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Beurer TL 45 Perfect Day

10,000 lux at 20 cm · medical device (maker states)

Cheapest price: £89.99
Per cm at 10,000 lux: £4.50
Shops: 1

Prices

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What it does

A square LED panel with a fold-out stand and touch controls, giving off 10,000 lux of flicker-free, UV-free light at about 20 cm. It has three colour temperature settings: 4,300 K, 6,500 K and 3,000 K.

From the description on beurer.com.

Beurer TL 45 Perfect Day specs

10,000 lux at: 20 cm
Brightness by distance: 10,000 lux at approx. 20 cm
UV: UV-free: Yes
Colour temperature: 6500K (therapy setting)
Light area: approx. 20 x 20 cm
Size: 20.0 x 6.0 x 25.0 cm
Weight: 665 g
Colour rendering index (CRI): 80
Colour spectrum: 380-780 nm
Colour temperatures: 3: 4,300 K, 6,500 K and 3,000 K
Flicker-free: Yes
Controls: Touch button
Power: Mains with detachable adapter
Cable length: 1.50 m
Guarantee: 3 years

The maker's figures, from beurer.com. Further specs from beurer.com.

How it compares

To buy, it is the 7th cheapest of 11 sad light boxes we compare (the middle one costs £88.60).
On per cm at 10,000 lux it is the 2nd best value of 10 that state it.

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Beurer TL 45 Perfect Day reviews and discussions

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Medical device status and safety

The maker states: “Medical device Europe: Yes”
Maker's FAQ: do not use with eye diseases such as cataract, glaucoma, optic nerve disease or inflammation of the vitreous body; discuss use with a doctor first if taking painkillers, blood pressure medicines or antidepressants, or if light-sensitive or prone to migraine.

Compare with

1
Lumie Vitamin L
Medical device (maker states)
Per cm at 10,000 lux
£4.43
Price
£88.60
Stated
10,000 lux at 20 cm
£88.60View at Healf (opens in a new tab)3 shops compared
2
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Medical device (maker states)
Per cm at 10,000 lux
£4.67
Price
£69.99
Stated
10,000 lux at 15 cm
£69.99View at John Lewis (opens in a new tab)2 shops compared
3
Lumie Mini
Lumie
Per cm at 10,000 lux
£4.71
Price
£56.49
Stated
10,000 lux at 12 cm
£56.49View at Healf (opens in a new tab)3 shops compared

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