Diode Dynamics SL2 Pro Full Review and Lux Test - The BEST All-In-One LED Headlight Upgrade

The new Diode Dynamics SL2 Pro is out and it is unlike anything on the market. How does it do in my NEW lux test environment? Watch and see!
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▬ A NOTE ON USING LED LIGHTS AS HALOGEN BULB REPLACEMENTS ▬
Aim your headlights AT LEAST once a year and ALWAYS after replacing the bulbs.
If the cutoff is bad or you can’t aim them accurately or the light output scatters, it is NOT safe to use. Try a different style of LED or one with a lower output that will be more compatible with your light housing. See my other videos for more reviews.
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[@CarLightReviews]

The new Diode Dynamics SL2 Pro is out and it is unlike anything on the market. How does it do in my NEW lux test environment? Watch and see! (Psst...there's a secret contest hidden in this video!) ★ Buy direct from Diode Dynamics: geni.us/ddsl2pro ★ ➡ Use coupon code CARLIGHTREVIEWS for FREE SHIPPING! ⬅ ★ Buy on Amazon: geni.us/diodedynamicssl2 ★

[@ddanj0331]

Lifetime warranty. Can’t beat that. Buy once, cry once.

[@kalluridavis]

My favorite thing abou this diode dynamic is about the plug and play aspect and thank you again for the detailed review!

[@toyotabrony]

I am hugely thrilled to hear not only u observe the actual lux measurement, the light retention overtime, the actually wattage, AND I am very thrilled to see the real kelvin temperature measurement as well. This is what we are waiting. And it’s all thanks to u man. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 I truly wish that if I can subcrice to u multiple times 🤣🤣🤣🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@hanko5750]

Just replaced my SL1s .. one unit died after 4 years. Didn't ponder what to buy I went directly to the DD site and found the SL2 Pro :)) Still smilin'

[@jeremyhill7133]

My favorite thing about the Diode Dynamics SL2 Pro is the TST LED design.

[@jrmayer85]

My favorite thing about the Diode Dynamics SL2 PRO is that they should fit under most vehicles dust caps and retain some heat inside the housing for the winter time. I'd like to see some manufacturers put out 3000-4000K color temps!

[@juliuscheng5788]

My favorite thing about the Diode Dynamics SL2 Pro is that they are already in my car, replacing an SL1 pair with one fading bulb. The lifetime warranty will be much appreciated.

[@DiamondVisionLED]

Good video as always!

[@CarLightReviews]

Appreciate that

[@pomink]

Awesome job Jason 👏 Your reviews are absolutely top notch

[@CarLightReviews]

Thanks!

[@sarkplex]

My favorite thing about Diode Dynamics SL2 Pro is their Quality and their reliability. I can always trust they will work out of the box and provide an excelent light pattern.

[@gmtcolt45]

My favorite thing about the diode dynamics sl2 pro is the unique design

[@teligon]

My favourite thing is that this is an integrated unit with less failure points and lifetime warranty, AND that the chipset is even closer in dimensiins to the halogen filament. It will better ensure that the beam pattern is in compliance as designed by the manufacturer.

[@Mr.Worf63]

My favourite thing about these lights is how they work in a projector headlight.

[@JonathasJunior]

i luv new led Review ! Keep up the good work hugs from Brazil

[@CarLightReviews]

Thanks!

[@toyotabrony]

NO WAY!!!!! U got ur hands on thr SL2??!!!! I was hoping for Lasfit lol it’s ok, but I was also expecting SL1, nah we got SL2!! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@hunterdan2002]

My favorite thing about diode dynamics sl2 pro is the compact size

[@AAD1618]

My favorite thing about the diode dynamics sl2 pro is the unique design and the lifetime warranty.

[@JustAnotherDummy92]

I like these comparisons, I would like to see someday that these bulbs are tested on distances as well, if it helps you see better at night driving as well.

[@CarLightReviews]

I wish I could in a consistent manner, but it would be difficult. However, I am trying to come up with a way to do it.

[@wethepeople7629]

Great review! Great light! Price not so great!

