Projector headlights have a special lens that magnifies glass, making the light beams brighter.
They can provide more illumination of road surfaces, and at greater distances, compared to the traditional reflector headlights.
The great thing about projector headlights is that they’re significantly brighter than reflector headlights.
Despite this, projector headlights are far less likely to cause night blindness in other drivers. This combo makes them overall safer to use than reflector headlights.
Because they’re higher quality, that also means projector headlights have a more even light pattern, with fewer scattered dark spots.
Projector headlights come in several different types of bulbs:
For most drivers, LED bulbs might be the best choice of projector headlights. They can help you navigate safely without blinding other drivers at night.
These headlights are typically cheaper than projector headlights in both purchase and repair costs.
Reflector headlights are dimmer, can cause more blindness in oncoming traffic, have a shorter lifespan, and emit uneven spots of light.
So in the end, if you’re buying a newer vehicle, it’s almost always better to go with projector headlights.
If you’re trying to retrofit an older vehicle with projector headlights, be very cautious!
It can be extremely dangerous to improperly install projector light bulbs into reflector headlight housings. It can blind other drivers due to incompatibility.