First off, let me say this lamp is *gorgeous* when it works. The way those water ripples dance across my ceiling in turquoise or deep purple? Instant spa vibes. I’ve used it during yoga sessions (shoutout to the reviewer who inspired that—genius!) and it legit transforms my living room into a chill cave. The remote’s 16-color options are fun to cycle through, though fair warning: the ‘sunset’ mode requires you to basically hug the lamp for the remote to register.

But… here’s the tea. That mesmerizing water ripple effect? Mine froze like a glitchy GIF after two weeks. Turns out a screw inside bounced loose (RIP spinning waves). Also, dimming the aqua mode comes with a bonus: an angry bee soundtrack. The lower the brightness, the louder the buzz—kinda ruins the ‘relaxing ocean’ fantasy.

Portability is a mixed bag. Yes, it’s USB-powered (I hook mine to a power bank), but the cord is comically short. And pro tip: unplug gently. Mine divorced its USB port during a move—tragic end for a $25 mood lifter.

Verdict? Cute for gifts or kids (my niece adores hers), but if you’re picky about build quality, maybe wait for a V2 with less ‘experimental’ engineering.