Best Monitor Light Bars
& Desk Lamps

Reduce eye strain. Look better on camera.

A monitor light bar is the single best lighting investment for your desk. It illuminates your workspace without creating glare on your screen, reducing the contrast between bright monitor and dark surroundings that causes eye strain.

#1

BenQ ScreenBar Halo

Monitor Light Bar·Wireless Controller, Backlight·From $179

Best overall. Wireless dial controller, rear ambient backlight, auto-dimming sensor, and no screen glare.

  • Wireless controller with ambient sensor
  • Rear backlight reduces wall contrast
  • Auto-brightness adjustment
  • Zero screen glare design
9.2 / 10
#2

BenQ ScreenBar

Monitor Light Bar·Auto-Dimming·From $109

Best value. The original monitor light bar — auto-dimming, touch controls, and the benchmark all others copy.

  • Auto-dimming ambient sensor
  • Touch controls on the bar
  • Asymmetric light — no screen glare
  • Fits most monitors
9.0 / 10
#3

Quntis Monitor Light Bar

Monitor Light Bar·Budget Option·From $36

Best budget. 80% of the BenQ experience at a third of the price. USB powered, stepless dimming.

  • Under $40
  • USB powered
  • Stepless dimming and color temp
  • No screen glare
8.3 / 10

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