BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2
A monitor light bar that lights your desk and the wall behind it.
- Price
- $179.99 (launch)
- Released
- Jun 2025
- Maker
- BenQ
- Facts checked
Image: BenQ — official product image, used for identification
BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 at a glance: 7.8/10 (Good). A monitor light bar that lights your desk and the wall behind it. Price: $179.99 (launch). Best for: People who work late in dim rooms and want bias lighting plus glare-free desk light from one monitor-mounted bar. Biggest drawback: No USB-C cable included to charge the wireless controller.
Verdict
ScreenBar Halo 2 clips on top of your monitor and lights the desk without glare, while a rear light softens the wall behind the screen — great for working late. Motion sensing and auto-dimming work well. It’s expensive for a lamp, and its wireless controller is slow to wake.
Get it if
You work in a dim room and your desk has no space for a lamp.
Skip it if
A $40 desk lamp would do — this is a premium solution.
Overview
BenQ’s spec page lists a dual-color LED adjustable from 2700K to 6500K, front-light color rendering of Ra ≥ 95, more than 1,000 lux at the center from 50 cm, and an 85 × 50 cm area lit to 500 lux. It runs from USB-C (max 15 W), fits flat or curved monitors 0.43–6 cm thick, and comes with a wireless controller.
It launched around June 2025 at $179.99 (TFTCentral). BenQ’s US store loads its price in a way we couldn’t read, so check the current price there.
How-To Geek (7/10) found it fantastic for dim workspaces but missing a cable to charge the controller; Notebookcheck praised the pleasant, glare-free light and easy setup but found it a bit wobbly on smooth screens.
Key specs
- Dual Color LED; color temperature ranges from 2700K to 6500K
- Ra>=95 (Front Light); Rf>=96 (Front Light)
- Center Illuminance > 1000lux (Height 50cm); Lighting Coverage (At 500 Lux) 85cm x 50cm
- 5V / max.3A USB Type-C; Power Consumption max.15W
- Wireless controller, Lithium battery, Type-C plug
- Lamp: 50 x 14.3 x 10.9 cm; Controller: 7.4 x 7.4 x 3.95 cm
From BenQ (official).
Full specs
| Light source | Dual Color LED; color temperature ranges from 2700K to 6500K |
|---|---|
| Color rendering | Ra>=95 (Front Light); Rf>=96 (Front Light) |
| Illuminance | Center Illuminance > 1000lux (Height 50cm); Lighting Coverage (At 500 Lux) 85cm x 50cm |
| Power | 5V / max.3A USB Type-C; Power Consumption max.15W |
| Controller | Wireless controller, Lithium battery, Type-C plug |
| Dimensions | Lamp: 50 x 14.3 x 10.9 cm; Controller: 7.4 x 7.4 x 3.95 cm |
| Weight | Net Weight 0.8 kg |
| Monitor fit | Flat / Curved: 0.43-6cm (0.17" - 2.36") |
Specs as listed by BenQ (official) (launch price per TFTCentral; current BenQ US price not verified). Prices change; check before you buy.
The good
- Wide front and rear desktop lighting where needed How-To Geek
- Motion detection for hands-free use; auto-dimming works well How-To Geek
- Pleasant, glare-free light; very easy to set up Notebookcheck
The bad
- No USB-C cable included to charge the wireless controller How-To Geek
- Wireless controller is sluggish to wake How-To Geek
- Expensive compared to standard LED desk lamps; a bit wobbly on smooth screens Notebookcheck
What reviewers say
How-To Geek (7/10) calls it a premium light that's fantastic for dim workspaces, though its price may push some buyers to cheaper options.
Score breakdown
Five criteria, each 0–10, weighted into the overall score (see weights).
Questions people ask
Is BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 worth it in 2026?
We rate BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 7.8/10 (Good). ScreenBar Halo 2 clips on top of your monitor and lights the desk without glare, while a rear light softens the wall behind the screen — great for working late. Motion sensing and auto-dimming work well. It’s expensive for a lamp, and its wireless controller is slow to wake.
How much does BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 cost?
$179.99 (launch) (launch price per TFTCentral; current BenQ US price not verified), checked Oct 31, 2026.
When was BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 released?
BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 was released in Jun 2025.
What are the best alternatives to BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2?
We haven’t reviewed a direct alternative yet.
Is there a BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 discount or coupon?
Up to 12% off BenQ for US students.
Sources
- Official page: benq.com benq.com · accessed Oct 30, 2026
- Official specs: benq.com benq.com · accessed Oct 30, 2026
- Review — How-To Geek, 14 Jul 2025, 7/10 howtogeek.com · accessed Oct 30, 2026
- Review — Notebookcheck, Jun 2026 notebookcheck.net · accessed Oct 30, 2026
- News — Launch price tftcentral.co.uk · accessed Oct 30, 2026
