I tried the CHEAP and EXPENSIVE monitor light bar | Must Have Computer Desk Accessories

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The BenQ ScreenBar Halo and ScreenBar Plus are awesome for your setup, but they can be pretty expensive, so is it worth just to get a cheap one instead?
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@Raied114 Жыл бұрын

I love your content, Alex! You're doing all developers and future developers out there a service when it comes to software development content and the tools for development. Keep up the good work!

@pedroluis4004 Жыл бұрын

You know you're doing a great job on content when companies start sending you their products!

@Skobeloff... 2 ай бұрын

You know companies are well aware of how easily youtubers push products, when they send their products to so many youtubers for 'review' for 'free'

@Quettesh Жыл бұрын

Xiaomi Monitor Light Bar is much cheaper, it has wireless remote and about the same quality. BenQ is really overpriced for a strip of LEDs.

@StardustLegacyFighter 22 күн бұрын

Exterior quality is slightly worse, but there's a night and day difference between the interior quality. Unless you've been living under a rock, Xiaomi light bars are prone to breaking within the first year. There are 100s of complaints about them on Amazon and other online retailers.

@tavarisjones551 Жыл бұрын

I've been using my benq plus for over a year now and its the best accessory that I never knew that I needed. I'm also a software dev and this has truly been a huge quality of life improvement.

@nashwins Жыл бұрын

I’ve struggled with lighting on my desk as I too am running out of space, so this review is really helpful! Really appreciate all you do, thanks for the insightful videos and fingers crossed for the raffle 😊🎉

@alexj1580 Жыл бұрын

I've been looking into monitor lights recently, so I'm glad you did this review!

@xdikayx Жыл бұрын

I actually thought about getting a monitor light like this. Thanks for showing these light bars and going into the details (didn't know there was such a thing as flickering on LEDs).

@mrmoonmoon Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! I’m just doing my own research about the desk lights. Thanks for the inputs!

@ezlanhashim53 Жыл бұрын

I actually thought about getting a monitor light like this but didn't think it was worth it considering my keyboard is backlit and my monitor can easily illuminate my desk too. Thanks for showing these light bars and going into the details (didn't know there was such a thing as flickering on LEDs). Great video, Alex!

@theconstantchange Жыл бұрын

I’ve been looking at these light bars for a few months now. Thanks for making an in depth review.

@ecatanzani Жыл бұрын

Very interesting review! It’s fun to see you testing things 😉

@CarlosStorms Жыл бұрын

I find it useful to fix stuff, I often fix computers next to my monitor and this could be a very nice work light as well... I am loving the concept of freeing space in the desk as well.

@ssskids123 Жыл бұрын

Hey Alex. Thank you so much for the breakdown. I’ve been really curious about this kind of lights in the past and have a similar lighting issue that you do so it’s welcome. Thanks again.

@GRLDT Жыл бұрын

Hopefully there's more companies reaching you out for reviews! (of course non paid ones) A nice change of pace from MacBook testing and really detailed review from you Alex! Never knew the lights flickering not fast enough can cause fatigue, gonna ditch these DIY LED lights then 😅

@viditshah8105 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos, new to the channel. Really honest reviews!!

@Timsin2 Жыл бұрын

Superb - thanks Alex, I’ve since bought the plus model and wow what a difference to working from home!

@mateuszmrowiec4265 Жыл бұрын

Great comparison and thank you for spending time for doing this video!

@BaranMirek Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that video! I was looking for opinions about this kind of lamp for myself recently and this content is very useful!

@ChristopheLereverend Жыл бұрын

Nice content! keep up the good work! thanks, Alex

@LaidbackAk Жыл бұрын

Really good review Alex. The BenQ lights are expensive but seem to be well-made. The XIAOMI Mi light bar appears to be very well priced and well built, that could be a good alternative to the BenQ.

@AlesRozmarin Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video Alex, I enjoy review and make for me easier to choose the light.

@BeyondOneSoul Жыл бұрын

What a timing... I was looking for renewing my lighting from my room! Thanks Alex

@madmeatballs1533 Жыл бұрын

Been eyeing for one of these for awhile now. What a timely video lol.

@hacik81 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos. They are really useful for programmers.

@ferencfapal Жыл бұрын

It was an informative video, thank you. I’ll pick up one of these for my new office.

@cftan925 Жыл бұрын

Very useful showcasing especially on the light flickering part, hope to get one of those cool looking screenbar!

@mosch1811 Жыл бұрын

The Xiaomi is really solid. Can just recommend them. They turn on when the display is active and they also have a wireless remote. Was thinking about getting the BenQ before but the price and the fact that I want to test it before paying a lot, made me buy the cheaper product.

