Super bright. I wanted something unobtrusive but bright with a remote control. This lamp ticked all the boxes. The construction of the lamp is flimsy but I knew it would be from other reviews that I read. It's one.of those screw together all the pieces types of assembly. It does not screw in tightly to the base. Other than that, it's bright! It's also a great nightlight and reading lamp. I'll probably buy one more for  my bedroom. The price was reasonable for what it is!