Morimoto MLED 2.0 Initial Impressions

[@therealb888]

Definitely looking forward for a detailed comparison of these against the UPS PP bi-led/laser, M-LED 1.0, Profile bi-led 1.0 & 2.0, koito bi-led, D2S 5.0 and G5-R + CBI @ 35W & 55W and S V4 H4 PNP LED bulbs. I know that's a little much to ask but at least ensure you include LB+HB, beam width, warm up and stabilizing time, light distribution, power consumption, tear down, etc

[@Thohean]

I'm glad I waited to take the plunge on buying projectors until last week(cause I was procrastinating on starting this project, not because I was waiting for this product). I'm really impressed with my initial comparisons of the stock projectors on my R32 skyline. I also made a video about the projector, because there's really not much information on youtube about them. At the time, there had only been 2 videos and only one was all that useful. I bought mine from Lightwerkz and have no complaints about the company. I did buy 3 items from them (2 on one order) and 1 on a separate order the next day and everything shipped from different locations and arrived on different days. It wasn't an issue for me, but it is something to keep in mind. Still very happy with the shipping speed on everything and would definitely buy from them again.

[@rattymcclelland]

It would be sweet if Morimoto made different size removable threaded adapters for this 2.0 to save widening the bulb hole to fit these. A h1 bulb sized hole for example. Either way can't wait for your comparisons with others.

[@knightryderbelow]

I would love to see a in car demo of these vs 5.0’s.

[@I_ammm_mojojojo]

Freakin awesome!! The only reason.. and I do mean ONLY reason, I haven't installed the M.2 Bi-LED lights is the fact that if they go, I now have to re-open the headlight to change the entire unit.. rather than just a rear-accessible bulb (like with the HIDs). It would be awesome if they were to produce a M.2 type version that uses rear access/removable LED bulbs (with the same beam output & quality)

[@future62]

Man I wish I had headlights I could retrofit just to get these. Rocking a TLX right now. But I feel like this is the turning point for the HID vs LED thing. Esp since I heard 50W bulbs burn reflectors out

[@TheArchetypeGamer]

I wonder if these units you can replace the chip when it dies, so you don't have to replace the entire unit

[@rushilkisoon]

I came here to look for this comment. Imagine a newer Mercedes for example, the car would be written off after 5 years since the cost to replace an LED headlight will be worth more than car😭

[@dandnguyen]

Is there a rated life expectancy for these sealed units? I’m guessing a total replacement would be required if anything ever burnt out...

[@chrisj6190]

dandnguyen that’s my only hesitation. I’m going to put D2S 5.0 or MLED 2.0 in my van. I’m going to have this vehicle 15-20 years. I love the simplicity of the MLED, But scared about what happens when it dies. At least with D2S you can replace bulbs, ballasts, etc from the outside. I’m torn.

[@dandnguyen]

Chris J I was too. I just went G5-BRT, not enough long term data on these for me.

[@TheKingOfHalo]

I’m probably trying them out. I’ll keep my mini h1 headlights around just in case.

[@asianboyyy117]

They sell the led board by itself if you contact them in case it burns out

[@artramirez3506]

Someone make a threaded shaft adapter with the smaller shaft for a simple install on headlight that have a smaller bulb hole.

[@Michaelxx3232]

I need these projectors for my 2004 ford ranger headlights there are some adapters to align the projectors

[@ConnerAllred]

With the shafts removed, is it a bit shorter than the 1.0?

[@henrygonz5869]

1. Do Morimoto MLED 2.0 Projectors fit a 2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L ?? 2. Which LED bulbs do you recommend for these ?? Do they come with LED bulbs included ??

[@stokedGSXR]

Since these have been out a few years now, what has the reliability been like? Low warrantt/return rate vs hid?

[@LightwerkzGlobal]

Few hiccups in the beginning with drivers failing on some cars but they have updated it. Very low problem rate with the MLED 2.0 these days.

[@syserrx7248]

just retrofitted these projectors and feel kinda disappointed, wish i went with D2S 5.0 M led 2.0 is very good straight but there is no width, light only centered in front of the car, sides are dark

[@guig2004]

Can they produce similar beam light to the faumous Koito Biled 2020 projectors ?

[@dewayne_1987]

When using the threaded shaft mount method, will these need to be shimmed up slightly like the older steel d2s 3.0 and 4.0 projectors?

[@EdilKasmambetov]

Hello @lightwerkz I have porsche cayenne 2015, was looking to upgrade headlights and fog lights. Can these bi leds installed?

[@superjoe83]

I'm currently running D2S 4.0's with Philips standard 85122's in my current retrofit, I was thinking of doing another retrofit on my other car, do you think I would be happy with these? or should I stick with HID?

[@LightwerkzGlobal]

Yes it would be a large improvement overall.

[@Mr.Zylinder]

But why is the motimoto mled 2.0 cheaper than the 1.0 (first model)

[@AnikethSharma]

Is it available in RHD configuration ??? If it is, I would love to have this. I have the Profile BiLed 1.0.

[@96ej]

Thanks for the review!

[@aleksandrshik9208]

waiting on comparison of the latest on market like profile 2 vs Mled 2 and usp bi-laser vs old MLED and some old hid projectors... we wanna see how far these bi-led units had advanced for the last two years!

[@LightwerkzGlobal]

Check out our facebook and instagram - we have made a comparison.

[@colemaurer5030]

Have you thought about testing BX Built LED projectors? I saw a post on their instagram story once, comparing their projectors to the MLED 2.0, and they look waaaay brighter.

