The verdict
The ScreenBar Halo is the value monitor-light pick — CRI 95 + halo backlight at $179.
BenQ ScreenBar Halo
Strengths
- +CRI 95+ color rendering
- +Backlight (halo) for monitor ambiance
- +Wireless puck control on desk
- +Auto-dim sensor
Watch-outs
- −$20 less than Pro but lacks asymmetric optics
- −Halo dim under bright daylight
- −Curved monitor compatibility limited
How it compares
Value monitor pick. Halo backlight unique. Cheaper than Pro.
Who this is for
At a glance: monitor workers who want premium light without paying Pro price.
Why you’d buy the BenQ ScreenBar Halo
- CRI 95+ color rendering.
- Backlight (halo) for monitor ambiance.
- Wireless puck control on desk.
Why you’d skip it
- $20 less than Pro but lacks asymmetric optics.
- Halo dim under bright daylight.
- Curved monitor compatibility limited.
Rating sources
Our 4.7 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
