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 (4.6 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 Plus is the legacy BenQ pick — original ScreenBar with wired puck control at $129. Still excellent for monitor workers.
The ScreenBar Pro is the best-overall pick — eliminates monitor glare with asymmetric optics that traditional desk lamps can't match.
Cheapest ScreenBar. Wired puck. No auto-dim.
Best monitor lighting. Zero desk footprint. Premium price.
| Spec | BenQ ScreenBar Plus | BenQ ScreenBar Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CRI | 95+ | 95+ |
| Optical | Asymmetric | Asymmetric anti-glare |
| Control | Wired puck | — |
| Mount | Universal clip | Monitor clip |
| Flicker | — | IEEE PAR 1789 |