This guy really said that the light bar missing modularity with a detachable USB removes the burden of assembling it. He said this gives ease of use and you don't have to assemble anything. I'm without words.
This is an example of choice support bias. Look it up it's pretty interesting. This whole video seems to be a case study in it. Choice support bias, also known as 'post-putchase rationalization" is a psychological phenomenon where after making a choice that may have been difficult (such as spending $200+ on a desk lamp that integrates with your computer screen) a person will 'retroactively ascribe positive attributes to an option one has selected and/or to demote the forgone options.' That last part was from Wikipedia, as is this example: "If a person chooses option A instead of option B, they are likely to ignore or downplay the faults of option A while amplifying or ascribing new negative faults to option B. Conversely, they are also likely to notice and amplify the advantages of option A and not notice or de-emphasize those of option B." You know, like emphasizing the fact that an integrated USB cable shaves a little under 3 seconds off the assembly time. Something that should otherwise be irrelevant considering the miniscule time involved and the $200+ price point. It's honestly the most cut and dry example of choice support bias as 2 extra seconds of setup time would never factor into the decision to make a purchase like that to a perspective purchaser, however to someone post purchase it seems like a relevant talking point. Even this comment and response embodies the dichotomy of pre decision and post decision psychology. Check out the Wikipedia article for this before my comment gets deleted by the uploader lol. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choice-supportive_bias
I searched RU-vid for Screenbars, the first video I watched was your Xiaomi one and now this one. I have no other need to watch any other videos. You've covered everything. Thank you! Subbed.
I had considered buying this however I have a triple monitor setup and in this video it shows the light hitting the wall to your left which in my case would hit the monitor to the left directly
Disclaimer for anybody interested in this product, the wake-up function where you move your hand over the remote to turn it on is no longer available in models manufactured after Jan 10th 2023.
I own the BenQ Screenbar Plus and prefer it over the new Halo. I prefer the physical dial it comes with to change the colour temp & brightness and its unobstructed in the center of the bar. Also with a set of Philips Hue Play Bars, I don't miss the halo backlight feature. Great review!
@@JButterZJ you can calmly provide a constructive comment by letting us know which one is the best in your opinion. He is simply doing a review and all reviews tend to be biased more or less.
@@metelomaniac Yes. Since the official website didn't have that info. No product pages I found had that info. No other RU-vidrs had that info. This was the only video I've seen that actually said how this magic wireless puck actually gets power.
Be aware if you have a Aluminum Monitor such as the Samsung G9. The BenQ Light slides and doesn't sit properly. It slides and leans forward over the screen. I am looking into ways so that it doesn't slide. I have put a piece of painters tape where the foam piece on the back. It seems to be holding. Will see what happens in the future as the monitor warms up and the light adhesive loosens. Its a great light. This is the only thing that I have had problems with.
I'm particularly interested in the 'Real-time Auto Dimming' feature. I appreciate not having to constantly adjust the lighting manually based on my surroundings. For those who have experience using this auto ambient dimming feature, does it really work? Have you ever had to make manual adjustments once in a while or not?
Bias lighting is extremely important. Its the reason i bought this light bar. the Benq's bias light is super weak. If you use both lights at the same time, they are not independently controllable.
Just a few videos earlier you said that the xiaomi is a benq killer. Now you say that the benq is the best money can buy and your blown away... Sad to see that you didnt do the proper research before on your previous versions...
Oof, one look at that wireless remote and I instantly know I won't be getting it. Insane that in 2022 these touch controls with no hardware feedback still make it out of the top brands.
@@ItsSupercat94 uhh, controls you don't need to see with a product that applies explicitly to a light compromised situation. You couldn't even think about that for one second before commenting? 😆
@JSyntax How powerful is the real light? Do you think it's adequate as a only source of lighting in the room (along with screen bar of course)? Also, how powerful is the backlight when compared with a regular (smart-)bulb like the one you use behind the monitor?... and do you still use than one?
I had the screenbar plus - the model below this and it has the wired controller. I am tall and there was no way to get my monitor at the correct height of eye level and not have the light shine into my eyes without adjusting it to the most aggressive angle that highlights all the specs of dust and even the surround black trim under the panel on my IPS monitor. At tbe beginning I noticed you had the monitor elevated higher up…is it possible to put the top of the monitor eye level and not have the light shine in your eyes but have the line cut off say at your chest?
