IKEA VARMBLIXT Smart Donut Lamp Review: Is It Worth It?

What it does

A sculptural glass donut-shaped LED lamp that can sit on a table or mount on a wall. The updated smart version adds dimming and adjustable light settings while keeping the design-led look that made the original viral.

Hype vs reality

Who is it best for?

• ✓ Everyday home use

Why VYRDICT scored it this way

• TechRadarTechRadar praises the lamp’s design, color effects and value but flags setup friction and fewer advanced smart-light features than premium rivals.
• LivingetcLivingetc finds the updated viral donut lamp stylish, well built and good value, while noting setup/ecosystem tradeoffs.
• Homes & GardensMarch 2026 coverage describes VARMBLIXT as IKEA’s viral donut lamp and documents the new color-changing smart version.
• IKEAIKEA Canada currently lists the smart VARMBLIXT at CA$89 with a 3.4/5 rating from 126 reviews; VYRDICT uses that live rating rather than the older estimated score.
• VYRDICT verified research — Home/Pets 2026The sculptural donut lamp returned with smart-home functionality and renewed social demand.

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How to read this VYRDICT

This review combines current attention signals with evidence about real-world value. Viral Score measures how strongly the product is trending; Worth Score measures whether the available consumer, product and value evidence supports the hype. VYRDICT reviewed 5 public evidence sources for this page and last reviewed the evidence on 2026-08-19.

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