
OOKAS desk lamp with storage box review: best with storage
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The base holds your pens and props your phone for the same β±179 as the plain OOKAS lamp: the sensible buy for a cluttered study desk.
- Price: β±179 as of Aug 6, 2026
- Biggest pro: The base holds pens and a phone, which clears clutter off a small study desk
- Main catch: The storage base makes it bulkier than a folding lamp, so it does not travel well

At a glance
| Brand | OOKAS |
|---|---|
| Type | Desk lamp |
| Price | β±179 (as of Aug 6, 2026) |
| Owner rating | 4.8 β from 4,576 reviews |
| Shop | OOKAS.PH |
| Units sold | 10K+ |
Pros and cons
β Pros
- The base holds pens and a phone, which clears clutter off a small study desk
- Three color modes let you switch between warm light at night and daylight for reading
- More than 4,500 owner ratings behind it
- Same price as the plain OOKAS foldable lamp but adds the storage tray
β Cons
- The storage base makes it bulkier than a folding lamp, so it does not travel well
- Battery capacity and runtime are not published
- No lumen or wattage figure to compare with branded lamps
- The tray is plastic and shallow, so it holds pens rather than anything heavy
The OOKAS storage-box lamp is our Best with Storage pick: a pen and phone tray built into the base, three color modes, and more than 4,500 owner ratings, for the same around β±179 as OOKASβs plain foldable lamp.
Does the storage actually help?
On a small desk, yes. The reason isnβt the tray itself, itβs that a study desk accumulates pens, and they end up rolling around the surface youβre trying to work on. Putting them in the lamp base means one object doing two jobs, which is the whole argument for this lamp over the cheaper plain one.
The phone slot is the more useful half. Standing a phone upright next to the light means you can follow a video or a reviewer without holding it or buying a stand.
Three color modes cover warm evening light through daylight for study, which is the most valuable feature at this price and one OOKAS includes across its range.
Whatβs the trade-off against the foldable OOKAS?
Portability. This has a fixed base, so it lives on a desk. The plain OOKAS foldable lamp at the same price packs into a bag. They cost the same and solve different problems, so pick by whether you study in one place or several.
The spec gaps are the same either way: no battery capacity, no lumens, no wattage, and no kelvin values, just the mode count. And the tray is shallow plastic, so it holds pens rather than anything with weight.
Is it sulit?
Around β±179 as of August 6, 2026. Check the latest price on Shopee. Youβre getting the storage tray for free relative to the plain model, from a real brand with more than 4,500 owner ratings on this listing alone. Hard to argue with at this price.
Who should buy it
Buy this if the lamp will live on one desk and that desk is cluttered. Itβs the right choice for a home study corner or a work-from-home setup. If you carry your study kit around, buy the foldable version instead.
See how it ranks against the rest in our best desk lamps in the Philippines roundup, or compare lamp shapes in our desk lamp buying guide.
Alternatives to consider
Study in different places? The OOKAS USB rechargeable foldable lamp, our Best Overall pick, is the same price and folds into a bag. Want a phone holder plus stepless dimming and a published battery? The Thunlit College desk lamp costs around β±379.
Compare OOKAS LED Desk Lamp with Storage Box
See how it compares with the other top picks in our desk lamps comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fits in the storage box?
Pens, pencils, erasers, and a phone stood on end. It is a shallow plastic tray built into the base, so it is for desk clutter rather than anything heavy or bulky.
Is it the same lamp as the plain OOKAS foldable one?
No. They cost the same but are different shapes. The foldable model packs into a bag; this one has a fixed base with the storage tray, so it stays on a desk. Buy the foldable if you study in different places.
How many brightness or colour settings does it have?
Three colour modes, covering warm light through daylight. OOKAS does not publish the specific colour temperature values, so you get the mode count but not the kelvin figures.
Is OOKAS a real brand?
Yes. OOKAS was founded in 2017, is headquartered in Germany, and has operated in the Philippines since 2018 with a local team and official Shopee and Lazada stores.



