wireless charging base, and the portable charging base. Corresponding to four different usage scenarios: light sword, desk lamp, ambient light, and screen light bar.
The design of the battery is similar to that of the LED light bar. It can also be connected to the LED light bar, portable charging base, and wireless charging base through special contacts.
Here is the included dual USB-C cable.
The connectors and cable body are made of PC material, and the "5A" is printed on it.
The length of it is about 2 m (6' 6.74'').
The logo is printed on the front of the DC adapter. It is made of fire-retardant material.
The specs info are printed on the back of it. It has passed FC and VI certifications. Model is AS024M-1202500U. It can support input of 100-240V~50/60Hz 0.8A. The maximum output is 30W.
Function Experience
It has many functions. Now, let us experience its various functions separately.
LED Desk Lamp
Connect the wireless charging base to the DC adapter and fix the light bar. Press and hold the switch on the LED light bar, the light bar will light up, and it can be used as an LED desk lamp.
The tester shows the power at this time is close to 4.5W.
Put the iPhone 15 Pro on the wireless charging panel, and the phone can be charged normally.
At this time, the power is about 14.8W. The power of wireless charging is about 10W.
In desk lamp mode, the desk lamp can be adjusted to a suitable height or direction through the retractable lamp stand.
Ambient Light
You can install the LED light bar on the slot with special contacts on the wireless charging base to turn it into a desktop ambient light.
It integrates 60 LED beads and 29 RGB beads, allowing the ambient light to switch freely between multiple colors.
Furthermore, it has an integrated microphone. When playing music or watching movies, the smart lamp will pick up and analyze sounds and follow the rhythm of the music.
The light bar can also be powered by the portable charging base.
Screen Light Bar
The light bar can be fixed on the monitor through the magnetic bracket, turning it into the screen light bar.
It can be fixed to the monitor stably, even with a curved case like the iMac.
A screen light bar can balance the ambient light and relieve eyestrain.
Lightsaber
It can also be turned into an interesting portable lightsaber with the battery module, just like Jedi in Star Wars.
The connection between the light bar and the battery is secure and does not come loose during use. The brightness and color of the LED light bar are adjustable, greatly improving the playability of the lightsaber.
Charging Test
Full Charging Test
We charge the battery with the original charger and record the data with the PA300 power meter.
We plot the data into a curve to see how fast it can be charged. The battery can be charged to 50% in 37 mins, 80% in 1 hour and 4 mins, and 100% in 1 hour and 40 mins.
Wireless Charging Test
We charge the iPhone 15 with the wireless charging panel. Put them into a 25°C (77℉) thermotank throughout the test and record the data with the PA300 power meter.
From this chart, we know the iPhone 15 can be charged to 50% in 1 hour and 3 mins and 80% in 1 hour and 47 mins. It can also be charged to 100% in 3 hours.
After 60 mins of charging, the maximum temperature on the contact point between the phone and the base is 38.2 °C (100.76 ℉).
Summary of ChargerLAB
The Boring Lamp 3-in-1 Smart Lamp is different from most similar products in design and functionality. It features a simple design and high-quality materials. It can adjust brightness and color and charge your phone wirelessly. The built-in microphone can analyze external sounds and let the ambient light follow the rhythm of the music.
It stands out on the market with its modular design and multi-functional. Whether it is used as a desk lamp, lightsaber, ambient light, or screen light, it can meet the different needs of users and bring fun and convenience.