@Brunoelgamer309 Жыл бұрын

Great video!!! Would love to have one of those for my study and programing sessions!

@TheLonelyLPer Жыл бұрын

Love the video! Have been considering getting something like this as I'm getting back to school soon and they'd be useful for eye relief during late night bug hunting sessions in my code.

@milkcashew Жыл бұрын

Great video, I liked this kind of content!

@chmoncada Жыл бұрын

great review!. I was wonder if I need one of them in my desktop setup!

@adamfeber Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Was torn between the plus and the Halo and this video helped!

@ysl060704 Жыл бұрын

Nice. I find it super helpful on what to buy

@wertone Жыл бұрын

Wow, great review. Thank you. Keep it up

@iamtherjp Жыл бұрын

Love this video.. Exactly what I was looking for.. New subscriber on board

@Musse930115 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great review😁

@AnthonyBrown-ww5sn Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review, that would be great for my desk when I am working early in the morning.

@nayandas1774 Жыл бұрын

Loved it!!

@MultiShineman Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you for comparison.

@JohnJrPue Жыл бұрын

Great content and quality of content!

@titalx7169 2 ай бұрын

Great review! Thanks

@jaf724 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for the comparison

@harjyotbagga7693 Жыл бұрын

Amazing contentt!! Way to go!

@b.w.p440 Жыл бұрын

great review i liked the lights and thank you for your honesty

@firstsipstudios Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing for this video! Re-doing the desk setup and have been wondering if these lights are worth it!

@Vintersorganic Жыл бұрын

I was looking for one of them as I have some problems adjusting my vision to different illuminations (specially when things are dark). So I'm really happy for this review! Thanks as always Alex.

@danilubke Жыл бұрын

Great job! The monitor light seams to be very good!

@filthykaos Жыл бұрын

Alex has to be my most favorite find on KZfaq. I liked the mac information, but he does an awesome job on other tech products. Cheers!

@AlmorTech Ай бұрын

Love this one :) Have a good night, Alex and folks!

@AZisk Ай бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@kinglee5008 Жыл бұрын

Great video, never thought about a light bar, but after the video it makes a lot of sense now. Why didn’t I consider this earlier, I’ll never know. Keep up the great work.

@dbouwer Жыл бұрын

Awesome video....really need to get myself one as well....

@1252PFC Жыл бұрын

Great review!

@brunocmesquita Жыл бұрын

Your content is great! Congratz!

@adrian-vy3py Жыл бұрын

I hope to see more reviews from you. Great video as always.

@DanDelzell Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex! I've looked at this. But I'm running a dual monitors stacked with the monitor on the bottom monitor tilted up. do you think they'd work for me?

@PauloBiscaia Жыл бұрын

Nice light bar!!! I want one, thanks!

@matthewclements9587 Жыл бұрын

I bought a cheap light bar of amazon a few months ago and feel it has made a massive difference if I’m on the pc for a few hours. Whilst it’s not as good as the Benq (a great brand who’s monitors I tend to buy) it was about a fifth of the price and based on your comparisons not a bad compromise. Thanks for mentioning about the led flicker as although I don’t get it on my light bar, I had noticed this on my Razor keyboard and thought I was going mad as it’s only ever out of the corner of my eye that I’d notice. Another great review and really enjoying your channel since discovering it a couple of months ago.

@FernandoLucaDeTenaSmith Жыл бұрын

Just discovered you a day or two ago and really like your videos. Good job man :)

@AZisk Жыл бұрын

thanks! welcome

@briantafelmeyer7337 Жыл бұрын

Dude this video was totally lit and ligit!

@KarenVaisman1 Жыл бұрын

I recently got the BenQ monitor and these lights seem to be a great complimentary accessory. Thanks for an “illuminating” review!! 🤩😊🤩

@talapang975 Жыл бұрын

It's nice to see you reviewing some tech products especially that relates to developers. Just sharing that I just graduated college and will be starting my job soon as a software engineer. Thanks for the videos about developing using the m1 macs, helped me made a decision on what device will I invest on to code and stuff. Anyways, have a blessed day!

@jeremybyford-rew5789 Жыл бұрын

Great review thank you

@arjundureja Жыл бұрын

I've been thinking of getting one, the Screenbar looks awesome!

@ramialkaro Жыл бұрын

Good points , I have not try before thanks 🙏

@adhamsaed8691 Жыл бұрын

would be happy if i get it, awesome review btw keep it up

@drjones694 Жыл бұрын

Great review I just got the Xiaomi and reviewed it Like you fell on my lap and I love these monitor lights makes a huge difference after a week of use will be a requirement for me from now on

@sergskyc7469 Жыл бұрын

Just was looking to get one. Cheaper one will do a job too. Great video, Alex!

