Auxbeam vs. Rigid Industries - LED Light Comparison
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- 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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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
All the people that run Auxbeam are in here trying to justify their purchase. Rigid is untouchable and one set of lights can last your entire life with no issues. 🔦
Not really true, I own both and they both work well but I use them for different reasons. I have rigid on my Trackchair and they do a good job for wat they are designed for. All things in life have limitations and the rigid limitations are their price. Now that there is more market saturation, the price should come down. But it hasnt, Rigid really hasnt advanced the tech in years and they are selling for even higher prices than before. They paid for the tooling and overhead outlay years ago. Now they are doing it purely for profit. LEDs are so incredibly cheap and the hardware on rigid lights has gotten lower quality. My original lights are built like a tank and were actually mounted on my M-ATV in Afghanistan. They are a much higher quality than the new ones on my trackchair. The ones on my truck are starting to rust around the hardware and one has a corrosion bubble under the powder coat. So we are getting less quality for more money and their cost to make them has reduced. Maybe if they stopped making stupid flashing colored lights that are illegal to use anyway they would be able to lower their prices.
The market has changed, Jeeps are only a small part of the market now, their products are on everything now but with Rough Country, PIAA and others coming out with better alternatives at lower prices, I'd look for rigid to lower theirs or leave the market.
@Phu Vet Nah..I'll stick with my dependable RIGID lights thank you. You get what you pay for. You just went on a rant.
It’s not hard to justify, great light at a great cost and your not spending extra on a name. Rigid are easy twice as good, maybe even 3 times but you pay 5x as much. What if you got 5 sets of auxbeam? In this test I don’t think he used the best auxbeam. Looks like he used a $50 40watt set. They make a 110 watt set for $130. Not saying they would be better then rigid but probably close for 1/2 the price. Also if you are just looking for light for going the speed limit and not building a show car for most people the auxbeam is a better option.
I like my white rigid d series
I just want lights that can blind people on the road.
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.
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 $$ for good qaulity stuff
I have been using Axubeam lights on several of my ATVs and tractors for years. I purchased a set of Rigid D- Series Pro Driving pattern and it changed how I felt about lights. For years I felt that Rigid was overrated and too expensive, but now I can honestly say that they are worth the money. Rigid's lights are brighter and have a better beam pattern than Axubeam. Now I'm not saying that Axubeam is a bad light, but if you can afford Rigid you won't be disappointed. I have a pair of Auxbeam side shooter(a decent light) I also have the Auxbeam flood pods and spot pods. The side shooters are good lights for the money as well as the spotlights. On the other hand, the Axubeam floods are really lacking in my opinion. When I can't afford a set of Rigids i buy Auxbeam. When I save up and have enough $$ for Rigid, the Auxbeams do get replaced.
I noticed you didn't say how much the Ridged Industry pods were. I'm pretty sure the cost more than 3 times as much as the Auxbeam pods, for that much money I would hope they'd out perform the Auxbeam. But, you have to admit, for the money, you can't go wrong with Auxbeam, especially the CREE ones, as they are brighter than the Phillips versions.
He didn't say it but the price ($208) was in the bottom left corner in black lettering
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??
@@MotoenduroPR Hopefully you get an answer soon! It has been 3 years so far.
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.
ridgid is too damn narrow. auxbeam is too damn weak....
i got randomly bought cheapies from amazon on my truck, "lightfox", that for 14 bucks per pair schools both of these things
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!.
Rigid is the best definely I will go with Rigid lights
Good call!
Alfonso Ochoa Baja designs>rigid>everything else
I would like to see you add some Black Oak LED pods to the review in the future
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.
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.
I like the comparison video but the next step is price analysis. Rigid sells for $150 a single light and $280 for a pair. Auxbeam sells $29 a single light and $56 a pair. It was obvious the Rigid was brighter and more focused as a spotlight but if one were to spend $280 dollars on spotlights they could buy 5 pairs of Auxbeams. That's 10 Auxbeams vs 2 Rigids. Now to compare the value of the money spent one would have to install all 10 auxbeams and 2 rigids to see which is brighter or obviously just install 5 auxbeams and 1 rigid then compare the brightness. I wonder. . . .
