It doesn’t matter if your home office is designed to look like a dark and moody man cave, or a natural light-filled sanctuary—chances are, you’re going to need supplementary monitor lights. And while monitor light bars are a dime a dozen on the market, there’s a brand new monitor light on the market that promises to change your WFH experience so your poor eyesight doesn’t deteriorate.
ScreenBar Halo 2 by BenQ
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Say hello to the ScreenBar Halo 2 by BenQ—featuring an advanced dual-light system providing both front and rear illumination that is engineered for optimal eye comfort for those burning the midnight oil in dim setups. This innovative product is the result of 4 years of rigorous development, and BenQ’s collaboration with the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology.
The noteworthy triple-curvature backlight design broadens the rear light’s reach by an impressive 400%, reducing the sharp contrast between your monitor and its backdrop—wherever it’s placed.
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The front light boasts BenQ’s proprietary ASYM-Light™ design that incorporates an 18-degree cut-off that helps to mitigates screen glare and shields the eyes from direct light. For the discerning professionals out there, the ScreenBar Halo 2 offers seamless brightness (0–100%) and color temperature adjustments (2,700K–6,500K) with an anti-fingerprint coated control panel. Whether you’re deep into color grading or editing videos, you won’t have to struggle to get accurate color representation becomes effortless.
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The mounting system on this monitor light bar also features a zinc-alloy clamp that has been meticulously redesigned to ensure a robust yet gentle fit for all kinds of monitors from ultra-slim to curved ones. Packing intelligent features like auto-dimming, auto on/off, and memory settings, the ScreenBar Halo 2 by BenQ may be a bit on the steep side as compared to its counterparts, but it’s truly a step-up from the competition with its premium metallic finish and smart control knob.
Early bird promo for the ScreenBar Halo 2 by BenQ on Shopee
To mark its grand debut in Singapore, BenQ is rolling out an exclusive early bird promotion on Shopee SG where you can snag the ScreenBar Halo 2 at a special price of $239, featuring a discount from its original price of $289. But fastest fingers first because this offer only lasts from 5th June (8PM) to 8th June 2025, so keep your eyes peeled and your fingers crossed!
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