BenQ ScreenBar Plus e-Reading LED Computer Monitor Light Bar with Desktop Dial, Auto-Dimming and Hue Adjustment, No Screen Glare…
BenQ
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Best with remote (Desktop Dial)
Amazon rating
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Updated May 19, 2026 · 1 min read
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What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the BenQ ScreenBar Plus is the model that established the category, and the Desktop Dial — a physical puck on a cable — is still the control method many reviewers prefer over touch buttons or app-based dials. Amazon verified-purchase reviewers give it 4.7 across more than 5,300 reviews, and r/Workspaces comparison threads versus Quntis call the BenQ 'FAR superior' on stability and grip, particularly on curved monitors. The disagreement worth naming: allanwallsphotography.com, which appeared in the expert signals, criticizes the lamp as 'overly bright' and says it 'destroys the on-screen colors' at high settings — a real concern for color-critical work.
What reviewers liked
- 4.7/5 across 5,376 Amazon reviews — long track record of verified-purchase satisfaction
- Desktop Dial physical control consistently praised across YouTube and community reviewers
- r/Workspaces directly calls it superior to Quntis on stability and grip
- creativevideotips.com notes it sits well on curved iMac displays despite being designed for flat
Where it falls short
- allanwallsphotography.com warns it 'destroys on-screen colors' at high brightness — a flag for color work
- Older design lacking the motion sensor and USB-C of the newer ScreenBar Pro
- r/hardware historical thread flagged unreliable touch controls on earlier BenQ ScreenBar versions
- More expensive than Xiaomi/Quntis equivalents despite being the older platform
Across the reviewers we read, the BenQ ScreenBar Plus is the model that established the category, and the Desktop Dial — a physical puck on a cable — is still the control method many reviewers prefer over touch buttons or app-based dials. Amazon verified-purchase reviewers give it 4.7 across more than 5,300 reviews, and r/Workspaces comparison threads versus Quntis call the BenQ 'FAR superior' on stability and grip, particularly on curved monitors.
The disagreement worth naming: allanwallsphotography.com, which appeared in the expert signals, criticizes the lamp as 'overly bright' and says it 'destroys the on-screen colors' at high settings — a real concern for color-critical work. An older r/hardware thread also flagged unreliable touch controls on the original ScreenBar, though the Plus model addresses that by moving controls to the dial. creativevideotips.com notes the weighting and rubber pads make it fit well even on curved iMac displays.
For shoppers who want the BenQ name and a tactile physical dial rather than the newer Pro's wireless puck, the ScreenBar Plus remains the safe, well-supported choice.
- Desktop Dial
- Built-in ambient light sensor in the Desktop Dial enables you with simply one touch for the best brightness level; Let the auto-dimming function do the job. You can also manually adjust the brightness and color temperature any moment. Easy to use with precision. (Remove Protection Sponge Before Using It, Or It Will Impact The Function Of Power On/ Off)
- Space Saving
- Breakthrough design mounts on top of the monitor, saving valuable space on your desk
- Usb Powered
- ScreenBar Plus e-Reading Lamp can be powered by USB port with power supply 5V/1A, ScreenBar Plus resumes your last used brightness and color temperature settings to welcome you back.
- No Screen Glare
- Its asymmetrical optical design only illuminates the desk and eliminates reflective glare off the screen found on most regular desk lamps
- Hue Adjustment
- Dial in the perfect color temperature for focus and comfort; Warm light for relaxing, cool light for work efficiency
I like it because I like to work with my overhead lights off, natural daylight, and task lighting. It puts just enough light on my desk to be ...
It is simply a desk lamp that is optimised for computer use. Primarily, that means that it illuminates your whole desk area without casting shadows.
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“BenQ Screenbar Plus Review - The BEST Desk Lamp?” · YouTube
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