The full names of the 2 lights I found.
RIGID D2 - Hyperspot - Single SKU: 50371 $149.99
RIGID D2 - Hyperspot - Pair SKU: 50471 $279.99
AUXBEAM 3 INCH 20W PHILIPS SQUARE LED FOG LIGHT SPOTLIGHT (4D PROJECTOR HYPERSPOT) Product Code: 70018907 Single $28.49
AUXBEAM (2PCS/SET) 3 INCH 20W PHILIPS SQUARE LED FOG LIGHT SPOTLIGHT (4D PROJECTOR HYPERSPOT) Product Code: 77721805 Pair $55.85
armonatan I've personally put my hyperspots up against 20" Chinese light bars and destroyed them 8 bulbs vs 30 some. I'll stick with rigid
Now include the cost of the fancy wiring
On car you dont have endless energy to put 10 auxbeam or more. That is way very important compare powers
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.
Maybe it's just me but I like the Auxbeam lights better since they have a better light spread of light in front of you. It seems like he is trying to use the lights like a cop spotlight. That doesn't make sense to me since the lights sit on a mount and don't freely move while trailing/moving :-/
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!
The real test is when they are hit with something. Rigid have been proven to handle large impacts...At this price point, I doubt the AUX will do the same.
Has anyone ever heard of Black Oak LED? Thinking of buying lights from them
I have a pair of black oak 2" pods with 10 watts Cree Led's and they are insanely bright. They are even brighter than my 22" chinese knockoff led bar that I have on my bumper.
I highly recommend you black oak led.
There really is no comparison. Auxbeam is one third the price of Rigid so you get what you pay for.....
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.
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!
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!
I have all RIGIDs on my Tacoma. I've done the cheap route...but you really do get what you pay for. The cheap knock offs start to dim over time...major condensation...discoloration. Yes, you get a pair of lights for 50 bucks...but what's the point if you have to keep replacing them? I have a pair of D2's 4 years running. Love them.
4 years is a great long time... thanks for the comments!
LOL, Oh man you are so right on! Pay a little more and do it right the first time. You get what you paid for! It's with anything in life.
4:38 Warranty fix? Ok. Buuuuuut, I would have disassembled it and tried to fix the rubber seal. That's just me, tho.
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
@@40devils As someone who owns and uses both, Rigid is superior.
You said it best. You get what you pay for 💯
$925.00 for a 20" lightbar! I'll tell you now theirs no way I could do that! Im sure it's bad to the bone but damn thats a lot of money for a lightbar!
No shit haha, i cant help it though i have a sickness. I have 7 of the rigid pods on my raptor (in the video) like $100 a piece. A 50" rigid adapt $2,700. I have some baja designs as well 2- s2 pro in driving flood combo(yellow light color) mounted on a pillar mounts. And a 40" baja designs light in my grille. I want to say the s2 pros from bd are $3** (for a pair) not sure the exact price. And its like $1,600 for the 40" onx-6.
I paid $25 delivered for a 22" combo spot/flood light bar. Just can't see paying that horrible difference for a minor improvement in scene lighting.
You do get what you pay for. Rigid obviously far superior.
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.
No surprise. The Rigid is the cats ass when it comes to lights. Auxbeam is just a low cost entry level light. Nothing wrong with having a cheap alternative available for the people that can't afford rigid, but I think I'd rather just spend the extra coin myself. Thanks for doing this review.
These lights were pretty impressive but I would recommend black oak led they are a brand that Doest mess around I’m vary impressed on the quality you should check that brand out !
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!
