What $180 Of Screen Bar Light Gets You | BenQ ScreenBar Halo Review

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Does a premium screen bar light actually do anything worthwhile? Well, I was lucky enough to receive one from BenQ to check out. If you ever wondered what it’s like to have a monitor lightbar, this one is for you.
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@ccihangz Жыл бұрын

Hi, I found below reply from benq about energy efficiency ''Our ScreenBar was designed under the old ErP regulation (EU) 874/2012, where it was on the A+ energy label. This old regulation was based on energy consumption, structure and optical effect. We did not expect a change of this rule. Indeed, the new ErP regulation (EU) 2019/2015 has raised the standards in terms of energy labeling. Their rating of electronic devices is calculated this way: Lunm (lm) / watt (W). At BenQ, we care about the lighting quality of our ScreenBar to avoid eye strain for our consumers. Due to its asymmetrical design, our ScreenBar projects reflections and refractions within its structure, therefore the Lunm (lm) / watt (W) result is less. That's why we are now classified on G on this energy label.''

@graspingoil Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being honest and not a mouthpiece of BenQ

@Lishtenbird Жыл бұрын

Flicker-free dimming is pretty major for those PWM-sensitive. Even at Hue levels of price, manufacturers love to just ignore it because it costs them more to do it right, and not enough people consciously recognize it as the source of their headaches and eyestrain to make enough noise to push a change.

@CheeseTurbulence Жыл бұрын

😮 thanks for that insight!

@jcx5663 Жыл бұрын

Just got the halo and think it was worth it. You get 2 for 1 on the Halo. , no longer need a desk lamp for ambient light behind the monitor. Working late at night, sometimes all you want is a little glow against the wall.

@Belgarathe Жыл бұрын

What I like was I did notice less eye strain. Very handy when you don’t have much desk space. Only downside is using iPad you will see the led bulbs that is distracting.

@pauleyc6264 Жыл бұрын

I have to admit, it is surprisingly nice. I have never considered a screen bar since I'm quite happy with my DIY Sonoff LED strip backlight solution (it's RGB though I'm only using a warm yellow-ish colour anyway). That said, the change in lighting at 8:58 is quite dramatic and might indeed be useful at times. Not sure whether it would be worth the price though... Interesting video though. I also enjoy the various setup/room tour videos on YT; considering how often screen bars appear in them, I was wondering about their usability.

@jammies701 Жыл бұрын

If you can’t change the brightness immediately, it’s a bad design, don’t doubt yourself, this is overengineered Edit: “it’s fiddly to turn on” … and it’s not really a good product but good thought and I hope they improve it

@CheeseTurbulence Жыл бұрын

Thanks again 🙂

@raskarl Жыл бұрын

Hey there, great video. I liked the B roll shots and narration (good jokes thrown in too). The sound bar you reviewed is a little pricey for my range, but it was helpful learning more about the product category because it is completely new to me.

@CheeseTurbulence Жыл бұрын

Thank you and glad it helped 🙂

@diegovillamagua4656 2 ай бұрын

Before watching these this video, I totally see myself hyped out buying this great lamp and then returning it because of all the cumbsersome steps to use basic functions. Thank you!

@snozbucket Жыл бұрын

I always thought it was a gimmick for the longest time. That is until my brother bought me one. It was a cheap Huawei one he got from an amazon sale and to my suprise it worked quite well. Like you said that it is great at is illuminating just your desk space. I do like working in the dark but I think that's more due to being a night owl for the longest time 20+ years now so when it comes to table lamps I am fussy. I predominantly do work at the computer and I've just figured out over time any sort of exposed light no matter how dimm will irritate me over time so these monitor light bars are exactly what I needed. To the point I think I might even buy a few light strips to illuminate other places.

@outoftruthrecords 14 күн бұрын

ive watched like 10 videos on this and yours has been the best and the only to mention the controller because i need a solution that is quick and works all the time and a controller like that wont do it.

@greensnake5750 Жыл бұрын

Have you bought any other products with power efficiency pabels after march of this year? They changed up the number for the efficiency rating.This product would most likely have had an A+ rating before march.

@CheeseTurbulence Жыл бұрын

Oh, I did not know that, thanks for the insight! 🙇‍♂️ And no, I did not purchase anything with a label this year, it only struck me here because it was right on the front of the outer box.

@vasileiospgr 10 ай бұрын

i just got the Xiaomi light bar for 30€. only thing i question myself is why the f haven't i bought it earlier. its so nice having light on all your desk without any reflection on the screens. love it

@e.tylerwright3483 3 ай бұрын

According to the manual it ALWAYS goes back to the middle light temperature (4000K) with the auto adjustment. IE the auto adjustment is auto dimming ONLY. It doesn't set the color temperature based on surroundings.

