![]() ![]() ![]() ….in most situations I believe they outperform the alternative.ītw, the links I provided earlier are really worth a read for those interested. HID stands for high-intensity discharge lights and is one of the widely used bulbs with different variants. 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. Halogen or halogen light is a type of incandescent bulb or light that makes use of halogen gas to function, and it can be used residentially or commercially. ….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. The opposite is actually true though, since halogen bulbs use a filament (point) source, the lens spreads the light out evenly, while the arc source in an HID bulb is quite a bit longer, and so needs to be focused well to direct the light where its needed. ….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.). LED headlights refer to Light Emitting Diodes and these have become common fitment since they debuted in 2004, taking a fraction of the energy to run compared to HID lights or Halogen while having a much longer lifespan and giving clearer light. If anything, I would suggest choosing Osram Siverstars (European version) over the ones sold under the Sylvania name here in the US. generates heat and needs more cooling to run than halogen and HID bulbs. + may be designed differently because of its size. If your comparing between the Silverstar ZXE’s by chance, they tested at the same brightness, with the ZXE’s of course giving you more white light. - may potentially cause harsh glare to other drivers because of its brightness. 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. The SilverStar ’s came out at 10 brighter over basic or stock bulbs, and 17 behind the Silverstar Ultra’s. While YMMV, I agree (based on my limited experience testing those bulbs and reading feedback over the years). ![]()
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