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Originally Posted by alphataru
25hrs doesn't sound that long though. Suppose you read 2hrs a night with the light, it would last a little less than 2 weeks.
How does the battery life compare to other lights?
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According to Mighty Bright, the batteries for the XtraFlex2 book light for the Kindle should last for 28 hours of use. This is the book light I currently have. This light uses
three AAA batteries, not just one AA like the Octovo does, so I would say that the Octovo Solis battery life is pretty good in comparison, at least to the Mighty Bright.
Of course, though I don't know if they will last as long as 25 or 28 hours between charges, you can always use rechargeable batteries to save on battery costs, if the cost of replacement batteries is what you are concerned about.
Battery life is not really an issue for me since I rarely read in the dark, anyway; I certainly don't average 2 hours a week, let alone 2 hours a night. I am more interested in how well the book light works to light up the eReader so that I can read comfortably. Having one that is also very pleasing aesthetically, like the Octovo Solis, is icing on the cake! I am hoping that users here find the Solis's function is as good as its form.
It is quite possible that other book lights are more efficient than the Octovo Solis. You would have to do some research to find out the actual electrical draw of each of the available LED book lights if this is the main sticking point for you, alphataru.
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