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 Plus comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.6 vs 4.4). The gap is mostly about buyers wanting BenQ monitor light at the lowest BenQ price — 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 TaoTronics is the budget pick — $50 articulating LED desk lamp with USB charging.
Cheapest ScreenBar. Wired puck. No auto-dim.
Cheapest pick. Takes desk space. Lower CRI than BenQ.
| Spec | BenQ ScreenBar Plus | TaoTronics LED Desk Lamp |
|---|---|---|
| CRI | 95+ | — |
| Optical | Asymmetric | — |
| Control | Wired puck | — |
| Mount | Universal clip | — |
| Arm | — | Gooseneck |
| Colors | — | 5 modes |
| Brightness | — | 7 levels |
| USB | — | Charging port |