We test the best music stand lights on a wide range of attributes so you can find one right for you. Which ones work well for you . . . or leave you in the dark?
An upgrade from the already strong Aria Brio, the Aria Forte balances battery life, brightness, and even page coverage in one amazing, albeit pricey, package. Several features match the Brio, including the full-range dimmer, constant brightness to the end of the battery, a visual battery gauge, a powder-coated aluminum case …
This wall-powered LED music light is the brightest light we have tested (either LED or incandescent). Like the other Aria lights, the light quality is similar to incandescent bulbs and level is also the most consistent across two pages of music, reaching every corner. This light is bright enough for …
One of the brightest rechargeable lights we have tested, the Aria Brio combines many features in one package. The warm white LED light is consistent across two pages, reaching every corner, and is sufficient for three pages. This and the Aria Forte are the only lights we have tested with …
This improved light from Lotus Design is significantly brighter than its predecessors and includes an effective battery gauge which illuminates when the light is first turned on. A push button cycles between three levels of brightness, two which are similar in brightness (860 lux and 676 lux) and one which …
With a creatively compact design, the Lampcraft Giglight Max is a solid performer which folds to about the size of a paperback book for transportation and storage. The arm provides a wide range of positions for the light. Its most interesting feature are the two LEDs which can be pivoted …
Manhasset replaced their rechargeable model 1050 with the 1060, also known as LED Lamp II, which removes the rechargeable capability and uses three AA batteries instead. Designed by Manhasset to fit their stands, this light is priced affordably. Two clips provide excellent stability, but do not accommodate stand desks any …
The wall-powered Aria Solo, like the other Aria LED lights we have reviewed, provides even light across two pages of music including all four corners, even though the Solo provides just slightly less light than the best incandescent light. The aluminum design uses two widely-spaced metal clips that attach easily …
Designed by Manhasset to fit their stands, this light is priced affordably. The two clips provide excellent stability, but do not accommodate stand desks any thicker than the Manhasset. It works either on wall power or with the built-in rechargeable battery. The battery life was just over 8 hours on …
With a run-time of 8 hours on full-brightness, the BrightFlex is Mighty Bright’s top choice for musicians. The single clip is designed for both music stands and books. The tradeoff means that on many music stands, the light has difficulty staying vertical. However on the classic Manhasset music stand, the …
Because of its durable aluminum construction, 40-watt bulb, and decent light pattern, this light has been the workhorse in professional groups for years. But there are better choices today. The light includes a reflector that focuses light on the page, but the reflector screws can come loose over time and …
The Mighty Bright Orchestra attaches with a single clip which also contains the batteries. We found that when centered, the battery pack interferes with the Manhasset music stand and needs to be shifted left or right to prevent rocking. Once there, the clip holds the light securely. Plastic lenses focus …
This wall-powered light has been one of the two standard music lights for musicians for decades. With a recent design update, there is now plenty of clearance for tall parts or music folders to turn beneath the light. Unlike its competitor’s light, however, the elegant cylindrical design limits the amount …
This battery-operated light is light and portable. Each arm has two LEDs which can be individually illuminated for two brightness levels. The pushbutton control on each arm for power is convenient, but can easily turn the light on during transport in a bag. It doesn’t ship with batteries, but does …
