Does the model suit your lighting task?
EGLO Cognoli table lamp in black, touch dimmer with three levels, mains-powered stands in this selection for the desk or chest of drawers as a small lamp with a clock, without USB charging and with a contradictory lumen figure. That is a narrower and more honest statement than a blanket “good” or “poor”. A lamp can be technically decent and still disappoint in the wrong place. That is why this review starts with the intended use, not with a score.
The deciding quantity is power consumption against luminous flux. According to the data sheet, it is 3.2 watts nominal power of the light source and at most 4.4 watts including the driver at 430 lumens. On paper that gives roughly 134 lumens per watt based on 3.2 watts and roughly 98 based on 4.4 watts. With the 300 lumens from the listing it would be roughly 94 and roughly 68.
For this model, 4 readable product features are available from the Amazon listing. They are not presented as independently confirmed measured values. We separate explicitly between what the source states and our practical assessment. We do not claim any long-term, laboratory or room trial of our own. We reproduce the quoted listing texts unchanged in content, but apply the house punctuation: dashes become a colon or comma, ranges of values are written out with “to”, and special characters and promotional symbols are removed. Numbers, units and statements remain untouched.
Product data and sources
| Product | EGLO Cognoli table lamp in black, touch dimmer with three steps, mains powered |
|---|---|
| Brand | EGLO |
| Category | Home lighting |
| ASIN | B07L1GW6GR |
| Sources as of | 2 November 2026 |
| Type of research | Data and source analysis; no laboratory or long-term trial of our own |
Listing statement: The black plastic table lamp with decorative…
What the source states: The black plastic table lamp with decorative stitching and touch function fits seamlessly into trends such as modern and minimalism
Why it matters: Check how many ways of operating it there really are and whether each of them stays reachable at the planned spot. It is also important whether the device saves the last level chosen and whether an accidental touch changes a setting.
Listing statement: The display shows information on the temperature, as well as date…
What the source states: The display shows information on the temperature, as well as date and time. In addition, an alarm clock with snooze function can be set. The desk lamp can be conveniently switched on and off and dimmed in 3 levels by touching the display
Why this matters: Dimmable only becomes a usable statement once the way of operating it and the steps are clarified. With a built-in LED, only the electronics in the device decide; an upstream wall dimmer is neither needed nor intended here.
Listing statement: The table lamp offers the perfect light at your…
What the source states: The table lamp offers the perfect light at your workplace, whether in the office or in the home office at the desk
Why this matters: For the assessment, what counts is whether this property brings a concrete advantage in daily use. Without a suitable lighting task, it remains mainly a data sheet point. No document gives lux at the work surface or a colour rendering index. Neutral white at 5000 kelvin is documented according to the manufacturer, but nothing more about the light quality at the workplace.
Listing statement: The LEDs provide pleasant light (3.2 watts, 300 lumens)…
What the source states: The LEDs provide pleasant light (3.2 watts, 300 lumens); dimensions: height: 51 cm, width of lamp base: 7x10 cm
Why this matters: The amount of light can only be assessed together with beam angle, distance and illuminated area. A high figure alone does not say whether the light arrives in the right place. The manufacturer page and the data sheet of the Cognoli 97914 state 430 lumens at 5000 kelvin. The listing works with 300. Anyone comparing lumens should know both figures and should not regard either as certain without the model number on the box. The data sheet gives 3.2 watts as nominal power of the light source and 4.4 watts as the maximum including the driver. According to the manufacturer, the draw from the mains is therefore higher than the 3.2 watts in the listing.
Use in daily life
The lamp is stood on a surface and run on the mains, base 7 by 10 centimetres, height 51 centimetres. It is operated by touch, with three dimming levels. A CR2032 coin cell is provided according to the manufacturer, which we interpret as a backup battery for the clock. A rechargeable battery and a USB socket are not named. No document states the cable length.
For this model, the purchase decision should therefore hinge on a concrete situation. Before buying, write a sentence such as: “I need light for …” and add place, time of day and activity. If the model does not clearly fulfil this task, an alternative from the same category is probably the better choice.
