AlphaRex Nova vs. Luxx vs. Pro: Watch BEFORE You Buy!

[@nimam81]

I have the Alpharex Luxx headlights on my 4Runner for almost two years now and I do not recommend them (waste of money). They really look cool, but they are safety hazard in my opinion. I am about to switch back to stock headlights with halogen light bulbs for safety reasons. Over time they are getting dimmer and during rainy conditions they don't light up the the road properly. I am unable to see the road in front of me in rain. My factory fog lights are brighter than them and shine farther. This is a big problem if you drive on dark and winding roads during rain. Also, my eyes go blind momentarily when upcoming traffic approaches due to the fact that my headlights are dim. The same effect was noted by my passengers recently. In my option the Pro models are a better option as you have the capability to replace light bulbs.

[@HeadlightRevolution]

Good info!

[@nelsoncarpentry]

Thanks for sharing. Going to have to look into more long-term reviews before deciding. Have you contacted them about addressing this issue under warranty? Is it the LEDs themselves or has the housing gotten hazy?

[@nimam81]

@@nelsoncarpentry I still haven’t contacted alpharex yet. The housing is fine and as clear as the first day. The issue is the light output. It seems the LEDs are losing their output density overtime. They are simply not bright. I have had the same setup and my fog lights are now much brighter. In the beginning there wasn’t such apparent difference.

[@nelsoncarpentry]

@@nimam81 That’s disappointing. It’s between these, the Morimoto’s, and factory LED upgrade for me. I wanted these more, but not if they don’t hold up. It’s a lot of cash to drop. Appreciate the response.

[@jameslewis5975]

Finally the reply I needed,Running Arc monsters now,almost wanted luxx but like the option of the pros being able to run whatever and if something goes out your not stuck with buying a complete new assembly!

[@allenhoyt8016]

I was going to buy these for my 4R, but the LED high/DRL kit you sold me looks better in my opinion. That cheap looking upper DRL just kills these for me.

[@Kol3037]

Super helpful. I was not understanding the difference between the models and almost made a bad choice for what I wanted. Your video saved me. I'm super grateful!

[@ksmiles5333]

I just put the nova on my 22 charger Crazy upgrade performance.The light output is phenomenal.Hopefully they last longer than what other people have said

[@HeadlightRevolution]

Glad we could help 🙌🏻

[@jt7559]

I hate mine. The animation on the novas are great...BUT... brightness is crap. My oem led blows these out the water. $1500.00 out the window

[@WOLFN8TR]

At 3:50 you mention a different video on which bulbs fit and the light output for the Pro’s, link? It would be great to show the light output ( lumens ) of each of these headlights.

[@p.k.808]

Would be interesting to see the comparison.

[@sn95chuy89]

i feel like they wont tell you because it takes money out of there pocket

[@danielburgess9382]

For F150 15-17 Pro Series you get the start up sequence and the switchback. Yes they come with H7 bulbs which you can chane to LEDs which is legal as long as your bulbs aren't ridiculously bright and are adjusted correctly. So for the little 4 runner they might be like this, but not for 15-17 F150s.

[@HeadlightRevolution]

Sadly switching your H7 bulb out for an LED bulb in this housing is not Legal for road use, the LED bulb is not DOT-compliant for street use whereas the stock halogen bulb they come with is DOT-compliant!

[@redsrt4]

@@HeadlightRevolution that’s not correct. So long as your LED lights are 1:1 (light source is same size as halogen bulb) the beam pattern will be the same as the halogen. It would be next to impossible for a LEO to prove your DOT approved housings and led bulbs are not DOT approved.

[@darriusholt]

​@@redsrt4so you proved their point. Just because it would be nearly impossible for the leo to tell if it's dot approved, doesn't make it legal.

[@CaseAgainstFaith1]

@@redsrt4 It would be for you to prove they are DOT approved, and you can't because they are not.

