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BenQ ScreenBar Pro vs TaoTronics LED Desk Lamp (TT-DL13)

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

BenQ ScreenBar Pro comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.3). The gap is mostly about Monitor workers who want a bright, motion-activated light bar and do not need the Halo 2's rear backlight, for a little less money. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #4 in Best Task Desk Lamps

BenQ ScreenBar Pro

4.5

$139as of Jun 7

The BenQ ScreenBar Pro is the motion-sensor light bar that XDA calls the one most people should buy, sitting between the entry ScreenBar and the Halo. It is BenQ's brightest at over 1,000 lux, with an ultrasonic sensor that lights up the moment you sit down and an asymmetric beam that avoids screen glare. It skips the Halo 2's rear backlight and is still pricey, but as a slightly cheaper, motion-smart light bar it is an excellent pick.

Strengths

— Brightest ScreenBar yet at over 1,000 lux of central illuminance
— Ultrasonic motion sensor turns the light on as you sit and off after you leave
— Asymmetric optical design lights the desk without screen glare or reflections

Watch-outs

— Lacks the Halo 2's tri-zone rear backlight for behind-the-screen glow
— Still a premium price versus a traditional desk lamp
— USB-C powered, requiring a free port

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Ranked #5 in Best Task Desk Lamps

TaoTronics LED Desk Lamp (TT-DL13)

4.3

$36

The TaoTronics TT-DL13 is the budget pick, a fully adjustable LED desk lamp with five color modes, dimmable 510-lumen output and a USB charging port, all for around $36. Owners praise its flexible arm and tone control, and many report it still working well after years. It is far dimmer and more basic than the premium lamps here, and the touch controls can be fussy, but for an affordable, adjustable task lamp it is the standout value.

Strengths

— Five color modes and adjustable brightness cover reading, work and relaxation
— 510 lumens of eye-friendly light from an efficient 12W LED rated for 50,000 hours
— Fully adjustable head, neck and body aim light exactly where needed

Watch-outs

— Much dimmer and narrower coverage than the premium lamps here
— Touch controls can be unresponsive and require holding the power button
— Plastic build feels basic next to metal premium lamps

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How they stack up

BenQ ScreenBar Pro

The motion-sensor sibling of the BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2, slightly cheaper but without the Halo 2's tri-zone rear backlight. Like the Halo 2 it clips to the monitor and saves desk space, unlike the freestanding BenQ eReading LED Desk Lamp, Dyson Solarcycle Morph and TaoTronics LED Desk Lamp (TT-DL13).

TaoTronics LED Desk Lamp (TT-DL13)

The budget option here, far cheaper than the BenQ eReading LED Desk Lamp and Dyson Solarcycle Morph and lacking their wide coverage and smart sensors. Unlike the screen-clipping BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 and BenQ ScreenBar Pro, it is a freestanding articulating lamp, but a far simpler and dimmer one than the premium picks.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	BenQ ScreenBar Pro	TaoTronics LED Desk Lamp (TT-DL13)
Type	Monitor light bar	Articulating desk lamp
Lux	>1,000 lux center	—
Coverage	500 lx over 85x50 cm	—
Sensor	Ultrasonic motion (60 cm)	—
Color Temp	Adjustable	3000K-6500K
Light	Asymmetric, flicker-free	—
Power	USB-C	—
Width	50 cm	—
Lumens	—	510 lm
Color Modes	—	5
Wattage	—	12W
Lifespan	—	50,000 hrs
Ports	—	USB charging (5V/1A)
Adjustability	—	Head, neck and body

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