ONWAY Curved Monitor Light Bar with Wireless Remote, Auto-Dimming and Camera Base,Applicable to All Screens with No Glare,for Home and Office

Searching for a curved lightbar for my setup, I found there weren’t many options to choose from. The best options I found were the MELIFO basic light bar and the ONWAY curved light bar. This is because I was looking for a simple light bar that was convenient, gave my setup a fair amount of light, and looked low profile on my monitor without being a distraction. Both lights are priced the exact same at $59.99 when they are not on sale, which is not what I paid to do this review. ONWAY typically puts out a “$10 off” coupon, so I got it for $50. The exact time I purchased the ONWAY, coincidentally, MELIFO started a lightning deal on their lightbars, bringing their BASIC light bar down to $46, so I chose to jump on it and make a comparison.ONWAY Light BarFirst impressions, the light itself felt very heavy and sturdy, even though it is plastic. The material does not deter me at all, especially for the price.The box includes:• Light Bar Unit• Braided, right-angled, USB-C cable• Remote control puck• AAA batteries for the remote• User manual• Small Alan wrench for tightening or loosening the axis joints (for emergency)On top of my monitor, the mounting system is very well thought out. Not only is it heavy to hold the light onto the monitor but the multi axis points allow for compatibility with a wide range of monitor thicknesses. Once setup, this light is not going anywhere, meaning there is no wobble when touching the capacitive points on the front.(Both lights will be plugged in with a different cable that is NOT included with any of the light bars, just FYI)When turned on, the light spreads evenly on my desk, enough to cover my main workspace. The photo I have taken is with the light at max brightness and its warmest setting and it feels very comfortable to me. I am a sucker for warm, cozy lighting and, although it doesn’t feel super warm to what I imagined, it does feel perfect for my workspace. No glare is shown on my monitor and the light doesn’t peek out into my eyes when I’m seated at my desk. The included remote can be used to control every feature this light has to offer. It is very easy to use and adds an extra level on convenience to my workspace. If I chose not to use the remote entirely, I can still use the touch capacitive points on the front of the unit instead. The touch points light up a very dim blue when turned on, which is not distracting, so you can see them when it is dark. When turned off, the point lights turn off and the power light turns red, which is also a nice touch. I tried out the adaptive lighting feature with the light sensor on the top and it works very well, but I don’t use it frequently. It automatically brightens and dims the light bar according to the surrounding light within the room. I also do not have a webcam currently, but there is a lip that sticks up on top of the unit in case if you need a webcam mounted on top as well.MELIFO “BASIC” Light BarFirst impressions, this light bar is LONG! I took a comparison photo of both lightbars next to each other to see the length difference. I love having a longer bar because I figure the light will spread more on the desk (and it just looks cooler). Material is also plastic, and the mount is heavy, but not quite as heavy as the ONWAY.The box includes:• Light bar unit• Non-braided, typical USB-C cable• User manualOn top of my monitor, the mounting system is not the greatest in my opinion. I have read reviews about this light just “sitting on top of the monitor” and couldn’t seem to understand until I saw it for myself. With the design of the weight in the back, it doesn’t pull back enough on the unit to feel secure while using it. It does in fact sit and stay put on top of my monitor, but it does not feel as secure, even when touching the capacitive points on the light.One design difference I did want to point out is that the touch points on this bar seem to be on the front, where the printed indicators are. The listing page and review photos I saw had the touch points as circles on the top of the light. I am not sure if I got an updated model or an older model but that was a bit of a surprise to me, not a problem at all.When turned on, the light spreads out evenly on my desk and gets warm, in light temperature, not heat. There is no glare that I could see on my monitor and no light peeks out into my eyes, which is excellent. I love how the formfactor looks low profile and isn’t distracting in any way. The touch points on the front of the light are responsive but don’t light up, which can be a bit hard to see in a dimly lit room. There are not too many bells and whistles included with this light bar which makes it simple and straightforward, which can be a great thing for some people, maybe not as much for me.One fun comparison point I found was that both lightbars have recessed LEDs which aid in keeping the light away from the user, which is an excellent feature, but the ONWAY light bar has a foggy type of plastic over the lights, where the MELIFO is clear plastic. I do believe that the foggy plastic makes for a softer light, which I like more than the clear plastic. (I’ve included photos for reference)Considering both light bars are priced the same, here is a brief rundown of the features I find.ONWAY Features• Sturdy construction and mounting system• Bright lighting that evenly covers the workspace• Lit up capacitive touch points on the front• Wireless remote for extra convenience• An adaptive brightness feature with the light sensor• A webcam mount• Braided, 90 degree USB-C cableMELIFO Features• Long formfactor for a slightly wider light spread• A simple mounting system that feels loosely mounted• Simple, non-braided USB-C cable• Touch capacitive points on the front (not lit up)Final VerdictAlthough I find that the MELIFO looks a bit cooler with its long light that spreads evenly on my desk, with all the extra features the ONWAY has to offer, I feel the ONWAY is a better option between both products. The mounting system is SOLID, the touch points are easy to see and easy to use, the extra remote is an excellent touch that I use more than I thought I would need to, and the light does not distract me in any way. In fact, my desk looks boring without a light now, so I’ll be using it frequently. I am not saying that the MELIFO is a bad light bar, but if you are really trying to get the best out of the money you spend for your desk setup, I recommend the ONWAY light bar for sure.

