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 Pro comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.7 vs 4.8). The gap is mostly about home office workers who spend hours in front of a monitor — read the strengths below before deciding.
The ScreenBar Halo is the value monitor-light pick — CRI 95 + halo backlight at $179.
The ScreenBar Pro is the best-overall pick — eliminates monitor glare with asymmetric optics that traditional desk lamps can't match.
Value monitor pick. Halo backlight unique. Cheaper than Pro.
Best monitor lighting. Zero desk footprint. Premium price.
| Spec | BenQ ScreenBar Halo | BenQ ScreenBar Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CRI | 95 | 95+ |
| Backlight | Halo | — |
| Control | Wireless puck | — |
| Auto-Dim | Yes | — |
| Optical | — | Asymmetric anti-glare |
| Flicker | — | IEEE PAR 1789 |
| Mount | — | Monitor clip |