XIAOMI Mi Computer Monitor Light Bar Review - BenQ ScreenBar Killer

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0:00 Why I love Xiaomi products
0:26 Why buy a monitor lightbar?
1:42 How our eyes work
2:32 Build quality and design
3:08 Comparing with Quntis Screenbar
3:29 Magnets are amazing.
4:42 Wireless remote control
5:45 Light angle and quality
6:03 Bias lighting and reducing eye strain tips
7:44 Purchased on Banggood.com
8:11 Conclusions
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[@Jay-py6ln]

I have this on a 1.2 inch thick monitor, it hasnt moved thru a 4.2 earthquake, rage gaming, kicking the table, and ridiculous bass. 10/10 would buy again

[@Siberius-]

This is a fantastic video. I love that you included and demonstrated bias lighting for people. Very important concept. You could have listed more points for why typical desk lamps suck as far as hand shadows and glare and insufficient coverage and stuff, but I think most people watching this video would already be pretty aware of why they want a monitor lamp. My research tells me that this is definitely the lamp to get.

[@JSyntax]

Right on!

[@sassin12]

Very professional review with bunch of additional advices. Great job!

[@evilsquirrel56231]

Was just considering this light bar but this video taught me much more about lighting. In this day and age, I feel we have to take care of our eyes more than ever before. Thanks for the great content

[@miso1995srb]

Ma zaboravi, nadjes monitor koji moze dosta da smanji nivo osvetljenja, nocno svetlo win opcija, tastatura sa osvetljenim tipkama, neces imati problem

[@milutin74]

@@miso1995srb Možda samo nemaš dovoljno godina / istrošen vid. Čovek je lepo u klipu objasnio kako funkcionišu naše oči. Bolje je da pojačaš ambijentalno svetlo nego da smanjiš monitor do kraja.

[@mmdirtyworkz]

@@milutin74 ukapirace kad krene kod opticara 🤓

[@gokulsthev]

Great video, you have answered all my questions. Thanks!

[@roygraham8150]

Thanks for the great review and especially the addition of bias light - been doing that bit for years and it always helps! Can you say whether the light works even if the monitor is off or in standby (as it draws power via USB of the monitor)? I sometimes work at my desk without the monitor on but still need a desk light.

[@giftmoeti4769]

Thanks for the review, I'm planning on getting this tomorrow

[@Kaiyening]

Kudos on having an actual task chair there. And thank you for the recommendation!

[@rudyreyes8744]

Nice video! I purchased this light bar recently and highly recommend it. 👍🏽

[@DorZ1983]

Thank you for this. immidiatly ordered one.

[@michaelestrinone2111]

Thank you so much for your video. Purchased this product exclusively based on your review. Will be very helpful to the community suffering from eye strains if you can offer an advise on LIFX bulb (never even heard of one prior to your video) and tips on how to properly setup monitor colors to reduce eye strain, not for gaming but for professional software development. Thanks again, fantastic video!

[@xristinarose2409]

Thanks for the great review. Bought it and your instructions were very helpful! 😊 love the bar 💙

[@JSyntax]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lordseph]

This has to be my best purchase this year. Everything on my desk has enough light now and there is much less strain on my eyes. Everyone should purchase one really.

[@dj007j6]

I know right more light for my light screens

[@mscargill1]

Love that remote control for the light bar. So clever and cool. Don’t know what other light bars offer by way of remote control but the remote certainly makes this Xiaomi bar pretty compelling. Thanks for bringing it to our attention!

[@JSyntax]

Indeed

[@PaulSpaccavento]

@@JSyntax I'm tossing up Quntis vs Xiaomi and in a way I like the simplicity of the Quntis. No extra things on the desk, no batteries required, all enclosed in one unit. What if the remote breaks? (Saw a few reviews 😬) Quntis or Xiaomi? You've almost got Mr convinced.

[@nazara9878]

​@@PaulSpaccaventohaving to touch the light bar often can disorient its original tilt position. So you gonna have to re adjust its position every now and then as well. However, having a remote control lets you adjust brightness and color without potentially altering its position since your not touching the bar.

[@pg5470]

Great review! Just wondering if xiaomi bar could be used instead a regular desk lamp for reading and writing or is rather an additional source for computer use purposes?

[@dimepia123]

Great video man.. Would you recommend this for a 32 in straight monitor?

[@LeeSpot]

thank you for your review. Just bought one last week. Amazing quality when having it on hand. Now just saving extra money to buy the Xiaomi 34 inch ultrawide monitor to ft with it.

[@johnjames7332]

Thank you. Would have never considered a lightbar but will now be looking

[@JSyntax]

It's great!

