Why You Need a Monitor Screen Light for your Desk Setup

[@CreatedTech]

Monitor Light Bars in this video: ⮕ Baseus Light Bar: geni.us/screenlight ⮕ BenQ ScreenBar: geni.us/benqscrnbar ⮕ BenQ ScreenBar Plus: geni.us/benqplus Monitors featured in this video: ⮕ Dell U2720Q: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZfFmottf6t-qac ⮕ Dell U3219Q: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaCZZoGdnr-gl9U Desk Setups featured in this video: ⮕ My 2022 Minimalist Productivity Desk Setup: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3_EZ6ygaNl7qaM ⮕ Minimal & Affordable Student Desk Setup: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGPGp5uBj51-mdE

[@DavidA20200]

Uh…glare. No thank you

[@MY-fl5xl]

May I know what product is that desk mat that you have?

[@jirikocman]

I bought Xiaomi Mi Lightbar with wireless controller, really it changed my evening/night work a lot. One of most valuable desk setup upgrade.

[@MiroAcronymity]

Agreed, I also appreciate mine when it gets darker. I wasn't able to configure it in a way where the light strip is not visible to my eyes without it shining on the display, but I can live with that and I also had this problem with 3 other lights I tested. It means I keep the display clean and dust-free at all times.

[@Pekz00r]

I have the same, and for the price, it's really great!

[@mellostation]

So glad you said that bc bought it couple days ago after looking at it vs the BenQ one with the wired controller

[@lobsangwhite]

The best light bar out there, I bought mine last year and I can not work without it anymore

[@condorX2]

It seem Chinese tech have replace Japanese. Ah, time changed. I remember buying a Sony Walkman was the best thing. Now i see Japanese electronics, Samsung and Apple are nothing but a rip off. That's just me and my random frugal rants Update.. I checked the price of the Xiaomi Mi Light bar on eBay. It cost over $100 with shipping.. I just but a clip on light for my nano fish tank like this for $12..

[@44sunsets]

Definitely agree on the use of bias lighting behind your monitor, as well as the monitor screen light itself. Without the bias back lighting, my eyes were getting extremely tired.

[@KoenKooi]

Installed the BenQ light today and it brings all the goodness and joy mentioned in this video. Massive thanks for this quality of life improvement!

[@mmmhorsesteaks]

Better to put your screen in front of a window and look out from time to time. There are muscles that tension your eyeball to focus short distance, it's better to let them relax for a bit by focusing on "infinite range" every so often.

[@youngtevanced8818]

Exactly! That's my setup. I have my laptop in front my window, whenever I felt tired or bored it ease those tiredness and boredom by looking at the sky.

[@KarimBenabd]

Vital piece of advice 👍. Thanks.

[@epistarter1136]

Problem with my windows is that there are bars behind it along with a net so my eyes focus on the net rather than long distance things

[@greg2kdotcom]

I'm at the stage in my desk setup where I can get a massive upgrade just by tidying up the damn place and making it somewhat liveable. This video showed me that more than a light bar, I need to focus on being tidy 😅

[@itowilltube]

Thanks this is the message I needed to see instead of buying another electronic gadget

[@hardtruth2039]

I picked one up at Christmas time on a lightening deal. What a great accessory. No glare on the screen and perfectly illuminated desk top.

[@DccToon]

is that a light pun? or is that just type-o?

[@MiroAcronymity]

I prefer my light bar from Xiaomi because of the wireless controller and the quality of the light itself is very good at all light temperatures and brightness settings. Getting a bias behind the display sounds like a good idea. Thanks!

[@Francisfphoto_]

Does it works with curved monitors?

[@MiroAcronymity]

@@Francisfphoto_ it should, at least from what I have seen in Amazon reviews. My monitor is not curved.

[@GustavoFebres]

@@Francisfphoto_ It does, my monitor is 32 inch curved.

[@johnconnorstopskynet]

Damn it I'm so bad at resisting electronics purchases. I watched this for 10s and was like, "Yup, I need a light bar."

[@YouTuberr285]

Haha same.

