3 SEPTEMBER 2026 – BenQ, a pioneer in smart lighting solutions, today announced two new additions to its ScreenBar® portfolio: the ScreenBar® Max, a dual-monitor desk lamp engineered for multi-screen professionals, and the iScreenBar™, designed exclusively for iMac® users. Both products extend BenQ’s acclaimed ScreenBar® Series and were created to enhance visual comfort, productivity, and workspace efficiency.
Modern work spans long hours and multiple display environments. Therefore, optimised lighting has become an essential element of workplace design. The ScreenBar® Max and iScreenBar™ address this need through precision illumination, adaptive brightness controls, and space-conscious engineering tailored to different professional setups.
“We have continually evolved the ScreenBar® Series in response to how people interact with modern workspaces, guided by our commitment to human-centric lighting and visual well-being,” said JC Pan, Head of the Digital Lifestyle Products Business Unit at BenQ. “Our smart lighting philosophy is grounded in scientific research, lab-based validation, and real-world behavioural insights, ensuring that each iteration delivers measurable performance and a meaningful user experience. As work environments become more dynamic, we remain focused on lighting solutions that enhance comfort and seamlessly integrate into the future of work.”
The ScreenBar® Max—advanced illumination for dual-monitor setups
The ScreenBar® Max is engineered for professionals working on dual-monitor workspace configurations, delivering targeted desktop illumination at over 1400 lx. The ASYM-TriZone Light™ optical system creates controlled triangular light distribution optimised for horizontal, vertical, or curved multi-display arrangements. The lighting system features a 36° shielding angle design to effectively minimise glare and visual fatigue during extended use. For its unique properties and sleek look, the ScreenBar® Max won a 2026 Red Dot Design Award.
Built for extended productivity workflows such as coding, financial analysis, and data-intensive tasks, the ScreenBar® Max maintains consistent lighting without taking up valuable workspace. Its compact form factor enables a clutter-free desktop while enhancing multitasking capability.
For enhanced visual comfort across conditions, the ScreenBar® Max incorporates an integrated ambient backlight to reduce contrast between bright screens and their surroundings. The system features real-time brightness and colour temperature control, with automatic adjustment of up to 700 lx based on ambient lighting conditions.
The iScreenBar™, a seamlessly integrated lighting system for iMac
The iScreenBar™ is a screen-mounted lighting solution designed specifically for iMac users, conceived as a natural extension of the iMac experience. Crafted from CNC-machined aluminium alloy, the light features a refined metallic finish with a premium material presence. From form to function, it reflects the same design philosophy — minimal, precise, and aesthetics-driven — and seamlessly integrates with the display to preserve a clean, orderly workspace. It has been honoured with both a 2026 iF Design Award as well as a Red Dot Design Award.
The iScreenBar™ inherits the ASYM-Light™ anti-glare optical structure from the ScreenBar® Series and was engineered to deliver uniform desk lighting without introducing screen reflections. This ensures consistent lighting and uncompromised visual clarity across both the display and the surrounding workspace.
The iScreenBar™ adapts dynamically to ambient conditions via auto-dimming functionality, maintaining optimal lighting conditions throughout the day and reducing visual fatigue during prolonged use. Designed for creative professionals, the light’s asymmetrical optical design minimises screen glare and preserves display colour accuracy, while the magnetic attachment enables effortless installation and repositioning. The tailor-made Video Call Mode further optimises facial illumination for more impactful online meetings.
The dedicated MacOS application extends iScreenBar™ functionality by enabling seamless integration with iMac. Users can personalise brightness and colour temperature for individual applications, permitting lighting to automatically adjust based on the active workflow for a more intuitive and responsive desktop experience.
A unified approach to lighting
For use everywhere from home offices to professional studios, the ScreenBar® Max and iScreenBar™ support more efficient, organised workspaces. By integrating precision illumination with adaptive lighting technologies, the ScreenBar® Series continues to evolve as a seamlessly integrated lighting solution for modern work environments.
The ScreenBar® Max and silver iScreenBar™ are now available on the BenQ website and via select retailers. The green and blue iScreenBar™ will be available by the end of 2026. The ScreenBar® Max retails for €269 in Europe and £239 in the UK, while the iScreenBar™ is priced at €179 in Europe and £149 in the UK. For more information, visit the ScreenBar® Max page and the iScreenBar™ page.
* iMac and macOS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. iScreenBar is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or otherwise associated with Apple Inc. or any of its affiliates.