The lamp is not a bright workplace light with a documented illuminance and not a warm evening light, because according to the manufacturer it is neutral white at 5000 kelvin. It is also not a charger and is only intended for indoor use (IP20). Light therapy does not replace medical treatment.
Strengths and limits of the assessment
What speaks for the model
- Product image, ASIN and listing data are clearly linked to one another.
- The design can be matched to a specific lighting task: for the desk or chest of drawers as a small lamp with a clock, without USB charging and with a contradictory lumen figure.
- The available features allow a targeted check before buying, without inventing a star rating.
What remains open
- No long-term use of our own, no light measurement and no documented load check.
- Listing details can be abbreviated or change with variants and model updates.
- Room effect, glare and ease of use depend on your location and daily routine.
The purchase decision usually fails on expectations. Anyone looking for a bright workplace lamp gets a lamp with 300 to 430 lumens and no lux or colour rendering figure. Anyone expecting an alarm clock and display will not find them confirmed in the data sheet. The light source is permanently installed, and if the LED fails, only a qualified person is intended. Neutral white at 5000 kelvin does not suit everyone as an evening light.
What you should measure and check before buying
Check the model number 97914 on the box or rating plate, because it determines whether 300 or 430 lumens apply. Measure the surface for the base of 7 by 10 centimetres and the height of 51 centimetres, and clarify how far away the nearest socket is, because no document states the cable length. Check whether the CR2032 coin cell is included and how the clock is set.
- Clarify the task: Clarify whether you need a reading lamp with a clock or a bright workplace lamp. These are two different device classes.
- Check the lumen figure: The manufacturer states 430 lumens, the listing 300. Compare both with the box.
- Check display and alarm clock: The description is missing in the data sheet of the 97914, but it appears for the sister model. Ask for the instructions.
- Check power and space: Mains operation at 220 to 240 volts, CR2032 coin cell, base 7 by 10 centimetres, height 51 centimetres. Measure the distance to the socket.
- Check the variant: Look for model number 97914 (black) and distinguish it from the white sister model 97915.
If you are unsure how much light your room needs at all, work it out once: the lumens-to-watts chart translates wattage figures into actual brightness, and how many lumens per room are needed depends on area and activity. Further models from this area are in the overview under home lighting, and the lighting calculator translates your room into a concrete target brightness.
Set-up, position and first check
When setting it up, you need a level surface for the base of 7 by 10 centimetres and a socket within reach. Check whether the CR2032 coin cell is included and how the clock is set, because we found no instructions for this. The LED is permanently installed and can only be replaced by a qualified person.
After set-up, do not judge the light only in daylight. In the evening, switch the rest of the lighting as you normally use it, and check the situation from seated, standing and walking height. Only then do disturbing reflections, hard shadows or an unfavourable switch position become visible.
Keep the instructions and the model designation. That helps with spare parts, with a later query about the product and in a guarantee claim. Replacing the light source is not intended; at the end of its life the complete device is replaced. This device is intended for indoor use only and is not approved for damp rooms or outdoors.
Comparison with similar models
The comparison does not name winners. It shows models of the same category so that you can see whether one of them is closer to your lighting task. If two models have the same task in the Assessment column, they do not differ in purpose but in design, dimensions and features. The column then states what is actually different according to the sources.
| Model | Brand | Assessment | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGLO Cognoli table lamp in black | EGLO | for the desk or chest of drawers as a small lamp with a clock, without USB charging function and with a contradictory lumen figure | This review |
| Liyabber cordless rechargeable table lamp, set of two | Liyabber | for cordless mood and table light indoors, not as a documented work or outdoor lamp | Read the review |
| Dorifun bedside lamp 2-piece set with touch dimmer | Dorifun | for mood and orientation light at the bed or in the children's room, not as a documented reading lamp | Read the review |
Our buying decision
EGLO Cognoli table lamp in black, touch dimmer with three levels, mains-powered makes sense if you are looking for a lamp for the desk or chest of drawers as a small lamp with a clock, without USB charging and with a contradictory lumen figure, have checked the dimensions at the intended place and will actually use the functions named in the listing. The purchase is less convincing if you expect a universal solution for several conflicting lighting tasks.
