This light has two brightness settings, and I use it primarily to work on my art in the evenings when laying in bed or when the fam is watching TV and they want the lights kept low. Battery life hasn't been a problem so far, and the flexible arm is terrific, in that I can position the light exactly where I need it for drawing. The only flaw in the slaw is that the clip handle is a bit on the slippery side, and it's easy to lose your grip when you're attaching it to (or removing it from) the pad. That's easy to fix with some tape or other grip-enhancing add-on, but I haven't bothered yet.