[@lizavasil]

sick video! loved the details

[@JSyntax]

Appreciate it!

[@KidGacy]

I have the 34" ultrawide Xiaomi monitor, I was skeptical at first, but it was too good of a deal to pass up, I've been using it for quite a while now and I'm 99% satisfied, you get what you pay for with their products

[@HeinekenLasse]

Great video, pure content no BS. Cheers!

[@jonathanhirschbaum6754]

No man, this is utter BS

[@Alvin-eq5rc]

Thanks! I totally agreed with you. Really happy with the purchase

[@JSyntax]

Great to hear!

[@jamesesguerra8751]

As a long-time user of the original BENQ, the wireless controller is what made me buy this. I am now using a 50" tv as a monitor,I have to stand up everytime to turn it on/off, with the Xiaomi, my laziness rprobs has been resolved lol. Good review!

[@thasd1280]

Is there any issue with the lightbar width? I have a 32" monitor and the light bar would leave 13 cm on each side without coverage

[@jamesesguerra8751]

@@thasd1280 Weird. I have a 60" desk and it covers the whole thing. Mind you, mine is placed higher up as I'm using a bigger monitor.

[@melmergenavia7472]

you just earned a sub my man

[@JSyntax]

Thank you

[@m1scaelskvarftz]

Hey, what about doing a review on Manta sleep pro. supposed to be better for side sleepers. Love to hear your oppinion on it

[@amirshayanmoghtaderi5840]

I use this light bar with Xiaomi Mi 34'' monitor for a while now, and it's really decent, love it. I left it on most of the time. when you don't have a light bar you think you don't need it but as soon as you start using one you can turn it off, haha.

[@SoCalVipers]

You are one of the few people I've ever heard talk about "how our eyes work". I work in a fairly dark studio, and I've had a lamp behind my monitor for at least 15 years. Even at home, when I watch TV, for over 20 years I've had a lighting preset that illuminates the whole wall that the TV is on (Yes ,I've had smart lights for 20 years). At work, in the studio, I've been trying to focus the track lights over my head to only illuminate the desk, but not the put glare on the screen. I've had very little success. A light bar is the perfect solution, and Xiaomi might be the one for me. I just hope it fits on my super thick NEC monitor.

[@JSyntax]

Awesome!

[@TheLP98]

Have you already tried that on NEC? I also own one (EA275UHD) and I'm not sure if it'll fit.

[@SoCalVipers]

@@TheLP98 I have an NEC PA 271Q. It just barely fits. I wish I could post a picture here, but I'll try to describe the problem. the bezel isn't too thick, but about an inch down from the bezel on the back side, the case protrudes out another inch or so. The counterweight on the light touches that protrusion which causes the lamp to tilt forward and spill light onto the screen. For me, it's acceptable. A proper solution would be to break the counterweight off, and use strong 3M tape to attach the lamp in a semi-permanent way. The one thing no review mentions, is that the angel of the lamp can cause glare into your eyes. The light reflects off my metallic keyboard and into my eyes - it's not too bad, but not ideal either. A light bar is not a perfect solution, but better than the eyestrain caused by my black keyboard on my black desk in the dark. A light bar is also better than a bright lamp that would wash out my monitor.

[@auradzrts691]

Light bar or bias lighting for is good for your eyes, especially for gaming in long hours? Usually my room lamp are on when I'm gaming.

[@cyvan1750]

I ended up getting a Micomlan Monitor Light Bar from Amazon. It comes with its own back facing LED's and they're BRIGHT. It's cheap at $29 . I've had it for nearly a year and its been working perfectly all this time.

[@kimitaby]

Best monitor lamp review ever!

[@JSyntax]

Yes 100%

[@norimonsta]

Awesome video. Very informative. Thanks. Can you confirm if this light bar will retain last used mode (brightness + temperature) if the power source is cut off? I have a baseus light bar that's plugged in to a USB port on the monitor now. If I turn the monitor off or unplug the USB, when turning the light bar on again it would reset to full brightness and white color. Kinda annoying. Thanks.

[@JSyntax]

I did confirm this in the video yes

[@perspectiveflip]

Immediate purchase. 35 including 7 day shipping on aliexpress. Thanks for the recommendation and good explanation. I've been dealing with eye strain too for some time.

[@JSyntax]

Excited for you

[@AA-kj4ic]

do you have the apple studio display, how does the light bar fit on it since studio display has the built in webcam and microphone exactly where the light bar stand is positioned.

[@natanei]

Great review! But you did compared with the Quntis old version, am I right? What about the comparison with the new Quntis Pro+ which also has the remote control and maybe a few improvments from its old version? I'm really searching a review comparing those 2 for me to choose what I'm gonna buy.