Keep looking if key data such as dimensions, light output, IP rating or compatibility is not clearly documented for your intended use. The same applies if you only like the look of the design, but the cable, the floor space or the controls would get in your way in daily use.
We deliberately award no stars. A numerical score would suggest a measurement accuracy that does not exist without documented hands-on testing. The statement this page can support is narrower: which details are available, what the model may be suited for, and which questions remain open before you buy?
Frequently asked questions about the table lamp
Does the Cognoli have 300 or 430 lumens?
The manufacturer states 430 lumens at 5000 kelvin, the listing states 300 lumens. The manufacturer figure is more reliable, provided the box carries the model number 97914, and that is exactly what you should check when buying.
How is the lamp powered?
According to the data sheet, it runs on the mains at 220 to 240 volts. In addition, a CR2032 coin cell is named, which we interpret as a backup battery for the clock, but that is not documented. No document states a rechargeable battery with a runtime.
Can I charge my phone via the lamp?
Neither the listing nor the manufacturer names a USB charging function. You should therefore assume there is none. A port would appear in the documents together with an output rating.
Can I change the light source myself?
No, not intended. The LED is permanently installed, and according to the data sheet only a qualified person replaces the LED and driver. The rated lifetime of 25,000 hours is a manufacturer figure.
How do you operate the light, and what colour temperature does it have?
It is operated by touch, with three dimming levels. According to the manufacturer, the colour temperature is neutral white at 5000 kelvin and cannot be switched. For a warm evening light, 5000 kelvin is rather cool.
Does the black lamp really have a display and an alarm clock?
The listing says yes, and the Italian manufacturer page for the 97914 and the page of the white sister model describe both. The data sheet and the English page for the 97914 do not mention it. You can only be sure with the instructions or the box.
Sources and currency
The sources are ranked by their closeness to the product: manufacturer documents come before retailer or comparison data. A shop listing is useful for the variant currently on offer, but it is not an independent check. Missing documents are not replaced with invented experiences.
- Amazon listing B07L1GW6GR (retrieved 2 November 2026), title and five bullet points: plastic in black, touch function, three dimming levels, display for temperature, date, time and alarm clock, 3.2 watts, 300 lumens, height 51 centimetres, base 7 by 10 centimetres, energy efficiency class F. The listing gives no model number. Amazon listing B07L1GW6GR, not linked
- EGLO manufacturer page for the Cognoli 97914 (retrieved 2 November 2026): black plastic housing, touch dimmer, dimmable in three levels, 430 lumens, 5000 kelvin, class F, 220 to 240 volts, 1 battery CR2032, IP20, Class III, dimensions 70 by 100 by 510 millimetres, 0.71 kilograms. Wattage, display, alarm clock and cable length are not stated there.
- EGLO technical data sheet 97914 as PDF (retrieved 2 November 2026): nominal power of the light source 3.2 watts, maximum power including driver 4.4 watts, 430 lumens, 5000 kelvin, class F, colour tolerance below 6 SDCM, nominal lifetime 25,000 hours according to the manufacturer, LED and driver replaceable only by a qualified person.
- EGLO manufacturer page for the sister model Cognoli 97915 in white, Austrian page (retrieved 2 November 2026): same dimensions and same 430 lumens at 5000 kelvin. The description names a display of time, temperature and date as well as an alarm clock with several ringtones.
- EGLO Italy manufacturer page for the Cognoli 97914 (retrieved 2 November 2026): the description names a time, temperature and date display and an alarm function with various ringtones.
- EU product register EPREL, light source interface (retrieved 2 November 2026): query by model identifier 97914 and Cognoli without a match. Other light sources from Eglo Leuchten GmbH are listed in the register, but no registration was found for this model.
- Amazon product listing B07L1GW6GR; product data via the Creators API, retrieved 2 November 2026 Advertisement
Content checked on 2 November 2026. Prices, availability and product variants can change independently of this page. For the final check, always use the current retailer listing and any available manufacturer documents.
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