Auxbeam vs. Rigid Industries - LED Light Comparison
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- Опубликовано: 13 июн 2016
- It's a show down between Auxbeam's 20W Philips Spotlight and Rigid Industries Hyperspot light. The first difference most folks notice right away is the price. The Auxbeam's sell for $58 and the Rigids are $208 on amazon. So many folks think they are the same and try to save a buck.... the question is, is it the best course of action?
This light review is strictly my opinion and I have not received any free products or payment for this video.
You can find these lights on amazon using the below links:
Rigid LED Spot Light: amzn.to/2y4uoTe
Auxbeam LED Spot Light: amzn.to/2vYeLeT
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Auxbeam Information:
Power: 20W (2000lm)
Working Voltage: DC 10~30V(fits 12V/24V vehicles)
Number of Chips: 4*5W high power PHILIPS LEDs
Attention: Each led's peak power is 5W, for some protection reasons, the actual power might be a little different.
Beam Angle: 30 degree(spot beam pattern)
Color Temperature: Pure White 6000K
Working Temperature: -40~85 degree Celsius
Size(with Bracket): approx 80mm*90mm*80mm/3.15*3.5*3.15inch
Size(without Bracket): approx 80m*75mm*80mm/3.15*3*3.15inch
Material: Black Diecast Aluminum, clear PC plate
Bracket: metal, 150 degree angle adjustable
About 50,000hrs life timet
Warranty: 1 year
Rigid Information:
Rigid Industries D-Series LED light produces extremely high output while consuming very little power. Its compact size and shape allow the D-Series LED light to fit almost anywhere and be used for virtually any lighting application. Specter Optics - Rigid Industries' patented Specter optics system features 50 percentage more LED's than Rigid Industries' Hybrid optics in the same footprint and is specifically designed to cover more area. By incorporating a reflector with no facets or orange peel, the Specter optics system produces an intense, smooth beam with minimal wasted light. Hyperspot 5 degree ultra-narrow concentrated spot beam pattern for long distance applications. Patent pending aperture system blocks unused light for a clean beam. Highest intensity per watt or square inch on the market as well as maximum distance quality construction, Rigid Industries' circuitry is designed in-house to be more powerful, be more efficient, and generate less heat. Rigid Industries' durable aluminum housings feature custom, over-sized heat sinks which keep the temperature down and allow Rigid Industries' LED's to run cooler and brighter. All Rigid Industries LED lights receive a high quality powder coat finish, a custom-molded rubber seal, and an unbreakable, scratch resistant lens. Rigid Industries LED lights are engineered to withstand whatever you, the road, or nature can throw at them. Specifications: Watts: 20, Ampere Draw: 1.45, LED's: 4, Raw Lumens: 1760, Lux at 10m: 810.0, Beam Distance: 569.2 m, Peak Beam Intensity: 81,000 cd.
Disclaimer:
TrailRecon assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of TrailRecon, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not TrailRecon. This video is solely for entertainment purposes only. 
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Only a couple hours after posting this video, I received this on our Facebook page: Thank you. Auxbeam is honoured to be compared with Rigid. We have provided your feedback to our factory. The balance bwteen cost and price is a little tough. Quality and affordable LED lights are our aim. We will keep developing better and better products.
Sorry for the inconvenience of condensation. Sometimes it might take long time to dealing with returning and send replacement. Thanks for the patience of all customers loving auxbeam LED lights. With any issues, please kindly provide your order number, photos of issues and detailed description to our customer service. We will try our best to offer the most satisfactory solution.
I do like the broad cast of light the Auxbeam provides.
+JeepSolid If you want a more broad beam pattern, Rigid has regular spot, flood,candy diffused lights that are MUCH better than anything else on the market.
Good suggestion, will have to check that stuff out. Thanks!
Driving down a trail I think the flood pattern is way better to see. I'd much rather be able to see what is jumping out in front of me right now than see what is a mile down the trail.
