Xiaomi

Mi LED Desk Lamp 1S

Name: Mi LED Desk Lamp 1S
Brand: Xiaomi

budget

A metal minimalist body hides constant-current analog dimming and Ra90 LEDs behind a Fresnel lens, hitting 1,250 lux center for $55. The rotary dial beats pricier touch panels.

$55 typical

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-07-133 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-01

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance7.8/ 10

design7.5/ 10

value7.7/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

For roughly $55 it combines a metal minimalist body, Ra90 LEDs, 1,250-lux center output, Fresnel optics, constant-current analog dimming and unusually good physical/app controls. An enthusiast hardware modification confirms accessible screws and an ESP32 controller. The compromise is mechanical range, not core light electronics.

MATERIALS

Arm and bodyPainted metal/aluminum alloy

Creates a slim, rigid structure and spreads heat from the modest 9W light engine.

OpticsFresnel lens and dual-channel LED strip

Improves uniformity and permits smooth warm-to-cool CCT adjustment.

CRITERIA

8/10

Glare Control

Fresnel lens improves uniformity, but the exposed linear head lacks the deep cutoff/asymmetric optics of top screen lamps.

9/10

Flicker Discipline

Manufacturer specifies constant-current analog dimming and flicker-free output at all brightness/CCT settings.

7/10

Light Coverage

520 lm and 1,250-lux center suit a normal desk; short fixed-plane arm limits very wide coverage.

8/10

Color Fidelity

Ra90 and roughly 2600–5000K are good at this price, but R9/TM-30 are undisclosed.

6/10

Mechanical Reach

Stable 135° folding hinge, but no head swivel or long articulated reach.

8/10

Thermal Build

Metal body and low 9W draw keep thermal load sensible; internal LED/driver modules remain integrated.

9/10

Controls & Automation

Excellent rotary dial plus app, HomeKit, Alexa/Google/Siri and four useful presets.

IDEAL FOR

·Students and compact desks
·Smart-home users
·General reading and office work
·Budget buyers wanting good industrial design

NOT FOR

·Large drafting tables
·Side-lighting setups
·Users needing easily replaceable LEDs

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

One of the cleanest inexpensive desk objects: tiny footprint, folding arm and an excellent click/turn/press-turn dial. It tilts 135° but the head does not swivel, making side-lighting and monitor clearance less flexible.

LONGEVITY

Approximately 25,000-hour rating. Integrated LEDs limit repair, but concealed screws and an ESP32 make it unusually accessible and enthusiast-modifiable for its price.