BenQ · Updated September 2026
BenQ ScreenBar Max: price, specs & release date
BenQ ScreenBar Max, released 2026-08. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: benq.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The BenQ ScreenBar Max is listed at $289 on benq.com as of 2026-09-17, #8 cheapest of 11 desk lamps (median $189); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 47/100 pay-blind standing, #6 of 11 in class.
Verified Sep 17, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
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Is the BenQ ScreenBar Max a good buy?
At $289, the BenQ ScreenBar Max is #8 cheapest of the 11 desk lamps we track, where the median is $189. On the spec sheet, its power watts of 36 is the highest of the 12, its weight grams of 2650 is the highest of the 7, and its cri of 95 is at the median of the 13. By release date, it is the newest of the 5 we date.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $289 MSRP at the 25 August 2026 launch; optional ScreenBar Max Base sold separately for $39 |
|---|---|
| Brand | BenQ |
| Released | 2026-08 |
| Brightness lumens | — |
| Color temp range kelvin | 2700-6000 |
| Cri | 95 |
| Brightness levels | stepless, 1-100% |
| Color temp settings | stepless across 2700-6000K |
| Power watts | 36 |
| Power source | AC adapter, 100-240V 50/60Hz (dedicated connector; USB-C not supported) |
| Mount type | clamp |
| USB charging port | No |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Auto dimming sensor | Yes |
| Weight grams | 2650 |
Source: benq.com (read 2026-09-17) · corroborated by engadget.com (read 2026-09-17). BenQ's spec sheet, fetched directly, gives 1400 lux center illuminance at 71 cm, 500-lux coverage of 135 x 58 cm, Ra>=95 and Rf>=96 on the front light, max 36 W, mains input 100-240V 50/60Hz via adapter, 2.65 kg net (5.35 kg gross), 85 x 37.4 x 75.5 cm, and a desk clamp for tops up to 6 cm. The product page confirms stepless 1-100% brightness, stepless 2700-6000 K, auto-dimming that holds up to 700 lx, mmWave radar presence detection within 60 +/-10 cm, the optional base sold separately, and explicitly that the lamp runs from a dedicated AC adapter and is not USB-C compatible - which is what powerSource records. I replaced the draft's corroboration, which pointed at the iScreenBar press release, with Engadget's ScreenBar Max article of 25 August 2026; it independently confirms $289, the $39 stand, 2700-6000 K, Ra>=95/Rf>96 and the 700-lux auto-dim. brightnessLumens stays null because BenQ publishes lux only.
Is the BenQ ScreenBar Max worth it vs cheaper desk lamps?
BenQ ScreenBar Max against its closest cheaper and pricier desk lamps on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked
| Product | Price | Color temp range kelvin | Cri | Brightness levels | Color temp settings | Power watts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ ScreenBar Max this | $289 | 2700-6000 | 95 | stepless, 1-100% | stepless across 2700-6000K | 36 |
| BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 | $199 | 2700-6500 | 95 | stepless, 1-100% | stepless across 2700-6500K | 15 |
| Humanscale Horizon 2.0 LED Task Light | $389 | 3000 (fixed) | 94 | 7 | 1 | 7.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the BenQ ScreenBar Max cost?
The BenQ ScreenBar Max has a US price of $289 (MSRP at the 25 August 2026 launch; optional ScreenBar Max Base sold separately for $39), as of 2026-09-17.
How does the BenQ ScreenBar Max compare on price?
At $289, the BenQ ScreenBar Max is #8 cheapest of the 11 desk lamps we track, where the median is $189.
When was the BenQ ScreenBar Max released?
The BenQ ScreenBar Max was released 2026-08.
What are the BenQ ScreenBar Max's key specs?
BenQ ScreenBar Max (BenQ): colorTempRangeKelvin 2700-6000, cri 95, brightnessLevels stepless, 1-100%, colorTempSettings stepless across 2700-6000K, powerWatts 36. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-09-17.
Price of record: $289 at benq.com, 2026-09-17. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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