Halogen vs HID vs LED

This video is NOT meant to be an endorsement of altering the headlights in your vehicle. It s just meant to be a comparison between the Halogen, HID, and LED bulbs that are available now. That said, I did feel like I got some surprising results from my testing as you ll see in the video. All tests were done using a 2004 Honda Element with Halogen headlight housings. The distances were constant as we kept the vehicle in the same spot for all testing with the engine running. Also, I did not aim or alter the headlights in any way. I only installed the different bulbs for each test. Listing of State Headlight Laws: https://www.motorfiend.com/state-headlight-laws/ I got all of the bulbs for testing from MotorFiend: https://www.motorfiend.com Halogen bulbs were stock H4 s/9003 s: https://www.amazon.com/SYLVANIA-SilverStar-Halogen-Headlight-Contains/dp/B0012ETJ1O HID s: https://www.amazon.com/Innovited-55W-BI-XENON-DUAL-BEAM/dp/B00KV8MN56 LED s: https://www.amazon.com/Boltlink-Headlight-Bulbs-Dual-Beam/dp/B00QEYKGJG The best place for answers to your automotive questions: http://www.ericthecarguy.com Camera: Derek Sims Thanks for watching! Discussion about this video: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/kunena/18-The-EricTheCarGuy-Video-Forum/67460-halogen-vs-hid-vs-led Tools My Luxi light meter: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1017614-REG/luxi_esdhw905_light_meter_attachment_for.html Related videos Element HID Headlight Install: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OB-KQIySb7w&feature=youtu.be Re: HID Headlight Install video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBbAGqpH0pM HID Diagnosis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8OnMcA302g 2004 Honda Element HID Fog Light Install (Part 1): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvOez4RCyn8&feature=youtu.be 2004 Honda Element HID Fog Light Install (Part 2): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rINkzWHgCTM&feature=youtu.be How To Install LED Headlights 2012 Honda Odyssey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq5pf0srHyk CREE Headlight Installation Acura Vigor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NddUhGVI7EA&t=14s How To Adjust Headlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ3OZnzR1Zc How To Aim Headlights with a Hoppy Headlight Aimer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3GOz8cX7Dw How To Restore Headlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvNSjjTHua4&t=3s **Answers to your automotive questions found here: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq Social Network Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EricTheCarGuy?fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricTheCarGuy Google+: https://plus.google.com/100195180196698058780/posts Instagram: http://instagram.com/ericthecarguy Information on Premium Membership: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/premium-content-streaming-etcg-content Stay Dirty ETCG Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information.  EricTheCarGuy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. EricTheCarGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video.  Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result.  Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not EricTheCarGuy.