[@JSyntax]

I prefer this one over the other one. But I'm not sure if the pro model is better because I don't have a copy to review unfortunately

[@drakea2532]

there are two models of this lamp MJGJD01YL and MJGJD02YL. the last one is possible to connect do the app. are there any other differences apart from that?

[@alexdinh7147]

Great video. What's the name of the new lamp you are using currently, as I don't see it in the description. Would be perfect for my setup.

[@JSyntax]

Thanks and i'll link in the description now!

[@JSyntax]

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[@marylebone4465]

Will this eliminate the glare to the eyeglasses (for video recording/zoom etc.)?

[@svbarve]

I need one of this

[@ameerhamza9315]

Does monitor light help in reduce screen reflective glare ?

[@nekomansa]

According to amazon Q&As you can pair two of these to one dial, so I wonder if it's feasible to DIY something to mount a second bar behind the monitor as the bias lighting.

[@Grinzler72]

Awesome vid thanks! Also. RGB lights will up your game for backlight, you won’t have to consider heat or wires.

[@CelticSpiritsCoven]

I use a wall-wash stage light to light up the entire wall behind my desk. It has many different programs for a multi-color experience. Speed, light intensity, color change modes..... this is awesome! This stage light is actually a little longer than my desk. I have led light string wrapped just under the lip of the desk, a ring light on dim setting that rotates through colors slowly jammed into the corner of the desk (it usually has opposite colors of the wall-wash light which makes the effect of even more multi-color. Also have a light bar that illuminates my desk surface just enough to not be overly bright but is able to give enough LUX to keep my wireless solar powered keyboard charged. No eye fatigue at all. You don't even have to have the computer on to feel like you are in your own little cubby light color of the world. My desk experience is like a dream!

[@tobiasbolzen4706]

nice review. is it possible to connect multiple lights to one remote?

[@JSyntax]

Unfortunately not

[@abdulrahmanmohdpauzi7626]

Such a great review and I really need to purchase the light bar because I'm currently doing my internship as a Software Engineer at Motorola Solutions my eyes all get in pain that's why I must have at least one monitor light bar . Thank you again for the great content..keep it up😃

[@JSyntax]

Thank you! I hope it solves your uneven lighting.

[@abdulrahmanmohdpauzi7626]

@@JSyntax you are most welcome

[@carlosgrajeda1986]

I own this same light bar, it’s been a game changer and I absolutely love using it. Where’s the link to the inexpensive lamps you used for the bias lighting? I could definitely use one or two of those. Great review!

[@JSyntax]

Still need to it! Ty y

[@dastaniam]

I really love Xiaomi products❤

[@pavelperina7629]

Can I use it when I have 38" Dell U3818DW? First possible issue is that it's curved, second possible issue is that top is like 3cm thick because it contains some vents and becomes thicker downwards (slope is not huge, maybe five degrees) and last issue is that screen has 1mm wide frame (then half centimeter or so is black, but it's only foil covering whole screen. so it has to clamp to the edge only.

[@nazara9878]

Great review dude. Question though. 😅 In clamping capability also compatible for curve monitors? (Like the Huawei MateView GT) Also how about the shelf time of the bulb? At some point of time, its gonna die out right? Hopefully it lasts long enough for what your paying for. (Just some thoughts)

[@ilyaklimov3135]

I own the same monitor, got the light bar attached without any issues

[@faisalalmutairii]

i have my desk right at the wall, is there a way to attach the light to wall? because i am using a laptop

[@yoshy2628]

I think you can do one with a led strip, 12 V power source and some tinkering. Will cost around 30 USD

[@koffing2073]

cost $2 DIY

[@silvionapoletano8930]

Great review! Is it possible to set exactly the color temperature? i.e. 5500k?

[@JSyntax]

Unfortunately not

[@JSyntax]

But you can estimate

[@levankobakhidze3359]

Would it help Dasung E ink monitor?

[@jsyntaxmedia]

Awesome

[@keyboardwarrior6949]

Can you turn on the lightbar if the remote is broken? Can you buy a replacement? TIA!

[@josipmatic4732]

Behind screen U have 10W led bulb at center, my keyboard is rgb. At night I turn on night lamp to bright up room. Excellent!

[@SamYune]

I like this light bar. However, I live in an area where there are regular power outages and every time power comes back on the light bar lights up by itself. Would someone know of any way to prevent this besides pulling it off the magnetic stand?

[@lokisquills]

I'm looking for an alternative to that bias lighting lamp in the description, which has been out of stock at Amazon for a while. All I can find are ones without USB.