Just bought a Rigid Industries 10" SR-2 Hyperspot light and I love it! it can see what's ahead of me down the road for at least 1/4 mile maybe even more and that's with just the 10"!!! Planning on getting the 40" SR-2 Combo with Hyperspot/Driving pattern which is expected to shine at least 3/4 mile! The only problem is the price :/ $1200 for the 40" and the 10" Hyperspot was $320. If you buy Rigid Industries lights through CarID.com they are a little cheaper but not by much. Rigid sells the 10" for $350 and CarID had it for $320.
It's tough to swallow the price of some of their bigger lights, but if it's something your really going to use and need to depend on it then you don't want to compromise quality. Thanks for watching!
Your comparison of the Auxbeam and Rigid Industries light is very clear and informative. I find it very interesting and give it a thumbs up. Thanks! If you find the chance, and i hope you do, there are is likely a niche of folks like myself who would be interested in a comparison and performance of the Rigid Industries SAE 46524 and 50481 with other SAE/DOT (LED) light sets which can go from on-road to off-road. Lighting for the off-road and can still have it to use for on-road. Thank you in advance if you do decide to post.
Thank you! I do plan on doing some other light reviews in the future, will give those a consideration.
The comparison is that Rigid spends high dollar amount for high quality material with American Engineering and American Manufacturing. Auxbeam is a me too company who uses a Chinese manufacturer which has illegally stole intellectual property and has infringed on American pattents in order to throw together cheap material and manufacture a cheap product. Only to sell to American suckers who arent smart enough to know quality difference. Companies like Auxbeam should be sued and shut down. Companies like Auxbeam are not only hurting consumer but the thousands of American who depend on honest American products.
surfmotor people who buy $300 auxiliary lights don't shop with companies that sell $15.99 auxiliary lights.... they simply squint into the dark, needlessly endanger themselves, and occasionally run into shit
maybe a lot of cheap low end manufacturers of various stuff negatively affect americans in general, but maybe dont go off on makers of inexpensive solutions that actually make our lives safer, yeah?
Yeah but can you run these Highway , my truck didn't come with Drive lights (fog lights) so I'm want brightness not enough that I get blue lights from rear if you get my point . plus want to put some good Brite headlights without going thru a big mess to get them in . sad thing I'll have to use a mechanic to do it . not that's bad but you just never know if it's done right . this after market custom shop wow ...He want a fortune and had be his stuff.
Rigid also makes driving lights/fog lights
Please do more light bar reviews!
Will do!
I agree Auxbeam Fades over a short time. When i talked to them, they told me they had a new light and sent them out, Look exactly the same. Aubeam ia good Cheap light to get into the industry, but lights like Ridged and Vivid Lumin are a better light, but do cost more.
Hey I run Rigids D2 on my Argo 8x8 and I will tell you the huge difference in comparison to Hyde lights is literally night and day. I have run a lot of different off road lights like Hella etc. and the Rigids are the best. I have driven over trees to make a trail in some pretty remote and nasty swamps and it doesn't effect them at all. Now the brackets are another story. All I have had to do is twist them semi straight again and Im good to go. I have dug bark out of the screws before. No problems at all. Hey I believe in pay a little more and do it right the first time. OR be a cheap ass and pay for it twice when your so called "bargin lights" get condensation and fade and crack etc. And then you have to waste your valuable time dickering with the cheese ball manufacturer from China to get them replaced. Mean while Im STILL enjoying my Rigids with no down time....:) BUY AMERICAN! Enough said....:)
Great to hear from someone who is putting their lights through real world torture tests... thanks for the comments!
+TrailRecon And thank you for a great comparison. Forgot to tell that man.
Too bad you didn't purchase an American made All Terrain vehicle...ARGO, proudly produced in Canada.
Yeah and I'll go thru any swamp and over any type of terrain is WHY I bought an Argo. I got tired of not being able to get back into areas that are flooded in the winter. Yeah thats what I want to do is wear waders to get back to several stand locations in the winter and deal with hypothermia while I'm sitting on my stand. And I have had Polaris, Kawasaki, Honda all of the various "American" made ATV's...lol OR the "Canadian made Can Am OR is it Mexico? lol Polaris is "made in the USA" In actuality like Harley not everything is made completely in the US. And don't EVER knock a man for what he owns or rides!
