HID Xenon vs Halogen

So how do Halogen and Xenon compare?

The table below summarises the basic comparison of a fixed 55 W Halogen bulb, with a Xenon bulb of 35W (note the 40% power saving whilst there is a much higher light output).

Feature:

HID bulb:

Halogen Bulb (H1):

Power - consumption

35W

55 W

Brightness (CD)

200.000 CD

67.500 CD

Luminance (lm)

1900 ~ 3200 lm

<1000 lm

Temperature (K)

4200 ~ 12000 K

3200 K (yellow)

Life

2500 Hr sustained

200~300 Hr. sustained

The light produced by the Xenon system will give you a more "even" spread and better penetration, as well as much improved contrast and reduced eyestrain. Reflectors from road traffic signs, cat-eyes and vehicles in front of you, are picked up at much longer distances, giving you those vital "extra" seconds to react.