BenQ

BenQ ScreenBar (Original)

Name: BenQ ScreenBar (Original)
Brand: BenQ

No puck, no rear light - just an 18° asymmetric optic and IEEE PAR 1789-certified flicker control on a counterweighted aluminum clamp. The baseline BenQ formula still outperforms bars twice its RGB feature count.

$109 typical

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-07-163 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-01

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance8.2/ 10

design7.0/ 10

value7.8/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

This is the sensible BenQ rather than a status purchase: its spend is concentrated in the asymmetric 18° optical approach, Ra95+ LEDs, auto-dimming, aluminum construction, and IEEE PAR 1789 flicker-free performance. It lacks costly backlight and remote extras.

MATERIALS

Main housingAluminum alloy

Durable, stiff, heat-dissipating enclosure.

Clamp contact pointsRubber padding

Protects monitor finish and improves counterweight grip.

End caps/control areaPolycarbonate/ABS

Integrates touch controls without adding weight.

CRITERIA

9/10

Glare Control

Independent review found no display glare; 18° asymmetric optic.

8/10

Mount Fit

Patented counterweight clamp is secure on ordinary displays.

8/10

Color Quality

Ra >95 and 2700–6500K range.

9/10

Flicker Control

IEEE PAR 1789 certified flicker-free output.

7/10

Coverage & Output

Uniform 500-lux class task coverage for standard desks.

7/10

Controls & Automation

Auto-dimming but only bar-mounted touch controls.

8/10

Build & Serviceability

Durable aluminum and simple clamp; sealed LED module.

IDEAL FOR

·Standard flat displays
·People who want no desk puck
·Reliable no-RGB task lighting

NOT FOR

·Large/deep desks
·Users wanting a remote or rear bias light
·Very curved/thick monitor tops

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

Timeless slim cylinder and clever counterweight free desk space. On-bar touch controls keep the desk clear but require reaching over the monitor and offer less tactile feedback than a puck.