
This lamp is very bright and puts out a ton of natural colored light. I don't get a headache like a lot of fluorescent tubes. The only point of criticism is the volume of the built-in fan. I used it in my house above my desk so I listen to it all the time while I work. The fan probably wouldn't be too noticeable in a garage or similar, but it's very noticeable when I put it up. I would describe it on the same level as a laptop fan who runs heavy computers. I'm used to it but it drives my wife crazy.