BenQ ScreenBar Halo

Here’s a product that sounds redundant until you try it, then becomes absolutely non-negotiable. The BenQ ScreenBar Halo is a desk lamp that mounts directly on your monitor, saves all your desk space, and somehow makes your entire setup look dramatically better.

How It Works

The ScreenBar Halo clips onto the top of your monitor using a weighted clamp — no screws, no adhesive, no permanence. It illuminates your desk surface using an asymmetric optical design that throws light downward without any hitting your screen. Zero glare. Zero reflections. It sounds simple, but getting this right is genuinely clever engineering.

The Dual Light System

The “Halo” part of the name refers to the rear-facing light that casts an ambient glow on the wall behind your monitor. This backlight effect reduces the contrast between your bright screen and the dark wall, which is meaningfully easier on your eyes during late-night sessions. You can set it to a warm tone for a cosy atmosphere or match your setup’s colour scheme.

The Wireless Controller

The dial controller is chef’s kiss. Twist to adjust brightness, press and twist for colour temperature, tap to switch between front, back, or both lights. It sits on your desk like a little UFO and is far more satisfying to use than app-based controls. The auto mode uses a built-in sensor to measure ambient light and adjusts the ScreenBar’s output to maintain optimal desk illumination.

Colour Rendering

With a CRI above 95, the ScreenBar Halo renders colours accurately — important if you’re doing design or photo work, and just generally makes everything on your desk look better and more natural under its light.

The Price Question

$239 AUD is a lot for what is essentially a fancy desk lamp. We know. But consider this: a decent desk lamp takes up space, creates glare, and provides one-directional light. The ScreenBar Halo takes up zero space, creates zero glare, provides dual-direction light, and looks absolutely stunning while doing it.

The Verdict

It’s the peripheral upgrade with the highest satisfaction rate in our experience. Everyone who buys one loves it, and everyone who sees one wants one. At $239 AUD, it’s a premium purchase, but it’s one of those rare products with genuinely zero regrets.