I'm thinking about buying this product but was worried about this problem already, and I'm not tall but actually short. Just check 4:44, he has the monitor ridiculously low so of course he doesn't see the light nor hits the screen, but it has to be exactly centered at your eye level so you can see it at a 90º angle sitting straight. I guess I will look for another model with a smaller angle of light.
Nice video! However, I have seen many other video on youtube showing the Quntis Monitor Light bar side by side in comparison with the BenQ (standard version). There is no difference except for the slightly more premium materiel on the BenQ. I have returned my BenQ for 2 Quntis and I have to say, I'm fully satisfy. I don't regret one bit. It is a third of the price. My wife also really like the light bar on her monitor. I thought it was gimmicky at first but it does help your eyes a lot. I finally bought 4 in total for the whole family :) I do agree that the wireless control looks good but it's really not necessary at all. Imagine of you need a controller like that for each of your pc equipment (monitor, desk lamp) etc...
You're wrong about the blue light. Any light is detrimental to sleep. Blue light is really great and is the most potent wavelength for signaling wakefulness in the brain but when you're working past sundown with any light any brighter than a candlelight, no amount of fiddling with settings will practically help you sleep better other than turning down the brightness overall as much as you can, and any light will interfere with sleep performance. If you want to minmax your sleep you should first of all mount your light as low in your environment as possible, having light eminating from the top of your monitor is not as bad as overhead lights but not as potent as a low desk, or even ground lights due to where the light sensitive cells are located in the eye. What it can alleviate to however is eye strain or fatigue if you're sitting excessively in front of your monitor especially in low light environments. But it's not a solution to improving sleep. The literature is very clear on this. You basically need to turn of all lights to properly min max it. Just a nerdy fyi. Blue Light is your friend not your enemy.
@@Dalamain Yea which is also what i said in that old comment. I responded to the fact that *all light* independent of it's wavelength will still disrupt sleep and you cannot expect your sleep to improve if you only filter away blue light. Blue light IS your friend in all other hours of the day because it helps set your melatonin release the following evening. It's your friend in the start of the day, and your enemy at the end of your day - which goes for all light. Even red light which is less stressful, has to be dim. And for min maxing, should be lower rather than higher in your environment. If you have any further questions, chatgpt can probably expand. frfr
How would this work with multiple monitors (two or three), slightly angled? Would the light spill over to the side monitor(s) if they are right next to each other? Appreciate your feedback.
probably. I personally think bias lighting is enough in most cases, as it spills to your desk, too. Way cheaper than this and works with multiple monitors
I have a G70A odyssey monitor. its not a curved monitor but the back of it is not flat. will this lightbar work? I tried the Xiao Mi and it doesnt really have a secure clamp.
Lmao how did you say this was a rip off in a video just one month before and now you're here talking about how great it is? I'm guessing whoever pays you is suddenly great?
I don't like how this guy shits on BenQ light bars in his other videos, and here he is praising them like crazy. A fair and honest review of all light bars is what the audience actually wants to see, instead of brand bashing to appease the minority.
The "voodoo magic" is literally a simple asymmetrical reflector. There's also more than plenty of light still reaching the monitor, it's unavoidable and it's visible in the video. With that said, the light bar is not bad, but it's most certainly not worth the money. And you definitely over-blown it to the point it's just misleading..
This product is well designed. However it has its limitations. I have found the light bar is effective depending on your eye to screen distance, & the screen height in relation to your eye height. In other words if you sit low to your screen you may be distracted by the light, that otherwise would not illuminate above your screen. Also, the light, even on its lowest setting is almost too bright. All I wish to do is light a keyboard & Wacom tablet, not the whole desk. 60% out of 100% for me.
@@JSyntax Ok so I got the screen bar plus (not halo). And was wondering how to plant my logitech webcam... funnily enough, when you flatten the logitech clamp, it rests beautifully on the screen bar clamp.
these things are price gouging. you can get a much better quality light for less money. its a niche thing so they jacked the price up. These should cost 25 dollars. not 100.
Sorry but BAD VIDEO, BAD PRODUCT. Check Out comparison Videos of the BenQ vs the xiaomi. The BenQ IS 3x as expensive and has less functions. With the xiaomi you even have a Wireless remote for the ligutbar and dont have to reach for it