[@tonyburzio4107]

Florescent ceiling lamps give designers headaches. Oddly enough, the old heat generating quartz floor lamps were fantastic. The light was bounced off the ceiling, and since heat doesn't flicker with the 60Hz input the result was very easy on the eyes. Phones using high speed data were created under these lamps, using HPUX workstations.

[@nadavrot]

I have a good old LED ceiling light. Not headaches, low energy consumption, cheap to buy and easy to replace.

[@groundzero_-lm4md]

I find modern electronic ballasts way better. No humm, no buzz, very bright.

[@GamesFromSpace]

If you really need to remove flicker, wrap a jar or something with glow-in-the-dark tape, and then put any lightsource you want inside it.

[@techoutsider2801]

I got the Quntis light from Amazon. Honeslty shocked at the quality of it for only $40. 2 years later and it’s on pretty much 12 hours a day and still working like a charm

[@MattGarcyaDC]

Same.

[@highoctaneR6]

i just got the same one haha so good to hear ya like it

[@973terminator]

Wow this will go great with my 2007 dell vga monitor

[@kevinlynch8614]

I've just added this to my Amazon Wish List, another accessory I didn't know I needed! 😅

[@sergiobost4891]

*Looks at price* *Spits out coffee on desk lamp* Ah crap!

[@HamzaGuzel690]

😂😂😂

[@BaronWall]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@heroninja1125]

to be honest, you may not even need the monitor screen light. there are ceiling-facing lamps at ikea that will achieve a nice warm room-global lighting similar to this that will cover more then just your desktop. and they are cheaper too, a lot of people will also probably use more then just a desktop for paperwork as well. but the concept is interesting ig

[@jonathanz.9675]

Yeah I don’t get why a basic light and lampshade wouldn’t work

[@sadizm]

it saves space and there's white and yellow light options.really good for doign paper work in front of your monitor. I got the baeues one, it replace any table lamp and its much brighter than overhead ceiling light

[@mrrobotnica]

I have a Momax one, I use it more than my actual desk lamp, so I don’t plug it into my monitor. The lighting is even, and I can change the colour temperature / brightness. And it’s amazing for gaming. The only issue I have is that it does not stay in the same position all the time, but it can be easily rectified.

[@jas_bataille]

I use this to light my workshop! On one side there's the stained plastic and on the other side, the LED matrix with no diffusion, completely bare (on some model). If you turn it around, you get way more intensity than anything at this price point and size. It easily replaced a big heavy lamp for my repair desk. I repair anything from laptop, to phones, toasters, roombas, and other small appliances. This is great!! For 20 quids you get the equivalent power of a 100 bucks lamp. Besides you can fix it anywhere you want : on the wall, below your desk, on your monitor (of course), on a wood plank, a piece of metal if it's a magnetic one, etc etc... those light bars are genuinely a brilliant design. I just put mine into a USB power-bar and it doesn't even have an on/off button but I turn my power bar off anyway when I'm done, to avoid potential accidents involving my soldering iron or glue gun overheating. I received mine for free from Amazon (Vine program), but I'll be buying many more! One could realistically, given enough USB ports are available for power, light an entire workshop for small work, repair or restoration with those things. It can also be used for display boxes, or to hide in props for movies! There are tons and tons of uses for those things!

[@JarrodsTech]

This is lit

[@yawznprvmzr]

the explanation convinced me, why monitor lamp could be important

[@ormiafk452]

Definitely agree on the use of bias lighting behind your monitor, as well as the monitor screen light itself.

[@TsunaXZ]

Don't have a lightbar but I do have some nice LEDs and they do the trick at night. It really does remove the strain in your eyes which is really helpful for longer tasks.

[@MarbsMusic]

Just ordered the BenQ can't wait to try it out! just got here today, using it tonight and it's amazing what a difference it's made on eye strain. Been gaming and working for years in low light situations and this makes a HUGE difference.

[@KAPPA-Studio]

brooo what's your camera ? the image is really clean

[@NickleForYourThoughts]

I bought a cheap one off amazon it was like 25 bucks on sale. been awesome, even have rbg on the back to hit againt the wall

[@jacobopstad5483]

One of the things I do to reduce eye strain is I have my desk turned so it's facing the center of the room and not toward the wall. That way the overhead light doesn't cast shadows and I can glance out the door at any second.

