Halogen Headlights | Budget vehicles, standard illumination, non-performance-oriented cars | H11 Halogen Bulb (IEC 60064), ABS Housing (ISO 12100), Color Temp: 3200K (Industry) ▲ 6000K (Base) ▲ 6500K (Advanced) Brightness: 1200 lumens (Industry) ▲ 1500 (Base) ▲ 1800 (Advanced) | Cost-effective ($20–$40/unit), Easy installation, widely compatible | Lower brightness (1200 lumens), Shorter lifespan (~500h), Higher heat output (120°C peak) |
Xenon (HID) Headlights | Performance cars, need brighter light, luxury vehicles | 4300K–6000K (D2S/D3S), 3000+ lumens (Industry Standard), Ballast (IEC 60945) | Brighter illumination (3000+ lumens), Longer lifespan (~2000h), Energy efficient (35W vs 55W halogen) | Expensive ($100–$200/unit), Requires ballast, slow startup (2–5s warm-up) |
LED Headlights | Modern vehicles, energy efficiency, eco-friendly fleets | 5000–6500K (SMD LEDs), 3000+ lumens (IEC 62717), 85% energy efficiency | Longest lifespan (50,000h), Energy efficient (12W per LED), Compact design | High upfront cost ($200–$400/unit), Complex installation, heat management needed |
Laser Headlights | Luxury vehicles, high-end performance, flagship models | 6000K+, 5000+ lumens (ISO 21782), ultra-bright beam (up to 600m range) | Most intense illumination, Compact size (1/10th LED volume), Adaptive features | Extremely expensive ($800–$2000/unit), Requires advanced electronics |
Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) | Safety-focused driving, autonomous vehicles, nighttime highways | Automatically adjusts beam (ISO 21782), 4000K, 3500 lumens | Reduces glare for oncoming traffic, Enhances visibility on highways | Complex sensor system ($500–$1000/unit), May have reliability issues in harsh conditions |
Projector Beam Headlights | Vehicles needing focused light, SUVs, trucks | Sharp cutoff line (ECE R112), 3500K, 1800 lumens | Precise beam pattern, Better visibility on highways, Modern aesthetics | More expensive than halogen ($60–$120/unit), Requires precise alignment |