BenQ · Updated July 2026
BenQ ScreenBar Halo: price, specs & release date
- Best for Noticeably reduces eye strain and screen-time headaches in daily use; Premium build quality with an extensive, feature-packed control set.
- Skip if At $179 it is expensive and mostly matched by a $60 Xiaomi except for biased lighting is a dealbreaker.
BenQ ScreenBar Halo, released 2022. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: benq.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the BenQ ScreenBar Halo a good buy?
On the spec sheet, its cri of 95 is above the median of the 5, and its power watts of 6.5 is below the median of the 5.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo 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.
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.
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- The original model is now discontinued and hard to buy, superseded by the Halo 2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)
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
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 field did not render (JavaScript placeholder), so the $179 US figure is sourced from the dated review (and is consistent with contemporaneous retailer listings for this exact model). |
|---|---|
| Brand | BenQ |
| Released | 2022 |
| Brightness lumens | — |
| Color temp range kelvin | 2700-6500 |
| Cri | 95 |
| Brightness levels | stepless |
| Color temp settings | stepless |
| Power watts | 6.5 |
| Power source | corded |
| Mount type | monitor-mount |
| USB charging port | No |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Auto dimming sensor | Yes |
| Weight grams | — |
Source: benq.com (verified 2026-07-13) · corroborated by minimaldesksetups.com. 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 null 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 2 ranked →
| Product | Price | Color temp range kelvin | Cri | Brightness levels | Color temp settings | Power watts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ ScreenBar Halo this | $179 | 2700-6500 | 95 | stepless | stepless | 6.5 |
| Dyson Solarcycle Morph Desk | $649.99 | 2700-6500 | 90 | — | — | 11.2 |
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 field did not render (JavaScript 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.
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): colorTempRangeKelvin 2700-6500, cri 95, brightnessLevels stepless, colorTempSettings stepless, powerWatts 6.5. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-13.
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