Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
BenQ ScreenBar Halo comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.7 vs 4.6). The gap is mostly about monitor workers who want premium light without paying Pro price — read the strengths below before deciding.
The ScreenBar Halo is the value monitor-light pick — CRI 95 + halo backlight at $179.
The ScreenBar Plus is the legacy BenQ pick — original ScreenBar with wired puck control at $129. Still excellent for monitor workers.
Value monitor pick. Halo backlight unique. Cheaper than Pro.
Cheapest ScreenBar. Wired puck. No auto-dim.
| Spec | BenQ ScreenBar Halo | BenQ ScreenBar Plus |
|---|---|---|
| CRI | 95 | 95+ |
| Backlight | Halo | — |
| Control | Wireless puck | Wired puck |
| Auto-Dim | Yes | — |
| Optical | — | Asymmetric |
| Mount | — | Universal clip |