HID vs LED - Which is Brighter? 35w HID, 55w HID, and 5 Popular LED Bulbs

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In This video, Chris will be finding out what is brighter, LED, or HID! He will be testing how bright LED and HID bulbs are in reflector and projector housing and seeing which is the best option!
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Table Of Contents
00:00 - Introduction
00:28 - The Rules
02:56 - HID Results (Reflector)
03:30 - LED Results (Reflector)
04:14 - LED VS HID Results (Reflector)
04:55 - HID Results (Projector)
05:40 - LED Results (Projector)
05:50 - LED VS HID Results (Projector)
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Results LED and HID (Reflector)
Bulb: Halogen
Low beam - 407 Max Lux
Bulb: Morimoto 35Watt HID
Low beam - 1254 Max Lux (208% Brighter)
Bulb: Morimoto 55Watt HID
Low beam - 2000 Max Lux (391% Brighter)
Bulb: S-V.7 LED bulb
Low beam - 1425 Max Lux (250% Brighter)
Bulb: GTR Lighting Ultra 2
Low beam - 1867 Max Lux (358% Brighter)
Bulb: OPT7
Low beam - 831 Max Lux (104% Brighter)
Bulb: Morimoto 2stroke 2.0
Low beam - 940 Max Lux (130% Brighter)
Bulb: Diode Dynamics SL1
Low beam - 1238 Max Lux (204% Brighter)
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Results LED and HID (Projector)
Bulb: Halogen
Low beam - 481 Max Lux
Bulb: Morimoto 35Watt HID
Low beam - 484 Max Lux (.62% Brighter)
Bulb: Morimoto 55Watt HID
Low beam - 825 Max Lux (725% Brighter)
Bulb: S-V.4 LED bulb
Low beam - 1001 Max Lux (108% Brighter)
Bulb: GTR Lighting Ultra 2
Low beam - 1140 Max Lux (137% Brighter)
Bulb: OPT7
Low beam - 261Max Lux
Bulb: Morimoto 2stroke 2.0
Low beam - 366 Max Lux
Bulb: Diode Dynamics SL1
Low beam - 633 Max Lux (31% Brighter)
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@wtmf80 Год назад

This is the video I've been looking for! I've been debating on replacing my 55w HIDs with LEDs. Glad I didn't waste the money!

@changja18 4 года назад

So far, one of the best tests I’ve seen. Between so many brands and brightness. This will give shoppers a better idea of what they’re looking for. Would be nice to see a road test as well.

@HeadlightRevolution 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and the feedback. We are definitely trying to get more on-road testing done! It's just hard when everyone works all day to ask them to keep working after sundown. We want to do more of it though!

@ColinZwirner 4 года назад

Honestly, my dog could have performed a better test than this.

@changja18 4 года назад

Well, I will love to see your dog doing the test 🤙🏼 let me know when you upload the video so I can find out how your dog is capable to buy all the headlight bulbs

@turkishkidd22 4 года назад

@@HeadlightRevolution Great job with the video especially with the description being able to to see all the stats at once done watching the video good idea but how do they perform on high beam

@wilkinsbrito5168 4 года назад

@@ColinZwirner I always heard how someone has or does it better yet they never show it. Its amazing lol

@ImJustMe555 4 года назад

I've been waiting for this video for ever. I knew that the LED technology had made enough improvements to equate to HID's, but no one showed my thoughts in a test until now. Thank you for doing this video!!

@DanielDaniel1 4 года назад

I installed my supernova sv4s in my denali and could not be happier. No glare and much brighter. Worth the price

@HeadlightRevolution 4 года назад

We LOVE the S-V.4 bulbs!! Can't go wrong there.

@hobbytake2845 4 года назад

Great comparison, probably the best way to get an accurate head to head. Thank you!

@manwellon146 4 года назад

Thanks for the information, weird results though, but it really help to choose the right one.

@douglasdaniel95 4 года назад

The cutline of S-V4 is perfect.

@anthonychiocca8130 10 месяцев назад

answered so many of my question good job on this videos . I already understood of projector vs stock rear reflector thanks

@amagtibay1 4 года назад

I have the S-V.4 in my 2017 Honda Ridgeline as well as my wife's 2015 Range Rover Evoque. Both vehicles have factory projector housing. The Supernova V.4s have the perfect beam pattern/cutoff and clearly brighter. Extremely satisfied with my purchases from Headlight Revolution

@HeadlightRevolution 4 года назад

Love those bulbs

@Scotford_Maconochie 4 года назад

I was close to upgrade my OEM 4300k HID for LEDs but after watching many videos like this. In the end I decided to get new 6000k HID to update the look and lighting for a more modern touch (still my vehicle is a '13)

@MattOn1010 4 года назад

I have used 4300-6000k. U will find/like 6k at first due to it being whiter than 4300k, but later u won't like it as it's not good for rain/fog. 5000k is the best middle ground to use, which I my favourite. I have 150w hid ballast with 5k bulbs, perfect!

@aaztc3 4 года назад

Wow this is one of the best test I have seen so far. Thank you, this is very insightful and really reveals the truth about manufacturer claims to real world numbers.

