1. Longevity and Endurance
When LED hit the mainstream, the main selling point was its sole longevity, and the ability to outlast other types of bulbs. Halogen lightbulbs made around 90% of car headlights until recently, with a steady decline, just because of this feature. An average LED headlight set will last somewhere between 30,000 and 50,000 hours, depending on the class and the car it is installed in. The key to their durability is in the light source. For starters, LED bulbs “burn” much colder than traditional halogen. To furtherly enhance this feature, manufacturers build in some sort of heat dissipation mechanism or system, so they can operate on even lower heat.
Now, even though LED might seem expensive at the beginning, which they undoubtedly are, in the long run, your wallet is bound to feel the benefits of LED convenience, because less heat directly transfers to fewer breaks. Which brings us to our next point.
2. Extreme Energy Efficiency
If you have bought a fridge in the last few years, you certainly noticed that even fridges nowadays have LED lights inside. Even mobile phone cameras use led flashbulbs instead of older traditional flashes. All of this is thanks to the low power consumption of LED systems. How does that apply to your car, you ask? Well, if you ever mistakenly left the headlights of your car on, you know the hassle an empty car battery can bring.
With LED, this is rarely the case. Not only will you be safer with situations like forgetting to turn off the lights, but the overall gas consumption will drop due to the high energy efficiency LED car headlights bring to the table (more about that in detail later).
The low power consumption is eco-friendlier. It has also become a popular choice for hybrid owners, because, believe it or not, using LED can sometimes prolong a single battery charge by up to 20%.
3. Installation and Replacement is Easy
Most types of LED headlights are pretty easy to install, and you will not need any professional help. On average people take up to 30 minutes to entirely replace their current headlights with LED. Even the most inexperienced people will not need much more time than half an hour, if they stick to the instruction manual, of course.
This feature, however, should not be taken for granted because there are some finesses you should check before you start driving with your new LED headlight set. For example, the light must be focused, so it doesn’t obstruct other drivers during the night. LED lights are potent despite their low energy consumption, so caution is advised, especially for the people new to the system.
4. The Power of Illumination
Last, but certainly not least, is the high illumination capacity of LED lights. An average traditional headlight bulb can provide visibility for 50 to about 80 yards, while LED can go over a 100-yard mark with ease. Believe it or not, the power of this lighting system is what makes it legally tricky to install, because if it isn’t done properly, it can pose a great threat to other drivers, due to glare and potent illumination overall.
