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Why Traditional Desk Lamps Fail the Screen Era?

In today’s world, screens have become indispensable tools for modern professionals. Yet most desk lamps were designed a century ago for paper—never meant for the glow of digital work. This mismatch sparked our inspiration and drove us toward a lighting revolution—for clarity, focus, and creation.

Why Traditional Desk Lamps Fail the Screen Era?

In today’s world, screens have become indispensable tools for modern professionals. Yet most desk lamps were designed a century ago for paper—never meant for the glow of digital work. This mismatch sparked our inspiration and drove us toward a lighting revolution—for clarity, focus, and creation.

BenQ lamp durability proven through extreme tests including rotations, clamp pressure, temperature, humidity, and 50 cm drop, ensuring lasting performance.

A Simple Yet Bold Question

In 2014, BenQ's lighting team raised a thought-provoking question: “Reading has shifted from paper to screens—so why hasn’t a lamp evolved with it? ” At the time, most people assumed screens provided enough light, there was no need to turn on a lamp. But in truth, prolonged monitor use strains the eyes far more than reading paper ever did. When no one else dared to tackle this problem, we decided to be the first. From this belief, WiT was born in 2015—the world’s first lamp specifically for screen reading.

A Simple Yet Bold Question

In 2014, BenQ's lighting team raised a thought-provoking question: “Reading has shifted from paper to screens—so why hasn’t a lamp evolved with it? ” At the time, most people assumed screens provided enough light, there was no need to turn on a lamp. But in truth, prolonged monitor use strains the eyes far more than reading paper ever did. When no one else dared to tackle this problem, we decided to be the first. From this belief, WiT was born in 2015—the world’s first lamp specifically for screen reading.

Validation: Exploring 13 Real-Life Scenarios

To validate this idea, we spent three months studying 13 real work and life scenarios. The findings were clear: traditional desk lamps are not suited for screen use. Their light often covers only one side of the desk, leaving one side bright and the other dim; at times it becomes overly concentrated, creating harsh reflections along the screen’s edges. These subtle yet persistent issues have long been an invisible burden for professionals.

From Curiosity to Insight and Perspective.

－ The Path from Ideation to Reality.

BenQ lamp durability proven through extreme tests including rotations, clamp pressure, temperature, humidity, and 50 cm drop, ensuring lasting performance.

How BenQ Created the First Monitor Light Bar

After WiT, we asked ourselves: what if a lamp could exist without a base—mounted directly on the monitor? Through countless iterations, we broke the boundaries of traditional lighting and, in 2017, created a new category: the monitor light bar, ScreenBar®. Its counterweight design restored clarity and order to the desk, while the real breakthrough lay in optics. With over a million optical simulations, we developed an 18-degree asymmetric design that eliminates screen glare and direct eye strain—problems conventional lamps could never solve.

How BenQ Created the First Monitor Light Bar

After WiT, we asked ourselves: what if a lamp could exist without a base—mounted directly on the monitor? Through countless iterations, we broke the boundaries of traditional lighting and, in 2017, created a new category: the monitor light bar, ScreenBar®. Its counterweight design restored clarity and order to the desk, while the real breakthrough lay in optics. With over a million optical simulations, we developed an 18-degree asymmetric design that eliminates screen glare and direct eye strain—problems conventional lamps could never solve.

The Final Piece of the Desk Setup

During internal trials, a product few expected much from turned out to be indispensable—no one wanted to give their unit back. Some realized their desks had never truly been bright enough; others remarked, “This is the final piece of my desk setup.” Especially at night, the monitor light bar bridges the gap between screen and ambient light, allowing professionals to stay clear and focused—while not disturbing children or family members already asleep. This subtle yet transformative detail reshaped the work environment and allowed light to truly become part of everyday life.

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Always Evolving for Professionals

We design monitor light bars for professionals who spend long hours in front of screens. Through careful observation, we discovered that light can be used to reduce glare, ease eye strain, help sharpen focus and make extended desk work enjoyable again.

BenQ lamp durability proven through extreme tests including rotations, clamp pressure, temperature, humidity, and 50 cm drop, ensuring lasting performance.

