Beam light for cars is a brighter LED light when you are considering upgrading your car headlights. Perhaps you have heard of beam light but don't know much about its specific definition and function. We will discuss in detail the different types of car high beam lights and their applicable scenarios to help you make an informed choice.
What is Beam Light for Car?
Definition: Beam = beam type, not the bulb itself
In automotive lighting, beam light refers to the shape, angle and direction of the light beam emitted by the headlight. It does not just refer to the bulb itself, but the light pattern adjusted by the bulb through reflection, lens or other optical elements. Different types of beam lights have different designs and performances depending on the usage scenarios and needs. Understanding the basic concepts of beam lights can help car owners make smarter choices when purchasing and installing.
Difference between low beam and high beam
When understanding beamlight car, we must first understand the difference between low beam and high beam.
Low beam: suitable for city driving, with a flat beam and a moderate illumination range, which will not affect drivers of oncoming vehicles.
High beam: suitable for highways or roads without street lights, it can provide long-distance lighting, helping you to find obstacles ahead earlier, but be careful to avoid using it when there are oncoming vehicles.
Brief description of the concept of combined headlights (Dual Beam)
Dual Beam headlights are bulbs that provide both low beam and high beam functions. This design can reduce the trouble of car owners to replace bulbs and improve the diversity of lighting.
Applicable scenarios of different beam types
Urban vs. highway vs. off-road
When choosing a beamlight car, the application scenario of the beam is very important:
Urban: Low beam (Low Beam) is enough for daily commuting. It can illuminate the road ahead without disturbing drivers of other vehicles.
On highways: On highways, high beam (High Beam) is crucial, allowing you to detect obstacles ahead in advance and avoid danger.
Off-road: For off-road car owners, especially in environments without street lights, specific beam types such as ultra-wide beams or fog lights are essential, which can provide stronger lighting and better coverage.
Why is the beam pattern of fog lights different?
The beam pattern of fog lights is usually low and wide, with the purpose of helping car owners penetrate obstacles and maintain clear vision in bad weather such as haze, rain and snow. This is one of the differences from other types of beamlight cars.
| Beam Type | Applicable scenarios | Features | Advantage | Shortcoming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Beam | – City Streets – Daily Commute – Rainy and foggy day – Night driving |
– The beam angle is low and the irradiation area is wide – The irradiation distance is short to avoid dazzle oncoming traffic |
– Ensure safety and do not interfere with oncoming drivers – Provide adequate sight distance |
Suitable for close-range lighting, but not suitable for high-speed or long-distance driving |
| High Beam | – highway – Mountain Road – Road without street lights |
– High beam angle and long irradiation distance – Wide illumination range |
– Improves visibility at long distance – Helps see potential obstacles in advance |
– May affect oncoming traffic – Need to obey traffic rules and switch in time |
| Dual Beam | – Vehicles with limited space – Scenarios that require a dual-purpose light |
– Low beam and high beam modes combined into one – Single bulb design saves space |
– Flexible and adaptable, suitable for scenes requiring different lighting – Saves space for headlights |
May sacrifice some brightness, especially when driving at high speed or long distances |
How to judge whether a beam is super bright?
Relationship between luminous angle and brightness (Lumens)
The most direct way to judge whether a beam light for car is bright enough is to look at its lumens (Lumens). The higher the number of lumens, the stronger its brightness. At the same time, the angle of the beam will also affect the effect of illumination. Generally speaking, concentrated beams will appear brighter, while wide beams provide a wider lighting range.
Visual experience analysis of beam cutoff line
A good beam light for car should have a clear cutoff line, which clearly divides the upper and lower boundaries of the beam, avoiding the light being too high or too low, thereby avoiding affecting the sight of oncoming vehicles. Clearly focused lights can improve the safety of night driving.
Actual illumination comparison chart
In order to intuitively show the effects of different bulbs, you can compare them through actual illumination comparison charts. For example, the brightness difference between LED beamlight car and traditional halogen lamps allows car owners to clearly see the improvement in vision brought by stronger beams.
Differences between LED headlights and traditional beams
Halogen vs HID vs LED Beam light type performance
Halogen lamps: This traditional headlight has low brightness and service life, and consumes more energy.
HID (xenon lamp): HID lamps are brighter than halogen lamps and are suitable for roads that require stronger lighting, but they are more expensive and more complicated to install.
LED lights: Modern car owners prefer to use LED bulbs, which provide brighter, more energy-efficient lighting effects, long service life and durability. LED beamlight car is a popular choice for current car owners to upgrade. Its light distribution is even and can better improve visibility.
Intelligent matrix light type adjustment technology (AFL, ADB)
Some new headlights use intelligent beam adjustment technology (such as AFL and ADB). These technologies can automatically adjust the direction of the beam according to factors such as the vehicle’s speed and steering angle, thereby ensuring that the driver always gets the best lighting effect and avoids affecting other road users.
Precautions for installing beam light
Comparison of beam structure positions of different vehicles
Different models have different headlight designs. When installing beam light for car, make sure to choose a bulb that matches your vehicle. In particular, the height and angle of the beam directly affect the lighting effect.
| Vehicle Type | Common Headlight Beam Positions |
| Sedan | Low and high beams are usually integrated into the headlight housing, with a lower, more precise beam angle. |
| SUV | SUV headlight beams are usually slightly higher, especially high beams, because they need to illuminate a greater distance |
| Off-road Vehicle | Off-road vehicles often use stronger beams, especially in headlight height and illumination angle to adapt to rugged road conditions. |
Precautions for installing beam lights
If you plan to replace the headlights yourself, remember to adjust the focus position during installation. Focus misalignment may lead to uneven light distribution, affect the clarity of vision, and may even affect the vision of the oncoming driver.
Preparation before installation
Choose the right bulb model: Different models use different bulb types. Please refer to the vehicle manual or confirm the bulb model.
Clean the installation area: Make sure the installation location is clean and dust-free to avoid affecting the beam effect of the bulb.
Beam adjustment
Angle adjustment of low beam and high beam: When installing, be sure to ensure that the low beam is no higher than 10-15 degrees from the ground to avoid dazzling oncoming vehicles.
Illumination range of high beam: The high beam should maintain a high illumination range to ensure that obstacles on the road can be seen in advance.
Rimthin recommended product display area
Beam lamp products suitable for low beam/high beam/dual beam are recommended:
Rimthin H11 low beam LED bulb
Provides ultra-bright low beam illumination to ensure clarity and safety in urban driving.
Purchase link: Rimthin H11 Low Beam LED
Rimthin H9 High Beam LED bulb
High-brightness high beam, suitable for highways and long-distance driving, enhancing long-distance visibility.
Purchase link: Rimthin H9 High Beam LED
Rimthin H4 Dual Beam LED bulb
Adapted to low beam and high beam, one light for two purposes, suitable for vehicles with limited space.
Purchase link: Rimthin H4 Dual Beam LED
Whether it is urban areas, rural roads, highways, or off-road, choosing the right beamlight car product can effectively improve driving safety and comfort.By understanding the different types of beam light for car and their applications, you will be able to choose the right headlight according to your actual needs.