@HeadlightRevolution 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@paulinhofagundes12 4 года назад

2:55 Gran Turismo 2 race start countdown. Sure as hell missed that sound effect. I'll be playing some GT2 later tonight kkkk.

@HeadlightRevolution 4 года назад

Nostalgia!

@yournightmare9999 4 года назад

We need remake GT1, GT2

@paulinhofagundes12 4 года назад

@@yournightmare9999 Totally agree. Preferably an HD remaster with GT6 like graphics, given the image resolution was the only big downside of GT1 and GT2.

@luigynkaren062011 3 года назад

It was rigged, nothing brighter than HID, what a coincidence that their brand performs better than all them🤣🤣

@paulinhofagundes12 3 года назад

@@luigynkaren062011 The test says it all. As you can see, no matter how much light a bulb emits, if it's not projected correctly, it still won't be bright on the road. Each bulb has different projections on different housings, just as he said on the video. If I was selling headlight bulbs I sure as hell wouldn't offer my customers a product I know it's bad after some good comparison, it would ruin my bussiness! So it's no coincidence at all, they are just smart for promoting a good brand.

@wheelerwheels 4 года назад

People are so divided on forums saying one is better than the other but it depends on the application and design. This was a good comparison. Just proves that you cannot go cheap on products expecting better results. And of course, research and other peer reviews does help a lot. Very informative!

@HeadlightRevolution 4 года назад

Yes, that is very true. It all comes down to the application that the LED/HID bulb is used in. One could perform better in one application, and then absolutely terrible in the next. Which is why we try to do as much vehicle specific testing as we can. Thanks for watching!

@imranmaan123 Год назад

A very detailed and practical video for decision making. Specially the comparison method with same distance in dark on wall. Hats off your effort. ❤ from Pakistan

@jacksonleung4479 3 года назад

I’m using the 55w HID kit with 6000k bulbs in my ‘18 Highlander low beam projectors. They turned out much better than the previous LEDs I used (I tried GSP Minis because they just barely fit). The HIDs are primarily white with a blue hue, which look very nice. Very clear and a massive upgrade from my OEM halogens. I switched the GSP Minis to my fog lights and they work very well. I have no problem seeing late at night in the back roads of my small neighboring towns anymore.

@HeadlightRevolution 2 года назад

👍

@iishyxvietxboyii1 Год назад

Those LED won’t even fit in the ‘18 Highlander.

@BigDish101 Год назад

I'd suggest switching them out to 4300K, blue light causes glare for everyone.

@AirBugzzy 3 года назад

GTR Lighting Ultra Series 2 - just installed these in a 2015 silverado with the oem projector headlights - HIGHLY RECOMMEND !! they look awesome

@HeadlightRevolution 3 года назад

So glad that you like them, they really are a fantastic bulb! Let us know if you need anything else!🙌

@majbach1968 4 года назад

I just started watching your videos tonight as I am currently looking to replace the HIDs on my FJR motorcycle to LEDs. I really like my 35w HIDs for how they shine, but all that wiring is a pain and I am constantly dealing with broken connections. The moment one connection is broken while riding, the bike has to be restarted to get the HID back on again. What a pain. Having said that, I have a pair of 55 watt HIDs I ordered in 2008! that I use as my hi beams on a Hyundai Santa Gay. They have been excellent, without problems and I look like a freight locomotive. I installed them to light up as much as I can on the roads in the arctic where I lived where moose are ever-present. They wouldn't do well on most vehicles because they take a good 15 seconds or more to warm up, especially in -40 degree temperatures. But, the Hyundai - unlike most vehicles - doesn't shut off the low beam when the high beam comes on, which means I'm not left in the dark for several seconds while the highs heat up. Secondly, the throw is all over the place. If I used these in low beams, I'd be the biggest prick on the road because of how the light scatters. This brings me to my point and how I have an issue on the testing you just used. True, lumens, lux, candela...they're all broadly defined and one can't really trust some of the claims made by mfgs. In this test, you measured the hot spot in lux and this has one significant drawback: It doesn't measure the overall amount of light put out. If I took a laser beam and shone it onto your measuring device, chances are, the lux reading would be off the scale, but could you drive by laser light alone? Of course not, it's lighting too small an area, much like the area your instrument tests. I used my HID example above to illustrate how even though the light from my 55 W HIDs is probably no brighter than halogens at any one spot, it's lighting the an entire baseball field. I admit, those are two examples are extreme but I trust my point is made. So long as your light (at least low beams) is cut off enough to avoid glare to drivers or pedestrians, than there's more to consider than just the 'hot spot' insofar as evaluating light output. Either way, it didn't take me long to realize that this channel is more than just another one peddling its own wares and so far, I've enjoyed what I've watched. Keep it up.

@NickSilcox3 4 года назад

glad I went with gtr headlights for low and high as well as fog lights! GTR truly does have some of the best lighting products

@HeadlightRevolution 4 года назад

They are pretty great

@stepdad9953 4 года назад

Gtr lighting is just another rebranded f2 bulb with higher wattage. (41.5W)

@NickSilcox3 4 года назад

Step Dad how are they just rebranded? They are completely different designs, from what you’re saying, every brand of led bulbs are all the same. Just some are better than others. GTR has good quality and value their warranty, I don’t have F2 bulbs so I don’t know how well they’re made.

