Lava Lite 11.5" Mini Lava Lamp vs Rocket Lava Lamp Nova 18"

Buy the Rocket Nova 18" if you want a bigger, customizable lamp built to order; buy the Lava Lite Mini if you want the classic brand and shape in a small, plug-in lamp. The Rocket is taller, has a 3D-printed PETG base with a metal socket insert, and lets you pick base and lava colors. The Lava Lite has a hand-painted aluminum base and cap and the trademarked Lava shape, but it is much smaller and its listing is inconsistent on the bulb wattage. Rocket owners rate it highly, though from a small set of 16 ratings.

• Choose the Lava Lite Mini if you want the original Lava brand and iconic shape in a compact lamp for a shelf or desk.
• Choose the Rocket Nova if you want a taller 18-inch lamp and a say in the base and lava colors.