[@redsrt4]

@@CaseAgainstFaith1 that’s not how it works. The govt has to prove that something is illegal. And that’s not just based on a LEOs opinion. Most states have state referees that it’s their job to investigate and prove something is illegal.

[@johnathanbeicher536]

I don’t like the fact that you can’t replace bulbs in these expensive headlights. Maintenance free just means you have to replace them for more $$$ when the output goes down or bulbs break. Seems better to get pros for the better DRL’s & sequential signal, but can change bulbs.

[@CaseAgainstFaith1]

That would maybe make sense if the Pros were HID. But halogen? And even with the Pros, the DRLs are not repairable.

[@alexisduarte3917]

For anyone wondering, yes you can put led bulbs on the pros. In my opinion that’s the best option because alpha Rex customer service is ass. Spoiler alert if you go this route your headlights will be brighter than the more expensive options

[@HeadlightRevolution]

We suggest the Morimoto 2stroke LEDs for the Alpharex PRO Headlights. And yes - it will be brighter than halogen but not brighter than the NOVA or XB LED Headlights.

[@alexisduarte3917]

@@HeadlightRevolution you should do a comparison

[@amfggs6389]

@@alexisduarte3917 what leds did you end up putting in the pros

[@robcolumbus5330]

So where’s the video that you mention about putting LEDs in for the PRO series? Or was that just to keep us on the hook?

[@robcolumbus5330]

And that’s what I figured.

[@johng241]

I am finding wherever I can to report how terrible Alpha rex products are and their customer service. I had a set purchased for a toyota. Impossible to level them from the install and they did not want to help. Always the customers fault. I then had an issue that everyone kept flashing me and I later discovered the lights were constantly changing brightness on their own. shortly after that, the filled up with so much condensation that it looked like someone poured water into them. The units are not even a year old. I have been trying to work with Alpha Rex for months now and they keep telling me they are looking into it if I can ever get them to respond. Makes it impossible to drive your vehicle when the lights don’t work and there is no concern from the company to address. Absolutely horrible customer service.

[@HeadlightRevolution]

Good to note, and thanks for sharing your experience! Hopefully they can step up and get this issue resolved.

[@johng241]

Unfortunately they are making no efforts and appears they have no intention to correct. Thank you for the response. @@HeadlightRevolution

[@grhensl]

Their customer service is terrible over the phone and in person. I saw their "brand reps" at an event and asked them about any solutions for the halogen bulbs on the pro series because they are so dim and they told me I should have just bought the more expensive ones. @@johng241

[@davidcook8510]

I put a set in my 23 Mustang that I've not had six months and one just went out

[@HeadlightRevolution]

😔

[@Waskapmutni]

Got the pro series for my 2012 ram and it does have the animation.

[@HeadlightRevolution]

Sweet!

[@Waskapmutni]

Wow that was the fastest creator-response I ever gotten, maybe even seen. Someone sure is doing a good job reading the comments or reacting to comment notifications!

[@aersla1731]

That's good I was so confused with the luxx and pro, the look pretty similar.

[@HeadlightRevolution]

Glad we could help!

[@nickschmidt3875]

Would a set of Pros with GTR Ultra 2s not be brighter than the Luxx or Nova? Based on the previous videos, with the comparisons to OEM, the percentage increases with the GTRs would be substantially brighter.

[@JamesZ1025]

Exactly, why not compare those? I am going to buy this setup for Silverado 2500 HD and let you know results

[@cdsmit27]

​@JamesZ1025 what were the results?

[@jorgenoneya5382]

So get the Pros and change your bulbs to LED is a smarter choice

[@eyesaccoffeeaddict2333]

@@jorgenoneya5382that's what i would do, get quality leds and put them in the pros

[@CaseAgainstFaith1]

Who would upgrade their headlights and use halogen bulbs? It would make more sense if the entry level was HID.

[@CM-qn4io]

How long do they last? If they burn out, you need to replace the whole headlight assembly..?

