Which is better HID or projector headlights?

HIDs are better for projector headlights Although LEDs will fit and work, from experience, they will not perform as expected. In most cases, your stock halogen bulbs will be brighter than LEDs in projector-type headlights.

Are LED and HID headlights illegal?

California permits only headlamp bulbs that emit white or yellow light. Since high-intensity HID bulb light is blue, these lights are not permitted on vehicles in the state.

Is it illegal to have HID headlights?

In some cases, your vehicle might come with HID headlights built-in. This is becoming ever more common, especially on high-end or luxury vehicles where HID bulbs are practically the standard now. If you purchased a new vehicle and it came with HID headlights, you can rest assured they are legal.

Do HID headlights get hot?

HID lights can reach very, very high temperatures (far in excess of what a halogen can achieve). They can be uncomfortable to touch after being used, but they don’t reach the 100 – 300 degree temperature range common for even low-end headlights.

What color are HID headlights?

HID bulbs come in a variety of colors ranging from yellows (3000K – 4300K) to whites (5000K – 6000K) to blues and purples (8000K and over).

How do you tell if I have HID headlights?

One way to tell if a vehicle is equipped with HID headlamps is to look at the outer lens cover. If the headlamps are HID, the markings D1R, D1S, D2R or D2S will be displayed on the lens. These are the four basic types of HID bulbs that are used in HID lighting systems.

Is HID the same as LED?

The two different technologies are entirely different methods of producing light. HID bulbs contain inert gas within the glass casing while LEDs are a solid state technology. HIDs emit a lot of heat and a large portion of their emissions fall in both the IR and UV spectrum.

What color hid should I get?

If you are looking to upgrade your fog lights to HIDs it is best to go with a golden yellow (3000K) or yellow-white (4300K). We strongly recommend against using blue or purple bulbs (anything 6000K) for your safety in times of poor visibility (fog, haze, rain, snow, etc.).

What are the benefits of HID headlights?

HID bulbs emit intense blue white light which offer better visibility as compared to the yellow light produced by typical halogen headlights. In simple terms, HID bulbs often much better visibility at night allowing drivers to react to emergency situations much more quickly as compared to halogen bulbs.