If you, like me, occasionally need to work in front of a computer screen for up to ten hours, you may experience eye strain. To alleviate this, it’s helpful to have extra light.
Additionally, if you prefer a tidy workspace and don’t want unnecessary wires and clutter, finding a light source that won’t take up desk space is essential.
In this Xiaomi Mi Computer Monitor Light Bar Review, I will explain the reason for the recommendation. Investing in a long-lasting product like this is a wise choice and an excellent value for the money.
Mi Computer Monitor Light Bar Review
Technical Features
| Size | 2.3 cm x 2.3 cm x 44.8 cm |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Interface | USB-C |
| Illumination Temperature | 2700-6500 K (adjustable) |
| Operating temperature | 5W (80×0.2W/LED module) |
| Power Rating | -10°C ~ 40°C |
I can confidently say that the Xiaomi Mi Computer Monitor Light Bar is an excellent option for desktop lighting at its price point (around $60, including shipping and tax).
Before its release, the BenQ ScreenBar was considered the best, but with a much higher price tag than the Mi Bar, it was expensive. Overall, Xiaomi has produced a comparable product for about half the cost, which is a clear advantage.
Packaging and Building Quality
The Monitor Light comes in a high-quality cardboard box, as the website shelf describes.
A good description that comes to mind is that when you buy Apple products, their boxes always have a comfortably damped feel to them. And yes, the same texture is present in this monitor light package.
However, I suggest it could have earned more referrals and sales if not all the text had been in Chinese.
The cardboard box has a prominent glossy print that I like, making the product stand out even more.
The light’s aluminum body feels great in your hand, and the counterweight bracket is heavy. I also appreciate the matte black design used by Xiaomi. Additionally, the remote has a nice frosted texture.
I could not find any additional defects in the delivery. The package includes:
- 1 monitor lamp
- 1 lamp holder
- 1 USB-C data cable
- 1 remote control
- 2 AA batteries
- 1 instruction manual
Installation and Control
The installation of the light is straightforward and self-explanatory. Don’t worry if the included instructions are only in Chinese because you’ll get the hang of it in no time.
The bracket of the monitor light clips onto the top of the screen. That’s all there is to it; the most important and very simple step.
Thanks to the weighted rear of the clip, the monitor light can be firmly held in place. This also ensures that the lamp itself, which weighs very little, won’t wobble or slide off when you hit the table. Yes, I’ve tested this with a very professional “table shake”.
Xiaomi mi computer monitor light bar manual
It uses a remote control with an unusual design; it reminds me of a can or a big button. However, it is both simple and unobtrusive on your desk.
The operation of the dial remote is very simple:
| Turn it on | Press and release |
| Change brightness | Turn the dial clockwise to increase the brightness |
| Change the color temperature | Press and turn the dial clockwise for a cooler |
| Turn it off | Press and release – when the light is on. |
Light angle adjustment
An interesting feature of the light bar is its magnetic attachment to the stand, which provides flexibility in directing the light to your desk. These magnets allow you to rotate the light up to 25° to adjust it to your needs.
During testing, I could easily align the light with the table at any angle and have it shine precisely where I needed it to.
Lighting Effects
This is amazing! The ability to adjust the color temperature from 2700K (warm colors) to 6500K (cool colors) is very cool.
The light looks very even on the table and has a color rendering index of 95. This means that the colors of the items it illuminates look almost natural.
Check out this comparison chart between the maximum warm light and the maximum cool light. Feel it!
Conclusion
The Xiaomi Mi Computer Monitor Light Bar looks high quality, and you can’t go wrong with something more robust and slightly heavier. It’s very easy to adjust, especially thanks to that controller.
There’s no arguing with the value Xiaomi offers, you no longer have to spend a fortune on BenQ, and you can spend less for a bigger experience!