+dj beard (neo71665) I'd rather see both
Just started on your youtube channel and I'm working from the oldest to the newest videos. Thank you for your vlog as I am enjoying it immensely. I just retired on 12/31/18 from federal service and I'm looking forward to hitting the open road (BMW R1150RT) and the trails (82 CJ5/91 W350/99 4Runner) up here in the PNW. Keep up the good work BK!
I have been using Axubeam lights on several of my ATVs and tractors for years. I purchased a set of Rigid D- Series Pro Driving pattern and it changed how I felt about lights. For years I felt that Rigid was overrated and too expensive, but now I can honestly say that they are worth the money. Rigid's lights are brighter and have a better beam pattern than Axubeam. Now I'm not saying that Axubeam is a bad light, but if you can afford Rigid you won't be disappointed. I have a pair of Auxbeam side shooter(a decent light) I also have the Auxbeam flood pods and spot pods. The side shooters are good lights for the money as well as the spotlights. On the other hand, the Axubeam floods are really lacking in my opinion. When I can't afford a set of Rigids i buy Auxbeam. When I save up and have enough $$ for Rigid, the Auxbeams do get replaced.
Outstanding comparison of two products. You sold me definitely on one of them! Thank you for your hard work.
One of the main reasons that rigid industries light is so much brighter is because the beam pattern is different. Rigid is 5 degree spot and Auxbeam is 30 degree spot. That is a big difference in pattern. Thats like comparing a flood beam to a spot beam. Auxbeam is a spot and Rigid is a Hyperspot. So unfair comparison on the beam pattern / light output of the test. I have a phillips 8 degree spot which is very similar to the Rigid Hyperspot. I'm sure you didnt know about the degree of tightness pattern of each light. But you should have if your going to do a full review.
In The Know Squared he learned something today.
Didnt he call the auxbeams "hyper spots"
How are you lights holding up so far? What lights are they?
How are you auxbeams?
Your kinda right and kinda wrong. According to Auxbeams website they call these lights their Hyperspots but state that its a 30 degree spot. So Auxbeam just has a sloppy Hyperspot compared to Rigid's Hyperspot. Also Rigid just uses better tech than Auxbeam so of course it'll be brighter. Lastly 30 degrees isn't practically a flood, flood is at least 60 degrees.
Great review!!! I was considering replacing my fog lights on my f350 with similar value priced units; I regularly have to ford 24" deep water, so the condensation and sealing quality between the two is really important. your video changed my mind!! Thank you!
Excellent, glad it was helpful! Thanks!
Im going to save for another month and get rigid there was no comparison at all down the trail. Wow. I just found this channel this is awesome. Great job.
This is hands down the BEST LED light video I have found on the Internet. It is very well articulated with good information and the side by side comparison was very well done. I wish the LED companies (Rigid, Baja Designs, VisionX, KC, etc, to name a few) put out informative videos like this. They don't and I thank you for taking the time to edit and construct a quality review.
Thanks for the comments, appreciate it!
Great review. Was great to see them side by side!
Thank you!
Thanks for the review man, up north in canada we need ditch lights, moose, deer, cougars, and bears will come out of nowhere. Need to light up the high way. I do not mind spending a little more $$ for good qaulity stuff
Really loved this video! It really showed really nice specs and what you get is what you pay for! Look forwards to watching your other videos. Video and audio quality is awesome too!
Thank you, appreciate it!
These are really good videos, keep up the good work.
I have some Auxbeams and can confirm the coating decay, yellowing, and lens condensation. It is considerable.
The auxbeams nead the lens taken off and a small strip of silicone applied. Seals them up good
@@user-dn6qy1ou1f I was going to suggest that. I had an AUXBEAM larger lightbar and all I did was tightened down the allen screws in a cross pattern so it was an even tighten didn't even need silicone 3 years and still water tight. Lenses I clean (wax) every car wash no yellowing. Buddy of mine has a larger Rigid is it brighter a definite YES. The finish is better ect... but you can buy a lot of Auxbeam replacements for the cost of a Rigid.