ScreenBar® Halo (2020)

The First Monitor Light Bar with Backlighting

We keep exploring what others overlook. In doing so, we discovered how the harsh contrast between a bright screen and a dark room quietly strains the eyes and dulls creativity. That insight led to ScreenBar® Halo—the world’s first monitor light bar with backlight—bringing your vision and surroundings into harmony.

Explore ScreenBar® Halo

ScreenBar® Halo (2020)

The First Monitor Light Bar with Backlighting

We keep exploring what others overlook. In doing so, we discovered how the harsh contrast between a bright screen and a dark room quietly strains the eyes and dulls creativity. That insight led to ScreenBar® Halo—the world’s first monitor light bar with backlight—bringing your vision and surroundings into harmony.

Explore ScreenBar® Halo
BenQ lamp durability proven through extreme tests including rotations, clamp pressure, temperature, humidity, and 50 cm drop, ensuring lasting performance.

ScreenBar® Pro (2024)

Industry-Leading Screen Compatibility

We observed that as professionals use more types of monitors, most light bars failed to fit—causing constant inconvenience. So we created ScreenBar® Pro—engineered with industry-leading screen compatibility. With presence detection and enhanced brightness, it keeps professionals clear and focused through long hours of work.

Discover ScreenBar® Pro

ScreenBar® Pro (2024)

Industry-Leading Screen Compatibility

We observed that as professionals use more types of monitors, most light bars failed to fit—causing constant inconvenience. So we created ScreenBar® Pro—engineered with industry-leading screen compatibility. With presence detection and enhanced brightness, it keeps professionals clear and focused through long hours of work.

Discover ScreenBar® Pro

ScreenBar® Halo 2 (2025)

The World’s Best Monitor Light Bar for Working in the Dark

Building on the breakthrough of the original ScreenBar® Halo—which resolved the harsh contrast between screen and surroundings—ScreenBar® Halo 2 takes it further. With an upgraded backlight and finer control of brightness and color temperature, it delivers a more balanced, immersive lighting experience. Designed for professionals working long hours in the dark, it ensures clarity, comfort, and personalization at every level.

Experience ScreenBar® Halo 2

ScreenBar® Halo 2 (2025)

The World’s Best Monitor Light Bar for Working in the Dark

Building on the breakthrough of the original ScreenBar® Halo—which resolved the harsh contrast between screen and surroundings—ScreenBar® Halo 2 takes it further. With an upgraded backlight and finer control of brightness and color temperature, it delivers a more balanced, immersive lighting experience. Designed for professionals working long hours in the dark, it ensures clarity, comfort, and personalization at every level.

Experience ScreenBar® Halo 2

One million setups completed with ScreenBar® Series

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Evolving with Your Ambition

Increased screen use has reshaped how we live and work. The qualities of light impact how we see, think and create. “Light Meets Insight” is a philosophy – our promise to professionals seeking clarity and focus. From initial thought to ultimate breakthrough, BenQ monitor light bars are ready to support every endeavor, every spark of inspiration.

Evolving with Your Ambition

Increased screen use has reshaped how we live and work. The qualities of light impact how we see, think and create. “Light Meets Insight” is a philosophy – our promise to professionals seeking clarity and focus. From initial thought to ultimate breakthrough, BenQ monitor light bars are ready to support every endeavor, every spark of inspiration.

BenQ brand tagline Light Meets Insight, expressing the philosophy that true light born of innovation and depth of thought sustains professionals’ focus.

Only True Light Endures with Depth of Thought

Light Meets Insight

We believe that all great ideas – whether a groundbreaking discovery or revolutionary design – deserve to be created under the right light. BenQ monitor light bars enhances clarity, focus, and fosters inspiration for professionals shaping the future.

Only True Light Endures with Depth of Thought

Light Meets Insight

We believe that all great ideas – whether a groundbreaking discovery or revolutionary design – deserve to be created under the right light. BenQ monitor light bars enhances clarity, focus, and fosters inspiration for professionals shaping the future.