Phylosal Magnetic A3 Light Pad (Super Bright Light Box) for Tracing & Diamond Art, USB Powered, USB Type C
Product description
What it is and why people buy it
The Phylosal Magnetic A3 Light Pad is a USB-powered light box designed for over-the-paper creativity. On paper, that means you can place materials on top and see through them clearly for tracing, sketching and other craft work where good visibility matters.
It also leans into diamond art and similar projects: it includes four magnets that can be used to help hold a canvas, paper, or other items in place on the surface. That’s a small feature, but it can make the difference between “set up once and get on with it” and constantly nudging your material back into alignment.
The essentials in plain English
This is an A3-sized light pad with a visual working area sized to fit standard A3 paper. It’s not rechargeable, and it needs a power outlet to run. Power is provided via a USB Type C cable, so in practice you’ll want a suitable plug adapter or USB power source to sit beside your desk or craft table.
A standout choice here is the control method: instead of a touch sensor, it uses physical side buttons. The idea is that you’re less likely to accidentally switch modes just by brushing the edge while you work. It’s a practical detail, particularly if you’re someone who tends to work quickly or with multiple tools around the light box.
Light modes, brightness and dimming
You get three white light colour modes: white, natural and warm light. Each mode includes six brightness dimming levels, selected using the short press on the physical button.
The manufacturer also quotes a maximum brightness of 6000 lux on the surface. That suggests it’s aimed at people who want crisp illumination for detailed work (and the description specifically mentions it as a tool for Cricut weeding vinyl). Just bear in mind: the “best” brightness will depend on what you’re tracing or weeding, because materials vary quite a lot in how they respond to light.
What you’ll notice day to day (including the magnets)
Using a light pad is mostly about consistency: the light needs to be even so you can actually line up details, not fight hotspots. The description says the light is even and non-glaring, and that it should reduce eye fatigue compared with more harsh or inconsistent lighting.
For diamond art and similar crafts, the magnets are the real-world convenience. Instead of tape or constant repositioning, you can attach the magnets around the edges to help keep the canvas or paper flat. It’s not “set and forget” for every material (thicker items may still need a bit of care), but it’s a helpful approach if you’re tired of small alignment mistakes.
Key specifications (useful when comparing)
Tech summary
- Type: Magnetic light pad / light box for tracing, drawing and craft work
- Size: A3 overall, visual working area designed to fit A3 paper
- Light colours: 3 modes (white, natural, warm)
- Brightness control: 6 dimming levels per mode
- Max brightness: up to 6000 lux (quoted for surface)
- Power: requires a power outlet, non-rechargeable (no battery included)
- Controls: upgraded physical side buttons
- Magnetic feature: 4 magnets included to help fix materials
- Display/scale: double scale in centimetres and inches
Who it suits best (and where it may not)
It’s a good fit if you do tracing and sketching on standard A3 sheets, and you want multiple light colours plus step-by-step brightness control. It also suits diamond art and vinyl weeding-style tasks where keeping the material steady matters.
It’s not the best match if you need a rechargeable, cordless light source, because this one is explicitly non-rechargeable and requires a power outlet. Also, if you’re only doing very occasional tracing and don’t want to set up a USB power supply, the practical footprint might feel like overkill.
A quick real-life example: if you’re transferring a design onto paper for a craft project, you can put the paper on the pad, select a warmer or natural colour mode depending on the ink/lines, then dial down brightness until the lines are easy to follow without washing out fine detail. Once it’s set, the physical side buttons are there when you need small adjustments.
Mini FAQ
Is the Phylosal Magnetic A3 Light Pad rechargeable?
No. It requires a power outlet to operate and is non-rechargeable (no battery is included).
Does it come with anything in the box?
Yes: 1 x A3 LED light pad, 1 x Type C cable, 4 x magnets and 1 x user manual.
How are the brightness and colour modes controlled?
It uses upgraded physical side buttons. Short press to choose brightness levels, and it supports three colour modes.
Can it hold diamond art canvases in place?
It includes four magnets that can be adsorbed around the light pad to help fix diamond painting canvas/paper or other items on the surface.
Final verdict
Is it worth it?
Worth considering if you want an A3 light pad with three light colour modes, six-step dimming and magnets to stabilise your materials, plus physical side buttons to avoid accidental touches. It’s particularly sensible for tracing, drawing and craft tasks like weeding vinyl where you may need clear, controllable illumination.
You may want to skip it if you need a rechargeable/cable-free setup, or if you’re after a simple, minimal light source for occasional use. In that case, the “power outlet required” detail is the deciding factor.