Only a couple hours after posting this video, I received this on our Facebook page: Thank you. Auxbeam is honoured to be compared with Rigid. We have provided your feedback to our factory. The balance bwteen cost and price is a little tough. Quality and affordable LED lights are our aim. We will keep developing better and better products. Sorry for the inconvenience of condensation. Sometimes it might take long time to dealing with returning and send replacement. Thanks for the patience of all customers loving auxbeam LED lights. With any issues, please kindly provide your order number, photos of issues and detailed description to our customer service. We will try our best to offer the most satisfactory solution.

@JeepSolid

8 жыл бұрын

I do like the broad cast of light the Auxbeam provides.

@levim6417

8 жыл бұрын

+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.

@TrailRecon

8 жыл бұрын

Good suggestion, will have to check that stuff out. Thanks!

@user-neo71665

8 жыл бұрын

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.

@razorsazors

8 жыл бұрын

+dj beard (neo71665) I'd rather see both

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.

Just started on your youtube channel and I'm working from the oldest to the newest videos. Thank you for your vlog as I am enjoying it immensely. I just retired on 12/31/18 from federal service and I'm looking forward to hitting the open road (BMW R1150RT) and the trails (82 CJ5/91 W350/99 4Runner) up here in the PNW. Keep up the good work BK!

This is hands down the BEST LED light video I have found on the Internet. It is very well articulated with good information and the side by side comparison was very well done. I wish the LED companies (Rigid, Baja Designs, VisionX, KC, etc, to name a few) put out informative videos like this. They don't and I thank you for taking the time to edit and construct a quality review.

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments, appreciate it!

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.

@dantedanis

5 жыл бұрын

In The Know Squared he learned something today.

@captpatrick891

5 жыл бұрын

Didnt he call the auxbeams "hyper spots"

@chrisz.9974

5 жыл бұрын

How are you lights holding up so far? What lights are they?

@dennisreynolds6915

5 жыл бұрын

How are you auxbeams?

@superdutyzack

4 жыл бұрын

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

Outstanding comparison of two products. You sold me definitely on one of them! Thank you for your hard work.

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!

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Excellent, glad it was helpful! Thanks!

Those auxbeams make for wonderful reverse lights for a truck with a camper shell or heavy tint. Wide angle projection and low cost - mount them under the truck below the rear bumper and your days of reversing in darkness are over. The Rigids look like they have an absolutely brilliant and well focused beam for forward facing applications. Nice to hear they put the effort into their product and went with powder coating. In terms of finish longevity it's pretty damn hard to top a nice powdercoat. KZread is overflowing with videos that are a waste of my time. This was not one of those videos- Awesome upload! Keep up the good work bud!

Great review. Was great to see them side by side!

@TrailRecon

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Im going to save for another month and get rigid there was no comparison at all down the trail. Wow. I just found this channel this is awesome. Great job.

I only use Rigid. Thanks for the review!

I would like to see you add some Black Oak LED pods to the review in the future

Very good real world review! I paid a lot of money for my rigid 20" light bar and 2 years later the lens is still like new and I've never been disappointed with the light it throws. I guess you do get what you pay for and if you can afford and justify the extra money for the good gear, it's always worth it. Reviews like this help everyone make a decision about that. Good work!

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Great to hear they are still going strong after 2 years! Thanks!

You had me sold on the Rigids after your story of the multiple emails to and from Auxbeam warranty department. Good job

I had a pair of the Rigid D-series put in each fog light bucket plus a larger one put on each side of the license plate of my 2013 Raptor. After 6 1/2 years they are like new. Clean and powerful. I will get them on my next truck.

Awesome review keep it up! Great channel!!

These are really good videos, keep up the good work.

WOW… Brad this just came up as a KZread suggested video five years later. I kind of thought the format looks a little different, then I finally saw the date… It’s ok, great information even five years down the road.

Really loved this video! It really showed really nice specs and what you get is what you pay for! Look forwards to watching your other videos. Video and audio quality is awesome too!