[@LightwerkzGlobal]

It's doubtful they would be superior to the MLED 2.0. Only way to test though would be with a meter to to take different readings - but aside from what real world on road testing and output photos are even more important. Its not always about the center intensity; more so about the overall beam distribution. The generic LED projectors just dont have proper distribution. Most pack a punch but have poor width and loads of foreground lighting. If you study the output shots of the MLED 2.0 - it puts the light right where you need it.

[@CVPI03]

would these fit inside a 1997 yukon headlight housing?

[@thuanngo30]

I have a 2017 Silverado HD and saw your retrofit kit. Would these be an option for the kit or only the Morimoto d2s 5.0 and the G5B projectors?

[@LightwerkzGlobal]

Yes these should work - lightwerkz.net/collections/retrofit-brackets/products/14-chevy-silverado-to-mled-brackets

[@thuanngo30]

Lightwerkz Global thanks! Does the kit comes with the bracket to make it work like the kit you have listed? Sorry for all the questions

[@thuanngo30]

From your experience, would you prefer these or the D2S 5.0 HID. Dinner it’s hard to beat the performance of HID bulbs

[@LightwerkzGlobal]

@@thuanngo30 The brackets in the link are separate from the projector. You would need to use your own screws/washers/nuts to make it work.

[@JustaShrimp372]

Does it come with the 9006 connectors or is that the optional splitters on the website

[@LightwerkzGlobal]

Yes the MLED 2.0 has 9006/5 inputs for both low and high beam. If you need to run a wiring harness or a splitter you can.

[@JustaShrimp372]

@@LightwerkzGlobal alright, thank you!

[@NASSER1989able]

the NHK are more outputs dor low and high beam

[@xkrambler]

What about fan noise? MLED seems a bit noisy, and I dont heard Profile noise in videos, its also noisy? Thanks for your time and tests.

[@LightwerkzGlobal]

xkrambler they use the same fan so same amount noise.

[@RoopeLuukkainen]

Why do you care of fan noise inside the headlight..?

[@xkrambler]

@@RoopeLuukkainen drive a Lexus Hybrid. I go to minimal noise :)

[@RedGolf85]

How is the vibration tolerance? Would these be good in an Over The Road rig, like a Peterbilt?

[@LightwerkzGlobal]

Great. Nothing to worry about in terms of vibrations.

[@user-cl3gz9ey1w]

Playlist for all SUBARU Please

[@mecanicageneral615]

What happens if the led burns?

[@dandnguyen]

Morimoto claim to these be brighter than the D2S 5.0 with a CBI and 50w ballast. Any truth to that?

[@LightwerkzGlobal]

Check out our facebook or instagram - we didn't find it brighter but then again we never expected too. They do outperform the D2S 5.0 at 35W with Osram CBB bulbs.

[@DigitalDash96]

The led projectors are cool and all but when. They go bad yu need to retro fit them in a whole new headlight. Where with the hid ones you just pop a new bulb in...or the ballast / relays can be bad but I feel like that takes forever.

[@ConnerAllred]

Unless you know how to solder surface mounted components ;)

[@johnimperial9777]

Is it brighter than 5.0?

[@ekanshgoil4040]

Hello lightwerkz i am huge fan of yours from India. I have a question. My doubt is does the Bi-Led projector fits in h11 housing without any modifications because there is no bulb in these kind of projectors?

[@LightwerkzGlobal]

It can still be fitted inside a H11 reflector - technically can be fitted in nearly anything. You will just need a H11 harness or H11 input adapter to connect to car's low beam wiring plug. Which type of car?

[@ekanshgoil4040]

@@LightwerkzGlobal its honda city with h11 bulb in low beam.

[@relquo]

@@ekanshgoil4040 need to cover whole projector to save from dust mud water. If you may gonna fit in fog housing

[@ekanshgoil4040]

@@relquo i know that i wanna fit these bi-led projector in low beam housing which have h11 bulb socket but my concern is that these will fit without widening the socket or not.

[@relquo]

@@ekanshgoil4040 is it reflector type beam or projector?

[@TheKingOfHalo]

Any idea why the 2.0 is $20 cheaper on the TRS site vs the 1.0?

[@Mr.Zylinder]

Dont know too

[@thomasgriffin3474]

What’s up with the weird line at the top of the low beam field

[@LongBreadMeatGuy]

That’s what a good LHD projector cutoff line looks like. it’s so you get more light down your side of the road and less into oncoming drivers eyes.

[@EK99_00]

I do not like how the bulb is build right into the projector. Because if the bulb goes bad now I need to take apart the headlight again.

[@aaronmcginnes3100]

Could I retrofit these into a 2013 evo x gsr?

[@LightwerkzGlobal]

Yes you can use these - lightwerkz.net/collections/retrofit-brackets/products/e55-to-mled-2-0-brackets

[@therealb888]

When you realize the stock H4 halogens in toyota FJ reflectors have a peak illuminance of 909 lux and the H4 S-V.4 have a peak of 1238 lux which is far higher than the m-led 2.0's 809lx!

[@LightwerkzGlobal]

The H4 Fj, had a peak lux of about 404 in high beam. 238 in low beam - in halogen of course. The 1238 peak was in high beam mode, and yes it still beats out the MLED in terms of sheer intensity. But we know lighting performance is much more than just peak lux figures. Its about the control and distribution of the light pattern.

[@jinzheng5347]

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[@jsvm10301]

I bought these for my FJ. Got one installed and wired in, go to test and.......total dud. Pretty disappointed considering the kit is $500!

[@LightwerkzGlobal]

Its common for people to plug these in wrong, they wont work and could even blow a fuse if the LED driver is connected incorrectly. Check connections and also swap drivers from side to side.

[@leynermendoza1456]

Fans will fail and thats gonna sux

[@邱建-j1f]