The 15 Best Sun Lamps to Help Lessen Those Winter Blues

• Key Features: Sleek design, customizable features, one-hour timer
• Lux: Up to 10,000

This is the first and last sun lamp you'll ever need. Sure, you'll love its cute, rounded design, which works with a unique detachable magnetic base that lets you place it just about anywhere and adjust the angle to your liking, but it's also super functional. We're talking four brightness settings, three temperature hues (are you a fan of bright white light or are you more comfortable with a yellowish glow?) and a timer that can be set in ten-minute increments (up to one hour). Commerce Director Nicole Briese also swears it works for an early morning energy boost. "I first tried this after having gotten very little sleep the night before, and after ten minutes on the brightest setting, my mind felt like it was working at full capacity—like I'd gotten a full eight hours. I can't say if it definitively improved my mood, but it definitely made me feel more awake than I otherwise would have."

• Key Features: Adjustable stand, two light settings, works up to 12 inches away
• Lux: 10,000

This lamp’s got an edge over other models, since it comes with a stand that allows you to lift it up to 31 inches. Yup, that means it can shine the light down on you, just like the sun would. Its large face (more than 15 inches by 29 inches) means that it can radiate over a wide area, and the manufacturer says that it emits the gold standard of 10,000 lux from up to 12 inches away (other lamps require you to get as close as four inches). While this rather hulking lamp isn’t going to easily blend into your home decor, its presence will be a strong reminder to get your daily dose of faux sunshine.

• Key Features: Compact design, emits white or blue light, six light intensity levels, adjustable tilt
• Lux: 10,000

A smidge smaller than a piece of printer paper, this lamp can be discreetly set up on your desk. Its compact size doesn't sacrifice illumination, though: It still radiates 10,000 lux of white light, as well as blue light, which is great for the skin. It’s equipped with a five to 30-minute timer and a switch that lets you toggle between six light intensities, depending on your preferences.

• Key Features: Visor attachment, easy to use
• Lux: 468 nm blue light

This slender device attaches to the visor of your car and hits your face at a 45-degree angle that the company claims will do the trick after just 20 minutes of use. While it uses blue light instead of white, narrow-band blue light treatment at a 468 wavelength has been proven to be equally effective for light therapy treatment, which is the exact nanometer this device uses. Plus, the brand boasts that turning it on for a night drive is equivalent to having a strong cup of coffee.

• Key Features: 90-degree rotatable stand, four timer options, super slim
• Lux: 10,000

Just 7 inches tall, this little gizmo packs is one of the smallest sun lamps of the bunch, but still packs a punch (think pure white light of 10,000 lux with a timer that lets you set it to 15, 30, 45 and 60 minutes on a 90-degree adjustable stand). Because it's so slim, it's also a breeze to throw in your bag for travel, so you can keep up with your light routine no matter where you're at.

• Key Features: Vertical design, adjustable hinge, three-level brightness, one-touch operation
• Lux: 10,000

For a discreet option you can take to work, there's this pick from Circadian Optics. It has a super innovative vertical design that ensures it won't take up tons of real estate on your desk and an adjustable hinge that allows you to use it from practically any angle. You can also adjust the brightness of its 10,000 lux light with three different settings. Better yet, it turns on with a single touch of the button, so it won't be a disruptor in your day-to-day operations.

• Key Features: Mountable, adjustable angle, lux adjustment
• Lux: 3,500 to 10,000 lux

Mount this lamp on the wall in your office or by your bed to quickly tap it on when you need some extra sunlight-like exposure. With lux settings that go from 3,500 lux to the full 10,000, this baby can also be dialed down on days you don't need quite as much of a glow. The timer can be set between 10 and 60 minutes, plus, it adjusts from 75 to 80 degrees for the perfect angle.

• Top Features: Illuminates up to 18 inches away, standing design
• Lux: 10,000

For a sturdy and trustworthy standing light therapy device, look no further than this Northern Light Technologies pick. Designed to radiate light from up to 12 feet away, it lets you soak in its 10,000 lux while reading in your favorite chair or getting your sweat on next to your workout Mirror. It’s got a durable metal construction, shines from above for a more natural feel and has a rotating head that can be angled to your liking. It even uses LED-efficient bulbs. What's not to love?

• Key Features: Mod design, five brightness levels, smart memory function
• Lux: 10,000

While this sun lamp has a lot of the same features as the others, with three hues to choose from and five brightness levels, it stands out thanks to its smart memory function, which will automatically default to the settings you last used with it. Its mod design can also double as a super cool piece of decor.

• Key Features: Can be worn on-the-go, slim profile
• Lux: 500, 1,000 or 1,500 lux

If convenience is at the top of your priority list, these Luminette 3 sun lamp glasses will do the trick. They’re designed for people who are often on-the-go and reportedly work well with both contacts and glasses. "They are snug and don’t fall off, very comfortable to wear," assured one buyer. If you’re worried about these babies not working as efficiently as a traditional sun lamp, fret not: The brand claims that the 500, 1,000 or 1,5000 blue-enriched white LED lux they emit will give you benefits on par with a a 10,000 lux lamp.