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Best monitor light bars

A light bar sits on top of the monitor and lights the desk without glare on the screen. It takes up no desk space at all.

Top 10 of 12 that qualify, from 72 lights compared. Closest fit first.

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  1. Quntis Monitor Light Bar

    Top pick

    Quntis Monitor Light Bar

    Monitor light bar with auto-dimming and touch

    • Lights your desk
    • Sits on the monitor, no glare
    Type
    Monitor light bar
    Mount
    On the monitor
    RGB color
    No
    App control
    No
    What 7 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  2. BenQ ScreenBar Pro

    BenQ ScreenBar Pro

    Wide monitor light bar with motion sensor

    • Lights your desk
    • Sits on the monitor, no glare
    Type
    Monitor light bar
    Mount
    On the monitor
    RGB color
    No
    App control
    No
    What 8 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  3. BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2

    BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2

    Monitor light bar with backlight and wireless dial

    • Lights your desk
    • Sits on the monitor, no glare
    Type
    Monitor light bar
    Mount
    On the monitor
    RGB color
    No
    App control
    No
    What 8 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  4. BenQ ScreenBar

    BenQ ScreenBar

    Monitor light bar with auto-dimming

    • Lights your desk
    • Sits on the monitor, no glare
    Type
    Monitor light bar
    Mount
    On the monitor
    RGB color
    No
    App control
    No
    What 8 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  5. Quntis Light Bar with Backlight

    Quntis Light Bar with Backlight

    Monitor light bar with backlight and remote

    • Lights your desk
    • Sits on the monitor, no glare
    Type
    Monitor light bar
    Mount
    On the monitor
    RGB color
    No
    App control
    No
    What 4 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  6. ONWAY Curved Monitor Light Bar

    ONWAY Curved Monitor Light Bar

    Curved monitor light bar with wireless remote

    • Lights your desk
    • Sits on the monitor, no glare
    Type
    Monitor light bar
    Mount
    On the monitor
    RGB color
    No
    App control
    No
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  7. Quntis Light Bar with Remote

    Quntis Light Bar with Remote

    Monitor light bar with remote, fits curved screens

    • Lights your desk
    • Sits on the monitor, no glare
    Type
    Monitor light bar
    Mount
    On the monitor
    RGB color
    No
    App control
    No
    What 8 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  8. Xiaomi Mi Monitor Light Bar

    Xiaomi Mi Monitor Light Bar

    Monitor light bar with wireless remote

    • Lights your desk
    • Sits on the monitor, no glare
    Type
    Monitor light bar
    Mount
    On the monitor
    RGB color
    No
    App control
    No
    What 8 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  9. Quntis Monitor Light Bar Pro

    Quntis Monitor Light Bar Pro

    Monitor light bar with auto-dimming, white

    • Lights your desk
    • Sits on the monitor, no glare
    Type
    Monitor light bar
    Mount
    On the monitor
    RGB color
    No
    App control
    No
    What 8 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  10. Quntis 20.1-inch Dual Light Bar

    Quntis 20.1-inch Dual Light Bar

    Wide monitor light bar with remote

    • Lights your desk
    • Sits on the monitor, no glare
    Type
    Monitor light bar
    Mount
    On the monitor
    RGB color
    No
    App control
    No
    What 4 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon

How we picked

We compared 72 lights with real Amazon listings and kept the 12 that meet all of this:

The closest fits come first. No brand pays to be listed or placed higher. Prices change daily, so we never print one; Amazon shows today's price.

Questions

What are the best monitor light bars?

Our top three are the Quntis Monitor Light Bar, BenQ ScreenBar Pro and BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2. Each one meets everything this guide asks for.

What should monitor light bars have?

Lights your desk and sits on the monitor, no glare. Every pick on this list does.

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