BenQ ScreenBar Halo
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Overview
Desk owners who want glare-free task light plus subtle bias light in one monitor-mounted unit. Skip it if you are buying new today; the Halo 2 is the current model and the original's premium no longer makes sense.
Lights the keyboard and paper without putting glare on the screen; the round controller on the right adjusts it from his seat. Bought 2024-01-26 from Amazon.ca for On file, not itemised (line price not itemised; it was one of four items on a C$313.39 order).
Pros
- Asymmetric front light, no glare on the panel
- Rear backlight for bias lighting behind the monitor
- Wireless desk controller with an auto-dim sensor
- Aluminium build, 2700-6500 K stepless
Cons
- Discontinued; new stock is scarce
- Expensive next to budget bars that match the front light
- Controller puck can be slow to wake
- Backlight coverage is small compared with the Halo 2
Price
| What the owner paid | On file, not itemised · Amazon.ca · 2024-01-26 |
|---|---|
| List price now | US$179 |
| Price history | Launched at US$179 (2022) and rarely dropped far; best verified Amazon deal was US$161 via coupon (Nov 2023). Now discontinued. The ScreenBar Halo 2 lists at US$199 and dipped to US$169 on Amazon for Prime Day (June 2026). Canadian pricing was not verifiable at BenQ's store. |
Where to buy
The Amazon.ca button opens the verified product page for this exact model; no live price is shown here. The original Halo is discontinued; the Amazon.ca listing is the current ScreenBar Halo 2. As an Amazon Associate, Direct To Growth Co. earns from qualifying purchases. The Amazon.ca button is an affiliate link; the Amazon.com button is not (yet).
Specs
| Model | ScreenBar Halo (original) with wireless controller |
|---|---|
| Key specs | Up to 800 lux centre, 2700-6500 K |
| Rear backlight, 63 x 40 cm at 500 lux | |
| USB powered, 5 V / 1.3 A; 50 cm long | |
| Wireless battery controller with ambient sensor | |
| Check before ordering | Original Halo vs Halo 2 (listings mix them up); clamp fit on a curved top bezel; the original's controller takes AAA batteries |
Out of the box TBD
What came in the box, first setup, and the first thing that went wrong. Coming from the owner.
Daily use
Does a light bar fit a 40-inch curved screen?
Lights the keyboard and paper without putting glare on the screen; the round controller on the right adjusts it from his seat. Desk owners who want glare-free task light plus subtle bias light in one monitor-mounted unit.
“On the desk since January 2024 and it has survived three monitors. It sits on the curved Dell without fuss. The round controller lives at the far right of the desk; it is the one thing on the desk that still takes batteries.”
Shape, ergonomics and features TBD
The negatives, the positives, and the things nobody mentions in the listing. Coming from the owner after a longer stretch of use.
On the desk
Alternatives
- BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 (researched, US$199): the current model, with a rechargeable touch controller and a much larger backlight
- BenQ ScreenBar Plus / basic ScreenBar (researched): same front light without the backlight for ~US$100-130
The verdict on the BenQ ScreenBar Halo
Buy it if: Desk owners who want glare-free task light plus subtle bias light in one monitor-mounted unit.
Skip it if: You are buying new today; the Halo 2 is the current model and the original's premium no longer makes sense.
Main drawback: Discontinued; new stock is scarce
Would he buy it again? TBD The owner's answer is coming.
Check price on Amazon.ca BenQ Canada (now Halo 2)
Sources
Reviewed by T.R., Chief Growth Officer, Direct To Growth Co.. Evidence: Owned and used by the owner. Spec and price checks last run 2026-10-19. Corrections: tell us.