@stepdad9953 4 года назад

@@NickSilcox3 the design is a copy of the Philips LED fog bulb which in their test also had one of the best beam patterns. Only reason I can think of them choosing this bulb to rebrand is that they can purchase them at a much lower cost than other slightly better performing bulbs which gives them higher margins. the GTR bulb runs at 29 watts. That's pretty damn high for a fanless LED bulb. I can only imagine how much light output is lost after its been heat soaked. I've tested some bulbs that lose 20-25% of light flux in the first 10 minutes. Which is the best in terms of thermal management? The SL1 hands down. It only loses an astounding 9.5% of light output in 10 minutes. And actually its fully stabilized in less than 5 minutes!

@NickSilcox3 4 года назад

Step Dad it’s not rebranding if several led headlights are using a same chipset. Rebranding is when different brands have the same exact design on the led chipset, heatsink, and drivers. From my experience with several led brands, GTR has been one of the best. I had the H11 gen 3 (no fan) I had no issues with the light dimming from heat soaked. After a year, the passenger side died (driver went bad) so I sent them an email and got a new one within 3 days. They value their warranty. Led headlights, you really do get what you pay for.

@nairblab4061 2 месяца назад

Such a great video. Thank you very much!

@Mr.Worf63 4 года назад

Very interesting outcome ! The Series 2 are definitely bright compared to the 55W HIDs . I’m enjoying my V4s in a projector housing . 👍

@DBRCustoms 4 года назад

If I'm correct, the reason your odd output on the Tacoma's headlight is due to using a H11A hid bulb. The way the bulb locates in the housing, a standard h11 (or H11A) hid bulb causes the return wire to be in the output area of the light. A H11B bulb would fix your output shadow and probably bring the lux number up.

@rotaryenginepete 2 года назад

you are correct, but this test is rigged to sell LED's not HID's lol

@jadenbright3854 Год назад

@@rotaryenginepete exactly. 6500k generally has way less output than 4300k or 5000k for HIDs

@maxl7827 Год назад

@@rotaryenginepete Lmao what an excuse

@dwaynelewis7809 Год назад

@jadenbright3854 he mentioned that in the video though

@mathyson Год назад

These tests are so useful, I wish there was a channel like you guys for the European market. Sadly so many bulbs are only available in either one or the other, and few in both.

@HeadlightRevolution Год назад

I'm sure someone out there from Europe does what we do!

@trombone32123 4 года назад

Ive tested all kinds of LEDs with my jeep and my mazda, both projector housings. Couldn't find a single one that fit and gave a good pattern for both cars. I could twist them around and find that pattern but it never actually clicked in to place, they only ever went in one way. Bought 55w HIDs for both, and the difference is insane. Full beam with no blindspots and they light the road tremendously. Sometimes, they even light up all 6 lanes on a california highway. I know, mileage may vary for others but HIDs were the best option for me, tired of all these BS LEDs

@HeadlightRevolution 4 года назад

Generally speaking, HID is a safe bet when it comes to projectors. These newer LED bulbs do pretty well in projectors, but that wasn't always the case. -Chris W

@saycheese1832 4 года назад

Hmmm probably because your vehicles come with halogen projectors.... not made for Hid or led. 🤔

@Dm-dw3tr 4 года назад

I have tried 3 different bulbs in my Jaguars projectors. Only 1 had decent beam pattern, but it was not very bright. I personally think a marginal difference from stock. Its amazing how different each LED bulb reacted with the car.

@stepdad9953 4 года назад

U probably got crappy LEDs. Only recently have LEDs gotten better. The crystalux G11 and diode dynamics give the best focus and beam pattern.

@MattOn1010 4 года назад

I have never been a led fan. Always hid, that was from over 10 years ago. Got 150w HID ballast with 5k bulbs on my car with projectors of course.

@DominicanRat83 4 года назад

I’m dying with HID!!! I love them to me they are the best!

@doylee469 3 года назад

I have led on my motorcycle with projectors... i miss my hid, led can suck it

@startingQB 3 года назад

I've learned so much from this channel. Not only does my car look cool but now I can actually see at night.

@HeadlightRevolution 3 года назад

So glad to hear that these videos helped you out, let us know if there is anything we can do for you! Have a great day!

@jlo13800 3 года назад

I totaly avoid LED lights and would go with HID xenon, much healiet light, the is no IR in LED which are bodies need. LED ligt is a sikening form of EMF. I hate LED's

@jlo13800 3 года назад

Xenon hasstronger radient aetheric energy, light the gentle pressure you feel from sunlight. Nikola Tesla experimented with this. LED is Pukey for of light EMG junk.

