If you want to improve your patio, balcony or small garden seating area without spending much, Lidl is adding a new item to its discount-store range: a compact cordless LED table lamp from its Livarno own brand, with an additional Lidl Plus app discount. The lamp is aimed at anyone wanting to create more atmosphere outdoors without major alterations.
New Livarno LED lamp: what Lidl is offering
Lidl’s Livarno Cordless LED Outdoor Table Lamp, featuring a tapered shade, will be available in stores from 19 March. Its standard price is £9.99, while Lidl Plus app users can buy it for £7.99 during the promotional period.
“From 19 to 25 March, the cordless Livarno LED table lamp is £2 cheaper with the app coupon – a classic impulse purchase at the checkout.”
Its deliberately compact format means it can fit on garden tables, balcony planters or living-room side tables. Visually, the tapered shade resembles a traditional table lamp, but in a sturdier version designed for outdoor use.
Cordless, rechargeable and versatile: how the lamp works
The key benefit is in its name: this light operates entirely without a cable. It has an integrated lithium-ion battery that can be charged via USB-C.
- integrated rechargeable Li-ion battery
- USB-C charging port (approximately 1-metre cable included)
- up to around five hours of lighting in warm-white mode
- no mains plug required while in use
This makes it easy to place the lamp wherever light is needed at the time: on the garden table during a barbecue, on the balcony ledge while enjoying a glass of wine, or as a gentle light source in the bedroom. A nearby socket no longer matters, provided the battery has been charged.
Two lighting modes for different moods
The Livarno lamp has two modes that can be selected to suit the occasion.
Warm white for relaxed evenings
In warm-white mode, the lamp gives off a subtle, cosy light. It is well suited to an evening meal outside, a board game with the children or simply reading a book on the balcony. Its brightness is designed not to dazzle, but to softly illuminate the table area.
Colour-changing light for parties and family evenings
For a more colourful setting, users can switch on the automatic colour-changing mode. The internal LED gradually moves through different colours, bringing a touch of party atmosphere to the garden. This mode is a useful extra for birthdays, children’s evenings or smaller garden gatherings, without requiring additional decorations.
“From calming warm white to a gentle play of colours: at the touch of a button, the lamp adapts to the mood of the evening.”
Splash protection: made for outdoors, but not persistent rain
The Livarno LED lamp has an IP44 protection rating. In other words, it is resistant to splashing water and suitable for use on a patio or balcony, including in slightly damp conditions.
A few raindrops or humid air should therefore not cause a problem. In heavy rain, however, users should bring it indoors, as this protection rating is not intended for sustained water exposure or standing water. With a diameter of around 13 cm and a height of approximately 20 cm, the lamp can conveniently be picked up and carried inside in one hand.
Indoors or outdoors: where the lamp is particularly useful
Its possible uses are surprisingly broad. Here are some typical situations in which the light could do its job well:
- Garden table: understated lighting for dinner outdoors
- Balcony: atmospheric light in a small area, without a cable getting in the way
- Living room: an additional light source on a sideboard or coffee table
- Children’s bedroom: colour-changing mode as “party lighting” for birthdays
- Guest room: a simple bedside lamp without having to find a spare socket
Especially in rented homes with limited outdoor sockets, a portable lamp like this can solve a familiar issue: wanting to sit outside in the evening without trailing extension leads across the ground.
Price, app discount and guarantee
The regular price of £9.99 is already at the entry-level end of the market. The Lidl Plus app reduces the price by £2 during the promotion, making it the sort of product people might casually add to their shopping.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| On sale from | 19 March |
| Standard price | £9.99 |
| Lidl Plus price | £7.99 (19–25 March) |
| Runtime | up to approx. 5 hours (warm white) |
| Protection rating | IP44 (splash-resistant) |
| Dimensions | approx. 13 cm diameter, 20 cm high |
| Guarantee | 3-year manufacturer’s guarantee |
The three-year guarantee will be particularly relevant to anyone usually sceptical about outdoor products. Small battery-powered lights are often inexpensive disposable items; here, Lidl is indicating that the lamp is intended to last longer.
What is the technology behind it?
LED bulbs have long been standard, although many people are unclear about their practical advantage. This lamp uses light-emitting diodes, which consume very little power. As a result, a compact battery is sufficient to provide several hours of light.
The USB-C port shows that Lidl has not opted for an outdated connector. Anyone who already has a modern cable for a smartphone or tablet could also use it to recharge the lamp if necessary. That reduces cable clutter at home and makes the lamp suitable for travel, such as a camping holiday or a weekend at a holiday cottage.
Who is it really worth buying for?
It should be particularly useful for households without a fixed electricity connection outside that nevertheless want more than candlelight. Families with children also get a small feature in the colour-changing mode, which can quickly be brought out and put away again.
Anyone who already has high-quality, permanently installed outdoor lighting is more likely to use the lamp as an extra: as mobile lighting for the garden table, for example, or as a backup when guests visit. With a limited runtime of around five hours, it is better suited to evening use than to providing continuous light throughout the night.
Practical tips for using and combining the lamp
Buying several lamps can create interesting effects. For instance, one lamp could be set to warm-white mode for the dining table, while another at the edge of the patio runs through the colour-changing setting. This creates layered lighting without any installation work.
It makes sense to charge the light indoors during the day, then take it outside fully charged in the evening. That helps achieve the maximum runtime. Anyone sensitive to coloured lighting should avoid placing the colour-changing mode directly at eye level, instead positioning it slightly to one side.
“Placed correctly, the Lidl lamp works less as a glaring centrepiece and more like a small, portable mood candle with a battery.”
Overall, the product fits the trend for flexible, affordable lighting for small outdoor areas. Balcony owners with limited space, young families and anyone wanting to improve their garden without tradespeople or an electrical installation get a straightforward tool in the new Livarno LED lamp – priced like a pizza, but designed for considerably longer use.
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