The fact is even Chinese LED lights are still brighter than halogen lights of a generation ago (that people were paying big money for back in the day), unless your a professional racer or have disposable $$$ Auxbeam or some of the others work just fine.
Awesome review keep it up! Great channel!!
excellent review .. thorough, fair, concise, and great video quality .. so hard to find on YT these days ..
A pair of each sounds like a good plan to cover the bases :)
Thank you!
Thank you very much for your great review. Your reviews always one of the top in my list to watch. I trust your words.
You had me sold on the Rigids after your story of the multiple emails to and from Auxbeam warranty department. Good job
I only use Rigid. Thanks for the review!
Very good real world review! I paid a lot of money for my rigid 20" light bar and 2 years later the lens is still like new and I've never been disappointed with the light it throws. I guess you do get what you pay for and if you can afford and justify the extra money for the good gear, it's always worth it. Reviews like this help everyone make a decision about that. Good work!
Great to hear they are still going strong after 2 years! Thanks!
I would like to see you add some Black Oak LED pods to the review in the future
Good review, straight forward and fair. I'm in the market for some offroad lights and I found this very helpful. Thanks!
Thank you for this review I was seriously considering auxbeam bit I thought some have to have done a review on their product this was helpful
You're welcome and thank you!
Great comparison. I run Rigid's on my miata for monte carlo styled road rallies, mountain driving, rural roads, and let me tell you one thing: buy once, cry once! I went down the route of "cheap, knock off chinese lights." In the end they never lasted or put out good light and in the end you end up buying replacements which end up costing the same or more then if you got the better one's from the get go. Yes they are expensive, but they work, look good, last, and are pretty damn bulletproof.
Here is also a few things people need to pay CLOSE attention to. AMP DRAW! You can load up your alternator to the max quickly with lots of electrical loads, headlights, cooling fans, interior lights, winch, and LED light bars/pods. It adds up quickly.
Rigid D2 Hyperspot pair - 3 amps (2 LED pods, 1.45 amps each pod)
auxbeam "hyperspot" - not listed
I've had my LED's for around 4 years now, no faded paint, no yellowed lenses, no condensation. I have had road debris nail these lights! A couple of retreads, rocks, branches and it barley scratched the covers.
This is just my .02 cents worth......
Great comments! Stress on the alternator is something I think we all over look. Thanks!
This video helped me big time! I've been contemplating purchasing the pair from my local AutoZone because Frank hey they're beautiful looking lights but now I know I will go with the Ridgid. Thanks for the review!!!
Great that this was helpful. Thank you!
I think I am going to go with the auxbeam. Not so much as a cost but more of the light pattern I want. Using them for backup lights and a wider pattern seems to be more of what I want.
WOW… Brad this just came up as a RUclips suggested video five years later. I kind of thought the format looks a little different, then I finally saw the date…
It’s ok, great information even five years down the road.
Thank you so much for your input and a PERSONAL opinion... I was looking at the Auxbeam for a while now, but after seeing this video with both compared side by side, I am now going to go with the Rigid.
Thanks! Rigid are a great choice!
Nice review. I actually have a job interview with Rigid today, so it's nice to hear some views about their products. Thanks!
Good luck with the job interview!
Looks like price matches build and materials used. Great review!
Agree, Rigid got it right with materials. I think Auxbeam are a good option if you are on a tight budget. Thanks!
+TrailRecon I heard that! Those little lights are a hundred a piece i can imagine what a 22" Rigid lightbar would cost!
Those auxbeams make for wonderful reverse lights for a truck with a camper shell or heavy tint. Wide angle projection and low cost - mount them under the truck below the rear bumper and your days of reversing in darkness are over. The Rigids look like they have an absolutely brilliant and well focused beam for forward facing applications. Nice to hear they put the effort into their product and went with powder coating. In terms of finish longevity it's pretty damn hard to top a nice powdercoat.
