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Best LED Strip Lights for Monitors in 2025

There is no single “best” LED strip for everyone — but there are clear selection rules that make it much easier to choose the right strip for your monitor and Skydimo setup.

This guide focuses on:

  • which specs actually matter,
  • how different strip types interact with Skydimo,
  • and practical choices for different monitor sizes and layouts.

1. Four key criteria when choosing a strip

For monitor backlighting, pay attention to:

  • Brightness

    • sometimes listed in lumens, more often inferred from LED density and power;
    • too dim → patchy glow and weak ambience;
    • too bright → eye strain in a dark room.

  • Color quality

    • prioritize high-CRI strips or those with good RGB mixing;
    • avoid strips that produce obvious “RGB dots” on the wall.

  • Control method

    • for PC ambient lighting, prefer USB-powered or controller-driven strips;
    • if you want Skydimo control, avoid strips locked into a closed mobile app or proprietary ecosystem.

  • Mounting & flexibility

    • can the strip cleanly follow the 90° corners on the back of your monitor?
    • is the adhesive strong and thick enough?
    • does the manufacturer explicitly support cutting and re-joining sections?

2. Strip suggestions by monitor type

Single 24–27” monitor

Recommended:

  • about 1.5–2 m of strip;
  • medium density (30–60 LEDs/m);
  • brightness set to roughly 20–40% in Skydimo.

Focus on:

  • a soft, even halo on the wall;
  • easy installation and reliable adhesive over maximum brightness.

Large or ultrawide monitor

Recommended:

  • about 2–3 m of strip;
  • medium to high density (60+ LEDs/m);
  • more power headroom (external power or powered USB hub may be needed).

Focus on:

  • ARGB strips if you want precise screen-sync;
  • uniform brightness across the full width of the display.

Dual-monitor setups

Two main approaches:

  • one continuous strip around both monitors;
  • or one strip per monitor, mapped separately in Skydimo.

A continuous strip looks cleaner but requires:

  • careful routing through the gap between the monitors;
  • a controller capable of driving the full strip length.

3. Picking strips that work well with Skydimo

For the best Skydimo experience, prioritize strips that:

  • are listed in or compatible with Supported Devices (controllers/motherboards);
  • use common RGB/ARGB pinouts and standards;
  • allow you to set LED count and layout clearly in software.

General rules:

  • ARGB strips are ideal for screen-sync backlight;
  • RGB strips are great for static ambient halos;
  • on a tight budget, a mixed setup works well: ARGB behind the screen, RGB for larger desk or room lighting.

4. Practical example setups

  • Cinema-focused setup

    • one ARGB strip behind a large monitor or TV;
    • medium LED density, balanced colors;
    • screen-sync enabled in Skydimo with smoothing.

  • Desk-first productivity setup

    • one RGB strip along the back edge of the desk;
    • optional ARGB strip behind the monitor if budget allows;
    • low-brightness “work” and “relax” presets in Skydimo.

  • Showcase / streaming setup

    • ARGB strips behind monitors and shelves visible on camera;
    • good diffusion via walls or light panels;
    • scenes tuned in Skydimo to avoid overexposing your camera image.

For wiring and configuration details, refer to this buying guide alongside:

  • the Monitor Backlight Setup guide;
  • the LED Strip Lighting Guide for Monitors & Desks.
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