Tom's Guide Verdict
The Quntis RGB Pro+ is an affordable monitor light bar with a twist. Not only did a cast a nice, even glow over my entire desk but the RGB lights on the back also let me add a splash of color to the wall behind my monitor. The included wireless remote that uses standard AA batteries is another big plus as you often have to pay extra for one with cheaper monitor light bars.
Pros
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Bright and easy to control
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15 backlit RGB lighting modes
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Works with both flat and curved monitors
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Remote comes standard and uses AA batteries
Cons
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No controls on the light bar itself
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The Quntis RGB Pro+ is a steal of a deal at just $60. Some other monitor light bars that don’t have backlighting or RGB actually cost quite a bit more. With this one, you can light up your keyboard, mouse and the rest of your desk while simultaneously casting a colorful glow on the wall behind you.
In fact, the BenQ ScreenBar Halo LED Monitor Light, which doesn’t have RGB backlighting (only white), costs three times as much. However, it does have some premium features the Quintis RGB Pro+ lacks like auto dimming. Still, you get a similar-looking puck controller, and this much more affordable monitor light bar works with every type of monitor including the best curved monitors.
If you’re looking to add some discrete lighting to your desk without introducing extra glare or blue light, the Quintis RGB Pro+ is a solid option — especially since you can use the RGB lights on the back for bias lighting. Quintis also makes a version of this monitor light bar without RGB if you want a more professional look but it’s only slightly cheaper.
Quntis RGB Pro+ Monitor Light Bar: Cheat Sheet
- What is it? A monitor light bar for your desk which has RGB bias lighting on the back and comes with a puck-shaped, wireless remote.
- Who is it for? People who want to light up their workspace without adding extra glare or blue light to their monitor.
- What does it cost? The Quntis RGB Pro+ Monitor Light Bar is available on Amazon or at Quntis’ website for $60.
- What do we like? This monitor light bar is very easy to set up, it comes with a wireless remote that uses standard AA batteries and the RGB lights on the back add a touch of colorful bias lighting to the wall behind your monitor.
- What don’t we like? There aren’t any physical controls on the light bar itself
Quntis RGB Pro+ Monitor Light Bar: Specs
| Dimensions | 17.3 x 13.2 x 2.2-inches |
| Connection type | USB-C |
| Wireless remote | Included |
| Touch controls | No |
| Curved monitor support | Yes |
| Color temperature | 3000-6500k |
Quntis RGB Pro+ Monitor Light Bar: The ups
The Quntis RGB Pro+ is reasonably priced, comes with everything you need including batteries and is very easy to set up. On top of that, the RGB backlighting and upgraded clip that supports both flat and curved monitors sets it apart from the competition.
Dead simple setup
The Quntis RGB Pro+ comes with everything you need to get this monitor light bar set up and illuminating your workspace. Besides the puck-shaped remote and the clip that holds the light bar, you also get an angled USB-C cable for a cleaner installation and the batteries needed to power the remote.
The light bar itself slides into the clip and there’s an opening for the USB-C port on the back. From there, you need to plug it into a power source and like with other monitor light bars I’ve tested, it can be powered using an AC adapter or directly from your monitor.
Batteries included
As the Quntis RGB Pro+ doesn’t have touch controls on the front like the Diirglus monitor light bar, you can only turn it on or off and adjust its various lighting modes using the included remote. Fortunately though, it uses standard AA batteries instead of a watch battery or AAA batteries like the BenQ ScreenBar Halo LED Monitor Light does.
It’s also worth noting that if you purchase two Quntis RGB Pro+ light bars for a larger, ultrawide monitor, you can use one remote to control both of them.
Optional RGB
The remote that comes with the Quntis RGB Pro+ lets you control the color temperature and brightness of the light bar. However, underneath its main power button, there’s a second power button to enable and control the RGB lights on the back of the device.
Once the RGB backlight is turned on, a single tap on the power button lets you cycle through 15 different modes. In addition to single colors like blue, red, green and yellow, you can also opt for a dual-color or a multicolor gradient mode. During my testing, I really like the dual-color gradient mode where the RGB lighting shifts from purple to blue. However, if you just want biased lighting behind your monitor, you can also set it to white.
Quntis RGB Pro+ Monitor Light Bar: The downs
The Quntis RGB Pro+ has quite a lot going for it despite being significantly cheaper than other monitor light bars. However, there are a few downsides to be aware of including the fact that you can only control it using the included remote and the fact that it isn’t a smart light.
Puck control only
One thing that I really liked about the Diirglus monitor light bar I have set up on another one of my monitors is that it has both touch controls and a remote if you opt for the more expensive version. With the Quntis RGB Pro+ though, you can only control it using the included remote.
Quntis decided to forgo adding touch controls to the light bar itself, as the company didn’t want people to have to worry about accidentally moving it. This makes sense as once you get your light bar in position over your monitor, you don’t really want to have to readjust it.
Still, touch controls would be nice to have for when the batteries in its remote die. As they’re standard AAs though, replacing the remote’s batteries is a lot easier than it would be with the Dirrglus monitor light bar which uses a watch battery for its smaller remote.
Colorful but not smart
The Quntis RGB Pro+ can add a nice splash of color to your workstation or even your gaming setup. However, this is a traditional light and not a smart one, which means you can’t control the light bar using an app.
As someone who has too many apps to count on their phone from testing the best smart home devices from different manufacturers, I welcome this simplicity. However, during my review, I noticed that a lot of the Quntis RGB Pro+’s negative reviews online bring up the fact that there isn’t an app. If you’re familiar with monitor light bars and how they work, this won’t be a shock for you but I wanted to point it out nonetheless.
Quntis RGB Pro+ Monitor Light Bar: Verdict
The Quntis RGB Pro+ Monitor Light Bar not only lights up your desk but it also casts a colorful glow on the wall behind your monitor. At 20-inches across, it’s a bit wider than many of the other monitor light bars you’ll find online and you don’t have to pay extra for a wireless remote. Instead, you get a puck-shaped remote with touch controls which uses AA batteries as opposed to the CR2450 watch batteries used in smaller remotes.
Whether or not a monitor light bar is the kind of thing you’ll want to add to your own desk setup is entirely up to you. I like having the extra light on my desk and keyboard as I work and game at night. However, they’re not for everyone and if you use one of the best webcams on top of your monitor, you’re going to need an adapter to use both it and a light bar at the same time.
For those who do want to light up their desk with the occasional colored light show on the wall behind their monitor, the features and the remote of the Quntis RGB Pro+ are hard to beat, especially at this price.