[@JSyntax]

I need to update the description then with new alternative links

[@Black-Widow]

look up YEELIGHT Monitor Light Bar. It has an rgb backlight built in! would love to see a review

[@janmarie5013]

How long is the USB cable?

[@franciscogutierrez4248]

how do you mount this and a camara logitech c920 on the monitor? i want this but looks like i have to make a decition about what to put on top

[@JSyntax]

I keep my monitor to the far left side. It works!

[@SergiySev]

btw you can adjust light on your cheap lightbar just by a long holding your finger on a button

[@ilazer6058]

any way to make the cord less noticeable? I like what i see but I'm pretty picky about having wires sticking out on my desk setup. some shots in the vid make it look more noticeable than others so i can't quite tell how bad it is

[@JSyntax]

Tbh, it's hardly noticeable. I think the thumbnail exaggerated it

[@NewToneProducer]

Will this light bar interfere with the built in webcam on my iMac? If so, I hope future light bar designs includes a cut out for monitors that have the built in webcam.

[@JSyntax]

i keep my webcam on the side, no issues, but for imac, im not sure, i dont think it will

[@bazrazin1]

what do you recommend a monitor or a tv for a pc, many people use there tv's , my monitor just went, & seeing the price difference between a tv & monitor , felt should have bought a 32 in full hd tv.

[@jinglemyberries866]

it depends what you do on the PC. Do you play games like CSGO or some games which require a lot of focus, reaction time and consistent aim? Then a PC monitor is better, since they (usually) are faster reaction time and higher Hz. But if you play more games like skyrim or something like that, then a TV should be fine if you ask me!

[@stormk-1130]

What you recommend to ligth a room? strip leds? or? thanks,.

[@JSyntax]

i recommend the back lamp behind the monitor i mentioned

[@flyingaviator8158]

I remember tvs ONLY shipping with lightbars but there use to be BEHIND the tv. Interesting developents.

[@JSyntax]

Indeed it is very interesting

[@v-xup6]

would still prefer benq over this, the light profile of this shown in the video is symetric, causing light to spill onto the monitor, or angeled aggressively away that it'll be in your eye. calling it a benq killer is misleading. there's a reason why benq is much more expensive, more engineering and R&D was put into it.

[@IronLad]

Bro have u heard of led tubelight?

[@MrChomskis]

Will this lightbar be a good choice for those using 43" monitors? 🤔 I use LG's 43-incher and I'm afraid mounting this lightbar way above my eye-level will cause light glare 🤔

[@dj007j6]

Depends on what kind of light yo light behind needs

[@tomislav4694]

Which monitor do you use?

[@kyrabuscaino9329]

Does it leave any marks on the monitor thoo? :o

[@MrEye4get]

I bought the XIAOMI Mi Computer Monitor Light bar and the light holder blocks the camera (when centered) on the Studio Display! It triggers anyone's OCD since the light sits about 1 inch to the right or left of the monitor!

[@dstawicki]

Nowadays every device has night mode and it really helps. And it's free. No extra device is needed.

[@tannhan3369]

Can anyone recommend me one light bar that can fit on my Predator X34P? Thank you

[@TwentyEightySeven]

What is the max Lumen rating on this Xiaomi light bar? They don’t say in their official specs probably to hide the fact that it’s really dim. All lighting has a Lumen rating!

[@Boberrosini]

270 vs 500 in benq....

[@gehrycheung368]

i bye too and i don't know it can change to yellow before i watch this video. :)

[@immersionsensei]

Does this snap onto a laptop screen?

[@belozoglue]

Do you think light bar + bias light is enough to protect my eyes in completely dark room? i hate to use my room's light, considering to get that lightbar

[@JSyntax]

Honestly yes it's helpful

[@alanb76]

How does this work with a camera on the monitor top for zoom, etc?

[@JSyntax]

It still works, either to side or on top

[@androiduser457]

Just used cheap 3inch led ring light, brighter than that xiaomi lightbar plus illuminates the whole table too.

[@o50cal]

What is the shell of the wireless remote made of? plastic or aluminum?

[@JSyntax]

Well made plastic

[@emsss78]

Just got this light bar but unfortunately it won't fit on my 34 inch Alienware A3423DWF monitor..it seems like a quality product but I should have done more research.

[@711Rod]

I need this but I have no idea what to do with my webcam

[@antonetwas2415]

But its not a benq killer. The benq is the only light on the market which actually has the asymmetrical lighting.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

This is a point that most ppl who opt to buy the cheaper light bars tend to ignore. 🤷‍♂️

[@elfingord2189]

I probably can not combine it with a webcam sitting on top of my screen, can I?