RUclips is overflowing with videos that are a waste of my time. This was not one of those videos-
Awesome upload! Keep up the good work bud!
thanks for the great review. I'm definitely leaning towards the rigid industries lights myself.
Your welcome and you can't go wrong with the quality!
I already went budget. Bummed I didn't see this sooner. Thank you for the video though.
great review, detailed and actually useful
I had a pair of the Rigid D-series put in each fog light bucket plus a larger one put on each side of the license plate of my 2013 Raptor. After 6 1/2 years they are like new. Clean and powerful. I will get them on my next truck.
I always go with Rigid Industries. No other off-road LED comes close to them. All hand made and tested in the US. I've had nothing but positive feedback and performance with mine. 10/10
Totally agree, you get what you pair for they are the best
Baja Design are twice as good as Rigid
very nice side by side comparison... you just earned my subscription. good job sir!
Thank you and welcome to the channel!
Thanks for the review! I want to get a light bar for my Cherokee Trailhawk soon.
Lot's of good light bars out there to choose from. I would say it's worth paying for quality, especially on a nice vehicle like a Cherokee Trailhawk! Thanks for watching!
Great review! I bought the 20" version of the Auxbeam light ($120 from Amazon) you reviewed for my wife's Rubicon last June. I have not had trouble with water intrusion, but your dead on with the yellowing of the lens and the faded enamel coating.
Worth the extra dollars. I just said WOW when you did the park display,Pretty amazing difference. Thanks for the demo, you saved me some money and at the same time my daughters says I'm in big trouble for going over budget with the Rigid lol.
Great video young man. Thank you
another quality test and review...thank you.
Great review!!
Great job on the comparison!...Quite a difference on the price!...At $230 vs $35 though, I could replace those cheaper lights six times for the same price, which is a serious consideration when “off-roading” Thanks again for the thorough review! 👌😉
Rigid has a great warranty tho.
I've used many cheap LED lights over the years. If you take them apart and carefully add silicone to the seals they'll never get condensation. Rigid is obviously far superior in quality and brightness. But a tube of marine silicone can make those cheap Chinese LED lights last even though they aren't as bright. Sometimes ya just don't have a big budget and the cheap ones will do an ok job until you can afford the best.
What you buy??
Great comparison video. Love my D2s!
Thank you!
It's interesting watching this after watching most of the more recent videos you make. Almost like a different person...😊
Great comparison. Well done. Have a 2008 JK that I'm outfitting.
Thank you! Seems like I'm always outfitting my JK... it never ends! lol
Wow great side by side comparison. Good Job.
Thanks you!!
I run only rigid products on my rig up here in the Canadian north. There is no comparison. Great video!
Love my Rigids!
great vid review
Thank you for this side by side
Thanks for the video! Great comparison!
Thanks for watching!
I'm running an old pair of Razorled 3" LED Cubes as fog lights on my truck. I bought them used from another member of our truck club & they have been kicking butt for years still. Not all LED's are created equally that's for sure... Thanks for the review!
Excellent review.
I’ve had Rigid and PIAA on my YJ for a couple years, and no complaints.
great video man thanks
Thank you!
Have you heard anything about Sylvania Automotive’s new line of off road LED cube lights and off road LED light bars?
Super great video! Thanks for putting together. Definitely get what you pay for! And it is totally worth paying more for a quality, durable light bar.
Is there anyway you can make more of these light bar "vs" videos? you make a honest and thorough review of these products. Thanks
I would love to be able to make more "vs." videos.... but have to convince some folks to send me some stuff to review. Lights are a bit costly. I do have a 52" lightbar review coming soon. Thanks!
Great review.
Great straight forward review.
Thank you, appreciate it!
