Lava Lamp Yellow & Purple vs Lava Lite Classic Lava Lamp

Both are classic LAVA-style motion lamps with aluminum bases and glass globes; the real split is size and light output. The Yellow & Purple is the taller, brighter 14.5-inch lamp with a 25W bulb, so it fills a shelf or desk with warm glow and slow wax movement. The Lava Lite Classic is the smaller 11.5-inch 15W lamp, easier to tuck on a nightstand or dorm desk. Owners of both report the wax takes a while to warm up and flow, and that the lamps are decorative, not reading lights.

• Choose the Yellow & Purple Lava Lamp if you want a taller, brighter centerpiece with the classic yellow-on-purple look.
• Choose the Lava Lite Classic if you want a compact, low-wattage lamp for a small table or dorm room.