[@robwazny9416]

My favorite thing is that it's a significant design change. They must have tested it well enough to give a lifetime warranty.

[@shemzaman2495]

My favorite thing about the diode dynamic SL2 pro is , the tst led chip how it have the positive and negative connector at the top so the led chip can manage the heat properly., and the fan at the top .

[@franklukacs6863]

I went with the new Morimoto 2.0 4 Stroke LED. Lifetime warranty and perform very well in my Challenger.

[@toyotabrony]

My favorite thing about the diode dynamics - SL2 pro, is the real observation about the color temperature measurement and the construction of the led bulbs that they put in. Because it’s very very intriguing and super satisfied that they put so much effort into this. As a Lasfit enthusiast, this brand is indeed the best. That’s my honest opinion from me to Diode Dynamics: 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@Bryan-zq5wh]

My favorite things about the Diode Dynamics SL2 is that it was made in the U.S, which means the spec are 100% real so you’re not getting scammed and they don’t throw outrageous numbers. It is built well and will definitely last you a while, it has life time warranty.

[@quicksilver2102]

My favorite thing about the Diode Dynamics SL2 Pro is the lifetime warranty and excellent customer service!

[@CarLightReviews]

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[@quicksilver2102]

@@CarLightReviews sweet!!! I'm emailing now! 😁

[@spedracer55]

These sould have an advantage in the winter for melting snow in the lights

[@alpsulker8678]

My favorite thing about these lights is the fact that they're made in the USA.

[@toyotabrony]

And it’s the only one. Plus, now it has a lifetime warranty. Just like GTR-Lighting - ultra two, Morimoto - 2stroke 4.0.

[@WieDrDerJonge]

Designed and engineerd is something different than made in the USA....😂

[@JuskoLord247]

It’s made in china but assembled in the USA

[@toyotabrony]

@@JuskoLord247pretty much like Lasfit. And I find it’s funny. It’s a US brand and it’s made in china.

[@toyotabrony]

@@JuskoLord247 and I find that funny. Same goes to my favorite brand Lasfit. It’s US brand but it’s made in china lol

[@ivanluhi]

Waiting on your review for the Boslla AIO (the new ones with the "rabbit" logo). Have you considered a AIO design shootout?

[@LionRunner]

When I did the Auxilam H11 test I touched the heat sink and it was pretty hot, and I was thinking to myself wish that heat can be sent to the front of the housing. But I wonder if all that heat sent to front the LED chips won't last long? Or produce poor light output?

[@cbot375]

How do they compare to the SL1s?

[@ashfaqali9324]

Could you please test the Novsight N62 bulb ?

[@dustinjenkins1709]

Would it be possible to get a test on dual beam bulbs that have the high and low in one bulb? I have h13’s and I feel like the same bulbs that I try after watching your videos have a bit different performance. I know it varies from different housings and such but I feel like there might be some differences between the performance of a single beam and dual beam bulb. For example between the bulbs I've tired some use one led chip for low and the other chip for high beam. Other led bulbs use one chip for low and both chips at once for high. It makes the spread really wide when they use both at once.

[@spedracer55]

Huh never wouldve thought these were made around the corner from me

[@Bse140]

Have you guys seen the deer this winter and the change in their beautiful coats ?

[@gonsungar9420]

Greetings, can you review on any 4500k LED light. Imo 4500k colour temperature LED works best at both dry and raining season due to warmer colour temperature but not to warm to affect the aesthetic and the brightness.

[@TheInspiringKhan]

He did , look up DDM tuning Sabre pro accu v2 , he reviewed them in 6000k, same light is available in 4300k.

[@rudydaberry122]

What are some good h13 led bulbs? I want to get good ones that aren’t hundreds of dollars. Are lasfit or auxito good?

[@CarLightReviews]

Take a look at my spreadsheet at carlightreviews.com/headlightspecs and review/compare the data based on the categories that are important to you. That should help!