@che-weihsieh975 Жыл бұрын

I have the last generation ScreenBar with a wired controller rather than the wireless one. I heard too many problems with the wireless puck chugging battery life and went with the second generation one. It's pretty great to add some light to my work without taking up much desk space, but I had to prop it up on my screen given that my monitor bezel is too thin.

@CheeseTurbulence Жыл бұрын

uh didn’t know about the battery life for the puck. I suppose I didn’t use it long enough to encounter that issue, but good to know! 🙂

@che-weihsieh975 Жыл бұрын

@@CheeseTurbulence BenQ did say they managed to fix it, but I don’t know if it is real or not.

@hsjawanda 6 ай бұрын

The ScreenBar Plus has a wired desk controller without touch controls and I think that will be more to your liking. It's also $30 cheaper.

@jlen9640 Жыл бұрын

I wanted to buy the BenQ Screenbar but in the last minute I found out about architecture desk lamp

@Lallander 6 ай бұрын

It sounds like they've fixed the issue with the remote. You can just press buttons and have it respond in the 2023 variant. That was my one concern with it.

@Tootfarangi Жыл бұрын

great review as always. are you going to review Logitech MX Mechanical?

@CheeseTurbulence Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 Not sure about the MX, if I come across one that is severely discounted maybe 😛

@meetankush Жыл бұрын

I currently use a $24 light bar without secondary light and it’s works well. I don’t think the wireless controller are worth the extra money nor it adds a huge value.

@TrulyErgonomic Жыл бұрын

Instead of that Alice keyboard, we can recommend and provide a Truly Ergonomic CLEAVE Keyboard for your review. You get to keep the keyboard with a natural layout and manufactured with optical infrared mechanical switches.

@wayleygg Жыл бұрын

LOL

@spinkey4842 10 ай бұрын

these light bars are actually great. yes a desk setup should have one included. but no we don't need to spend 200 bucks on a dang light. i have a $20 knock off with touch bar in the center so it won't wobble when pressed. it's bright and can be dimmed and doesn't reflect on the monitor.

@TheMadskater360 Жыл бұрын

if i plug it into my monitor will it turn on when I turn my monitor on?

@Yearning.Astrophile Жыл бұрын

does screen bar , cancel out the blue lights emitted from monitors which strain the eyes?

@CheeseTurbulence Жыл бұрын

I didn’t think it would but according to the Benq website: “BenQ low blue light technology removes blue light (420~480nm wavelength) to reduce damage to eyes.”

@abdulelahtalents1789 Жыл бұрын

you vary the best review and reviewer, I got more and enough details and information. thanks too much. continue more. high quality with camera and voice

@CheeseTurbulence Жыл бұрын

thank you! 🙂

@belal8503 6 ай бұрын

Where did you buy the boxes you are using to store the keyboard switches from?

@CheeseTurbulence 6 ай бұрын

The transparent ones? Those are from IKEA and are part of the SKÅDIS pegboard series.

@leagueofotters2774 Жыл бұрын

The feeling that you wasted $180

@1stRanger 7 ай бұрын

It's nice it lights up when you bring your hand to it., but the need to activate it first by hovering your hand is a very odd design choice that serves no purpose, but to annoy users.

@m4nc1n1 Жыл бұрын

You sould try to put your tweeters on the inside. Should sound better

@CheeseTurbulence Жыл бұрын

Ohhh, I didn't know that (why does it sound better tho?) Anyway, thanks for the tip, will change it tonight 🙂

@carlaopetnik Жыл бұрын

As always, suchc a nice vid. ❤🎉

@CheeseTurbulence Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😛

@sebastying 9 ай бұрын

7w rated is not too bad given most led gu10 5w bulb are F or G rated nowadays (new EU scaling…)

@Afloatingbear Жыл бұрын

I picked up one for $60 AU where I work and I could never go back. That being said I can't see spending any more when I currently have wireless control of temperature and brightness via an app.

@jammies701 Жыл бұрын

I already know it’s a sponsored video without even watching it lolz knowing cheese turb’s history Still a cheesy bumpy video so I’m gonna love it

@CheeseTurbulence Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙇

@ramr7051 Жыл бұрын

Wow it's nice but hella expensive

@everydaysamething Жыл бұрын

Does this really not have any screen glare even on a 48" OLED TV? My Xiaomi light bar has some so was curious

@CheeseTurbulence Жыл бұрын

That depends on the angle, the BenQ even in it’s most “aggressive” state didn’t create any glare on the screen. The OLED monitor is incredibly reflective so if you fiddle around with it enough, it can happen.

@everydaysamething Жыл бұрын

@@CheeseTurbulence Hmm interesting, I feel like it might be the same case with my Xiaomi then, I have a few items on my desk that are reflecting light back to the screen but when I remove those there's little to no glare. Thanks