[@phil_aesthetics]

Do you have register an app to use the light bar?

[@JSyntax]

No

[@codyisme8062]

It looks like that clip won’t attach to my monitor 😒 I have a LG gp850 and it has like I circle in the back that goes almost all the way to the top making it look too big for thy clip to fit. I guess I could order one and see if it fits and if it doesn’t I can just return it 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@joevalfiel1124]

will buying this bar soon may I know how to know if the controller is on low battery?

[@JSyntax]

Still doing good

[@joevalfiel1124]

@@JSyntax how do you know if the battery is low and needs to be replaced ?

[@Megatog615]

Can you change its color temperature? Not really a fan of daylight white light.

[@JSyntax]

yes!

[@Megatog615]

@@JSyntax Oh, alright that's pretty cool then. I'll pick one up.

[@nolimitsREAL]

I usually open the light in my room, don’t think is necessarily, unless you have a bad light in the room…

[@duchieu235]

i prefer having all lights turned off for maximal eye strain. i have 10/10 vision btw

[@JaizeDee]

Hello! I got a few questions: 1. Is that a frameless monitor? How’s the clamp on it, doesn’t it pressure the LCD? 2. Can the magnet damage the monitor? I recently bought the Asus ProArt and I don’t want to ruin it because of these. Thank you!

[@naskar23]

How does it fit on a curved monitor?

[@TheRazornblade]

Yup it does.

[@rodrigocataldorios6533]

you look like Theo Hernandez, Ac Milan player jejeje

[@melbacaniiii4870]

I just got mine. This is an amazing product and very competitive price. I love the wireless control to top it all. Using it on my iMac not I’m thinking of getting one for the other monitor. 😊

[@JSyntax]

The remote control is so simple and so easy to use I really think it's underrated

[@dj007j6]

Exactly light light left

[@TheWeanaFlo]

Does anyone has some experience to use this monitor light bar as an ordinary office light for paper work - sorting, reading etc...? Is it recommended for this type of work too?

[@JSyntax]

it's even better

[@joshpalacio9530]

does it still work on you bro? cuz some people complain about it as after 3 months of using it died. any thoughts on this pls help I'm eyeing to buy this one.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

I've heard the same about the BenQ one as well, but at least they have a superior customer service and 2 years warranty. However, I still think it's criminal to buy a monitor light bar that stops working after such a short amount of time. I still have a basic LED lamp from a cheap brand that I bought over 5 years ago, with no issues. I'm not sure if it's the lack of quality control, or just the fragile design of a light bar which makes its lifespan less than a regular lamp.

[@yusinwu]

Well, if you claim this to be the BenQ killer, why are you comparing it to a brand NOT BENQ? It seems like a great product, a great alternative to Quntis. But after comparing Xiaomi to Quntis for the entire video, I wasn't able to see how you came to the conclusion of "this is the BenQ killer". There are other videos on KZbin which did a fair and thorough comparison with BenQ and their final thoughts were at least a bit different than "BenQ is just soooo over priced and it is a rip off"

[@JSyntax]

I created a dedicated video to the benq version. My conclusion is that this one offers similar performance for less

[@yusinwu]

@@JSyntax I see. Sorry if i was offensive. I would definitely check out that video

[@yusinwu]

@@JSyntax Still a bit confused by the fact that your video about BenQ Halo came after this one and you seem to absolutely cancel BenQ product in this video. But anyways, I guess everyone has their own preference. I accidently stumbled upon your channel and hope your KZbin career goes well. Thanks for your content

[@buitrongkhoa]

@@yusinwu I came to the same conclusion lol. He made a click-bait title. Watched the whole video with no direct comparison between the two. Yeesh.

[@caleidoo]

I don't get how this is a BenQ killer. The BenQ spills zero light on the monitor. This monitor spills a lot of it on the monitor, unless your turn it away, but then it almost hits your eyes.

[@supasapien]

Could you help me in making a decision. In my region the Xiaomi Monitor Lamp is for approx. 69 USD and Benq Screen bar is for 109 USD. What do you think is better value for money or what would you recommend? My priorities are not getting the beam of light to my eyes from lamp, longevity and ease of use. Many people have complained about the heating and longevity issue of Xiaomi Lamp and Benq is expensive. Please help, Thank You.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

What did you buy?

[@pcrolandhu]

An ambilight is much cooler and it also reduces eye strain

[@Wisznuification]

Doesn't it put strain on your monitor? I have a simmilar one with very narrow bezels.

[@JSyntax]

No strain since there's a counter weight