what's the difference?

arianacaparelli · 01-08-2010, 09:36 AM

between xenon and led lights?
im trying to get an interior lighting kit but i don't know which one is better or if they'e the same..help?

Ryan323i · 01-08-2010, 09:41 AM

For interior light kits, xenon is actually xenon colored filament bulbs which will be a little dimmer than the stock bulbs. The LED kit are actual LED bulbs and are much brighter than interior stock bulbs. I'd stick with stock.

SV Concepts III · 01-08-2010, 11:40 AM

DarkRyan323 is spot on...when referring to interior lights, Xenon means a blue coated filament bulb, LED is an actual LED bulb. LEDs will be brighter and whiter but typically more expensive than the filaments.

In reality, a xenon bulb is a bulb filled with xenon gas that emits light through an electric arc rather than a filament.

D.yi · 01-08-2010, 12:47 PM

Led = light emitting diode which is a small type of light bulb. Xenon is the type of gas a different kind of bulb is filled with.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 01-08-2010, 12:49 PM

I've seen the real LED interiors on the mercedes and it looks tight. Really nice light output yet still easy on the eyes.

Really want to convert to something like that. Looks real fresh.

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arianacaparelli New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2008 3 series sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: irvine, ca iTrader: (0)	what's the difference? between xenon and led lights? im trying to get an interior lighting kit but i don't know which one is better or if they'e the same..help?
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Ryan323i Captain 22 Rep 844 Posts Drives: 2015 320i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	For interior light kits, xenon is actually xenon colored filament bulbs which will be a little dimmer than the stock bulbs. The LED kit are actual LED bulbs and are much brighter than interior stock bulbs. I'd stick with stock. __________________ 2015 320i xDrive \| Imperial Blue Metallic/Black SensaTec \| Sport Package \| Lighting Package \| Moonroof \| Heated front seats Past BMWs: 2006 330i, 2000 323i
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	DarkRyan323 is spot on...when referring to interior lights, Xenon means a blue coated filament bulb, LED is an actual LED bulb. LEDs will be brighter and whiter but typically more expensive than the filaments. In reality, a xenon bulb is a bulb filled with xenon gas that emits light through an electric arc rather than a filament.
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D.yi Major 52 Rep 1,216 Posts Drives: SB e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SEATTLE iTrader: (0)	Led = light emitting diode which is a small type of light bulb. Xenon is the type of gas a different kind of bulb is filled with. __________________ 07 BSM/Coral e92 335i 6MT
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	I've seen the real LED interiors on the mercedes and it looks tight. Really nice light output yet still easy on the eyes. Really want to convert to something like that. Looks real fresh.
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