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The 10 Best Bedside & Table Lamps as of July 2026

Updated 2 July 2026 ยท Reviewed by the Pickarank team ยท Prices in GBP, subject to change

We compared the best bedside & table lamps you can buy in 2026, scoring each out of 10 on performance, value, build quality and features. Here are the 10 worth your money โ€” with an at-a-glance table and the current best prices.

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Our top picks at a glance

Top pick

Philips Hue Go Portable

8.8Best smart
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ80
Best value

MoriTon Touch Bedside Lamp

8.1Best budget touch
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ22
Also great

Anglepoise Type 75 Mini

8.6Best task bedside
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ130

Prices were correct at the time of writing and change often โ€” tap through for today's price on Amazon.

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How we ranked these bedside & table lamps

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

  • Performance (35%) โ€” how well each bedside lamp does its core job.
  • Value (25%) โ€” quality and features for the price.
  • Build & reliability (20%) โ€” materials, longevity and warranty.
  • Features (20%) โ€” meaningful extras that improve the experience.

We also weigh real-world owner reviews โ€” star ratings and how many people left them โ€” and whether each product has the features you'd expect in its class.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#Bedside & Table LampsScoreBest forTypeApprox. PriceAmazon links
1Philips Hue Go Portable8.8Best smartPortable smart lampยฃ80View Price
2Anglepoise Type 75 Mini8.6Best task bedsideMini task lampยฃ130View Price
3John Lewis Touch Table Lamp8.5Best touch dimmingTouch table lampยฃ30View Price
4Tomons Wooden Bedside Lamp8.4Best warm styleWooden table lampยฃ35View Price
5Govee Table Lamp8.3Best RGBSmart RGB lampยฃ50View Price
6IKEA FADO Table Lamp8.2Best minimalistFrosted glass lampยฃ20View Price
7MoriTon Touch Bedside Lamp8.1Best budget touchTouch table lampยฃ22View Price
8Lepro Bedside Lamp8.0Best colour-change budgetRGB table lampยฃ25View Price
9Argos Home Glass Table Lamp7.9Best high-street budgetGlass table lampยฃ18View Price
10Amazon Basics Table Lamp7.8Best simple valueTable lampยฃ15View Price

The full ranking

1
Best smart

Philips Hue Go Portable

8.8Our number one pick.

Philips Hue Go is a rechargeable, portable smart lamp that glows any colour for bedside mood lighting and can move room to room cord-free. It is pricey for its size, but the flexibility and colours are excellent.

Brightness: 8.4Dimming: 9.0Style: 8.8Value: 8.2
Pros
  • Cordless and portable
  • Full colour control
  • Great mood light
Cons
  • Pricey
  • Modest max brightness
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ80
2
Best task bedside

Anglepoise Type 75 Mini

8.6A superb runner-up.

The Anglepoise Type 75 Mini brings the icon's precise spring-arm to a compact bedside task lamp, ideal for reading in bed without disturbing a partner. It is expensive and needs a bulb, but the adjustability and build are excellent.

Brightness: 8.6Dimming: 8.2Style: 9.2Value: 8.0
Pros
  • Precise spring-arm
  • Iconic compact design
  • Built to last
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Bulb not included
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ130
3
Best touch dimming

John Lewis Touch Table Lamp

8.5Rounds out our top three.

John Lewis's touch table lamp lets you tap the base to cycle three brightness levels, with a quality metal finish and shade, a lovely everyday bedside light. It needs a separate bulb, but the dimming and build are excellent.

Brightness: 8.4Dimming: 9.0Style: 8.8Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Tap-to-dim base
  • Quality finish
  • Cosy warm light
Cons
  • Bulb not included
  • Mid brightness
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ30
4
Best warm style

Tomons Wooden Bedside Lamp

8.4A standout in the upper half.

Tomons' wooden bedside lamp pairs a warm wood base with a fabric shade and includes a soft warm bulb, a charming, cosy bedroom light. It is lightweight, but the look and value are excellent.

Brightness: 8.2Dimming: 8.0Style: 8.8Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Warm wooden look
  • Bulb included
  • Cosy glow
Cons
  • Lightweight base
  • No dimming
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ35
5
Best RGB

Govee Table Lamp

8.3A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Govee's smart table lamp offers warm white plus colourful RGB ambience with app and music control, a fun, affordable mood light for bedside or desk. The white light is gentle, but the ambience and value are good.

Brightness: 8.2Dimming: 8.6Style: 8.4Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Warm plus RGB ambience
  • App and music control
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Gentle white light
  • App-reliant
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ50
6
Best minimalist

IKEA FADO Table Lamp

8.2Great value in the middle of the pack.

IKEA's FADO is a frosted-glass globe lamp that casts a soft, diffuse glow at a bargain price, a clean minimalist mood light. It is gentle rather than bright and uses a separate bulb, but for value it's excellent.

Brightness: 7.8Dimming: 7.8Style: 8.8Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Soft diffuse glow
  • Minimalist globe
  • Very affordable
Cons
  • Not a reading light
  • Bulb not included
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ20
7
Best budget touch

MoriTon Touch Bedside Lamp

8.1A dependable pick if the price is right.

MoriTon's touch bedside lamp offers tap dimming and a USB charging port at a low price, a practical value bedside light. The build is plasticky, but the dimming and USB port are good value.

Brightness: 8.2Dimming: 8.8Style: 8.0Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Tap-to-dim
  • USB charging port
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Plasticky build
  • Basic shade
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ22
8
Best colour-change budget

Lepro Bedside Lamp

8.0Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Lepro's bedside lamp changes colour with a remote and dims to a warm night glow at a low price, fun for kids' rooms and mood lighting. It is basic, but for value it's fine.

Brightness: 8.0Dimming: 8.4Style: 8.0Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Colour-changing
  • Remote and dimming
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Basic build
  • Simpler colours
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ25
9
Best high-street budget

Argos Home Glass Table Lamp

7.9A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Argos Home's glass table lamp is a cheap, widely available bedside light with a simple shade, fine for a spare room or first home. It is basic and uses a separate bulb, but for value it does the job.

Brightness: 8.0Dimming: 7.6Style: 8.0Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Cheap and available
  • Simple classic look
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Bulb not included
  • No dimming
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ18
10
Best simple value

Amazon Basics Table Lamp

7.8Rounds out our top ten.

Amazon Basics' table lamp covers everyday bedside or side-table lighting at a rock-bottom price, plain and dependable. It is very basic with a separate bulb, but for value it's fine.

Brightness: 7.8Dimming: 7.4Style: 7.8Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Cheapest option
  • Plain and dependable
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Very basic
  • Bulb not included
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ15

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the bedside & table lamps in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Philips Hue Go Portable, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Anglepoise Type 75 Mini and John Lewis Touch Table Lamp are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best bedside & table lamps without overthinking it, the Philips Hue Go Portable is our top recommendation โ€” it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ80

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