Oh and I don't see your ATV pictured? LOL, Just another TH-cam backseat whiner. And when I do something I do it first rate. Thats WHY I bought an Argo! Funny how in all of the videos of the Mud Nationals you will see Argo's pulling all of the Polaris's, Can Am's you name it out of the mud. Hmmm I guess that's WHY Jim Shockley one of the #1 rated guides in the world uses an Argo where ever he goes hunting and guiding to. You will not see him in anything else. WHY? Because he doesn't have time to unstick his machine every 30 minutes or so. IF you were some avid off roader and had a ton of vids up on what you have done. I'd be like awesome man. Not telling you you own some pizza ATV. You probably have NEVER been off road? Show us what ya got tough guy!
I went on a budget 3 years ago when buying a Chinese 44 inch light for 330$ back then but because of condensation half of my lenses turned black they lost the chrome and no one will replace or have a spare so for me it went to the trash but i will not pay 2000$ for rigid lights
Agree, it's tough to justify $2000. I'm happy with using multiple pods.
94Discovery rigid makes a new like called the radiance it has a full functioning light bar and back light in green white amber red and blue I have a white one on my 2015 jeep rubicon and a green one on my 2015 Chevy 1500 and they are only 370-480$ for the 50 inches
Andrew Floyd good to know i will check them out 👍
Wow great side by side comparison. Good Job.
Thanks you!!
Unless I want to hold it like a hand light there is no contest here the Flood light of the Auxbeam is better suited for Off Roading.
Spot lights have no place in Off Roading, These are not high beams for the highway.
skirmich Ever heard of high speed offroading? I love my Vision-X light cannons. I also have rigid 30" light bars, and Rigid Fogs/Rigid Spots on the front of my Raptor. I have very usable light, all the way out to about 500 yards. Possibly further.
RaptorCustomEmbroidery You’re comment proved nothing dumbass
skirmich dude its called a hyper spot rigid makes flood and defused
skirmich I use them for Highway when there is no oncoming traffic. A lot of animals on the long roads I drive
Baja/desert racing. You will outrun the flood lights racing at those speeds.
Rigid all the way. There's just no need to be buying anything else then Rigid or Vision X.
Vision X makes some good stuff from what I've read and a U.S. company is always a plus for me! Thanks for watching!
You could buy at least 4 sets of Auxbeam's for every one set of Rigid's...
And if you polish a turd its still shit lol
I think i would go budget and get the aux beams. I you can buy 4 sets of aux beams for the same money it may be worth having mire lights. Having deer spotters, rock lights, back up lights, etc
At 3:55, spray some UV clear coat over the lens and it will keep it from hazing.
Great suggestion, thank you!
Funny how your way to talk changed in 2 years, you look way more relax now
until someone comes and snags ur lights :'( would love to pick up a pair of rigid lights but too afraid of theft.
That blows you have to worry about that.... someone should come up with a way to theft proof lights!
Add accessories insurance to your policy. It will cover your aftermarket parts, and replace them in the event of theft/ damage.
Rigid actually sells anti theft hardware on their website
I know what you mean about theft, have a friends who had his stolen in the parking lot of the police station.
Accessory insurance isnt really worth it, it's the same as telling yourself that the insurance company will steal a set every year.
I drilled the mounting bolt on his new set through the bottom, cut an x in it and put a set screw in it. It takes a hex key and a wrench to steal them now but it adds a lot of time to the theft and you cant just turn them by had to steal them like the factory setup.
That's a interesting review. I like the Auxbeam lights for the amount that I get to use off road lights which is pretty much never they work for me.
My auxbeams have been working well, but I think they need to make some improvements to their build quality.
it also reflects in the cost, i've purchased supposedly top notch aftermarket parts for my jeep and paid good dollar only to receive crap.