@taz4100 3 года назад

@@jlo13800 hid Bulbs have uv filtering glass. If they didn't the headlight housing lens would be destroyed rather quickly. There is no uv coating on the inside. Good (d2s) hid Bulbs are filled with mercury, which is obviously bad In a accident. Newer d3s bulbs are not and aren't near as good. You can literally look into almost anything and see how it could be bad for you if overexposed. Why would u want uv light coming from your headlight? If your concerned about safety, You are not lighting up the inside of your car. Nor are you getting uv radiation from it. Literally anything with a voltage converter produces emf. Including the ballast that controls a hid bulb. What u typed your message on produces emf. The alternator for your car does. Uv radiation can cause its own forms of cancer. Almost anything can cause some form of harm to you in large enough amounts. More and more tech but yet The average age keeps going up.

@Antipropaganda71 4 года назад

great test for my upgrade

@zackw4941 4 года назад

Awesome video! One thing I keep wishing to see from you guys though, is a dual filament application such as 9003. In my experience, managing the power and beam pattern change between low and high beams, is a point where conversion kits tend to struggle. LED and HID alike. Thanks again and keep up the good work!

@DavincisMind 10 месяцев назад

Thumb up guys. You put lot of time in to this video. I think real world testing could have better results for viewers. Doing it in open enviroment with real objects in distance rather than in garage observing bunch of smudges 🙂. No harm meant !

@unplannedtripz9301 2 года назад

The concept of your video is such awesome ❤

@HeadlightRevolution 2 года назад

Thanks Adam!

@JDLeadam 2 года назад

Super helpful and educational. Thank you!!!

@HeadlightRevolution 2 года назад

You are so welcome!

@boriquais 4 года назад

Maybe you should try different hid bulbs for that tacoma projector. you can clearly see in the pattern that it has the ground electrode shadow which I'm sure can be affecting the brightness. example of this is h11a vs h11b hid bulbs depending on the projector housing. at 6:28 you can see by the label you are using an h11a which from what I remember toyota tacoma should be using h11b.

@TexasStormChaser 4 года назад

HID's will always throw light farther than LED, ask anyone in the off-road racing community, HID is king.

@MattOn1010 4 года назад

I don't go off road but I have first use hid over 10 years ago. They are king of course! Led haven't come close to hid. I have 150w hid ballast with 5k bulbs, they are king indeed :-)

@bltodd578 4 года назад

Can I used HID for high beams in my truck? If not is a quality halogen better than led for high beams?

@MattOn1010 4 года назад

@@bltodd578 don't recommend hid for high beam because it does not instantly comes on full brightness which is needed usually when using high beam. Led can be good but most led are around 6k which if it the rain isn't good at all. I would stick to halogen for high beam as it has a lower temperature which is good when it's raining.

@bltodd578 4 года назад

Matt ArsenalTheInvincibles Awesome thanks for that info. What do you recommend for the best halogen for a 9005 connection? My Low beams are led and so are my fog lamps. I kind want something that is going to give me the most brightness and distance for my high beam.

@paulgarcia6257 4 года назад

My factory led on my 2019 Honda Accord are much brighter and shoot light farther than my Audi A4 with hid’s

@aymanfathie 8 месяцев назад

Great video and appreciated effort , just in time as i am confused on Should I change from Xenon Projector H1 to LED after this i guess I'll stick to my HID Projector 😀 even if the Video is 3 years old.

@repairvehicle 4 года назад

Excellent job!!!

@HeadlightRevolution 4 года назад

Thanks a lot for watching!

@davidrowe2217 3 года назад

I would love to see an updated video of this. One that utilizes led projectors and hid projectors.

@Megalink82 2 года назад

? The projector is in the headlight housing. Like the headlights he is testing. One is a projector housing and one is a reflective housing. You normally see these guys cram led bulbs into their stock reflective housing and it blinds people. This is because the hid and led bulbs are designed to go into a projector headlight. The bulb itself is not a projector.

@neometalx9 2 года назад

@@Megalink82 i think he meant projectors made for hids and leds respectively... i havent seen the whole video yet, but maybe they were using the stock projectors that are more made for the halogen bulbs.. I say this because I have a good HID kit but my projectors are stock, while the output is very good compared to before, its not better than another car I have that came with stock led and led projectors, also not better than the after market retrofits you see.

@Megalink82 2 года назад

@@neometalx9 That would make sense. Those aren't really called projector housings if they came with halogens. They are most likely reflective housings and you just put a good HID kit in it. My GTI came with halogens in stock reflective housing headlights. I got expensive retro fit projector housing headlights from Helix and a good Morimoto HID kit that uses D2S bulbs. That's the right way to do it. Stock reflective housing headlights, most cars come with, scatter the light when you only put an HID kit in them. That is most likely why you see a bigger difference with the car that has actual projector headlights. HID's are actually brighter than LED's and the beam carries further. Another thing, the heat put off from the HID bulbs can start to scorch the shiny reflective coating on the stock reflective headlights overtime.

