One of the terms that are often being thrown around when talking about LED headlights is “light intensity”.

This term, of course, refers to how bright the light emitted from the headlight bulbs is. However, it is often hard to differentiate between the most commonly used LED headlight bulbs, the 6000K LED headlight bulbs and the 8000K LED headlight bulbs, in terms of light intensity.

6000K or 8000K

If you are among those who wonder which is the brighter LED headlight, that of 6000K or 8000K, then we are happy to provide you with the answer you are looking for!

While it might seem a bit odd, the 6000K LED headlights are brighter than the 8000K headlights – and there’s science to back this distinction.

Light intensity is measured in Kelvin units, which are abbreviated to K. Based on the unit’s definition, the higher the rating on the Kelvin scale, the more color in the light you get – however, this comes at the expense of visibility. Essentially, the higher the rating, the lower the visibility, which means that, should you choose higher-graded LED headlights, you are diminishing your ability to maintain a clear view of your surroundings, and as such you are not only making driving a lot harder but also a lot more dangerous, too.

Considering this, 6000K LED headlight bulbs emit bright white light with a hint of blue, while 8000K LED headlight bulbs produce light which is comparably less bright, and a tad bluer. What’s more, 6000K LED headlight bulbs are closer to what scientists call “pure white light”, making them significantly better than their 8000K counterparts, since they emit virtually all the spectrum of visible light.

Taking this into account, you can see why you should make the smart choice of getting 6000K LED headlights for your car, to ensure that you are getting the best light quality possible!