Design
It comes in an ergonomic design with its 18-inch-long cylindrical body. The Screen Bar sits pretty perfectly atop the computer screen along with its sturdy counterweight that rests on the back of your monitor. It is very well fixed well in its place, and there is no question of it sliding off on its own. It can even be rotated up to a few degrees to offer some level of customization.
Features
BenQ’s smartly designed ScreenBar is USB-powered and requires to be plugged into the computer itself. It can be charged easily using a 5V 1A phone charger when it is not being used. It also includes an impressive Desktop Dial, which is basically a small puck-shaped device similar to the hotkey puck we’ve seen with some BenQ monitors. It features an ambient light sensor that allows the light to adjust automatically according to the room’s lighting. The ScreenBar is also capable of automatically storing the last light settings in its memory, making it a brilliant device.
Lighting
Projecting some super crisp lighting, it is an excellent tool for working those late nights. BenQ ScreenBar’s light is steady and free of flickers, so it has no issues in illuminating the entire workspace while smartly leaving out the screen. The light from BenQ’s lamp is radiated in one straight beam, making it a fantastic tool that just lights up the space it needs to – a great feature for those sharing their space with others who may not wish to be disturbed. The lamp comes with a default output of 500 lux of brightness and has a unique auto-dimming feature that gauges the user’s surrounding lighting conditions and brightens or dims accordingly. One can always use the manual mode for personalized or more specific settings. The lamp also has a feature that allows the temperature of the light emitted to be tailored according to the users’ needs. The ScreenBar produces a bright, cool white light around 6500K on its default setting but can be changed to 2700K at the click of a button. The range of temperature provided by BenQ is considerably wide and produces a wide variety of whites.
Verdict
If you’re someone who has read a lot on their system or is involved in working late hours or working in a room that doesn’t provide sufficient lighting or wants to reduce the strain on your eyes, this tool is ideal for you. It is an absolute boon for someone who reads on an e-ink display. Moreover, it’s a great space saver that clears up the extra desk area that traditional lamps take up.