Great vid! Thx for sharing. I'm going with the rigid
Thanks and a good choice if your budget allows for sure!
Excellent video sir, I don't know if I missed the comparison of the rigid on your jeep for 7 months to a year or whatever to see the difference on the lens, but the right out of the box brightness was an amazing discovery, I know everyone always says rigid are the best, well, I would say you proved it in this video.
I think they are out of my budget but super excited for the guys who can get them. they are impressive.
Thanks for sharing and have a blessed week.
dale
Great comparision video.
Thanks for sharing!
Great video
I'd love to see a comparison between Whelen pioneers and rigid industries lights. Both very good, well known American made companies.
I installed two Auxbeam 7" spot/floods on my gator boat and my truck, and so far I'm getting what I paid for. I'm tough on my truck and my boat, so I need a light that is durable enough to withstand anything I go through. Works great, especially in the wee hours of the morning when it's very foggy on the water. Great video, I subscribed.
Great video I must say I'm glad you posted and compared the two for somebody like me who is new to the
4 x 4 seen I will definitely pay more for better quality
Keep up the good videos 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you, greatly appreciated!
Great review. After watching this I’ll definitely go with the aux beam.
Awesome video bro right too the point
Thank you!
You sold me on the ridgid, i bought some lights from china that weren't bad as far as lighting up the road but the condensation filled up half way inside and i had a pool of water in there, all they cared about was do they work, unreal. Nice job on showing the difference.
great video!
Great review!
Thank you!
That’s one way to get them to reply. Good job!
thanks for the video, after this is bought a 20 ridgid industries radiance light for my jk I have been looking at lights for awhile but not sure what to buy. money is something I have to spend wisely so I decided to go with the radiance because of the quality and price. thanks again for the great videos.
Awesome, glad it helped you decide! Thanks!
I was looking to get pod lights for my Jeep, was considering auxbeam, but this definitely changed my mind plus the rigids come with the harness and button!
David Brunelle can't see it $200 just to get the extra wiring
Great comparison. Thanks.
Thanks, appreciate it!
You need to be clear about the specs on what you're reviewing. The Rigid is a 5 degree hyperspot beam patter while the Auxbeam is a 30 degree spot beam pattern. You posted the specs (probably from their sites), but it doesn't seem like you knew that as you failed to explain it and how that might effect the beam patterns. Auxbeam does have a 10 degree hyperspot, which would have a better comparison; however, the Rigid would still have a tighter beam pattern based on the design specs.
Be clear on the specs he is reviewing?! Do your own research and stop expecting to be spoon feed. The video is simply auxbeam "hyperspot" vs Rigid "hyperspot." It is not TrailRecon's fault Auxbeams Dumba** called a light with a 30 degree pattern a hyperSpot. Auxbeam light had yellow foggy lenses, weathered housing, no wiring harness (sold separate) and the hyperspot SUUUCKED!
Ram 1500 I have researched it - that's how I know the beam dispersion angles. My point is that when he is comparing the beam concentration/focus and declares the Rigid the "winner" on that point is not very accurate; he should have and at least mentioned that. Auxbeam has other lights that are 10 degree.
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Sorry, didn't mean to type "F." But, any who, I would never classify a 30 degree light pattern as a "hyperspot." That is false advertisement and it should be listed as more of a "driving" light. TrailRecon nailed it and gave people a very informative video. Arguably one of the best LED light demos online. Auxbeam should have made their "hyperspot" beam 5-8 degrees to be a true "hyperspot" to compete as an alternative to Rigid "Hyperspot." False advertisement in my opinion.
Ram 1500
They don't consider it a "hyoerspot" according to that previous post. Just a spot light.
Truthfully, since the rigid is 4 times the cost, it's hard to justify the purchase. Ive ordered Chinese lights for 1/6th the cost of a rigid that push just as much light. I don't know about finish or anything. I doubt it holds up that well compared to the powder coat. Rigid makes high quality lights, but they're not invincible. I feel like you pay 3 times what they're worth so you have an unmatched warranty behind it.
your videos are very helpful. thanks
Glad you think so, thank you!
