![]() Due to the difference in light output between LED and HID bulbs, I believe Avalons projectors better suitable for HID bulbs. ![]() If you have questions to Steven, just ask your question using the form. Both halogen and HID Avalons projectors have identical size and shape, the difference is in light bulb socket. Now, he is ready to share his experience with readers. He has installed thousands of HID and LED kits and did hundreds of custom headlight retrofit projects. On yearly basis he visits SEMA, as well as other car shows. Steven is excited about fast cars, loud music and car mods. Steven is a certified mechanic and technical writer at Halo Headlights. LED vs HID vs Halogen: Comparison Chart TECHNOLOGY But in general they last around 2.000 hours. The lifespan of these bulbs depends on the manufacturer and technologies they use to produce these bulbs. Also, HIDs require less power to operate, than halogens do. These bulbs are not just bright, but are significantly brighter, than halogens as they produce 3 times as much light, as halogens do. High Intensity Discharge bulbs employ a mixture of gasses (including xenon) and metals to produce bright glow. Power of halogen bulbs today is around 55 watts, yet not all power is converted into light, as these bulbs produce a lot of heat as well. Average lifespan of halogen bulb varies from 5 hours and highly depends on the manufacturer and technological specs. Halogen lights use a tungsten filament and halogen gas, while HID lights use xenon gas and an electrical arc. But still, halogen headlights are now the most popular type of headlight bulbs on our roads. My white car has the HID lights and when you look at the back side of the passenger headlight the connector and bulb base are both light grey in color. Today, many carmakers install xenon or even LED bulbs into more upscale trim levels. I have two 2016s, one with HID, the other with Halogen and the lights look identical from the front. ![]() More durable than sealed incandescent beams, halogen bulbs produced a brighter, better quality of light. Since 1960s, halogen bulbs became more advanced and were installed into headlights of all vehicles as a basic lighting option. General Electric invented halogen bulbs in 1892, and Italian automobile manufacturers started using them in the 1960s. Halogen bulbs employ glass bubble filled with halogen, in order to prolong lifespan and performance of these bulbs. It is the same construction, that’s used in the modern halogen bulbs. ….in most situations I believe they outperform the alternative.ītw, the links I provided earlier are really worth a read for those interested.Originally, the front end of vehicles featured bulbs with tungsten filaments. Having said all of that, I (personally) don’t have a problem with most OEM HID setups I have come across (as an observer) and as a user (I have the HID option in my R/T), I’m glad I got them. ….and given that designs will differ (HID or halogen), it’s really not a “black & white” issue IMO/IME. There are drawbacks to either lighting solution as well as advantages. I guess my point is that with some of the advantages that HID’s provide, they are not without fault. ![]() ….HID applications can also suffer from backdazzle in inclement weather, increased glare from wet roads, etc. It can also be argued that the increase in foreground light from your typical HID application can actually hinder distance, nighttime vision (making your pupils contract). On another note (in bwbike’s defense) I would like to point out that not all OEM HID’s perform similarly and individual perception also varies (some are simply more sensitive to the glare/dazzle/intensity observed in certain applications). They perform better (they’re brighter), the glass on the Osram is clear (not tinted) and the quality/difference in manufacturing is noticeable by comparison in the examples I have seen (solder connections, etc.). If anything, I would suggest choosing Osram Siverstars (European version) over the ones sold under the Sylvania name here in the US. While high efficacy halogen bulbs will have a shorter lifespan than your typical OEM bulb, products like Philips XTreme +80’s and Osram Night Breaker +90’s are still a better option IMO/IME. This is how we literally replicate your vehicles OEM beam pattern. While YMMV, I agree (based on my limited experience testing those bulbs and reading feedback over the years). XenonDepot said: The HID bulb will be slightly longer however the bulb is laser aligned so that that the focal point of the HID bulb litearlly sits in the same spot as the focal point of the halogen bulb. ![]()
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