@neometalx9 2 года назад

@@Megalink82 well, I've had cars with reflectors and my current vehicle that cane with projector housing stock and inside a h11 halogen bulb for low beam, I've upgraded to hid 2 years ago and I bought some LEDs for my reflector fog lights that uses h11 too so I got to try it on the low beam as well, both the hid and LED were significantly brighter and almost exact beam pattern... Still, I think my hid doesn't live to it's full potential because of the stock projector, I've seen other stock projectors with better beam pattern... If I wanted better lighting, my only way would be to get 55w hids instead of 35w I use currently, or do a retrofit, but I feel it's too much work and I don't really have that much problems seeing at night with my current, I could even do well with the stock halogen bulbs I had before.

@Sandman1832 2 года назад

@@neometalx9 Could be the quality of your components. Quality bulbs and ballasts make a massive difference in brightness regardless of the projector, found that out the hard way. I only have a 35w ballast with a 5600k bulb for my low beams and it is really bright. I went with 55w Morimoto HID's a few years ago for my high beams, MASSIVE difference in brightness. I have tried a few quality brand HID bulbs, Morimoto's seem to be the most consistent and brightest.

@Ozzypup1 4 года назад

Well thats interesting I have projector headlights in my car and have been thinking about upgrading. Was going to go hid as I heard they work best for this style light. But after this I guess its led for me.

@MattOn1010 4 года назад

Don't go led! HID is the best. Go at least 55w hid with 5k bulbs, 6k is white but as above said, it's rubbish in the rain. 100w hid ballast is fab. I have 150w hid with 5k bulbs.

@bigbeast103 2 года назад

I can appreciate the GT3 start sound.

@jonny4509torres 4 года назад

LED all day for me. Plenty bright, generally cheaper, and much easier to install than HID. Not to mention longevity.

@supremekingjesus425 4 года назад

Other people here trying to say HIDs are better😂 I've been using them and they failed me. The color is ok, but ever since I use l e d s, to me, they are much better and plus like it or not, LEDs been the future of lighting not h I d s👌

@shaunskii 4 года назад

@@supremekingjesus425 Supreme king Jesus LEDs for headlights are the future, but until recently the aftermarket bulbs have been only good enough for every other bulb on the car. The LEDs were just not there yet for headlights, so the best combo was led everything else, led or hid for the fogs, and hid for headlights. I've have tried LED headlight bulbs in the past and have been disappointed and have been holding back until the tech has matured. Only until the last year or even 6 months ago have we finally seen led headlight bulbs meet or even exceed them. I always want the brightest bulbs I can get so I am excited for the tech to mature for brighter light output, and also the longevity. I hope these new LED bulbs and future ones have the reach down the road the HID's do.

@Vanpham-xe3oj Год назад

I have a 2013 GL450 with projector housing. Would you recommend the GTR Ultra LED kit over an HID kit? since this is 2 years old is there a better option available now? Also I just move to the mountains and not much light on the roads at all. Any help or confimation will make purchasing easier. Great Videos and thank you.

@Firealarm102 4 года назад

Time to buy gtr ultra series 2 now

@TheHhhxxx 4 года назад

I would love to see the same LEDs & hid test on a 2014 gmc sierra projector housing. 2014 & 2015 Sierra housing are not the best .

@jmen8888 4 года назад

HID is cleaner, brighter light. Tried OEM HID's and OEM LED's.

@MansaX 4 года назад

I just switched from led to HID and it's much better. Led was better than my stock halogen but these hid lights are amazing.

@HeadlightRevolution 4 года назад

HID is still long in some applications! -Chris W

@WeirdJerz3y 4 года назад

I love this channel, but I feel like some of these projector depends on the housing. I had used the opt7 and there were way brighter than stock.

@aleksandrshik9208 4 года назад

thank you!

@usedtobe188 4 года назад

IS the GTR Ultra Series 2's base / fan any smaller than the S-V.4? I am wanting to know if it will fit properly into a 2018 Ford F-150 low beam. Thank you for your time and reply (hopefully there is one).

@earthquest814 4 года назад

I have a 2013 Ford Taurus Limited. I do not like the lighting I have currently and I was debating if I want to replace the headlight assembly with the Taurus SHO HID headlights or get the GTR led lights which are cheaper I think. What is your recomendation?

@mrpmj00 4 года назад

HIDs look fuller (brighter than LED outside of the hot spot). HID wins. I like the chart @5:50 minutes - LED VS HID Results (Projector). I like more brightness lumens BUT I dislike blue so I prefer anything closer to white (5000K) such as the Diode Dynamics SL1 like the OEM HID in my 2017 Corvette.

@johnpatterson2157 3 года назад

Does the position of the return wire next to the bulb on the HID light make any difference on light pattern on a spot light? Thanks,

@badkarma3059 4 года назад

Should put up measured drawings of the new GTR bulbs up on your site with the bulbs. Help save folks some guess work and save you folks the hassle of processing returns

@Ricovette 4 года назад

AWESOME video! Thumbs up from me as usual... Stay safe... Rico

@jeremyisrael448 4 года назад

Any testing on 07 4Runner projector? Have GTR 55W and am interested in the GTR II LEDs if brighter. When are LEDs headlights going to be widely available in different color temps? Technology is obviously already here. Primarily for high beams and fogs... Think you needed H11Bs for HIDs in this test. The flame shaped shadow below hotspot was similarly present when I installed H11As in my 4Runner and was gone once I installed H11Bs.

