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BenQ ScreenBar Pro Monitor Light

(5/5)
Review by Joshua Morris on
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Review

I’ve run the ScreenBar Pro every day since June and it has permanently replaced the task lamp on my main desk. The asymmetrical optics still throw a measured 1000+ lux down the middle of a 33-by-20-inch workspace while my 32-inch monitor stays glare-free, and the touch-sensitive dimmer plus 2700K-6500K color slider make it easy to match daylight or late-night sessions. The ultrasonic sensor remains the secret weapon: sitting within roughly two feet brings the light up with a gentle fade, and it shuts off five minutes after I leave so it never burns overnight. The revised clamp handled both my flat panel and a borrowed 1000R curved display without wobble, and USB-C power lets it sip directly from my monitor hub instead of adding another wall brick. It’s a spendy upgrade and the motion sensor occasionally trips when someone walks behind the chair, but the combination of eye comfort, freed desk space, and zero flicker fatigue keeps it in my "can’t go back" category for 2025.

✓ Pros

  • Asymmetrical optics flood the desk without reflecting on the screen
  • Delivers 1000+ lux center/500 lux across a 33"x20" workspace
  • Ultrasonic sensor fades the light on when you sit down and off after five idle minutes
  • Touch controls adjust brightness and 2700K-6500K color temperature instantly
  • Tool-free clamp fits 0.17-2.56" bezels and 1000R-1800R curves
  • USB-C power works from monitor hubs or the included adapter

✗ Cons

  • Premium price compared to traditional desk lamps
  • Motion sensor can trigger when someone walks behind the desk
  • Requires a spare USB-C port or outlet adapter

Specifications

TypeMonitor-mounted LED bar
Illuminance>1000 lux center / 500 lux across 33x20 in
Color Temp2700K-6500K adjustable
PowerUSB-C (adapter included)
MountClamp fits 0.17-2.56 in bezels, 1000R-1800R curves
SensorUltrasonic motion sensor (24" +/- 4" detection, 5 min auto-off)
Date First AvailableMarch 28, 2024