Office & Productivity · Desk Lamps / Task Lighting
What CRI should I look for in a desk lamp?
Reviewer consensus
CRI (Color Rendering Index) measures how accurately a light source shows colors, and 90+ (Ra90/Ra95) is the threshold to look for if you do design, makeup, painting, or any color-critical work. Several candidates here advertise CRI95+, which verified-purchase reviewers cite as a meaningful upgrade over generic LEDs. For general reading and office use, anything above CRI80 is generally adequate.