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, appreciate it!

Thank you very much for your great review. Your reviews always one of the top in my list to watch. I trust your words.

Looks like price matches build and materials used. Great review!

@TrailRecon

8 жыл бұрын

Agree, Rigid got it right with materials. I think Auxbeam are a good option if you are on a tight budget. Thanks!

@BigBlock632

8 жыл бұрын

+TrailRecon I heard that! Those little lights are a hundred a piece i can imagine what a 22" Rigid lightbar would cost!

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 :)

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I have some Auxbeams and can confirm the coating decay, yellowing, and lens condensation. It is considerable.

@user-dn6qy1ou1f

4 жыл бұрын

The auxbeams nead the lens taken off and a small strip of silicone applied. Seals them up good

@Grodd70

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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......

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Great comments! Stress on the alternator is something I think we all over look. Thanks!

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.

Great review! I bought the 20" version of the Auxbeam light ($120 from Amazon) you reviewed for my wife's Rubicon last June. I have not had trouble with water intrusion, but your dead on with the yellowing of the lens and the faded enamel coating.

Thank you so much for your input and a PERSONAL opinion... I was looking at the Auxbeam for a while now, but after seeing this video with both compared side by side, I am now going to go with the Rigid.

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Rigid are a great choice!

Worth the extra dollars. I just said WOW when you did the park display,Pretty amazing difference. Thanks for the demo, you saved me some money and at the same time my daughters says I'm in big trouble for going over budget with the Rigid lol.

I've only ever had Rigid lights. This just confirms my purchases.

Good review, straight forward and fair. I'm in the market for some offroad lights and I found this very helpful. Thanks!

I'm running an old pair of Razorled 3" LED Cubes as fog lights on my truck. I bought them used from another member of our truck club & they have been kicking butt for years still. Not all LED's are created equally that's for sure... Thanks for the review!

I’ve had Rigid and PIAA on my YJ for a couple years, and no complaints.

I installed two Auxbeam 7" spot/floods on my gator boat and my truck, and so far I'm getting what I paid for. I'm tough on my truck and my boat, so I need a light that is durable enough to withstand anything I go through. Works great, especially in the wee hours of the morning when it's very foggy on the water. Great video, I subscribed.

I already went budget. Bummed I didn't see this sooner. Thank you for the video though.

thanks for the great review. I'm definitely leaning towards the rigid industries lights myself.

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Your welcome and you can't go wrong with the quality!

Nice review. I actually have a job interview with Rigid today, so it's nice to hear some views about their products. Thanks!

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Good luck with the job interview!

very nice side by side comparison... you just earned my subscription. good job sir!

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you and welcome to the channel!

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! 👌😉

@MSTR-DTH23

Жыл бұрын

Rigid has a great warranty tho.

Thank you for this review I was seriously considering auxbeam bit I thought some have to have done a review on their product this was helpful

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you!

Great video young man. Thank you

This video helped me big time! I've been contemplating purchasing the pair from my local AutoZone because Frank hey they're beautiful looking lights but now I know I will go with the Ridgid. Thanks for the review!!!

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Great that this was helpful. Thank you!

great review, detailed and actually useful

Is there a DOT some where on the lenses? Thank you

Thanks for the review! I want to get a light bar for my Cherokee Trailhawk soon.

@TrailRecon

8 жыл бұрын

Lot's of good light bars out there to choose from. I would say it's worth paying for quality, especially on a nice vehicle like a Cherokee Trailhawk! Thanks for watching!

