Drivers will be able to achieve up to 60% more vision at night compared to standard halogen headlights. The longer beam pattern means you will not only be able to see other road users more clearly – but also be seen more clearly by others. Not sure on that as currently the LED needs to be E-marked to be legal for on-road use & again, currently afaik that is only possible where the vehicle or the complete light unit has been homologated.

The tests were the same for both types, despite the different light sources: filament for the halogen and an arc between electrodes for HID.

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Bulbs are placed in a headlamp - a reflector type from a Fiat 500X for halogen bulbs, projector from an Audi A3 for HID - allowed to burn in to settle output, then an image is taken of the beam pattern on the wall. The Figure of Merit for HID is close to double that of the halogen, with a beam that’s 30 or so metres longer.

Software then measures the light at various points in the beam. It’s an unusual, if not unique, set-up, but the results have been corroborated by tests at parent company Osram’s conventional light tunnel in Germany, which we have used in the past. It finished last in all our tests and delivered just 16 per cent of the area above 30 lux compared with our winner – easily visible to the naked eye. It came as no surprise that both samples failed to reach the minimum light levels by a significant margin. Avoid. Other requirements The requirements of paragraph 5.5.2. shall not apply to dipped-beam headlamps. Dipped-beam headlamps with a light source or LED module(s) producing the principal dipped beam and having a total objective luminous flux which exceeds 2,000 lumens shall only be installed in conjunction with the installation of headlamp cleaning device(s) according to Regulation No. 45.11 As an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Philips can guarantee precise fitting and alignment to enhance the view of the road ahead. With much greater awareness of the presence of potential hazards, the headlights will help you drive with safety in mind.Introducing Philips’ most stylish and whitest, road-legal set of halogen bulbs – the Philips WhiteVision Ultra. Yes, this is the problem here, most insurance companies do not really care whether it is legal or not legal, it only matters whether they are paying out more in case of a claim. I sometimes doubt that whether VOSA or any other legal authorities are doing anything to stop illegal mods. Every evening, I have cars behind me with odd and ill adjusted beams (on one side) shining into my mirrors and my eyes, I am not even sure if they have their proper MOTs or simply illegal uninsured cars. Then you have plenty of cars having at least one missing brake light on the road. Are these more dangerous than replacing your plate bulbs with LEDs? Certainly. But are insurance companies helping out to rectify these, a big NO! An ST2 was cheaper than an ST3 yet an ST 2 with some options I.e cruise control, satnav, bixenon headlights was more to insure than an ST3 which comes with those and more as standard... When queried, the insurance company explained that optional extras are insured as mods that were factory fitted but not on the spec of vehicle as it would be in standard guise.

Lumens (denoted by lm) are a measure of the total amount of visible light (to the human eye) from a bulb or light source We only ship to parts of the US, states include:California,Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maine, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin

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Color temperature is an indication of colour and not to be confused with heat. Color temperatures over 5,000K are called cool co Running both tests at the same time, although in different headlamps, gave us a chance to see just how big an advance HID was over halogen when it was introduced over 20 years ago.

Experience a colour temperature of up to 3700K which will give the stylish appearance of LED headlights. With the manufacturer’s meticulous design and testing processes, the range has been approved to ECE standards for use on UK roads.I think you should consult your insurance as aftermarket lighting LEDs and HIDs are listed as possible modifications. That's where they should have declared as we all know insurance will look for anyway to not pay out ... However a simple uprated halogen that is marked for road use will is not a problem. But we are still deviating off topic ... Options will be available to people with all types of fitment and it probably won't take long for road legal versions of said items ...