A wooden table with an open book, a white ceramic mug, a small potted plant, a beige cloth, and a handheld light with buttons, set against a plain beige wall.

86LUX CLIP-ON BOOK LIGHT COLLECTION

Light that clips into every chapter.

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Why we made it

Reading deserves better light.

Most lamps were designed for rooms, not for books. They cast too much light in the wrong direction, or too little where your eyes actually need it. We set out to solve that — with a lamp sized and shaped for the shelf, the nightstand, and the desk corner. Small enough to belong. Warm enough to matter.

What makes it different

Precision, in miniature.

The Pocket series is engineered to sit alongside your books — not above them. The form factor is derived from the dimensions of a paperback spine. The color temperature was tuned through dozens of iterations to land at the warmth of late-afternoon sun without the harshness of artificial light. Every detail is intentional.

Who it's for

The ones who read past midnight.

Night readers who need warmth without waking a partner. Desk workers who want a second, softer light source. Home library curators who care about how a shelf looks as much as what's on it. If you've ever wanted a lamp that felt like it belonged in your space — rather than just filling it — this one's for you.

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The essential clip-on book light.

Pocket E1

→ 2700K warm white — reads like candlelight
→ Stepless touch dimming, one-finger control
→ 180° flexible neck, aim light exactly where needed
→ Up to 80-hour battery, USB-C rechargeable
→ Clips onto covers 0.06–0.17in thick, zero damage

A warm, steady companion that goes wherever the story takes you.

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Pocket Pro

Reading light at its most refined.

→ 7 high-CRI LEDs for full-page even coverage
→ Tunable 2700K–6000K color temperature control
→ Smart brightness & color memory resumes right where you left
→ Up to 100-hour battery with 4-LED power indicator
→ Aluminum alloy body built to last

For those who read late, work early, and refuse to compromise. Tunable color temperature follows your circadian rhythm. Intelligent memory picks up exactly where you left off.

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Feature
Pocket E1
Essential warmth.
Everywhere you read.
Pocket Pro
Pro-grade light.
Uncompromising comfort.
Number of Light Sources 2 7
Color Mode 2700K / 4000K / 5000K 3000K ~ 6500K
Brightness 3 levels & stepless dimming 5 levels & stepless dimming
Lamp Head Width 1.3 in 2.42 in
Suitable Book Size 2" × 3" ~ 5" × 8" 2" × 3" ~ 7" × 10"
Control Mode 2 hardware buttons 3 hardware buttons
Brightness Memory
Color Temperature Memory —
Battery Capacity 400 mAh 700 mAh
Battery Life Up to 80 hrs Up to 100 hrs
Charging Port USB-C USB-C
Material Stainless Steel, Plastic Aluminum Alloy, Plastic
Color
Weight 2 oz 3.2 oz
Dimensions 2.2"D × 0.63"W × 4.72"H 2.3"D × 5"W × 0.5"H
Shop E1 Shop Pro

Reads anywhere.

Clips everywhere.

  • Two small, light green portable projectors on a wooden desk, one placed on an open notebook with handwritten notes, and the other leaning against a stack of books.
  • Pocket E1 reading at night
  • Beach bag containing a book titled 'Emily Henry', a striped towel, a coiled rope, and four portable vaporizers in pink, white, orange, and purple colors, against a sunset sky.
  • A new iPhone with a dark screen placed on top of an open box with a charger and accessories inside, on a white table with a chair nearby.