I already owned the old version of this lamp, but was always disappointed in the lamps brightness. The new version is definitely an improvement. Certainly worth replacing. My only complaint is the too clamp for the lamp head itself doesn't hold as well. I think it is because it is heavier. The old version had the power control buttons on the power wire, this new one has the controls in the lamp head itself. It's much more convenient, but adds weight to it which makes it sag sometimes.