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OttLite Infuse LED Desk Lamp with Wireless Charging (Black, CSA26G5Q) review

A black, corded tabletop lamp with a flexible neck, three brightness settings, a Qi charging base, wired USB output and maker-published CRI 95.

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Official OttLite product-page image of a black flexible-neck Infuse desk lamp with Qi charging on the tabletop base.
OttLite manufacturer image · Black Infuse LED Desk Lamp with Wireless Charging Image: OttLite
A useful fit for

A compact base-mounted option to compare when a desk needs a small light, a flexible neck and Qi phone charging. OttLite’s current page for black CSA26G5Q states three brightness levels, CRI 95, 6–15.5-inch height and a separate USB output; the FCC-filed exact-model instructions clarify Qi alignment and charging indication.

The main tradeoff

The 5 W Qi pad is device-dependent and requires the phone to be centered; a blinking blue indicator means placement needs correction. The light has a single flexible neck rather than documented linked sections, and the sources do not give a lumen maximum or coverage width. The photo filename carries a previous Infuse code, and the exact manual does not mention the page-listed USB output, so verify the exact SKU and USB port in the offered package.

Your needs, this model

Does it fit your priorities?

What does the Qi indicator tell me?

The exact CSA26G5Q instructions say solid blue indicates correct charging and blinking blue indicates the Qi device needs repositioning. The pad is rated 5 W; verify your phone is Qi-certified and check its own battery state.

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How high can the head sit?

OttLite lists an overall height from 6 to 15.5 inches and a 4.3125-by-6.125-inch base. The flexible neck allows pointing but is not documented as two linked support sections.

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Is the USB output fully confirmed?

The current OttLite product page lists a 5 V / 2.1 A USB port, but the exact-model manual read through the FCC filing describes the Qi pad without mentioning USB. Check the exact CSA26G5Q package and port before relying on that feature.

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The Black Infuse LED Desk Lamp with Wireless Charging is listed by OttLite as model CSA26G5Q. It is a compact tabletop lamp with a flexible neck, three brightness levels, a Qi pad in the base and a manufacturer-published CRI 95. Two identity details deserve attention before using any listing: the current product record ties the black CSA26G5Q variant to a gallery image whose file name retains the older CSA26KUQ-SHPR code, and the exact model manual filed with the FCC does not mention the USB port that OttLite’s current product page lists. The source set supports a useful assessment, but those package details should be checked against the exact item being offered.

Compact base and flexible neck

OttLite lists a height range from 6 to 15.5 inches and a base measuring 4.3125 by 6.125 inches. The single flexible neck lets the head point in different directions, but it is not documented as two linked support sections. The listed height is not a reach map: it does not describe the lamp head’s full horizontal path or tell you whether it clears a specific screen, shelf or book stack. Check those obstructions against the actual desk and leave room for a phone to sit on the charging mark. The maker describes three touch brightness levels. The exact CSA26G5Q instructions confirm the three-step tap control and say to hold the base while bending the neck. The product page publishes CRI 95; treat that as a manufacturer figure, not a measurement of this sample. The reviewed exact source does not provide a maximum-lumen value or a 90 cm width at 500 lux. Compact dimensions and a high stated CRI do not establish how broadly the lamp lights a desk.

Qi charging depends on placement

The FCC-filed instructions name CSA26G5Q and CSA26G5Q-SHPR and describe the Qi charger in the center of the base. They require a Qi-certified device, placed face-up and centered on the icon. A solid blue light indicates charging; a blinking blue indicator means the device needs repositioning. The manual lists the charging output as 5 V / 1 A, or 5 W, and notes that charging time varies by device. That is a modest specified output, not a fast-charge promise. Check phone compatibility, case or accessory interference and your ability to center the device before making wireless charging essential. The same instructions list a supplied adapter with 100–240 V AC input and 13 V DC / 1.2 A output. They say the lamp is fully assembled and show how to bend its neck while holding the base. They also warn that the LED panel can become hot after several hours and that the integrated light source is not consumer-replaceable. Ask about warranty and service options if long-term repairability matters.

Resolve the USB and image version notes

The current OttLite product page for black CSA26G5Q claims a separate 5 V / 2.1 A USB output for phones and tablets. The exact model manual reviewed here explains the Qi pad and adapter but does not mention a wired USB port. That omission does not prove the port is absent, but the product-page claim and manual do not fully corroborate one another. If USB output is important, verify the visible port and package documentation for the exact CSA26G5Q unit instead of assuming a nearby Infuse model is identical. The current manufacturer product record lists CSA26G5Q as the Black variant and maps the gallery image to that variant, while the image asset itself retains CSA26KUQ-SHPR in its filename. The picture shows a black flexible-neck Infuse lamp with a Qi-marked base, which matches the product family’s page description, but the older code remains an identity caveat. Confirm the seller’s package label and exact model code. Do not use the photograph alone to infer a port or a model-specific performance value.

Where it fits in a shortlist

Infuse is worth comparing if you want a small corded base, a flexible neck, Qi phone charging and three simple brightness levels. It is not the documented answer for a clamp, clip, two-section arm, long reach, automatic paper/screen modes or a specified wide-area beam. If you need a numeric CRI threshold, the exact OttLite page does publish 95; if you need a lumen figure or charger output above 5 W, the reviewed sources do not support that expectation. Compare model CSA26G5Q, the included adapter, Qi alignment and the disputed page-listed USB output with the exact seller package. This review does not claim hands-on testing, measured brightness, compatibility with every phone, current availability or a defect history. Its conclusions follow the current manufacturer product listing and the exact-model instructions available through the FCC filing, with the unresolved media/manual differences left visible rather than silently repaired.
Key specifications

Key details at a glance

Lowest listed color rendering index (Ra)95
Brightness levels3
Documented tabletop arrangementsTabletop base
Highest listed lamp height15.5 in
Power adapter includedYes
User-replaceable light sourceNo
Lowest listed lamp height6 in
Qi pad maximum output (device-dependent)5 W
USB device-charging output5 V
USB device-charging current2.1 A
Qi device-charging padYes
Qi-certified device requiredYes

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