BenQ Announces ScreenBar® Halo 2: A New Era in Eye Comfort for Work Environments

BenQ Launches ScreenBar® Halo 2

In a significant stride toward enhancing eye comfort in the workplace, BenQ has launched the ScreenBar® Halo 2, its latest flagship monitor light. This innovative lighting solution is specially designed to provide optimal illumination for professionals working in low-light environments. Developed over a four-year period, the ScreenBar® Halo 2 incorporates advanced technology to create a perfect lighting balance around your workspace.

The ScreenBar® Halo 2 builds upon the foundation laid by its predecessor and introduces a Tri-zone Backlight Design, which increases lighting coverage by an impressive 423%. This feature is crucial for reducing the contrast between the monitor and its surroundings, effectively alleviating visual fatigue that can arise from prolonged screen time. The front light utilizes BenQ's proprietary ASYM-Light™ technology. This innovative optical design includes an 18-degree cut-off angle, which helps eliminate glare on the screen and prevents direct light from hitting the user's eyes, ensuring a more comfortable viewing experience.

A key aspect of the product's development involved collaboration with experts at the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology. The study revealed that maintaining balanced ambient lighting around a monitor can significantly enhance eye comfort. The ScreenBar® Halo 2 is designed with a focus on optimal luminance ratios, adhering to ANSI standards, emphasizing a maximum ratio of 31 between the monitor and surrounding light.

JC Pan, Chief Product Designer at BenQ Smart Lighting, emphasized the importance of precision in lighting for professionals. To enhance user experience, the control knob has been revamped for effortless adjustments of brightness (ranging from 0-100%) and color temperature (from 2700K to 6500K). This feature is particularly beneficial for tasks that require color accuracy, such as video editing and graphic design.

The new ScreenBar® Halo 2 also features a redesigned mounting system. The new zinc-alloy clamp is inspired by the gravity-based mechanism of the previous model, now capable of securely accommodating various monitor types, including ultra-thin and curved models, without causing any damage. The product gently rests on the monitor's surface rather than clipping on, which enhances its compatibility and ease of use.

Smart features packed into the ScreenBar® Halo 2 include auto-dimming, auto on/off, and memory settings for personalized lighting preferences, perfect for those who often multitask in their professional environment. Furthermore, its sleek design, co-created with MINIMAL Design—led by former Nike Global Creative Director Scott Wilson—boasts a modern metallic finish, seamlessly blending into any workspace aesthetic.

In celebration of the product's launch, BenQ is engaging with its community by giving away 50 free units of the ScreenBar® Halo 2 across various regions. To participate in the giveaway, interested users are invited to complete a brief questionnaire regarding their workspace habits. This initiative is part of BenQ's #ElevatewithHalo campaign, running from June 3 to June 20, 2025, where professionals can share how the ScreenBar® Halo 2 positively impacts their workflow and overall comfort.

For more information about the ScreenBar® Halo 2 and to learn more about BenQ's complete monitor lighting range, visit BenQ's official website. Since the introduction of the world's first monitor light bar in 2017, BenQ Smart Lighting has been leading the charge in innovation, focusing on creating solutions that prioritize eye comfort and productivity in modern workspaces.