You get what you pay for really. the rigid is obviously a better product i dont think anyone is arguing that. that for a guy who is a week end wheeler or maybe once a month type of person i think the answer is clear. go with the aux beam and put some covers on them to protect the lenses.
i built a street fighter street bike and for that i put on two rigid lights one spot, one flood, but in that scenario i was riding every day and often at night. they out shined every other bike i ever rode with i was lucky to never get pulled over lol. i also put the amber covers on them to dim them down as well as aimed them down at the road as much as i could to not blind oncoming drivers.
Origins of manufacturing have nothing to do with quality of a product. So what's you point.
I'm pretty sure Rigid is still being manufactured in the U.S.. As for the individual parts, then yes, I would assume they're being made outside the U.S.
Cool video really helpful. Thanks
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
I have the Rigid D Series Hybrid Flood in white and they're amazing. Super bright and really helps you fly through the woods at night.
needed something to help the stock headlights. I live on the backroads of the southeast so we have tons of deer if we are lucky. I ordered the auxbeam 22" 5D bar to go one the hood. I will do a review as soon as I get it in the mail.
Is there a DOT some where on the lenses? Thank you
I've only ever had Rigid lights. This just confirms my purchases.
Good job dude, best review I've seen on lighting ever I think. I was for auxbeam but now rigid 100%. Lol, they should hook you up big time haha. Thx
Thank you, appreciate the feedback!!
Nice review.
Please do more light bar reviews!
Will do!
totally stoked I got my rear bumper lights with Rigid. It is hella bright and exactly what I wanted
Testa no I didn’t. We have no outside lights and having the backup lights is perfect
Different beam dispersion patterns, so not quite an even comparison. A narrower focused beam will be brighter, all else being equal. $58 vs $208? Seems they are both good performers for the buck. Thanks for the review, though!.
Wow I’m impressed!!
Thanks for the video. I'll spend the extra on the Rigid. Pay it once and be done.
excellent review. most lighting reviews don't truly compare the light output as well as you did.
Great comparison! We use Optilux cubes, they are made by Hella. They are less expensive than the Rigid but they are not as budget friendly as the Auxbeam though. They are very durable, we had a 12" bar on the back of our JK when it was rear ended, caused $9K in frame and body damage, the light still works! The lens isn't even cracked, just scuffed up a bit. We still have it, just don't know where to put it because we run two cubes on the back now and not just a single bar.
Hella makes good stuff, had some of their lights on my old truck... never let me down.
Gr8 review m8
Thanks for the informative video. I am a firm believer in Rigid's quality having replaced the factory fog lamps on my F250 with Rigid 18 mos. ago and have been duly impressed ever since. No I am faced with fitting out my John Deere UTV with a full complement of fog, service, and ultimately driving lights. In you video you mentioned an "F" pod during comments on installation. Is this similar to a fuse bank with relays? I am NEW to automotive wiring and I need to do a clean install in a fairly compact space. Can you advise??
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Just received my pair of midnight edition D series of Rigid lights for my Go Rhino BR5 bumper happy I purchased Rigid!
I've ran auxbeam for years and there still going great
Great to hear, thanks!
Thanks for the Review. I agree you get what you pay for. I have been using the Aux beams on some project golf carts & they work Awesome. But the golf carts don’t see any serious abuse so Auxbeams work great. If I was gonna mount them to a Jeep or ATV or serious off road vehicle, then Hell yes the Rigid would be on my Radar. Do you worry about potential theft of the high end lights?
I have dealt with auxbeam customer service. They do respond to email but never can get anyone on the phone. The warranty replacement took 6 weeks. I got it quicker cause I filed a paypal dispute. Rigid is better and you can actually get someone on the phone. You get what you pay for.