The first LED lights were used in the Audi A8's daytime running light (DRL) assembly. These lights are long-lasting and consume little energy to produce an excellently bright stream of light. The Lexus LS 600h was the first car to use LED low beams in 2006.

You can see leagues more in both distance and width. The 5700K RetroBright headlights perform even better than the 3000K version. You get 1460 max. Lux in the 5700K LED bulb, this is 175 percent brighter than stock.

LED headlights first appeared in the U.S. on the Lexus LS 600h sedan back in 2007, and they were originally found only on high-end cars. But LEDs began appearing in more mainstream models about eight years ago, and some of them impressed us in our testing.

The big benefit of LED headlights is their low power usage relative to the light they emit. They are approximately 80% more efficient than traditional halogen bulbs, this lowers the strain on the car's electrical system which in turn can improve fuel economy.

AUDI AND THE FIRST FULL LED CAR The Audi R8 made waves in the automotive industry.

Regarding color temperature, 6000K is considered brighter than 3000K because it produces a cooler and more intense light.

Now the question arises. Which one is better the answer depends on your personal preferences.

LEDs appeal to automakers and consumers for several reasons: They're brighter than halogen headlights and often cast a wider pattern, plus they use less energy, last longer and have a much whiter color than halogens, which typically are yellowish. What's more, a lot of people think they look cool.

LED Headlights Advantages LED bulbs emit light 15 times longer than halogen bulbs. LED lights are shockproof, vibration-resistant, and energy-efficient. That means they're very long-lasting. Aside from that, the bulbs are quite bright.

LEDs appeal to automakers and consumers for several reasons: They're brighter than halogen headlights and often cast a wider pattern, plus they use less energy, last longer and have a much whiter color than halogens, which typically are yellowish. What's more, a lot of people think they look cool.

LED headlights produce a brighter and more focused beam of light, which can help to cut through rain and fog and provide better visibility for the driver.

In 1972, electrical engineer, M George Craford invented the first yellow-colored LED for Monsanto using gallium arsenide phosphide in the diode. Craford also invented a red LED that was 10 times brighter than Holonyack's. Monsanto was the first company to mass-produce visible LEDs.