BenQ, a reputed innovator in monitor lighting products, formally declared the introduction of the ScreenBar® Halo 2 in India. This is an advanced flagship monitor lamp, which is especially designed to meet the requirements of professionals, creators, and gamers whose work or leisure often involves low or changing lighting conditions. The introduction emphasizes the focus of BenQ on making the eyes more comfortable, smarter in terms of giving intelligent control options, and the design beauty of current work environments. The ScreenBar® Halo 2 is a major breakthrough in the illumination of workspaces and was developed after four years of extensive research and extensive user testing.

Core innovation and sophisticated technology

The main innovation behind the ScreenBar® Halo 2 is its strong and effective dual-light mechanism and the addition of a triple-curvature back light design. It is this combination that provides a balanced lighting environment that goes a long way in reducing visual fatigue. The company has claimed that its triple-curvature backlight has 423% greater coverage than its predecessor. The purpose of such broad coverage is to reduce the bitter difference between the brightness of the monitor screen and the rest of the environment, which is a frequent source of eye pain in the case of long working sessions.

In order to combat the common problem of glare, reflections, and uneven lighting, as is commonly linked with traditional desk lamps, the ScreenBar® Halo 2 employs the premium ASYM-Light™ optical technology that BenQ developed. This advanced technology uses an 18-degree asymmetrical cut-off angle to fully focus the light downwards towards the desk surface so that direct light is never cast onto the screen, or directly into the eyes of the user.

This glare-free light is at the core of the design philosophy of the device, which is based on the study conducted in collaboration with the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology. The experiment showed that it is essential to maintain moderate ambient light surrounding a screen in order to enhance the comfort of the eye. It is based on the ANSI design standards and follows the principle that the best luminance ratio between the screen and its environment must be a maximum of 3:1.

Premium design and mounting system

The control system of the ScreenBar® Halo 2 has been re-engineered in light of the high levels of precision required by the professionals. JC Pan, the Chief Product Designer of BenQ Smart Lighting, pointed out that the new controller is intuitive and precise.

The light has an anti-fingerprint coated wireless control dial, which enables users to control the brightness and the color temperature in a smooth and precise way, a full range of 0-100, and 2700K-6500K, respectively. This degree of fine control is considered ideal in delicate assignments like grading of colors, content development, or in the long hours of late-night work.

The mounting system has been revamped completely. Based on the gravity-based concept of the ScreenBar® Pro, the new system will employ a zinc-alloy clamp, which has been intelligently redesigned to accommodate a wide range of monitors, including ultra-thin and curved models, without any harm.

The ScreenBar® Halo 2 is equipped with an array of smart functions that strategize to produce a hassle-free user experience that is also energy efficient. These intelligent features consist of motion sensors that automatically turn on the light when a user comes to the desk and turn it off after a certain time of not being in use to save on power.

The light has auto-dimming features, which enable it to dynamically regulate its brightness according to the ambient light of the surrounding environment. It also has a memory configuration to remember favorite light configurations so that the lighting automatically adapts to the individual workflow and environment of a user.

ScreenBar® Halo 2 aesthetics was co-created with MINIMAL Design, a studio created by the former Nike Global Creative Director Scott Wilson. The finished item has a high-end, finely crafted metallic finish and a low-profile that is meant to blend in with any contemporary office.

The design of each aspect was also carried out in such a manner that it marries functionality with sophistication, or in such a way that the light augments the BenQ line of professional monitors that consists of the PD, RD, MOBIUZ, and MA series, creating a high-end and integrated desktop experience.

Conclusion

The introduction of the BenQ ScreenBar® Halo 2 World in India is an opportunity to offer a solution to the problem of providing professionals and creators with technologically advanced and stylish lighting. Through the integration of the dual-light system, asymmetrical lighting technology, and a combination of intelligent functions, the ScreenBar® Halo 2 will meet the urgent requirement of maximum eye comfort and focus in the conditions of variable lighting. The product is already on sale in the BenQ India E-Store, Amazon India, and in selective retail outlets.