LED vs Halogen Driving Lights: Insights from 4x4 Australia Reviews
Discover one of the rare driving light reviews outside typical off-road publications that features FYRLYT driving lights. This piece, by Mark Allen, offered perspectives that surprised many researching LED vs Halogen driving lights and likely prompted a reassessment among those focused solely on perceived brightness.
Mark's insights challenged common beliefs about driving light performance, particularly the importance of light colour and achieving truly effective brightness for night driving safety. His "revelation" on what genuinely aids night vision on the road is a sentiment frequently echoed by drivers on our FYRLYT customer feedback page who have compared various off-road lighting options.
If you're searching for reliable information on light quality for driving beyond the usual driving light comparison metrics, this review provides a valuable alternative viewpoint.
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Where is FYRLYT in mainstream media?
FYRLYT isn't always featured in off-road publications because we don't pay for exposure like many driving light brands. Be aware of potential advertising bias influencing content and recommendations. We suggest scepticism regarding media or influencer endorsements, as these can shift with financial ties, often without clear disclosure. Make informed choices about driving lights for night safety by considering the source of information.
Driving light tests & reviews. Buyer beware.
Annual driving light comparison articles often appear, yet can disappoint by omitting crucial information for real-world night driving. These reviews frequently oversimplify or misunderstand key technical aspects like CRI (Colour Rendering Index), Kelvin (colour temperature), Lux (light intensity), and Lumens (total light output).
Many continue to suggest a "daylight-like" white light is best, and some now claim a mid-80s CRI LED is ideal, which can be misleading regarding actual usable light and visual acuity at night. It can feel as though generic test formats and marketing claims are sometimes presented as definitive facts, potentially due to a lack of deeper technical understanding.
Before FYRLYT consistently highlighted CRI's importance based on established visual science, discussion in the market often focused narrowly on high Lux distance claims (often extrapolated laboratory figures) or potentially inflated Lumen figures. While a 70 CRI is sometimes promoted, and mid-80s CRI is now appearing, it is essential to understand why CRI matters for seeing hazards and animals clearly at night.
FYRLYT has emphasised this for over a decade with supporting evidence. Informed drivers looking for the best driving lights for safety should look beyond simplistic metrics and consider the quality of the light spectrum.
The #01 mistake when choosing driving lights
Achieving optimal driving light quality is more intricate than simply having the brightest light. Focusing solely on perceived brightness is a primary error, often amplified by marketing that prioritises this easily sold feature. While bright LED driving lights are increasingly accessible and affordable, largely due to global supply chains and readily available components, their true performance for night driving safety depends on factors beyond raw intensity.
The Influencer effect. Mid 80 CRI is not on par to FYRLYT's 100 CRI
Consumers should be cautious about influencer opinions on driving light technical aspects. While engaging, their advice on LED driving lights and performance metrics like CRI can be shaped by brand partnerships. A recent example saw an influencer claim mid-80s CRI LEDs matched FYRLYT's 100 CRI. This is technically inaccurate; a mid-80s CRI with blue bias differs significantly in SPD and visual benefits for night driving safety. For reliable information on driving light quality, critically assess if advice is truly independent when choosing lights.
The 4X4 Australia NEMESIS 9000 Review
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What they don't tell you. SPD.
Unless you understand the Spectral Power Distribution (SPD) of the light source, claims presented purely as facts can be misleading marketing hype. Brands rarely highlight the specific wavelengths of light emitted and their actual properties in varying conditions, crucially including their impact on your eyes during the phase of dark adaptation when switching between high and low beam.
For genuine night vision and driving safety, considering the SPD is essential for choosing effective driving lights. The video below explains why you need to understand SPD.