@aleksandrshik9208 4 года назад

so, what happens if I would like to install GTR LED into a projector housing instead of D3S HID... GTR has only H-series bulbs... right?

@dredgerat7887 4 года назад

Not necessarily a question, but what combination is going to have the brightest output for the Ram projector headlight?

@ricardocazares7642 3 года назад

I have the anzo headlights on my f150 what would be the best and brightest led bulb or HID kit you guys recommend

@tahirislam107 4 года назад

Any recommendations for a Mercedes W204 2012 model with reflector housing, looking at led bulbs?

@bobbyburkhart8412 4 года назад

I have a 2 thousand and 1 F-150 do have a kit for it and what would you recommend wanting brighter lights

@willl84 4 года назад

I was going to go with the SL1 for my Cruze projector but I might go with the SV4 instead now. Also those opt7 bulbs suck! Thanks!

@gregorygoldbarth7464 4 года назад

I would like to know if the GTR ultra 2 have a PID controller in them. I’ll have to give GTR lighting a call and inquire. If they do it’s guaranteed that as that bulb heats up past the firmware parameters it will reduce the power to keep the bulb cool even with the fan heat sink. That means that the bulb will throttle down its brightness which will affect lux/lumens output. A high-quality PID will do it smoothly almost to the point where the human eye may not see any deltas.

@michaelbarnhill2685 3 года назад

Outstanding video.

@ds1755 4 года назад

Great test!! I learned a lot about how different housings can affect the brightness on LED/HID. Thanks I look forward to more videos!!👍🏽

@555R 4 года назад

were you using the wrong HID bulb as you can clearly see the ground on that projector...H11a vs H11b...wouldnt that reduce output slightly since the ground blocks some output?

@JoseHernandez-tz6xl 4 года назад

i have a 14’ forester xt model with HID, what is the best bulbs I should be using?

@Rumeel12708 4 года назад

Dam all this time everyone was like HIDs are best for projectors, I was hoping to see Hikari LEDs. Dam I was surprised about the morimoto 2stroke 2.0 coming out low in the projector. Awesome REAL WORLD REVIEW!!!!!!!!

@HeadlightRevolution 4 года назад

When we test the Hikari stuff the Morimoto bulbs are brighter than that. We tried to stick to some better bulbs instead of showing off stuff like Hikari

@MattOn1010 4 года назад

HID is the best as most people say and it's very true. Never go with these 6.5k color, it's rubbish in the wet/rain nights. 4300 or 5000k is the best.

@filthyrat2264 4 года назад

Time to get some gtrs for my miata

@toddkostron4557 4 года назад

I put a conversion kit on my 2015 polaris slingshot to hid. Dont really see the difference from the stock to now? Confused about led / hid. Please help..

@Mybests1199 4 года назад

spectacular details

@HeadlightRevolution 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@patrikmihal5079 Год назад

Hello, could you please let us know, what is approximate distance between the wall and the projectors? Than you very much in advance! Patrick

@markserra8088 3 года назад

Great video I went with the LEDs cheaper and brighter in some circumstances.

@HeadlightRevolution 2 года назад

Nice 👍

@TopiasSalakka 4 года назад

I went with a cheap chinese HID kit for my low beams. Brightness is excellent, no idea about longevity yet as i've only had them installed for 3 weeks. Hope they at least last more than a year.

@I_know_what_im_talking_about 4 года назад

Topias Salakka - ha! I have a cheap ass $35 Chinese HID kit from DDM Tuning in my 2014 Mazda 3 with our Halogen Projectors for over 5 years now and still work and look awesome. So much brighter then stock. Couldn’t be happier. I bought two kits to have as a replacement and it’s been collecting dust this whole time.

@TopiasSalakka 4 года назад

@@I_know_what_im_talking_about Mine is some no-name one from Aliexpress though, but i did get the highest rated one.

@rahiljunani4163 2 года назад

@@TopiasSalakka Hi can you share the link please?

@laksheshrallapalli2677 3 года назад

Which bulb would be preferable for projectors ? HID OR LED ? Car is tata nexon. Here people are suggesting to change fog lights to projectors for better results rather than headlights

@MegaLeoo1 4 года назад

4100 lumens per bulb, and do they perform good on other projector headlights, thinking getting a set

@christophermccartney5833 4 года назад

Great video! Been trying to figure out headlight options for my 05 Yamaha WR450F trail bike because the stock light is like a candle. Considering the bike stator/alternator is pretty poor I'm going to go with LED and install some LED projector headlights for the low beam and possibly a HID high beam. The headlight stays on when the keys are in ignition so I think an LED projector will be a great upgrade over the factory fitted terrible bulb, and projector has a nice sharp cutoff too. Thanks for the video, this helped me a lot!

@africanmotorcyclestories4574 2 года назад

Hey, I hope you know that the WR uses AC and not DC so I am not sure it will be able to runLED bulbs

@birdsquad5417 4 года назад

Many car manufacturers nowadays are using some advanced LED technologies! Such as Seat, VW, Mercedes...etc itd be great if you can get your hands on some of their headlights and test them out, rip them off and explain how they work (especially Seat's latest LED headlights)! Thanks:)

@Agent-tc8dj 4 года назад

Those companies already showed how they work

@birdsquad5417 4 года назад

@@Agent-tc8dj Not all, and they only show glances how they work!

