Mainstays 13-Inch Rechargeable Table Lamp vs Nourison Home Vintage Ceramic Pot Table Lamp

These are two different lamps for two different jobs. The Mainstays is a small, cordless, rechargeable lamp with touch dimming and a water-resistant build, so it suits patios, shelves and nightstands where there is no outlet. The Nourison is a 23-inch ceramic table lamp that takes a standard E26 bulb up to 100W and has a 3-way rotary switch, so it gives far more light and a bigger decorative presence. Owners rate the Nourison higher (4.8 from 127 ratings versus 4.2 from 439), but the Mainstays wins on portability and outdoor use.

• Choose the Mainstays if you need light away from an outlet, want touch dimming, or plan to use it on a covered patio.
• Choose the Nourison if you want a large, bright, decorative lamp for a living room or bedroom side table.