@karelmares8111 Жыл бұрын

great review! keep doing ;)

@PlaybyRaine Жыл бұрын

I'm loving your content. I'm not a developer but I can relate to a lot of your comparison videos and now I'm watching this! Just subbed. Great way of explaining things 🥰🥰🥰

@AZisk Жыл бұрын

thanks! welcome!

@JoseAguilar-vt9zt Жыл бұрын

I have one of the inexpensive ones (bought mine at Costco - not sure the brand). Not a lot of control, but works fine. One thing I ended up using them for is for video calls for remote meetings. I tilt it a bit towards my face and it makes a difference, specially since I have a window behind me so I would previously show up as a silhouette.

@user-hk7hz7tl1y Жыл бұрын

Pretty impressive! Love your content

@FrankInTheFlesh Жыл бұрын

I've got the Quntis and use it a lot and it's great. However, I haven't compared it to a higher end one because of the prices. Based on the reviews that I read and my experience, it's perfect for me and have no issues with it at all. I could honestly never justify buying a $100 light bar when this works so well as is.

@KarlXByrne Жыл бұрын

Same here. Have the Quntis for several months now and love it.

@proMehediBD Жыл бұрын

Thats really usefull for my programming works. I used to work in dark like you so this product will be very helpful for me

@gabrielpadilla9746 Жыл бұрын

great vids Alex carry on

@MrRubyxp Жыл бұрын

I'd love to get one! Definitely will help my eye strain from studying late into the night

@_neuromanser_ Жыл бұрын

You are great with these reviews. You should do more of them.

@homemade_vancity Жыл бұрын

Good video. I was just looking into light bars for my editing set up after a few years of fiddling with various LED cords and strips. Really helpful, thanks. I like BenQ products in general, good budget friendly screens for video and photography.

@brianmcguire21 Жыл бұрын

I've been watching your reviews on the M1 Max vs M1 Ultra for development. Good stuff. I just bought the M1 Max Mac Studio and a LG monitor a few days ago. Big upgrade over my previous iMac. The BenQ ScreenBar'a are pretty nice.

@LukasTyla Жыл бұрын

Really informative review, thank you. I was pondering switching from desk lamp to a monitor lamp and now, when I saw these BenQ ones in action I do want it even more. Although, I'm using a MacBook Pro right in front of the monitor and I'm afraid that the laptops screen with glare coating might reflect the light too much. :/

@cristianurs1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review, it would help my purchase decision in the future

@jim7953 Жыл бұрын

Thank you fornthat video on a monitor light, been searching for a very long time thank you for that video been wanting to for me eyes also.

@carlosroldan8910 Жыл бұрын

Been considering one of these for my set up… Are the capacitive buttons on the halo any good?

@martinsoppa Жыл бұрын

its great to have such lights above the desk! And you are right with saving spaces. i use 4 lights from different sources to fill my desk with light! so i am thinking now to switch and buy a lightbar

@ReAtLat Жыл бұрын

Alex, I want the lights :) and good review BTW

@danirosa Жыл бұрын

I have the exact same one you bought cheap in Amazon, and I love it.

@Campatek20 Жыл бұрын

Great! I don’t have a led bar for my monitor but I’ll consider buying it in the future after this video

@247teki Жыл бұрын

Good review!

@odhrandaly Жыл бұрын

Great KZfaq channel for dev, would love the Benq halo bar!

@lorenzehernandez2602 Жыл бұрын

Awesome review. Definitely important to take a look at light frequency as that can affect eye straining as you mentioned

@ync4277 Жыл бұрын

Great review.

@AmfistomosAtlas Жыл бұрын

Thumbs up for low light coding environment! I thought I was the crazy guy in our office that wanted to have a dark corner with no lights at all, cause as I was telling them, lights are a distraction. The only light I want to have is the one coming from my monitor. Kinda like when you drive at night and have the cabin dark and you can see outside? Yeah, like that

@greenwester Жыл бұрын

Cool! I want one of these!

@Alex_Dumitrache Жыл бұрын

Pretty interesting. Thank you

@r3d-soft Жыл бұрын

Since my eyes rapidly got worse, I‘ve started looking for lights a few weeks ago. Getting one would be great 🤞🏼 Keep up the good job!

@Nightey3s Жыл бұрын

Really love your videos, especially your comparision videos of the Apple Silicon chips, I'm really excited about the future of ARM chips in laptops as these are the devices that would benefit greatly from power efficiency. Also, I'm interested in getting a light bar for myself, the BenQ seems a little too pricey for my liking, are you able to pick up one from Xiaomi and test it?