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BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2

Best Overall

Monitor light bar with glare-free ASYM-Light front lighting, adjustable backlight and a wireless dial.

Our rating: 4.7/5 · From $199

  • ASYM-Light front lighting at an 18° anti-reflection angle — no screen glare
  • Wide, adjustable backlight reduces screen-to-room contrast
  • Wireless dial with built-in display shows exact brightness/color values

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Keychron K8 HE

Best Overall

Wireless TKL keyboard with hot-swappable Hall Effect magnetic switches and Rapid Trigger.

Our rating: 4.7/5 · From $129.99

  • Hall Effect magnetic switches with adjustable 0.2–3.8 mm actuation
  • Rapid Trigger and 1000 Hz polling (2.4 GHz and wired)
  • Tri-mode: 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth (3 devices) and USB-C wired

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