@ryanchristensen1799 4 года назад

Dont forgot Mazda! their high beam leds are amazing!

@birdsquad5417 4 года назад

@@ryanchristensen1799 yeah!!

@JasonPrice1 4 года назад

All I know is that my Morimoto 2Stroke 2.0 in my lows in my GenX Civic (Projectors) are FAR brighter than the stock halogens so I would comment that YMMV in a big way depending on your projector housing as well. Not saying that they are actually more bright than other LED options shown here but for sure, there is an alignment and matching issue at play based on my experience with my car.

@HeadlightRevolution 4 года назад

That's 100% right! Testing only a few bulbs on only 2 headlights doesn't tell the whole story, just gives you an idea of what's possible.

@flowergatcha 4 года назад

Awesome work man!!! Thank you!!!

@HeadlightRevolution 4 года назад

Thank you for watching!

@Vjl246 7 месяцев назад

I have the Ultra 2 in low and high beams. The best.

@garrettstevensen2467 4 года назад

Finally, I can rip out my Morimoto rat's nest of HID wiring, and install GTR Lighting's Ultra 2 in my Odyssey projector. I will give you guys the sale for doing this test - I promise!

@Agent-tc8dj 4 года назад

Same

@ricardomolina4605 4 года назад

You both are silly if you think this test was legit. HID bulbs have to be in HID projectors. This video proves you cannot put HID in any regular headlight and then blind everyone.

@behzad36 4 года назад

@@ricardomolina4605 The test is legit. This video is supposed to help us find what type of bulb works best in the existing halogen projectors or reflectors. This is helpful for people who do not want to spend $1000 on a HID projector retrofit job.

@ricardomolina4605 4 года назад

@@behzad36 I bought the Morimoto D2S retrofit for $270 and did the install myself. I guess I saved over $700. The LED bulbs on reflector housings still blind people. Like people who put HIDS in their reflector housings. If you have projectors it's ok. I did my 2001 Subaru Outback last year and I'm going to do my daughter's 2008 Subaru Forester after Christmas. Spending about $500 between both cars. Only problem is it is time consuming.

@behzad36 4 года назад

@@ricardomolina4605 It's great to know that you did your own retrofit. However, most people do not have the skills, the tools, or the patience to do a retrofit. By the way, did you include the cost of your HID kit. A morimoto HID with a relay harness is about $200. This means that your setup is closer to $500. Anyhow, as you can see in this video, a well designed LED bulb or even an HID kit does not create significant glare in halogen projector housings.

@dannywilson8443 4 года назад

The problem I have with LED is it doesn't seem to project far out compared to HID.

@HeadlightRevolution 4 года назад

It definitely depends on the headlight housing itself. Some headlights really perform well with LED, Others do better with HID. -Chris W

@MattOn1010 4 года назад

HID is the king, Led still have to catch up.

@Nitro_Zeus13 4 года назад

Ok I just have a doubt.. the LED's usually tend to mess up the lighting when there is an oncoming car with halogen right? So does the HID also have the same effect?

@HeadlightRevolution 4 года назад

That's why we do all the testing, not all LED Headlight bulbs are created the same, so we put them all in different styles of headlights to see which ones make the best beam patterns. We find that sometimes 1 LED Headlight bulb works better than another, and sometimes HID is better.

@marcs8563 4 года назад

How about an ultra vs a ultra2 comparison, maybe add the sv4 too

@jond8881 4 года назад

Anymore hid kits for first gen tacomas?

@nelsonbernardo4664 Год назад

Wow this was a wonderful test. I had no idea that both technologies behave differently in different headlight housing. Could you please recommend the best technology and model, if possible, for Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2019? Many roads in my country don’t have any lights and others the illumination is very poor, and I am struggling with my Jeep because the headlights are very weak even the high beam 😔.

@HeadlightRevolution Год назад

Hey! I would recommend reaching out to our CS team so we can send over the proper links for your vehicle!

@Miles7955 4 года назад

Would you compare Aftermarket projectors (such as the Morimoto D2S 5.0) with 35,55w and LED options?

@hdeyncrky 4 года назад

Steve Martinetto I’m curious in this exact setup as well.

@douglasdaniel95 4 года назад

What's the voltage if you run the halogen bulb?

