The document compares projector and reflector headlights, detailing their designs, pros and cons, and the best bulb types for each. It emphasizes that projector headlights are superior in performance and light quality, while reflector headlights are more affordable but can cause issues with brightness if paired with HID bulbs. Ultimately, it recommends projector headlights as the better choice for vehicles.

1. Projector vs. Reflector
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2. Reflector vs.
Projector
headlights
comparison
chart

3. How do I know if I have a projector or
reflector headlight?
 A projector has an obvious fishbowl lens sitting
right in front of the headlight bulb. It’s not hard to
miss.
 On the flip side, a reflector has a more open
design. A reflector bowl is riddled with mirrors in
place of a lens, which acts as a reflector.

4. Pros & cons of reflector/projector headlights
Reflector Projector
Pros - Affordable manufacturing costs
- Simple design
- Conserves space because it's not as
deep as projector headlights
- Well focused beam chart
- Absence of dark spots
- The bright lightning hardly dazes other
motorists
- Compatible with bright light bulbs
- Luminous and far-reaching lightning
- Impressive aesthetics
Cons - The light isn't far-reaching
- Lightning cannot be controlled or
guided
- There are blind spots in the beam
- Weak and ill-focused lightning
- Consumes more space because it's
deeper and bigger than reflector housing
- High manufacturing cost
- Slightly complex design

5. LEDs and HIDs: Which is the best for a
projector/reflector?
Best bulb
for
projector
headlights
For a projector headlight, a High-Intensity Discharge
(HID) bulb is the missing piece that completes the
puzzle. Because the projector lens was designed to
amplify HID bulb tech. The projector housing is
characterized by a confined space that keeps heat
entrapped. This makes it even more suitable for
HID’s temperature. It also has a cutoff shield that
helps guide the beam from an HID bulb in the right
direction (down).

6. LEDs and HIDs: Which is the best for a
projector/reflector?
Best bulb
for
reflector
headlights
A LED light functions well in a reflector headlight.
However, there’s a significant condition attached to it–
A retrofitted LED bulb requires an upgraded reflector
bowl. If you default, chances are you’d dazed other
drivers everywhere you go!
A LED light in a reflector housing eliminates the
possibility of an extremely blinding headlight- largely.
On the flip side, HID light’s outcome in a reflector
housing would be a blindingly dangerous headlight.

7. Can LEDs be used in the projector headlight?
 LED technology is proof that technology can create magic.
Though LED isn’t the best match for projector housing, it’s not
impossible. So yes, you can use a LED in a projector headlight; of
course, but there are some factors you need to put into
consideration.
 Using an LED light with a projector leads to a distortion in the
appearance of the beam. As a result, the highest distance of
projection will reduce drastically. If your car is equipped with the
projector housing, we would recommend a HID bulb.

8. Can LEDs be used in the projector headlight?
 LED technology is proof that technology can create magic.
Though LED isn’t the best match for projector housing, it’s not
impossible. So yes, you can use a LED in a projector headlight; of
course, but there are some factors you need to put into
consideration.
 Using an LED light with a projector leads to a distortion in the
appearance of the beam. As a result, the highest distance of
projection will reduce drastically. If your car is equipped with the
projector housing, we would recommend a HID bulb.

9. Why HID shouldn’t be used in reflector
headlight?
 A reflector headlight is incompatible with HID. The reason is
simple, the brightness of the light becomes amplified, and it
dazes other motorists. Simply put, you’d be creating an
accident-prone headlight if you combine those two.
 A bright and far-reaching light while driving is desirable. But
the compatibility of the housing headlight and bulb should be
considered- always.

10. Why HID shouldn’t be used in reflector
headlight?
 A reflector headlight is incompatible with HID. The reason is
simple, the brightness of the light becomes amplified, and it
dazes other motorists. Simply put, you’d be creating an
accident-prone headlight if you combine those two.
 A bright and far-reaching light while driving is desirable. But
the compatibility of the housing headlight and bulb should be
considered- always.

11. Why HID shouldn’t be used in reflector
headlight?
 A reflector headlight is incompatible with HID. The reason is
simple, the brightness of the light becomes amplified, and it
dazes other motorists. Simply put, you’d be creating an
accident-prone headlight if you combine those two.
 A bright and far-reaching light while driving is desirable. But
the compatibility of the housing headlight and bulb should be
considered- always.

12. Projector vs. Reflector: Which is the
best for my car?
 It’s evident that projector headlight is a better choice. Performance-
wise, lightning wise, we’d recommend a projector headlight.
 Although this headlight is quite expensive, it has undoubtedly
checked all our boxes. The best headlight for your car is a projector
headlight.
 If your car is equipped with a reflector headlight, you can replace it
whenever you are ready. A trip to an aftermarket would get that done.
 The beam from your headlight is a necessary part of your car. It really
shouldn’t be neglected. To be candid, there’s a lot more to learn about
Projector and Reflector headlights. To learn more, check out our
equally explicit articles about the different types of headlights.

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