Halogen vs LED Bulbs: The TRUTH About Replacing Your Headlights

Halogen vs LED Bulbs: The TRUTH About Replacing Your Headlights Are LED headlight bulbs actually better than halogen, or do they just look brighter? In this video, I put LED replacement headlight bulbs head-to-head against halogens using real measurements, not marketing claims. We test lux output over distance, beam pattern, cutoff quality, and thermal performance over time. Many LED headlight bulbs advertise huge lumen numbers, but lumens don’t tell you where the light actually goes. In this test, I show why lux matters more than lumens, how color temperature can trick your eyes, and why some LED bulbs fade dramatically as they heat up. If you’ve ever wondered: Why LED headlights look bright but don’t help you see farther Why OEMs still use halogen in many applications Why some LED bulbs create glare Or whether LED retrofits are actually an upgrade This video will answer those questions with data. What’s tested in this video: LED vs halogen headlight bulb performance Lux measurements at distance Beam pattern and cutoff clarity Thermal output drop over time Bulbs Featured: Auxbeam F22: https://amzn.to/48OUABL Auxbeam F15: https://amzn.to/44EYvyp Hikari: https://amzn.to/4p7I3y2 Sealight Scoparc: https://amzn.to/4se0i7V Avoid: Sealight Xenower: https://amzn.to/48Y8wIh Techwizhub: https://amzn.to/4p6TKVU Sylvania: https://amzn.to/4qmRI51 Fahren: https://amzn.to/4p0jrr7 My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/repairgeek Help support the channel, buy using my Amazon links As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases and your cost is exactly the same. Questions? Send your question or schedule a call here: https://tazet.com/repairgeek #headlight #ledheadlights #light #automobile #upgrade #testing Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:03 What we are testing 1:25 What I purchased 6:54 Testing total output 15:51 Details on the test car 16:57 Lumens vs Lux 18:33 Your eyes are a BIG variable 21:21 Actual Lux output 29:38 Beam patterns 32:39 Roadway testing 36:32 What would I buy? Disclaimer: The information, demonstration and any content contained in this video is for informational purposes only. The user Repair Geek makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the effectiveness or safety of the contents of this video. In no way should the contents of the video, including the tools used, be repeated or tried by anyone. Viewers should only seek the help of a trained professional located at a licensed auto repair shop for any fix, modification, alteration, or any change to their vehicle. Repair Geek shall not be liable for any injury, damage, or loss to any person or property that may result from use of the tools, equipment, or any content contained in this video. In addition, there is no way to guarantee that the video is not altered or modified or is not in the final form submitted by Repair Geek and therefore, Repair Geek does not warrant that the video is unaltered or not modified. The links on this video to products are for informational purposes only and in no way are an endorsement of the safety or effectiveness of the particular product. Viewers understand that anything contained in this video or linked to or from this video is the sole responsibility of the viewer and in no way provides an express or implied warranty as to the safety or effectiveness of any linked tool, product, or video. Therefore, viewer agrees to release, waive, and discharge Repair Geek or anyone affiliated with Repair Geek, from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by the viewer, or to any property belonging to viewer, regardless of whether the loss is linked to the use of the contents of this video, or otherwise and regardless of whether such liability arises in tort, contract, strict liability, or otherwise, to the fullest extent allowed by law.