Are cheap Amazon floor lamps worth it, or should I spend more?

For straightforward ambient or reading use, multiple budget LED models in this roundup post strong verified-purchase ratings across thousands of reviews. Specialist-community threads note that cheaper lamps often cut corners on light quality (CRI, flicker) and build materials, so if you're sensitive to either, paying more for a higher-CRI fixture or a name-brand bulb is the upgrade most reviewers recommend.