[@toyotabrony]

Lasfit and Auxito are the best brands for ur buck. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 me and my family run with Lasfit and Auxito on our Toyota and Scion

[@eleeter]

Love your content but surprised to see you conflate temperature and total heat output. A bub in theory could be 1 million degrees and put out 1 watt. Conversely a bulb could run at 150° and output 300 watts.

[@CarLightReviews]

I am not relating heat and wattage together, I am only listing the observed measurements of each category, one after the other. Or did I misunderstand your question? If so, tell me more about your thoughts. Thanks!

[@12tribesofjudah1]

Diode dynamics SL2 or Diamond Vision F9 ? Help me decide, which one?

[@toyotabrony]

Both are excellent. But with that lifetime warranty, definitely DD SL2 pro.

[@mobgma]

would this still blind the crap out of other drivers when used in a halogen reflector? less than other bulbs it sounds like?

[@CarLightReviews]

There's a few factors to that. It really comes down to compatibility of the reflector wit the light that is being replaced. The other aspect is how well the lights are aimed. Even a old worn out halogen can blind oncoming traffic if it is not aimed correctly.

[@Waskapmutni]

Peaking my curiosity only to find out that they don't exist as H7. Just as well as they're 200 USD per pair😂

[@sniperx400gamer]

Try headlight experts. It will be the next best option.

[@indianapublicland7429]

To expensive for a weaker light output! My favorite thing about them is the design.

[@sbauroth]

A few years ago Diode Dynamics Sent me a letter to surrender my SL1 LED's and offered to send me a brand new HALOGEN bulb to replace it with. I had since sold the car so there was no need. They said the DOT came after them because their bulbs were too bright and went beyond the maximum number of lumens permitted.

[@coyclarkk]

Pick me

[@WieDrDerJonge]

Lots of fake accounts are responding on this review!

[@CarLightReviews]

It seems that most are subscribers...so not that fake! (I hope. 😬)

[@WieDrDerJonge]

@@CarLightReviews They all start with " my favorite ting about the Diode Dynamic SL2 pro is". Real people don't all start with this.

[@CarLightReviews]

@@WieDrDerJonge They do when it is the way to enter a contest hidden somewhere in this video to win free Diode Dynamics swag. 😁

[@jmuscara68]

Diode Dynamics makes over priced bulbs that belong in a gumball machine. This has been my personal experience.

[@toyotabrony]

But now with a lifetime warranty, these are much better than before.

[@Josh.Davidson]

It seems many of their cheaper bulbs are just Chinese bulbs with tweaks. Like the 7443 switchback, which I was unimpressed with. The white was nice and bright but the amber was barely as bright as the halogen and the color was a bit off. Same thing with some of their other 7440 and similar series bulbs. But it looks like their more expensive stuff is more impressive, but personally, I find the LASFIT to be as good or better for much cheaper.

[@toyotabrony]

@@Josh.Davidson Lasfit, Auxito? Auxbeam, and even Morimoto 7440/7443 switchbacks with built in resistors and a cooling fan (except Lasfit without a cooling fan) have the brightest led bulbs in its production. I mean we’re talkin between 24W-30W per bulb. Price is between $38-$60 a pair.

[@Josh.Davidson]

LASFIT 7443 switchback is what I used. It's the best one out there. I tried Auxito and they were not bright enough.

[@toyotabrony]

@@Josh.Davidson actually. Lasfit T3 wasn’t as bright as the old T2. Because people find them too bright. And it’s super soft bright amber. And they product 24W 2000 lumens each. With Auxito - 4KP8 series 7440, it makes 28.8W per bulb: and they are blinding on bright af. So bright it illuminates my whole house. And it has a cooking fan. It be nice if u try the comparing: To me, for when it comes to built-in resistor led bulbs: it’s either Lasfit - T3 or Auxito - 4KP8: We had them both for the front and rear of our previous 3rd gen Toyota Sienna. Both are ultra bright, but the Auxito - 4KP8 was a lot brighter than T3.

[@bm5906]

4:50 The price is $199.95. The price should be in your title. I would have known immediately this is not for me, and I wouldn't be annoyed with you right now.