Are monitor light bars better than traditional desk lamps for eye strain?

Monitor light bars like the BenQ ScreenBar family sit on top of your screen and light the desk surface without throwing glare onto the display, which is why verified-purchase reviewers favor them for computer work. Traditional clamp or swing-arm lamps offer more flexible task lighting for reading, crafts, or drafting, but you have to position them carefully to avoid screen reflections. If your primary use is at a computer, a light bar is often the cleaner choice; for mixed desk tasks, an adjustable-arm lamp is more versatile.