That does happen frequently. I bought some KC lights that had been switched around in their boxes. What I ordered was sealed beam stainless units and I received Chrome h3 lights in sealed beam boxes.
If you want sharp focused light the Rigid is the only way to go but for a flood mounted under the bumper then Auxbeam would probably work just fine.
Nice to see side by side light output very helpful insight thank you.
lol exactly auxbeam is great rigid is big bucks if we all had the money we be makeing reviews just to show we got the best aswell lol
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.
Good review. Shows the differences. I sell both products in my store and I tell people "look Rigid is the best, better quality and you you pay for" but for those who can't spend that much, AuxBeam is the economy line i sell. Still great stuff, slightly different manufacturing. Not as high quality with the mounts or the housings, but damn good for the price you pay. MOST of the lights on my demo truck are AuxBeam. I use their 5D lights because they include bleeder valves and work for my needs.
Thanks for the comments! I am still running both lights as well as my budget doesn't allow me to replace them all with the Rigids.
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! Take it from me people, buy the good stuff once, or buy the same thing over and over again which ends up being more expensive than just buying the good thing once the first time.
Auxbeam vs Rigid... I don't see how there's ANY comparison, even with the cheapest Rigid light. Auxbeam is super cheap Amazon junk.
I do mostly slow trail runs, so I personally wouldn't mind having the wider beam. Yes, not as bright but I don't like having to point the truck in any specific direction to see. Most of the time I'm only looking 50-100 feet in front of me on the trail. So, in this case the Auxbeam would be the better choice for me.
I hear ya, but then you may want to consider flood lights instead of spots. Auxbeams are a good choice.
Rigid is the only way to go..I tried a cheap one one time threw it away three weeks later I run a 50 inch lightbar on the roof of my RAM 2. 40 inches in the bumper. And 4cubes lights in my Showtime metalworks bumper the light is insanely bright ..it was a good video for Rigid industries. Really the only way to go if you use the lights off road thanks for the video
I run only rigid products on my rig up here in the Canadian north. There is no comparison. Great video!
Love my Rigids!
so I guess the Auxbeam lights up a bigger area but the rigid light is further but less area lit up ? I think I would prefer the bigger lit up area if your trailing you need more light in your area than way up ahead- although if you can see further you can pick the best line for the next obstacle
Big problem with this comparison (as from the links provided): Apples and oranges.
Aux - Beam Angle: 30 degree(spot beam pattern)RI - Hyperspot 5 degree ultra-narrow The RI "Floods" are 20° Pattern, RI "Spots" are 10° Pattern and the RI "HYPER Spots" are 5° Pattern.
I only use Rigid. Thanks for the review!
rigid is at the top in their field
john martin maybe but you pay for it
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?
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.
I would get a can of Clear Coat UV Protection spray paint, (Walmart $4) and hit the Auxbeam lights. Which should take care of the Yellow and Black Oxidation. And BOOM you can you 8 lights for the price of 2!
There is only 1 caveat to your comparison. The Rigid lights are a 5* beam pattern while the Auxbeam lights are a 30* beam pattern.
Comparing the effective light output between the 2 lights is like comparing the rear seat legroom in a 4 seat 911 to the rear seat legroom in an S Class. Yes they both have rear seats, but only one is actually designed and intended for adults to utilize.
I'm surprised Auxbeam did not not the discrepancy in the specs.
I'd like to run rigid lights, obviously you get what you pay for but right now I have a set of auxbeam flood lights rear facing for backing up at night. one light has condensation but the lights were only 20 bucks on amazon so I'm not even mad about it. although my lenses aren't yellowing and I've had mine a little over a year
artardFTW I have the feeling that road grime & oils play a big part in the auxbeams yellowing. Couple that with the cheaper lower quality acrylic aux uses and you've got the yellowing issue.