[@Siberius-]

But then you have those bright ceiling lights right in your vision. Or the monitors might cast a huge shadow over your desk space... depending on the set-up. Something that helps is having those lights behind you (dimmed a bit if possible), then lighting up the desk with something that isn't bright when you look at the product, which also kills any shadows you make. Then also lighting up the wall behind the monitor to spread that concentration of light out. Bit of a pain in the ass though. If your set-up works, then I'm happy about that.

[@HandledToaster2]

I have absolutely no space for that, I share my bedroom and workspace in the same room :/

[@georgewithmore8972]

For some time I wondered how necessary this type of accessory was to work efficiently in a setup, until I understood its outstanding advantages. Right now, I'm making big improvements to my setup; I just bought a new desk chair, a Protractor desk from Manhattan Home Design and I think the next item is going to be a monitor screen light. Thanks for the review!

[@havi446]

u don't need them

[@razvanv339]

how is it the monitor screen light? worths the money? R u still using it?

[@dekoeneridder2452]

Great informative video, no specific bias or push for brands. Well done!

[@SeanLamb-I-Am]

As a photographer who needs more precise color profiles on my monitor for editing, this solution does not seem like a good idea. The top of the screen will be brighter than the bottom of the screen, which could easily cause incorrect adjustments on my editing.

[@Decstorose]

They're easy enough to switch off during editing. I had a light bar on my eizo monitor and just switched it off when it was time to edit.

[@TsunaXZ]

@@Decstorose Doesn't that defeat the purpose of it?

[@TheDonCucaracho]

As a beginner photographer struggling with my room lighting for post work, what do you suggest? 👀

[@CyberPsychGaming]

2:53 looks like top most row of the screen gets glare from the light bar which is a bummer imo

[@danielk.3017]

I didn't know I needed this until I saw your video. Huge thanks! 🤗

[@Utkarshn]

While watching this video, i decided to watch the benQ screenbar plus . Thannk you.

[@crawlerin]

Huh, nice! I should have some 5V LED strips, I don't seem to find any good models to 3D print but this does not look too hard to model. Thanks for inspiration to improve my desk space.

[@TheJmsbrown]

Brilliant idea.

[@DingoTheDemon]

I love how he says desks take up real estate on your desk while there's a fucking floor lamp in the background of the video. If you're doing work at night or whatever, just get a lamp that illuminates the whole room. You're still going to give yourself eye strain if the room is dark but just your desktop is lit up.

[@variable_0]

At first I was skeptical as to what purpose this thing serve, but as a person who works at night in a no light environment (personal use case), I would have to stare on my PC for 8 hours a day (excluding non work thingy after shift) and it strains my eyes. I use to use anti-radiation glasses but it only creates reflection and I even have to clean it often. After getting one for myself (got the "Baseus i-Wok" one), the eye strain was gone and just forgot about it until I got a 2nd monitor and realize the difference it made. The eye strain was so noticeable that I had to immediately order another one. I'm not sure what your use-case are but if you're like me, you could try one and see the difference yourself or just skip this. 🙂 Note: get one that does the job done, don't point in to the monitor (that's not how that works) as it should not directly hit the monitor.

[@escargot8854]

But what if we have a usb camera on top of the monitor? How does one fit both?

[@farahyusof]

Thanks!. Your video makes me decide to buy a light bar. Just ordered the Mi bar.

[@Kogami]

You should've suggested the Xiaomi light bar as a middle-ground option. I don't know how it's on par with the BenQ but it's much better than the Baseus one + also has its dedicated remote. It's good if you want a quality light bar without paying the premium price of the BenQ.

[@HandledToaster2]

Could you please elaborate on why it's better? I am exploring my options and trying to decide between them

[@Kogami]

Aside from the fact the Xiaomi one has a dedicated remote, unlike the Baseus one (which uses buttons on the light itself), another KZbinr named "goldfries" did a great job summarizing the difference for these light bars, you should def check that one out! (Not sure if I can link without getting my comment flagged 😅)

[@HandledToaster2]

@@Kogami thanks friend, found the video you're talking about, will definitely check it out :)

[@zach99999]

My desk is under my bed and I have a led bar mounted on the bottom of my bed to light my desk. It's pretty great.

