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BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2
ScreenBar Halo 2
Sale history: Launched June 2025 at US$179.99 and has mostly held; a 15% Prime Day promo in July 2025 (~US$152). BenQ's Canadian page did not show a price at research time.
Where to buy
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Pros
- Asymmetric front light, ~500 lux on the desk, no glare
- Tri-zone rear backlight behind the monitor
- Wireless controller puck
- Clamp fits flat and curved panels to 1000R
Cons
- Roughly three times the price of basic bars
- Controller charges over USB-C but ships no cable
- Glossy controller collects fingerprints
- No controls on the bar itself
Why it is the pick
Lights the desk and the wall behind the monitor, not the screen. The question it answers for a buyer: Light bar or desk lamp?
Specs that matter
- 2700-6500 K, flicker-free
- Up to 1,000 lux centre at 50 cm
- Tri-zone backlight, auto-dim
- Rechargeable wireless controller
Check before ordering
Top-bezel thickness and whether a webcam already sits there; the Halo 2 ships a webcam riser
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Corrections and updates
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