Cult of Mac‘s setups coverage loves to look at premium products, but we often emphasize value with thrifty-but-reliable gear. Today we marvel, however, at just how much one desk lamp can cost. Our MacBook Pro user places a $650 Dyson Solarcycle Morph Desk Light on a very nice Vari sit-stand desk.
Do people really pay that much for a lamp? Even our user claims it was a gift, not a purchase.
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Vari sit-stand desk supports crazy-expensive desk lamp in MacBook Pro setup
Redditor rrogersca (“Rogers”) showcased the handsome and somewhat-pricey setup in a post entitled, “New M3 MacBook Pro 16.”
Recently Rogers added a new 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro loaded with 36GB unified memory and a 1TB SSD for storage. And the powerful laptop connects to a wonderful array of peripherals through a Razer Thunderbolt 4 docking station. For example, the rig drives a 34-inch BenQ PD3420Q Ultrawide Monitor with a BenQ Screenbar Monitor Light on top.
In past days we covered the laptop and dock, the Keychron Q2 mechanical keyboard, the BenQ monitor and Oakwyood dual-monitor stand, and the setup’s killer audio. And now we round things off by looking at an excellent standing desk and a crazy-expensive desk lamp.
“Why did you buy the Dyson lamp?” a commenter asked. “What made it [worth] $500 to you?” Actually, right now it’s priced at $650 on Amazon.
“It was a gift,” Rogers replied. “I don’t think I would spend $650 on any lamp myself.” Hey, us either. But clearly somebody does.
Dyson Solarcycle Morph Desk Light features
Photo: Dyson
So what does make a desk lamp worth hundreds of dollars? Nothing, most people might reply. But Dyson products aren’t cheap as a general rule, and this premium light self-adjusts throughout the day. It sports a lot of functionality, as the company describes below.
- Intelligent lighting in multiple formats. Adapts and transforms with your day.
- Multiple lights in one: Task, Indirect, Feature and Ambient.
- Intelligently tracks local daylight. Automatically adjusts brightness and color temperature so you get the right light for the right time of day, anywhere in your home.
- Designed to improve visibility and help reduce eyestrain. Powerful, high-quality light with glare control and low optical flicker.
- Personalize your light for your time of day, age, and task with the MyDyson app.
- Heat Pipe technology efficiently cools the LEDs, giving you light quality that lasts 60 years.
- 3-Point Revolve Motion allows the light to rotate at three separate points — the stem, elbow, and head — allowing you to precisely direct light wherever you need it.
- With magnetic touch-glide docking, the optical head seals to the stem to create a comforting orange glow.
- Motion sensor switches light on when you’re near, and off when you’re away for 5 minutes to conserve energy.
- Energy Star Certified.
Vari sit-stand desk
Photo: Vari
At $950, the Vari Electric Standing Desk under the Dyson lamp is no slouch on price, either. But it’s a big one, at 72 inches wide. Here’s are some of its features:
- ComfortEdge innovation: The Vari large motorized desk features an advanced ergonomic front slope edge for comfortable work, natural typing angles and reduced pressure points in the forearm, elbow and wrist during extended use.
- Swift setup and stability: With a pre-installed frame and slide-and-lock leg, the standing desk ensures easy assembly and stability. It features smooth sit-to-stand height transitions, 25in to 50 ½in, with four programmable settings and a quiet motor.
- Designed for a 180-pound load and strategically positioned monitor arm cutout, the 72in x 30in adjustable study desk ensures reliability and seamless integration with accessories.
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Lighting and furniture:
Computers and docking station:
Display, stand and light bar:
- 34-inch BenQ PD3420Q Ultrawide Creator Monitor
- Oakywood dual monitor stand
- BenQ Screenbar Monitor Light
Input devices:
Audioengine speakers and Kanto subwoofer:
- Audioengine A2 Plus speakers on desktop speaker stands
- Kanto Sub6 subwoofer (alternative: Kanto Sub8 subwoofer)
Other audio gear:
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This lamp self-adjusts throughout the day to help reduce eye strain and provide exactly the light you need for different situations. Comes in three color choices.
