The 10 Best Monitor Light Bars as of June 2026

How we ranked these monitor light bars

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each monitor light bar does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Monitor Light Bars	Score	Best for	Type	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	BenQ ScreenBar Halo	9.0	Best overall	Screen bar (wireless dial)	$140	View Price
2	BenQ ScreenBar Pro	8.8	Best with auto-dim	Screen bar (sensor)	$160	View Price
3	BenQ ScreenBar	8.7	Best value BenQ	Screen bar	$100	View Price
4	Baseus i-wok	8.5	Best value	Screen bar	$40	View Price
5	Xiaomi Mi Computer Monitor Light Bar	8.5	Best mid-range	Screen bar	$50	View Price
6	Yeelight Monitor Light Bar Pro	8.5	Best smart	Screen bar (smart)	$60	View Price
7	Quntis ScreenLinear	8.4	Best budget	Screen bar	$35	View Price
8	Phive Monitor Light Bar	8.4	Best for curved monitors	Screen bar (curved-friendly)	$45	View Price
9	JOYROOM Screen Light Bar	8.3	Best ultra-budget	Screen bar	$25	View Price
10	BlitzWolf Screen Bar	8.2	Best alternative	Screen bar	$30	View Price

The full ranking

Best overall

BenQ ScreenBar Halo

9.0Our number one pick.

The BenQ ScreenBar Halo clips over your monitor to light the desk without casting glare on the screen, adding a rear backlight and a handy wireless control dial with auto-dimming, the best desk light bar you can buy. It is pricey, but the lighting quality and controls are exceptional.

Lighting: 9.4Glare control: 9.6Controls: 9.4Value: 8.4

Pros

No screen glare
Front and rear lighting
Wireless control dial

Cons

Pricey
Needs a compatible monitor top

Check price on Amazon≈ $140

Best with auto-dim

BenQ ScreenBar Pro

8.8A superb runner-up.

The ScreenBar Pro adds a presence sensor and smart auto-dimming that adjusts to ambient light and switches on when you sit down, a polished, hands-off upgrade. It is the priciest BenQ, but the automation and light quality are excellent.

Lighting: 9.4Glare control: 9.4Controls: 9.2Value: 8.2

Pros

Smart auto-dimming
Presence sensor
Excellent light quality

Cons

Most expensive
Premium for the features

Check price on Amazon≈ $160

Best value BenQ

BenQ ScreenBar

8.7Rounds out our top three.

The original BenQ ScreenBar delivers the same glare-free, asymmetric desk lighting with on-bar controls at a lower price than the Halo, the value sweet spot for most desks. It lacks the remote and backlight, but the core lighting is excellent.

Lighting: 9.2Glare control: 9.4Controls: 8.6Value: 9.0

Pros

Glare-free desk light
USB-powered
Auto-dimming

Cons

On-bar controls only
No rear backlight

Check price on Amazon≈ $100

Best value

Baseus i-wok

8.5A standout in the upper half.

The Baseus i-wok offers asymmetric, glare-reducing lighting with adjustable color temperature at a fraction of premium prices, strong value for home offices. The clip is less refined, but the lighting and value are excellent.

Lighting: 8.8Glare control: 8.8Controls: 8.4Value: 9.2

Pros

Glare-reducing light
Adjustable color temp
Affordable

Cons

Less refined clip
No remote

Check price on Amazon≈ $40

Best mid-range

Xiaomi Mi Computer Monitor Light Bar

8.5A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Xiaomi's monitor light bar pairs even, glare-free lighting with a magnetic dial controller and tidy design at a mid price, a well-rounded everyday choice. It is USB-powered only, but the lighting and dial are excellent value.

Lighting: 8.8Glare control: 8.8Controls: 8.8Value: 9.0

Pros

Magnetic control dial
Even glare-free light
Tidy design

Cons

USB-powered only
Mid brightness

Check price on Amazon≈ $50

Best smart

Yeelight Monitor Light Bar Pro

8.5Great value in the middle of the pack.

The Yeelight Pro adds app and smart-home control with a magnetic knob and RGB backlight, great if you want your desk light tied into routines. The app adds a little complexity, but the smart features and light are excellent.

Lighting: 8.8Glare control: 8.8Controls: 9.0Value: 8.6

Pros

App and smart-home control
RGB backlight
Magnetic knob

Cons

App adds complexity
Pricier than basic

Check price on Amazon≈ $60

Best budget

Quntis ScreenLinear

8.4A dependable pick if the price is right.

The Quntis ScreenLinear provides asymmetric, glare-free lighting with adjustable brightness and color at a low price, a sensible budget pick. It is plainer and USB-only, but for affordable desk lighting it is good.

Lighting: 8.6Glare control: 8.6Controls: 8.4Value: 9.2

Pros

Glare-free for less
Adjustable brightness/color
USB-powered

Cons

Plain build
No remote

Check price on Amazon≈ $35

Best for curved monitors

Phive Monitor Light Bar

8.4Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The Phive light bar uses a flexible clip and shape suited to curved and ultrawide monitors, spreading even light across a wide desk. It is mid-brightness, but for curved screens the fit and lighting are good.

Lighting: 8.6Glare control: 8.6Controls: 8.4Value: 8.8

Pros

Fits curved monitors
Wide even spread
Adjustable color temp

Cons

Mid brightness
USB-powered only

Check price on Amazon≈ $45

Best ultra-budget

JOYROOM Screen Light Bar

8.3A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The JOYROOM screen light bar covers basic glare-free desk lighting with brightness and color control at a rock-bottom price, a sensible cheap pick. It is basic, but for the money it does the job.

Lighting: 8.4Glare control: 8.4Controls: 8.2Value: 9.2

Pros

Very affordable
Brightness and color control
Compact

Cons

Basic build
Lower brightness

Check price on Amazon≈ $25

Best alternative

BlitzWolf Screen Bar

8.2Rounds out our top ten.

The BlitzWolf screen bar offers even, glare-reducing lighting with touch controls at a budget price, a solid alternative to the big names. The build is basic, but the lighting and value are good.

Lighting: 8.4Glare control: 8.4Controls: 8.2Value: 8.8

Pros

Glare-reducing light
Touch controls
Affordable

Cons

Basic build
No remote

Check price on Amazon≈ $30

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the monitor light bars in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the BenQ ScreenBar Halo, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The BenQ ScreenBar Pro and BenQ ScreenBar are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best monitor light bars without overthinking it, the BenQ ScreenBar Halo is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ $140

Our top picks at a glance

BenQ ScreenBar Halo

BenQ ScreenBar

Phive Monitor Light Bar

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How we ranked these monitor light bars

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

BenQ ScreenBar Halo

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BenQ ScreenBar Pro

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BenQ ScreenBar

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Baseus i-wok

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Xiaomi Mi Computer Monitor Light Bar

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Cons

Yeelight Monitor Light Bar Pro

Pros

Cons

Quntis ScreenLinear

Pros

Cons

Phive Monitor Light Bar

Pros

Cons

JOYROOM Screen Light Bar

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BlitzWolf Screen Bar

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Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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