I just purchased the BenQ ScreenBar Pro. My first impression is good. One thing they could improve, is that I think it would be better if all control icons would be constantly dimly lit. When you sit in a dark room, it's impossible to see the icons, so it's really difficult to find the buttons if you want to change something. Not a huge issue, but something they could easily improve with probably just a software change.
Very nice video. I got my ScreenBar Pro too. I used it about 2 weeks. Almost zero complaint. Auto switch ON/OFF, some time I wish it could detect more far than this. If I watch movie, I prefer to sit far, in that situation some time it will turn off. Because it could only detect about 60cm. If you always sit very close to the screen, then it will be very useful, which I ageed. I like it don't need to worry about battery too. BenQ's product is expensive than others, but if it do could work for 5 years+, then I think it does worth the money. It does reduse the eye-strain, more comfortable, and easier to use screen longer. Even I turn on the ambient lighting, I still will choose it turn the Screenbar on. It just bright enough, even the lowest lighting setting.
I don’t get why people keep saying these light bars don’t cause screen glare, the clearly do, you can even see it in the video as well. Yeah ok, maybe not as much as a traditional lamp, but still, demos like having a black screen and turning on the light and suddenly all your desk is lit up but your screen is still as black as before is just BS.
Bought a monitor light purely informed by RU-vid videos. My advice to all readers, if you have even a sliver of doubt if you need a monitor light, you DON'T need it. My Xiaomi light is just a pretty and expensive accessory. It lights up, changes color temperature and can be controlled with remote control dial. Very nice, but I don't have a use for it.
You can see for yourself in the comparison how the BenQ performs a lot better I'm not sure why this is being perceived as biased I lay the evidence and data in front of you
Personally I think it's the best placement for a light. The light does not reflect on your screen and you don't get blinded by it. Have you tried one? What didn't you like about it? Where do you prefer to have a light?
