Lighting is the most underrated element of a home office. Good front lighting dramatically improves how you look on video calls. Bias lighting behind your monitor reduces eye fatigue in long sessions.
Lighting
4.5/5 · Based on 234 reviews
The most compact professional desk light on the market. App control, adjustable color temperature and minimalist design.
~70€
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4.8/5 · Based on 1,249 reviews
A monitor light bar with front and rear light: lights up your desk without reflecting on the screen. A different job than a video-call light — it's for working, not for being seen.
~179€
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Read full review →Distinguish two things: front lighting (lights you for video calls) and bias lighting (an LED strip behind the monitor that reduces eye strain). To look professional in meetings, a front panel or key light is most effective. For long sessions, bias lighting makes the difference.
Yes, and it's one of the most underrated additions. A dim LED strip behind the monitor reduces the contrast between the bright screen and the dark wall, which lowers eye strain in long sessions. It also improves perceived image contrast. It's cheap and noticeable.
For work, neutral white light (around 4000-5000K) keeps you focused and renders colours well. For video calls, an adjustable temperature lets you match the room light so you don't look blue or orange. Avoid very cold light at night: it's more tiring.