We compared two clamp-on monitor light bars for desk lighting: the Quntis 41cm Wireless Monitor Light Bar and the BenQ ScreenBar.
What we looked at
Brightness and colour temperature range, control method, auto-dimming, mounting, and price.
The verdict
If you want the lower price on a light bar with both remote and touch control, a stated 900 lux and 78 LEDs, and a 2-hour timer, the Quntis is the value pick, at £39.99. If you would rather pay £49.01 more for BenQ's patented clamp design, auto-dimming with a built-in light sensor, and a stated CRI over 95 for accurate colour, the BenQ ScreenBar is the more established option, at £89.00.
A £39.99 light bar with remote and touch control and a stated 900 lux.
An £89.00 light bar with a patented clamp design and a stated CRI over 95.
Quntis 41cm Wireless Monitor Light bar, Remote & Touch Control, 78LED 900Lux — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a 41cm curved monitor light bar with both remote and touch control, 78 LEDs delivering a stated 900 lux, stepless dimming and colour temperature from 3000K-6500K, a built-in light sensor for auto-dimming, and a 2-hour timer, fitting monitors 17-27 inches.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the BenQ ScreenBar on these listings, at £39.99
- Both remote and touch control, per the listing
- 78 LEDs stated to deliver 900 lux
- Stepless dimming and 3000K-6500K colour temperature with memory function
- Built-in light sensor for auto-dimming and a 2-hour timer
Worth knowing
- Less established brand recognition than BenQ
- The listing does not state a CRI figure beyond Ra≥98 in the title
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants a remote control option
- Monitors between 17 and 27 inches
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want the most established brand
- Anyone who wants the stated highest CRI figure
BenQ ScreenBar Monitor Light Bar, Auto Dimming, Glare-Free — Best CRI
Intended for: Marketed as a USB-powered monitor light bar with a patented clamp design that sits on the monitor without a stand, a built-in light sensor for auto-dimming, stepless manual dimming and colour temperature adjustment from 230 lux upward, an asymmetric optical design to prevent glare, and a stated CRI over 95.
What we liked
- Patented clamp design frees up desk space, per the listing
- Auto-dimming with a built-in light sensor and sensitive touch control
- Asymmetric optical design stated to prevent screen glare and reflections completely
- Stated CRI over 95 for natural colour rendering
- Flicker-free, anti-blue-light LED source compliant with IEEE PAR1789 and IEC/TR 62778, per the listing
Worth knowing
- Costs £49.01 more than the Quntis on these listings
- No remote control, touch control only, per the listing
Best for
- Buyers who want the more established brand
- Anyone who wants the stated higher CRI for colour-accurate work
- A patented clamp that frees up desk space
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants a remote control