[@rickf4401]

Thank you ! This has proven to be an extraordinarily helpful review. I am now using the benQ plus light bar and it has made working on my computer at night a vastly improved experience.

[@mattmanchester22]

had one of these bad boys on my gameboy color.

[@ZoKKeRFreAK]

Ah yes. A dust speck illuminator.

[@lightshadow3101]

I basically already have light bar as an led strip attached to the bottom of some cabinets on top of my monitor works just as well/better.

[@RobertAnema]

If you have an alternate light bar setup, how would you know that it works as well or better? Some screenlights have nice extra adjustments such as remote control of the light intensity. And I get the impression that the positioning at the top of the monitor screen could be ideal to avoid shadows or reflections. I just ordered one (there are lots of positive reviews for screenlights, where folks indicate it is one of their best office setup purchases!)

[@ugoinsidevideo]

How do you fit the bar and a webcam in same monitor?

[@lucid212]

Your desk setup is the best

[@ChaziChaz89]

My eyes have been frying lately so this is a great solution. Thanks for the upload!

[@PNGtwentyfour]

I just bought a cheap Chinese light bar on amazon that includes adjustable RBG bias lighting for the wall behind your monitor.

[@Mr.BobsDog]

Get a Xiaomi Mi light instead. Better in every way 👌

[@IamGrowth]

The Xiaomi mi Light bar is by far the best and it cost nothing compared to the pricey BenQ. It has a wireless controller and it looks better

[@fluttzkrieg4392]

I bought the Baseus one from AliExpress a couple years ago or so. I have barely even turned on my ceiling light ever since. In fact, the bulb actually wasn't working for like 6 months but I didn't feel the need to change it because the light bar already gives me a lot of light. Now I'm living in another country but couldn't bring it with me because it was slightly too big. But I will certainly buy another light bar here.

[@arki.neil.rosales]

If you're looking for a budget friendly but quality light bar, I highly recommend Xiaomi monitor light bar. So cheap and so good.

[@jorge28624]

4:00 I see a Bitwarden icon, I press the "like" button

[@OLskewL]

My eyes don't stop watering after a few years ot screen time. I'm praying it stops, while also looking for good practices. Suggestions?

[@phatsua]

i wonder how I lived without a monitor light until now :))

[@Jakereviewsall]

im using a quntis one, never thought I needed it until I got it.

[@rozchristopherson648]

Thank you for this video.

[@mlrausch7708]

I had a Baseus, but sent it back. It didn’t stay in place well, clamping pressure is too tight, and when it slipped it dug into my screens. Couldn’t really feel good about using it on my new LG 27in or my new work supplied 27in Dell. Otherwise I really did like it. Considering BenQ but that price tag!

[@MiroAcronymity]

You can take a look at the one from Xiaomi instead. Similar features, very good light quality and I actually like the wireless controller better than the one with a cable from BenQ.

[@MichaelSmith-cl1uo]

some monitor lights have a light that shoots down like this one but also one that shoots back and up, behind the monitor.

[@Bartholemew1000]

It made my eye hurt less…

[@iamjohnbuckley]

Hi at about 1:16 you show an LG monitor on a desk stand. Can you tell me what desk stand that is, please? Many thanks.

[@PeterPerez.]

Xiaomi light bar is my favourite, more affordable than the benq and has a wireless controller

[@kconcours13]

Any suggestion for one that works with side by side dual monitors?

[@ghost-user559]

Put it in the middle across the center where the bezels meet?

[@annabrickstock]

very useful video, i recently reviewed a couple of these light bars on my youtube

[@MemesnShet]

Aren't you straining your vision to see the screen though the extra light and the reflection on the screen if it's on top? Sounds like under the screen but not flush to the desk would be more effective

[@RT-qz5ci]

Wondering this myself. Just doesn’t seem like the best positioning

[@ghost-user559]

I believe you can adjust them so that the focus of the cone of light doesn’t hit your eyes or the screen itself because of the angle.

[@GustavoFebres]

it lights your desk (keyboard and mouse) but not your face. You can adjust the angle with those light bars.

