What additional light light lights are better to buy

Headlights are not only the "eyes" of the car, but also an important element of its design. The modern market offers many differentoptics(chandeliers, beams, headlights) for installation in a vehicle. All of them differ in light intensity and service life. However, more and more car owners prefer headlights, the types and advantages of which we will consider in this article.

Types of additional high beam headlights

Halogen headlights

Halogen headlights are a standard incandescent lamp with a tungsten filament inside. They are filled with a special buffer gas under pressure, which, as a result of heating, begins to additionally increase the luminous flux.

Main characteristics:

• Power - 55-130 W;
• Light flux - from 1450 to 2100 lm;
• The service life is estimated from 500 to 1000 hours of continuous glow;
• Efficiency - 30-60%.

Advantages of halogen headlights:

1. Installed as additional lighting for high beam and fog lights;
2. Do not require the presence of an ignition unit for efficient operation;
3. Mounted separately from the main optics;
4. Easy installation and replacement;
5. Easy to maintain;
6. The light range of such headlights is 100-120 meters in a straight line under ideal weather conditions.

Disadvantages:

1. Dim light;
2. They have an unnatural yellow glow.

Xenon headlights

Unlike the previous type, these headlights do not have a filament in their design. Due to this fact, they are rightfully considered more durable.

A special control unit (separate for each headlight) and a transformer that provides the ideal voltage - this is what a car should be equipped with to install xenon headlights.

Main parameters:

• Light flux - up to 3200 Lm;
• Service life - at least 3500 hours;
• They do not heat up during operation;
• Power consumption - no more than 35 W;
• Wide range of color temperature - from 4300 to 6000 Kelvin.

Advantages of xenon headlights:

1. Long service life - these headlights are replaced after 100,000 (sometimes 200,000) kilometers;
2. Good light output even in the dark;
3. Emits a natural white glow that significantly improves visibility;
4. High efficiency;
5. Reduces eye strain while driving.

Disadvantages:

1. A significant price;
2. They need a little warm-up before switching on.

Importantly!It should be noted that the replacement of these headlights should be carried out only by specially trained people in protective glasses and suits. Since the fragments of a damaged lamp can fly over long distances, thereby causing harm to a person.

LED headlights

The main feature of these headlights is the presence of a "smart" control system and additional cooling fans. The design of the headlights is equipped with several LEDs that provide illumination of the desired area. During the passage of an oncoming car, the adaptive unit will automatically turn off certain lights so as not to dazzle the driver. However, when entering a turn, additional sections of LEDs will turn on again.

Main parameters:

• Color temperature - 5000-6000 Kelvin;
• Luminous intensity - 4500-5000 Lm (at the same time, the car does not dazzle oncoming drivers);
• Rectilinear direction of the beam without scattering on the sides.

Advantages of LED headlights:

1. The service life is estimated from 25 to 50,000 hours of continuous operation;
2. Impact-resistant and waterproof design;
3. A small indicator of power consumption - 6 W;
4. It is possible to install adaptive headlights;
5. The emitted light is close to natural;
6. Low energy consumption;
7. There is no heating effect (headlights do not heat up during operation). However, this fact can also have a negative character, since in the cold the headlights simply freeze and become covered with ice, which significantly impairs visibility.
8. Good tightness.

Disadvantages:

1. High price;
2. Not suitable for repair;
3. Weak light without a control system.

Which additional headlights to buy is up to you. We, in turn, are sure that the future lies in LED optics. Our online store offers a wide selection of floodlights from various brands -Lazerlamps, ARB and others. Make a choice yourself or use the advice of our managers, who will be happy to answer all your questions.