Ampoule LED Voiture vs. Kitxenon H1 – Pros & Cons
The safety features of cars are subject to extremely stringent requirements by the governments of countries around the world, and many people place a premium on safety when buying a new car. Buyers are concerned about the ability of the car to withstand crashes, handling in poor weather, and braking efficiency. One component that is certainly very much related to the overall safety of a car but is often overlooked are the headlamps. Brightness, clarity and working life are all aspects of headlamp operation that contribute in one way or another to the safety of a car. The development of xenon and ampoule LED systems to replace older halogen systems has prompted a constant debate about the benefits of an ampoule LED voiture system versus a xenon system like the Kitxenon H1.
In terms of brightness, the Kitxenon H1 would generally be superior to an ampoule LED voiture system. This is because xenon headlamps have a very high intensity as compared to LED headlamps. This is a very important consideration when it comes to safety, because headlamps are often a driver’s sole source of light when on the roads at night. Without proper lighting, it can be easy to miss dangers on the roads, such as ice that forms during winter that can cause a car to go skidding off the side of the road.
The brightness of xenon systems such as the Kitxenon H1 also has its downside, however, and that is the need to install an automatic headlamp leveling system for the xenon headlamps to be legal for use on the roads. An ampoule LED voiture system, on the other hand, does not require the installation of an automatic leveling mechanism because it is not as bright and therefore not as dazzling to oncoming drivers as xenon headlamps.
When it comes to working life, then an ampoule LED voiture system has a clear advantage over xenon systems like the Kitxenon H1. The technology used in LED lighting, such as with ampoule LED voiture systems, is relatively new and has made for major improvements in runtime. Whereas a regular xenon lamp can be expected to function for roughly 3,000 to 5,000 hours before needing to be replaced, an LED lamp can be expected to function for up to 100,000 hours before needing to be replaced.
This means that once you install an ampoule LED voiture system in your vehicle, you can conceivably use the vehicle for the rest of its operational life without needing to change the headlamps. Whereas with a Kitxenon H1 system, you can expect to have to change it within a few years, depending on how heavy your usage of your car is.
The working life aspect of headlamps has a bearing on safety because you never know exactly when a headlamp will wear out and need to be replaced. With an ampoule LED voiture system, you need not worry about that but with a Kitxenon H1 system, your headlamps might stop working while you are driving on an unlit road at night in the middle of winter.
So if you are prepared to conduct regular maintenance on your headlamps and replace them even before they stop working and you desire the brighter option, then the Kitxenon H1 system is the better choice for you. If, however, your car does not undergo regular maintenance and you need your headlamps to function without needing replacement, then an ampoule LED voiture system is definitely the better choice for you.
No matter whether your preference lies with an ampoule LED voiture system or a Kitxenon H1 system, you will find both at the convenient one-stop lighting shop, Ledixa!
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