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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Headlights are crucial for a car driver as well as other road users without which accidents are eminent, especially in dark and foggy conditions. However, while humans may have varying eye characteristics and not necessarily different eyes, cars have different head lamp types and each has some differences.<\/p>\n

In light of today\u2019s discussion, the spotlight is on Light Emitting Diode (LED) and high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights.<\/p>\n

HID headlights contain an HID light bulb that has two electrodes swapped in a glass casing which is filled with xenon gas and metal salts.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat is why HID headlights are often called xenon lights,\u201d Abel Asaba, a mechanic at Liberty Garage, in Kampala, says.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, he says, LED lights work with one-direction flowing power and have a semiconductor that emits light when this power flows through it.<\/p>\n

With these options available, one wonders which headlight is better than the other.<\/p>\n

Brightness <\/b><\/p>\n

Compared to ordinary headlights, both HID and LED headlights are brighter. However, LED headlights produce 10,000 lumens of light while HID headlamps give only 8,000 lumens.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis makes LED headlights a better option even on roads that are poorly lit as well as days that are foggy,\u201d Asaba says.<\/p>\n

However, it is also important to factor in the type of headlamp one\u2019s car has. For instance, a vehicle with reflector headlamps will do better with LED light while that with projector lamps works better with HID lights<\/p>\n

Glare <\/b><\/p>\n

HID headlights produce bright blue-white light which is intense and thus produces a glare that is so bright, it can make one\u2019s eyes hurt.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis can cause accidents, more so if the driver flashes full lights because the other drivers are \u2018blinded\u2019 by the brightness, hence unable to clearly see others on the road. On the other hand, LED headlights do not have a glare, hence making driving safe for other road users,\u201d Asaba says.<\/p>\n

Reach <\/b><\/p>\n

Owing to the amount of light they produce, Asaba says, LED headlights grant the user ability to see way past their car front.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen using these lights, a car driver can see over long distances. It also means that other road users are aware of the car long before they get close to it,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Energy efficiency <\/b><\/p>\n

LED headlights draw less from the car battery to provide light compared to xenon lights.<\/p>\n

\u201cLED headlights do not need a lot of power to get them working thus less strain on the battery,\u201d Innocent Nkambwe, a mechanic at Kisekka Motors, says.<\/p>\n

Cost<\/b><\/p>\n

In regards to price, LED lights seem more costly than HID headlights.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs manufacturers are always looking for ways to lower energy consumption, thus becoming environment friendly, a lot of innovation is done which obviously drives up the cost. Therefore, this affects the cost of LED headlights,\u201d Nkambwe says.<\/p>\n

Intuitive technology <\/b><\/p>\n

Some LED headlights work with a matrix which incorporates LEDs and mirrors alongside cameras and sensors. This makes it an adaptive LED light.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile not all adaptive headlights are LED, adaptive LED lights work with this matrix, which enables them to scan the road ahead, thanks to the cameras, hence change brightness. This helps the driver know the traffic density as well as the features ahead to make better driving decisions,\u201d Asaba says.<\/p>\n

Longevity <\/b><\/p>\n

While both HID and LED headlights can last long, LED lights seem to take the trophy owing to their simplicity.<\/p>\n

\u201cTheir simple makeup not only makes them easy to install but also means that very little will go wrong during installation. Additionally, while it is estimated that HID headlamps will give you 15,000 hours, LED headlamps can go as far as 45,000 hours. This is why some believe they can last for as long as 10 years, especially when they are well taken care of,\u201d Nkambwe says.<\/p>\n

Additionally, while LED lights will maintain their light intensity, he says that with time, HID light intensity reduces towards the time when they totally lose their vitality, thus in need of replacement.<\/p>\n

Start-up time <\/b><\/p>\n

Seeing that LED lamps will light up as soon as power flows from the engine to the car and it only takes a one direction flow for them to receive power, they get on fast.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn the other hand, HID lamps will only go one after the filament, which contains gases and metal minerals has been heated up. It also means that HID lights will need more power from the battery to stay on than LED light will,\u201d Asaba says.<\/p>\n

Colour options <\/b><\/p>\n

Apart from providing light when driving, colour options also come into play when picking your headlight of choice. Nkambwe notes that while LED lights have a wide range of options, HID lamps do not have as much.<\/p>\n

\u201cHID headlamps can only be found in yellow, white, blue, and purple shades which is somewhat limited,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Making the choice<\/b><\/p>\n

When choosing which headlight to buy for your car, a lot must be put into consideration. It goes beyond looking at the pros and cons of each light.<\/p>\n

Nkambwe says one\u2019s driving time is important when choosing a light.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor instance, if you often drive at night, LED lights may be a better pick because inasmuch as HID lights have a white and bright light, LED lights have a quick start, an attribute that is essential during the night should the area have poor lighting or no lighting at all,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Moreover, LED lights have a further reach. Therefore, in regards to location, Nkambwe says, LED headlamps are your ideal choice in rural areas or those with poor street lighting as well as foggy conditions.<\/p>\n

\u201cHID headlamps work better in urban settings because there are street lights to beef them up,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Additionally, owing to lifespan, LED lights may take the day. Therefore, Asaba says, HID lights will work for someone looking for a short time solution.<\/p>\n

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