[@codealtf4logn779]

Well they have a 2 year warranty, and only the bulbs need to be replaced if they burn out

[@sn95chuy89]

@@codealtf4logn779 yes for the pro's but not the other 2 as theyre built into housing so if they bulb dies you got to send back your headlight set and get a new set of headlights

[@codealtf4logn779]

@@sn95chuy89 LEDs don’t usually burn out though. if they manage to stop working, it’s likely to be because of an electrical issue, not a LED specific issue

[@grimreefer5159]

They did a lot over time so no, technically they don't stop working, but they quickly become about as bright as a 5$ Walmart flashlight.

[@kylesegger1589]

Can you switch the pro series DRL to amber

[@Warlord2029]

I just got a 2012 SR5 4Runner looking to put nova series for sure in the future. The stock lights suck even though I love the truck!)

[@HeadlightRevolution]

👌🏼👌🏼

[@kevinheneghan74]

Just love the LED headlights on my heartbeat Very soon all the vehicles will be LED headlights for the future. Older or newer doesn’t matter

[@HeadlightRevolution]

They make all the difference!

[@mabelpup8502]

Huh

[@supernat1978]

I bought into LEDs early on, for my Christmas lights, and for my home. They've all failed, a large number of them. Nowhere near the labeled 50K hour numbers you often find. Has anyone had success with these lights over a long period of time?

[@nick-du4bs]

If the nova Siri stop working, can I replace the LED or do I need a whole new headlight

[@CaseAgainstFaith1]

Whole new

[@CIASPY]

Would any of these fit HID bulbs rather than LED or halogen bulbs. Currently my Sienna use HID version.

[@judejude520]

Would there be any chance they will make one for the Lexus RX, there lot of base model lexus that don't get the tripple beam headlight, and there not much after-market support on them. Thanks!

[@philsarusal4640]

Can the Luxx LED be replace if it goes out?

[@philsarusal4640]

Wished the pro have an animated start-up sequence. I don't like the Nova and pro because of not have the option to change the light bulb.

[@stevenpeterson8444]

ok, that’s great for Elpharex, but what about Alpharex?

[@HeadlightRevolution]

This video is about Alpharex... 🤔

[@stevenpeterson8444]

@@HeadlightRevolution poking fun at that Northern accent 😉

[@racemaniac8682]

In my opinion the luxx had a better hotspot and light distribution than the nova, the nova looks like all foreground and no hotspot

[@hunterdan2002]

There's no width to the luxx. All you get is center and it quickly fades off to the sides.

[@infernous1]

Il still gonna most likely buy the pros for my ram, $500 for the lights and $60 for the upgraded bulbs. Vs 900 for the second set that does the same is wack, and as far as nova lol if im spending that much i much rather morimotos. So much cleaner looking.

[@HeadlightRevolution]

Not a bad plan! Which version of the Pros will you get, chrome or blacked out?

[@dangsxgomez]

Is the LED LUXX model a direct plug & play replacement? My existing F150 truck has yellow halogens, will the swap to full LED require modifications? Thanks! Great, informative video

[@HeadlightRevolution]

They are a direct swap!

[@thesickening0169]

Brah, he literally said it at least 5x in the video 😂

[@joesjunkyard935]

Thanks for the video

[@Eric-fz7on]

Can I put led in the cheap ones😊

[@nelsonmelendez-lopez7808]

Did you get a response? Can you put leds in the cheap ones?

[@Eric-fz7on]

@@nelsonmelendez-lopez7808 no they didn’t get back to me. However I can tell you now that pretty much any LED is better than stock halogen. I use the cougar led in my RAM and holy crap what a difference!! Fog lights too!

[@MyPronounIsAlwaysRight]

Do you guys have headlights to make conversions on older models to modernize the look of a 1999 4wd Toyota Tacoma?

[@HeadlightRevolution]

We do not, you would need a custom conversion harness. Maybe retroshop.us could help?