[@alexlin3094]

That’s the difference between benq (og) and xiaomi’s. BenQ offer asymmetrical lighting so it’s only projecting light toward the desk but not toward the monitor screen. Xiaomi’s is rly just a strip of LEDs. Got the Benq and never looked back!

[@amarjitk779]

I also have same question, as I'm a graphic designer, still looking for answer, or I may have to try one .... And find the answer myself.

[@abbiealverez2960]

When he said..."especially as your room gets dark at night" ? Just curious who's room doesn't get dark at night?

[@butters6295]

Great video. Only complaint is the word "firstly" I am a snob that prefers people saying "first." LOL

[@rgt2358]

Never knew I needed glare on my screen.

[@CreatedTech]

That's literally the point of a light bar, it doesn't cast glare on your screen...

[@Tezorus]

I mean using a small led projector styled lamp and directing it to the ceiling work as well if not better, for a fraction of the price. Indirect back-lighting will always be better that blasting a light directly at the screen.

[@anasqai]

To be at keyboard if off room light will be nice.

[@maxaquilino7264]

What if you also have an external video cam on top of your monitor. How do you place both?

[@CreatedTech]

You can have the video camera off to the side, but angled at your face. Or, you can shift the light bar left or right slightly.

[@paulcathcart7896]

Are you going to do a follow up bias lighting feature?

[@missbiancaleigh100]

I had no idea these even existed. I want the BenQ but it's kind of pricey. Will probably go with the Baseus.

[@donaldcruz1422]

liked it very much

[@ericljy99]

Quite suprised ou didn't mention baseus light bar will squeeze edge of light bar

[@DigitalNomadOnFIRE]

So weird was literally looking at these today

[@BKDDY]

I wish they made bigger ones.

[@cbara568]

Selling a few LEDs for half the price of an entire LCD screen, wow...! (I'm looking at you BenQ)

[@Luna-ms2sh]

This is a first world problem typa thing XD

[@petereriksson6760]

So where do you place your camera?

[@jamc666]

interesting concept

[@Ivan-up7ny]

How about after all this time using a screen light monitor? Did you find any flaws in using it? For example, tired eyes, etc

[@jorgedelgado662]

Hi, What chair is seen in the video? can you send the link please?

[@bikerboy3k]

I can't be the only boomer to think whenever I see one of these:"I thought we left these in 97".

[@mkpk9601]

upgrad ram on MacBook Air

[@zeqi]

Ty!

[@setuproom9875]

Nice ideas

[@BoomerBlogging]

Great video, however, a light bar prohibits you from having a NetCam mounted on your monitor - at least I can't see how this would work? Any suggestions? Thanks

[@Aggie1295]

Was wondering the same thing

[@F_Bardamu]

Wonder where your webcam is supposed to sit with this bar on top of your monitor.

[@proche.io-broadcasttonearb40]

The light from screen is enough to light up my desk

[@rahulrathore6181]

You are using lg monitor but not having link in the video description

[@RobCabreraCh]

The keychron keyboard caught me offguard. I was like, wait, that's my keyboard.

[@paulcathcart7896]

Will I need a curved light bar for a curved monitor? 1000r curve.

[@markusdieter1087]

Work in an office. Very bright light. Do i need this?

[@on_spikes6867]

Such a long video and not once do you talk about the lamps effect on the screen. does it reduce picture quality? does it cast a reflection on the screen? does it interfere with thin bezels? when sitting infront of it, do you look directly into the leds?

[@Bajke20]

Ok, kind of aounds all interesting... What if my keyboard has lights in the keys... So I do see all the keys in the dark also... In this case this Lightbar... Does it still make sense?

[@14xx07]

Thank you for the Amazon links! :) if possible, I’ll like to purchase and support US companies too. Are there any affordable, good light bar for laptops? :)

[@pongofant2030]

Man I wish I tried as hard in university as this guy trying to sell me a desk light 😂

[@ganjamangaaiaaai9396]

Nice 💡

[@gbxgbxgbx]

I always wondered - why would you want to use that? It casts light on the monitor surface as I've seen in most setups with this - why would You want another reflection - it's counter productive...

[@Dubious.Bovine]

Kmart of all places has a semi decent one that only set me back ~$20.

[@arjunks316]

Isn't it just easier to just switch on the ceiling lights in the room.