I could tell which light you were gonna pick before the video even started..all reviewers on here seem to always go with whatever is more expensive. And comparing 2 different lenses to claim one beam pattern is better? BS! I would go with a flood pattern lighting up around me over spots lighting up 300 yards away any day
HA! CROSS YOUR FINGERS! I had a auxbeam 50 inch curved that I really liked a lot. I rolled my x3 and bought another right away. I bought a straight on accident but the exact same model and size. It had no where near the same distance that the curved 4d had. before I could see going 75 on the dirt now it was sketchy going like 60!!!!inconsistent
I just bought a Auxbeam 44 inch 420watt light bar. I will be doing a video for TH-cam. I had to order from China but for around 350 they claim 42,000 lumens. I hope so because I saved to get this bar and it's my first light bar purchase. I am doing a TH-cam series , building a 95 Honda Passport/ Isuzu Rodeo. I work in a fabrication shop so we are building bumpers, rock sliders, roof rack. Sponsored by Flowmaster, Treadwright, POR15, and Archoil. stay tuned to see if a high end Auxbeam stands up to the test. I contacted Auxbeam and they wouldn't sponsor the project so this is my own money.
have multiple sets of rigids cube lights and i love them worth every penny. also have 50" radiance light bar. throws a lot of light but only 6-8' wide a 100 yds out but also worth the money. 1-21-17 AB in iowa. o8 jeep rubicon.
Proof that the tiny lights just don't cut it. Neither light lived up to its price, but the 5 degree Rigid sure lit up a tiny area like the Sun. Wider light bars with both spot and flood cells are the only way to go. I wish you'd find some actual apple/apple lights to compare, TrailRecon. Find performance comparisons then show the price differences. (PureLivingForLife did something like this a while back.)
I've owned a couple of Rigids, a couple Auxbeams & sevral chinese knockoffs. While I've had some condensation issues with the auxbeams myself, it's only fair to say they usually spend more time underwater than my rigids do as they're on our atv's & the rigids are on my truck. The cheapo chinese knockoffs are a crap shoot as with a chinese knockoff of anything. My youngest has a 6" china bar on her ds 250 that has leaked since it was about a month old. Granted, she thinks she's driving an M1 and runs over everything she can. Quality/focus of light is meh at best, but still better than oe can-am lighting. My oldest has a 12" chinese bar on her 500 sportsman and it's actually never leaked. Beam quality is again, meh, as expected. Light produces too much heat for the amount of light it produces. Auxbeams on the wifes & my machines are as described in this video. The rigids on my truck have not leaked or yellowed. The only issue I've had with them is typical of any finish on any metal (ferrous or nonferrous) here in the northeast. The liquid icemelt our DOT uses is extremely corrosive and has an adhesion promoter added to keep it "on the area it's applied to". It also makes it stick to every part of your vehicle. The finish on the Rigids are holding up extremely well...but they're starting to show the sevral winters they've been put through. A few chips in the powdercoat with the standard white aluminum oxidation showing beneath. I may have them re coated in the spring depending on the cost & their overall condition. You do get what you pay for with led lighting.
Ridgid lights are nice, and thieves know this too. Most will pass up a cheaper light bar. And for the bigger bars, you could buy 10 auxbeams for the price of one. My 32” auxbeam is going on 4 years now and no yellowing or water intrusion. I’m not running Baja, just backroads and it does the job. If I lived in a place where a ridgid bar wouldn’t be stolen I would buy one.
Why would you be comparing some $58 crap lights to Rigid Industries light!? Thats a no brainer!
i do not know the brand but bought them at a farm supply chain. very good down the rd and shows well off the rd, (deer eyes deal). hooked up to come on with my brights ONLY. but maybe i will look into a quality set... when i can afford them.
You get what you pay for still stands. KC Hilites makes very good lights too with a no fuss 23 year warranty. Very simple process to make a warranty claim. They even send you a replacement before you send yours back. Now there’s a good company.