[@derickponce-sanchez772]

Can demon eyes be added to the luxx? Is there a way to go around the LED driver?

[@HeadlightRevolution]

We haven't tried, sorry!

[@martinmedrano866]

alpha rex pro or DLR better

[@ismailarslangiray]

Video is good but the product is too expensive for what it is

[@playtimet.v7342]

My Lux series high Beams comes from the same projector, the second projector does nothing ? How do I get it to work ?

[@HeadlightRevolution]

Reach out to customer service! 218-755-5200 [e-mail]

[@benitoreyes9543]

Sir, If the bulbs in a nova headlight stop working on a gmc sierra 2014, can I replace them or I need to buy the whole headlights?

[@HeadlightRevolution]

The NOVA headlights are a full LED headlight, there are no replacement bulbs. You would need to replace the entire headlight if it stops working. Alpharex does have a 2 year warranty.

[@benitoreyes9543]

@@HeadlightRevolution thank you very much!

[@larrycollins819]

Great video

[@HeadlightRevolution]

Thanks!

[@brooklynbridge6020]

If i have factory leds with drls do i still have to run a wire for the drls on these or is it totally plug n play like for like i dont want to do a fuse tap inder the hood

[@HeadlightRevolution]

You can check the install guide for the AlphaRex headlights on your vehicle. This should cover whether or not you'll need to run any extra wiring!

[@Djtoxxic1974]

Do you guys know if they make an aftermarket headlight for the 2008 Lexus GX 470 SUV? With daytime running light LED.

[@sphifex5678]

do you have the nova ones for a 2016 mustang gt?

[@HeadlightRevolution]

Looks like AlphaRex doesn't offer anything for that year Mustang, Morimoto does though! www.headlightrevolution.com/ford-mustang-bi-led-headlights-B-LF410_2

[@krisemi21]

Do these fit a 2021 ram 1500 limited???

[@HeadlightRevolution]

Yes, Alpharex does have a headlight that will fit the 2021 Ram!

[@krisemi21]

@HeadlightRevolution could you be so kind to let me know which ones they are and also some tail lights as well!! Thank you!!!

[@racemaniac8682]

Would you guys be able to test the Alpharex luxx single projector 4th gen ram headlights vs the Morimoto Xbs no one has ever done that test...

[@HeadlightRevolution]

We can certainly take a look into this one to see what we can do!

[@racemaniac8682]

@@HeadlightRevolution thank you

[@jeremychard7352]

@@HeadlightRevolution yes please do this!!!!! I personally know 3 people (4 including myself) wanting that comparison.

[@racemaniac8682]

@@jeremychard7352 I'm still waiting on that comparison

[@racemaniac8682]

@@HeadlightRevolution we know your busy do you think you can perform that comparison for us 4th gen Ram Xbs vs Alpharex luxx 5th gen hd styled (the bi-led) housings

[@solofett7222]

DO NOT BUY !!!!!alpharex nova for the Ram there warranty is terrible got my lights in Jan 2021 had problems with the DL they gave me a hardest ones after that no more #Warranty they wouldn’t help me out anymore. A year later the low beams went out. I purchased another harness and the capacitor. It doesn’t fix the low beam. They told me the board is bad I’d have to purchase a single light for $800 Guess what they don’t have the single light now I have to either buy a whole new set. Why would I do that when morimoto has a five-year warranty no-brainer

[@HeadlightRevolution]

We're so sorry to hear about this 😢

[@woIf]

Blue LED headlights: The clear choice for complete assholes everywhere.

[@HeadlightRevolution]

😅

[@cop2506]

Those look awful 😂😂😂😂

[@jaredr2518]

So I’m new to after market lights. The LED can’t be replaced because they don’t have bulbs? So when they burn out they’re just trash?

[@FlyingTigress]

YEP.

[@jaredr2518]

@@FlyingTigress what’s the shelf life on them?