@paulgarcia6257 4 года назад

Well just picked up a new 2019 Honda Accord with the jewel eye led and the color and brightness is better than my 2013 Audi A4 w/bi xenon

@paulgarcia6257 4 года назад

West End yeah they now also use led headlights so point is since almost all oem including Toyota,Honda,Nissan, and all German brands are now using led for headlights so that tells me led are now brighter than hid’s or they would just stick with hid

@doylee469 3 года назад

Youre the only one saying to use led over hid, youre all over another comment on here too..mwe get it man, you prefer a dimmer light

@paulgarcia6257 3 года назад

@@doylee469 I’m sure while driving you’ve notice new style headlights on the newer vehicles. Those are not hid’s sorry. Actually my insurance company offers discount if your car comes with factory led headlight as it allows for much better visibility than standard hid. So yeah my hid’s are dimmer than these new lights. I fortunately own a new accord and am able to compare I just don’t have a lux meter

@paulgarcia6257 3 года назад

@@doylee469 and don’t get me wrong I’m not knocking hid’s just hopefull that brands like Phillips and osram come out with a viable led upgrade option

@ArvinG 4 года назад

Can someone recommend the best led I can get that would fit a camry 98?

@fh1980ram 4 года назад

I checked your website, you guys don't seem to carry any thing for 2006 Toyota Rav4.😔

@JoseLuisDiaz215 3 года назад

Can you test the Nineo Gen II? They are the 110W 20,000 Lumen/Pair. My brothers and I are getting amazing results but would like more testing please.

@HeadlightRevolution 3 года назад

We can see if we can work it out.

@greg925911 4 года назад

So dose anyone have a 2018 F150 like to get whiter light other then OME or what's a good Recommendation

@p1t3n6 4 года назад

I guess what makes the HIDs suffer at the projector housing test is the projector quality, it will give a better result if an aftermarket projector is used I think.

@HeadlightRevolution 4 года назад

That is very true!

@edgn5030 4 года назад

Headlight Revolution, Can you comment on the text bellow? Also do you plan to test these new GTR 2's at the 75 meter? Because casting is a weakness of LED's, I wonder how the GTR 2 performs at the distance in a Toyota projector. "LED fails (in nearly all cases) at reproducing the same light source characteristics that they replace. In some lamps, they come *close* but its not perfect. You can't just look at a beam on a wall and say "yeah the LED looks like it matches the same pattern". Or put up a cheap lux meter on the beam and find the brightest point of intensity and then say "yeah this LED is 497% brighter than halogen so it definitely is better". No - that's not how it works. A headlamp is designed and engineered to produce a specific unique beam pattern that distributes light at specific angles on the road for safe visibility while being in compliance to the federal lighting standards. Change the light source type, size, shape, luminous flux and it throws all the optical engineering out the window and ultimately the beam pattern. You could end up having only a 20% increase at the 75 meter angle test point even if the LED measured at 497% more lux. How? Because of the focus. It shifted the intensity to an angle that doesn't help you see farther." Author Evo77 @ hidplanet.com

@MrWill1985 4 года назад

How well does the Morimoto work compared to a standard halogen? I'm leaning towards the 35W HID and I would prefer the more whiteish color over the standard halogen color but I don't want anything too bright. I have a 2018 Ford Focus SE and Im used to driving tractor trailer with LED headlights and it appears that the LED headlights are brighter than the headlights in my car. If the truck has LED. I basically just plan to replace the exisiting halogen bulbs with the HID.

@HeadlightRevolution 4 года назад

The Morimoto 35w kit would suit your needs great then. It won't be overly bright, but it will still be a huge improvement, and you can also get the color that you're looking for as well!

@garthmason5802 Год назад

do these lamps work just as good on rainy nights?

@danphilpott6302 3 года назад

I have a Tacoma 2019. I have upgraded the high beam and fog with LED. I not sure what to do with the low beam projector. I ensured the other LEDs were installed horizontal, according to your advice. I am wondering what to install for the low beam projector. I will match the colour approx 6000k. Should I use HID or LED? If I use LED I will likely match with my high beam and also use the GTR Ultra 2 , again according to your advice ( and I am happy with them). Also,is the orientation of LEDs important in the projectors? Awesome videos and advice!

@HeadlightRevolution 3 года назад

We would recommend HID with a projector. We can be happy to go into more detail, shot us an email at Sales@headlightrevolution.com.

@joshakaoger69 4 года назад

I had a 55watt hid back on the day with reflector and was amazing at the time but compared to my 17 Corolla lights it doesn't ....

@MattOn1010 4 года назад

On reflectors are amazing with hid but has to be the h4 bi xenon type. On projectors need to use 100w hid to get the similar light output.

@doylee469 3 года назад

My one headlight on my 14 gsxr with an hid is so much clearer then a 2018 impala with led

@ARTUROCG90. 4 года назад

Hello, I have a Jetta mk6 2015, what kind of light do you recommend, in HID that marks and what color is totally white, in Led which brand would be ideal. Thank you.

@HeadlightRevolution 2 года назад

Morimoto! www.headlightrevolution.com/h7-2stroke-led-bulbs

@donvape336 4 года назад

Gtr looks good

@HeadlightRevolution 4 года назад

it sure does!

@joshlazko2953 4 месяца назад

Have you guys made any videos between hid kit with relay harness vs standalone canbus hid kit? I just wanna know what’s the difference in brightness cause i got the hid kit with hd relay harness but I’m getting dash warnings since that is connected directly to the battery

@HeadlightRevolution 4 месяца назад

There shouldnt be a different in brightness, the brightness would be determined by the ballasts and bulbs. If you have errors on the dash, you need a capacitor link for the relay harness.