LED lights are becoming more popular than metal halides, due to their lifespan, luminosity and improved energy efficiency.
LED (Light Emitting Diode) lights are made of a component with two electrodes, these are semiconductive due to the materials they are made of and emit visible light when an electrical current runs through them
Metal Halide lights are made of metal and halogen combinations. Visible light is emitted when an electrical current is passed through the metal halide gas and mercury.
| LED | Halide | |
| Warm up time | Instant | 15-20 minutes |
| Low Maintenance | ✓ | |
| Dimmable | ✓ | |
| Heat Emissions | None | 10-15% of total energy |
| Lifespan | up to 100,000 hours | up to 15,000 hours |
| Lifetime costs | High initial cost, low maintenance | Low initial cost, high maintenance |
| Cold Tolerance | – 40°C | – 40°C |
| Heat Tolerance | up to 100°C | N/A |
| Fuel Consumption | 0.65 l/hr | 1.53 l/hr |
| Low Emissions | ✓ | |
| Improved Energy Efficiency | ✓ | |
| Run Time | 177 hours | up to 124 hours |
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