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BenQ · Updated July 2026

BenQ ScreenBar Halo: price, specs & release date

BenQ ScreenBar Halo, released 2022. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: benq.com verified STALE · 2026-07-13 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

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Is the BenQ ScreenBar Halo a good buy?

At $179, the BenQ ScreenBar Halo is #5 cheapest of the 11 desk lamps we track, where the median is $189. On the spec sheet, its power watts of 6.5 is below the median of the 12, and its cri of 95 is at the median of the 13. By release date, it is the oldest of the 5 we date.

Evidence of Record

Our data

No independent lab has measured this product yet. 2 outlets have it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the BenQ ScreenBar Halo

Two whitelisted outlets cover the original BenQ ScreenBar Halo, both hands-on but qualitative with no lab measurements. TechRadar's long-term owner calls it an eye-strain-killing accessory it can't live without, while Tom's Hardware judges it excellent yet overpriced, largely matched by a $60 Xiaomi except for biased lighting.

Based on 2 reviews · 2026-02-11–2026-02-12

Tested by TechRadar, Tom's Hardware

Consistently praised

  • Noticeably reduces eye strain and screen-time headaches in daily use
  • Premium build quality with an extensive, feature-packed control set
  • Rear biased lighting is the feature that sets it apart from budget bars

Commonly flagged

  • At $179 it is expensive and mostly matched by a $60 Xiaomi except for biased lighting
  • The original model is now discontinued and hard to buy, superseded by the Halo 2
  • Requires keeping a separate wireless puck/controller on the desk

Where reviewers disagree Sharp split on value: TechRadar's long-term owner says 'I couldn't recommend one more,' whereas Tom's Hardware found its features 'mostly matched by the much cheaper $60 Xiaomi' and warns readers not to overspend unless they are a huge BenQ fan.

The sources (2)

TechRadar hands-on ·

The lighting and the ambience on my desk have basically removed all my eye strain problems and screen-time-caused headaches that I had, and the light has become the PC gaming accessory I simply cannot live without now.
It doesn't look like you can buy the BenQ ScreenBar Halo model that I use anymore

Tom's Hardware hands-on ·

I tested out my first monitor light bar a few years ago, the BenQ ScreenBar Halo, offering premium build quality and a premium price tag to go along with it, as well as a wireless puck I had to keep on my desk.
While it was excellent and boasted an enormous number of features, this was mostly matched by the much cheaper $60 Xiaomi Computer Monitor Light Bar, with the exception of the biased lighting features.
In total, the device's MSRP was $179, which is fairly steep for a glorified handful of lights.

Specifications

Price (US)$179 Minimal Desk Setups hands-on review (dated Feb 1, 2022) states: "BenQ has indicated the price will be around $179 USD." The BenQ manufacturer page's price did not show (a script placeholder), so the $179 US figure is sourced from the dated review (and is consistent with contemporaneous retailer listings for this exact model).
BrandBenQ
Released2022
Brightness lumens—
Color temp range kelvin2700-6500
Cri95
Brightness levelsstepless
Color temp settingsstepless
Power watts6.5
Power sourcecorded
Mount typemonitor-mount
USB charging portNo
Wireless chargingNo
Auto dimming sensorYes
Weight grams—

Source: benq.com (read 2026-07-13) STALE · 2026-07-13 · corroborated by minimaldesksetups.com (read 2026-07-13).

How we checked

The BenQ US manufacturer page confirms the exact ScreenBar Halo model via its spec comparison table (Halo column: 63cm x 40cm coverage at 500 lux, flat 0.7-6cm / curved 1.6-3.8cm compatibility matching the Halo body text, 5V/max 1.3A USB), and states 2700K-6500K stepless brightness/color-temperature, Ra>95 CRI, a built-in ambient sensor with real-time auto-dimming to 500 lux, and USB (corded) power. The Minimal Desk Setups hands-on review (dated Feb 1, 2022) corroborates the exact "Screenbar Halo Monitor Light" model, listing RATED POWER 6.5W and COLOR TEMPERATURE 2700-6500K, and reports BenQ indicated the price "will be around $179 USD." Brightness is published only as lux-at-distance (800 lux center) with no lumen figure, and neither page discloses product weight, so both are left blank per methodology.

Is the BenQ ScreenBar Halo worth it vs cheaper desk lamps?

BenQ ScreenBar Halo against its closest cheaper and pricier desk lamps on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked

ProductPriceColor temp range kelvinCriBrightness levelsColor temp settingsPower watts
BenQ ScreenBar Halo this$1792700-650095steplessstepless6.5
BenQ ScreenBar Pro$1392700-6500951688.5
BenQ iScreenBar$1892700-650095stepless, 0-100%—10.5

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the BenQ ScreenBar Halo?

Two whitelisted outlets cover the original BenQ ScreenBar Halo, both hands-on but qualitative with no lab measurements. TechRadar's long-term owner calls it an eye-strain-killing accessory it can't live without, while Tom's Hardware judges it excellent yet overpriced, largely matched by a $60 Xiaomi except for biased lighting. Praised: Noticeably reduces eye strain and screen-time headaches in daily use; Premium build quality with an extensive, feature-packed control set; Rear biased lighting is the feature that sets it apart from budget bars. Flagged: At $179 it is expensive and mostly matched by a $60 Xiaomi except for biased lighting; The original model is now discontinued and hard to buy, superseded by the Halo 2; Requires keeping a separate wireless puck/controller on the desk. (From 2 tester reviews.)

How much does the BenQ ScreenBar Halo cost?

The BenQ ScreenBar Halo has a US price of $179 (Minimal Desk Setups hands-on review (dated Feb 1, 2022) states: "BenQ has indicated the price will be around $179 USD." The BenQ manufacturer page's price did not show (a script placeholder), so the $179 US figure is sourced from the dated review (and is consistent with contemporaneous retailer listings for this exact model).), as of 2026-07-13.

How does the BenQ ScreenBar Halo compare on price?

At $179, the BenQ ScreenBar Halo is #5 cheapest of the 11 desk lamps we track, where the median is $189.

When was the BenQ ScreenBar Halo released?

The BenQ ScreenBar Halo was released 2022.

What are the BenQ ScreenBar Halo's key specs?

BenQ ScreenBar Halo (BenQ): Color temp range kelvin 2700-6500, Cri 95, Brightness levels stepless, Color temp settings stepless, Power watts 6.5. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-13.

Price of record: $179 at benq.com, 2026-07-13. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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