If you have condensation, drill a tiny hole on the bottom right and left side. Condensation will go away. This is especially good on car headlights. diill a small hole at the veru bottom of the plastic, do the same with the top. Open the hood and drill at the top.
Great review. I'm always down for saving a few bucks when I can but after buying a few Auxbeam led lights I would rather spend the extra money for a quality product. I dont like have cheaply they slap their products together. Its nice to cut cost to attract a buyer whos looking to pay less but not when the quality of the product is sub par. I own a few Rigid lights and there is really no comparison to Auxbeam. It's like comparing a Lambo to a Chevette
Thanks for this review. I was going to save a few bucks with Auxbeam, but there is no comparison. Rigid is the way to go.
I've had eBay special light bar..bright/cheap but not much distance..and a lot of draw.. A cheap one that I got from a store and now... 30" E2 hyper/ driving combo and I will never go back.. It got moisture in it.. Took it back and they gave me a new one...1mile/1600m no problem..I have a vid on my channel of mine
Bottom line is this wasnt a good comparison....Sure Rigid is at the top of the market in Quality but, The cost is 3× as much. Auxbeam makes a great product and is sufficient for more than enough off road enthusiasts. I bet that in comparing the 2 brands with a similar light spread the difference would not be as apparent.....Like Auxbeam said in response to this video, They are focused on the affordable market. Cant argue that some of the products couldnt use some improvement but, overall the quality of Auxbeam products is not so bad! Especially considering what they cost....If i was a pro offroader still prob use a combination of the two brands. imo.
Buying lights for my Powerwagon and need some extra lights for the bed and sides to put on my bed rack. Not buying these exact lights but definitely considered both brands. Ultimately bought Rigid and this review helps me feel even better about my purchase. I’ve heard nothing but good things about Rigid and heard nothing at all about Auxbeam. Thanks for a great in depth review of budget friendly lights.
First, I will say I don’t own either of these, or any at the moment. I’m doing research on what to buy, hence why I’m here. But what I noticed in the last part of that test at the park is that the Auxbeam and Rigid are not all that different. Yes, the Rigid is brighter, but the Auxbeam wasn’t being held up as high on the trees ahead either, and the few seconds that it was you could see it was just fine for use at that distance. More of the Auxbeam’s light was on the ground than on the trees. If both lights had been mounted stationary like with the garage door test I think most people would have chosen the Auxbeam as the winner. It would have had plenty enough light and more of a spread. What good is intensity on one spot if it’s too narrow overall? I think I’ll be satisfied with the Auxbeam for light throw and be saving a lot of money to boot. As for the powdercoat finish, they’ll be mounted behind the grill so it won’t matter. As for the condensation, I’ll seal them before install.
Here is my opinion....You are in a jeep. Not a Baja Trophy truck running 175 mph through the open desert. You wont out run either light. If the Rigid pushed light out to 10 miles it wouldnt change it for your use case. The beam focus difference is all a matter of opinion also as some people want a more open beam and others a more pin point. Its hard/impossible to tell on the video of the light intensity you were talking about but that could be a by product of the focus pattern (could not be also). The yellowing of the lens and the coating losing its shine is annoying. I will give you that. But unless you have a show vehicle why does it matter? If you are ACTUALLY off roading things get scratched and are not perfect about 30 min after bolting them on. I guess my take on it is if the cheaper set does the job then why the expensive set?
I have two sets of Ridgid IND focused spot lights both 3 years old,never an issue & well worth the money. I can't say the same for cheaper lights that my friends have purchased just to end up buying the Ridgid lights. Not a spoke person just a fan of a quality product.
Rigid is the way to go for spot lights in the LED market. The AUX beam LED is good for value and maybe great for a reverse light, camping side lights, or even rock lights. But I would get flood lights anyway.
Edit... You have to pick your battles. Everyone picks one over another, but I have cheap Chinese lights and I have rigid. You need both. Why pay for a brand when you get similar lighting for 1/4 the cost? I know rigid has floods but you can buy a Chinese spot light with the same effect. They really don't have a real spot light.