This bar does exactly what I wanted to do. It fills my desk, especially around the keyboard area with light that helps reduce eye strain while I’m working.I tested it with the OPPLE Light Master 4 sitting on my keyboard and the bar on top of my monitor.The CRI was measured at 98, which exceeded the advertised 95. The 92.5 R9 score indicates that it can render skin tones and related reds very well.Finally, LED flicker Sensitive buyers should appreciate this light. It fell well into the “No Risk”zone for the IEEE 1789 flicker effects standard. This is probably one of the best performing lights in my house overall. I wish all LEDs lived up to this performance.I definitely recommend buying this light bar if you need something like this.

Bought this for my new monitor. Curve matches the subtle curve of the Dell Ultrasharp widescreen well. The light is bright enough, and color temperature settings are nice (using warm most of the time, and white when using the desk for disassembly and servicing small electronic items). Love that the LED light bar works with its companion remote, I never need to touch the LCD bar itself. The bar is well built and stable, and mounts a Logitech BRIO webcam securely.Only issue is that the USB cable is cheap - the cover for the USB-A connector broke loose. I have other USB-C to USB-A cables, so that wasn't much of an issue to use a different cable for power (it's just a cheap charging cable with a right-angle mount that is not really needed), but thought I'd mention it - even if I still give this LED lightbar 5 stars for its functionality and value.

The ease of manipulating brightness and color temperature make this a great option for working all hours of the day or night and the wireless controller helps keep the desk uncluttered. I wish they would think of a slightly more stable mounting mechanism but it uses the same one everyone else does. Because of where this goes it would be nice to be able to attach my camera to it but that's hard to do when this relies on weighted balancing. But means my camera has to go way off to the side which isn't a great partial meeting experience.The main downside of this product is the controller can be finicky depending on where it is at and needs to be sitting kind of out with line of sight to the light to work consistently but I often still have to tap it several times before turning the light on or off. If the wireless controller could handle more nuanced locations or this thing was stable enough to support my tiny webcam it would be five stars

This is a good deal even at full price, the little wireless remote makes it seem very premium and the light works well and is easy to setup. I was using the light off the monitor to see what I was doing on my desk before so this was a night and day difference that also doesn't take up a lot of room like a desk lamp would.

This monitor light really adds character and the right amount of light to any setup. I love that you can cycle through the color temperature seamlessly. The remote is intuitive and has a classy look to it. The remote has worked flawlessly. This light can get super bright so it is ideal for a work station. This product feels like it should be worth more money because of the quality that you get for the price. The curve fits my curved monitor so beautifully. Truly is the icing on the cake for your setup.I used to think monitor lights were a gimmick but it turns out they are actually very useful and adds character.Minor gripe is that you can’t turn off the blue leds on the lights control panel for a stealthy look.I love it and I think you will too.