In short, if you need a very neat looking, quality lamp for your upscale highrise office or condo, this will fit well. It is much more expensive than other options that produce nearly the same output and color temperature, so if you just want an LED lighting solution, it's hard to justify the extra expense.
I actually have two Aquo lamps from Koncept as well and prefer the look over this one, although the Z-bar is a tad bid brighter and more versatile. This thing is pretty long too, such that I can extend it quite a bit high over the work surface to maximize the coverage area.
Quality is good it has a very solid feel to it and the machining is very precise. The pieces fit together very tight with minimal tolerances. It feels good knowing you have a well constructed lamp after paying out the nose for one of these things.
The transformer unit is lightweight and is the type that is separate from the plug, so it doesn't occupy your precious power strip real estate. This is an especially important design for someone like me who uses a built in desk with an undermount power strip you don't want the weight of the transformer to pull itself out. The transformer itself can be mounted somewhere else underneath. (this is not the same case for the Aquo)
There are two color temp options and I opted for the warmest for all three of my lamps. Interestingly enough, despite both (Aquo and Z Bar) being rated at 2700K, the Z bar is a bit warmer. Might just be a different batch of LED's but it is noticeable.
I had a slight issue with the dimmable touch sensor when trying to activate the lowest setting. When I slide my finger just above the off setting, it goes to the dimmest setting, but when I let go, the light turns off. When I do it the opposite way, by sliding from the off position to just barely touching the lowest on setting, the light turns on, but turn right back off when I let go. I tried this about a dozen times in a rather OCD state, and could not get that last, dimmest setting to stay on. If I move over another spot to the next light level up, it stays on. What a tease.
I spent a week looking for the best LED lighting solution for my new home office and the Koncept desk lamps were pretty much the only answer to quality, uniqueness and functionality all rolled into one. There's also an option to add a motion/occupancy sensor to these lamps.
Great for people who want the best of the best and are willing to pay for it. I hate walking into a friends house and seeing the exact same thing I purchased. This is why I bought several lamps from Koncept because I know few will spend nearly a thousand on some trivial LED lamps in their office. It makes mine look that much better! (*in my best snobby voice*)
Verdict:
PROS: Beautiful looking. High exactly detail in design, precision low tolerance machining and craftsmanship. Quality, well distributed (no hotspots) light output.
CONS: Finicky output adjustment (uses touch sensor), especially when trying to activate the dimmest setting. Expense.
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