What is the difference between lens LED lights and regular LED lights?
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The differences between lens LED lights and regular LED lights are as follows: Different light sources: LED lights with lenses distribute light evenly, avoiding areas with strong or weak light intensity. In contrast, LED lights without lenses have scattered and poorly controlled light sources. Different chip heat dissipation: LED lights with lenses have slower chip heat dissipation, while regular LED lights offer better heat dissipation. Different illumination distances: LED lights with lenses have a shorter illumination distance as they cut off excess light, whereas regular LED lights provide a wider and longer illumination range. Different effects: LED light units with lenses produce more focused and scientifically adjusted light scattering compared to those without lenses. Without a lens, the light source scatters significantly, resulting in insufficient illumination distance and overly bright areas near the vehicle.
Having driven for ten years using various car lights, the difference between lens-equipped LEDs and regular LEDs is quite significant. Simply put, the lens version is like giving light a guide dog—it keeps the beam focused on the road without scattering. Regular LED bulbs are bright, but their light is scattered, often prompting oncoming drivers to flash their high beams in protest during night highway driving. The additional convex lens module in the lens version is key—it compresses the light into a fan-shaped beam, allowing low beams to illuminate up to 60 meters ahead without glare. Heat dissipation is also better with lens-equipped models. When I modified my lights, the technician mentioned that the copper substrate and air duct design cool twice as fast as the aluminum substrate of regular LEDs, extending the bulb's lifespan by two years. Of course, the price is higher—a full lens assembly upgrade costs about a thousand more than just replacing LED bulbs.