You didnt meantion enough that the rigid is HYPERSPOT and not originally spot unlike sunbeam which is just spot
So... I mean I just wanna say I like the Auxbeam lights simply because you have a very decent light, that is fairly cheap, as opposed to the rigid light that yes is brighter but is literally 3 times the cost... just saying, you never mentioned the price for the rigid.
2 years ago I put 4 Auxbeam hyper spots, and 1 10 inch spot/flood light bar on, also from Auxbeam. I dont have an yellowing but I have 2 hyper spots that have water in them, they happen to be the same pair. Im going to buy some rigids now.
Rigid cost way too much for what you get. The Auxbeam is better because of the light spread. Not everyone wants a small spot. I like my Auxbeams and will continue to buy them when needed.
I have several "amazon" led lights and am happy with most of them, but when I got the ridgid spots and floods I had to admit there is no equal. If money isn't a factor, it's Ridgid or nothing.
I wonder how much is cost Rigid to design engineer and develop lights they bring to the market that set of standard for other companies like Auxbeam to go and make cheap chinese knock-off's of. I'll take the Wolf over the Chihuahua any day
I have had a few Rigid Industry lights I had to send back do to condensation. I haven't seen another light better then Rigid ... Rigid rep[laced mine without giving me any grief ..... I use the big $600.00 driving light and the big hyperspot . My mate turned them both into a hand held flashlight.
Which one is still working after a year's worth of snow and rain? That's the one I want. So far, every LED light I have tried has lasted less than a full year. If I have to replace them every year anyway, cheaper is better.
I will never bought Ridgid again, at the first small branch hit the glass cracked!!! I called the company they didnt want to send me a new glass... They wanted me to send back the light to them for a replacement, as I live in Canada it would have costs me half the price of the light just to get it shipped!! Come on Ridgid, just send replacement glass!!! Well no possibility from them to help their custumers so bye bye Lots of new company out there cheaper and as tough I'm sure..
Funny ....3 aux beams for the same price as 1 Rigid led .... so for an honest comparison ... hock up 3 Aux Beams ..against 1 Rigid .... Aux beam will win ... every time..... however ..I just ordered the Rigid .... Amen
Auxbeam all the way baby. I have three trucks we put through hell all year round equipped with auxbeam bars and spot lights. Winters are rough around here and the road salt and chemicals after three years has yet to cause any issues with the auxbeam lights. can replace all my lights every year for four years with auxbeam lights before I touch the cost of one ridgid light. Auxbeam is not poor in quality just a better value. You do get what you pay for but sometimes there are these awesome companies that give you your bang for your buck. I have had one friend that bought auxbeam spot light and after one year of use going from winter into spring one of his four spot lights yellowed and condensation appeared. Auxbeam sent out a complete two spot light kit and just asked that he send the one light that failed back for quality control checks to see why it did it. I like ridgid but I just cant pay triple the cost for a product that I can get the same or at least 90% of the quality out of the cheaper product. Value and cost doesn't always mean bad.
Great comparison test. I like it. I have 3 pairs of rigid Duallys (1 pair of Hyperspot and 2 pairs of Spots) and also 31 inch Osram Hyperspot from Auxbeam. Yes I agree with all you said. Rigid is unbeatable even that powder coating isnt that good as you mention ( well I have mine 3 years now thats right ) BUT! There is a huge price diference in 30 inch bars. I am happy with my Auxbeam so far ( I have it since Xmas) No condensation at all and we have a plenty of rain here in Ireland. Sure If I could afford 30 inch bar from Rigid I would never buy a budget stuff. ;-)
Thanks for the comments and glad to hear your auxbeams are holding up well. Rigids are pricey for sure and hopefully LED light competitors will increase quality and then Rigid may have to lower their prices.
I really appreciate your test you've made my mind up I'll spend the extra money and get quality .it will be more money. But I think in the long run ill be more satisfied thanks.