Thanks for the informative video. I am a firm believer in Rigid's quality having replaced the factory fog lamps on my F250 with Rigid 18 mos. ago and have been duly impressed ever since. No I am faced with fitting out my John Deere UTV with a full complement of fog, service, and ultimately driving lights. In you video you mentioned an "F" pod during comments on installation. Is this similar to a fuse bank with relays? I am NEW to automotive wiring and I need to do a clean install in a fairly compact space. Can you advise?? A

Excellent video sir, I don't know if I missed the comparison of the rigid on your jeep for 7 months to a year or whatever to see the difference on the lens, but the right out of the box brightness was an amazing discovery, I know everyone always says rigid are the best, well, I would say you proved it in this video. I think they are out of my budget but super excited for the guys who can get them. they are impressive. Thanks for sharing and have a blessed week. dale

I run only rigid products on my rig up here in the Canadian north. There is no comparison. Great video!

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Love my Rigids!

Wow great side by side comparison. Good Job.

@TrailRecon

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks you!!

Is there anyway you can make more of these light bar "vs" videos? you make a honest and thorough review of these products. Thanks

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

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!

another quality test and review...thank you.

I have the Rigid D Series Hybrid Flood in white and they're amazing. Super bright and really helps you fly through the woods at night.

You sold me on the ridgid, i bought some lights from china that weren't bad as far as lighting up the road but the condensation filled up half way inside and i had a pool of water in there, all they cared about was do they work, unreal. Nice job on showing the difference.

Great comparison video. Love my D2s!

@TrailRecon

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

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.

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

@freeworldneedsfreethinking

10 ай бұрын

Totally agree, you get what you pair for they are the best

@40devils

7 ай бұрын

Baja Design are twice as good as Rigid

I'd love to see a comparison between Whelen pioneers and rigid industries lights. Both very good, well known American made companies.

Great review. After watching this I’ll definitely go with the aux beam.

what kind of wind shield mounts are those ? do you like your lights up that high ? good vid

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.

@TrailRecon

8 жыл бұрын

Hella makes good stuff, had some of their lights on my old truck... never let me down.

Great comparison. Well done. Have a 2008 JK that I'm outfitting.

@TrailRecon

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Seems like I'm always outfitting my JK... it never ends! lol

It's interesting watching this after watching most of the more recent videos you make. Almost like a different person...😊

Thanks for the video! Great comparison!

@TrailRecon

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank you for this side by side

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!.

Great straight forward review.

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, appreciate it!

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.

@MotoenduroPR

2 жыл бұрын

What you buy??

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.

@Ram-vt3rm

7 жыл бұрын

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!

@michaelbielaski3543

7 жыл бұрын

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.

@Ram-vt3rm

7 жыл бұрын

F

@Ram-vt3rm

7 жыл бұрын

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.

@taylor2105

7 жыл бұрын

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.

You said it best. You get what you pay for 💯

That’s one way to get them to reply. Good job!

totally stoked I got my rear bumper lights with Rigid. It is hella bright and exactly what I wanted

@sandralutz-rodriguez2864

5 жыл бұрын

Testa no I didn’t. We have no outside lights and having the backup lights is perfect

I ran Rigid D2's for 3 years on my FJ. Exceptional lights. Worth the price IMO.

excellent review. most lighting reviews don't truly compare the light output as well as you did.

I was looking to get pod lights for my Jeep, was considering auxbeam, but this definitely changed my mind plus the rigids come with the harness and button!

@popwall4297

4 жыл бұрын

David Brunelle can't see it $200 just to get the extra wiring

I've ran auxbeam for years and there still going great

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Great to hear, thanks!

I purchased a set of Rigid's flood lights as auxiliary back up lights for my pick up. They look nice and shinny, just like the day I bought them. The plug and play connectors make installation easier and if you ever remove the lights, it will be just as easy. I saw a promotional video put out by Rigid where they put a band saw to one of their lights. And it still worked!

Please do more light bar reviews!

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Will do!

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 review!!

that would be great if you could post a video with the rigid's pointing down a long and dark road with specs on the distance they throw usable light.

Good video demonstration. But how can you compare a 5 degree spot to a 30 degree spot?

Thanks for the video. I'll spend the extra on the Rigid. Pay it once and be done.

Just received my pair of midnight edition D series of Rigid lights for my Go Rhino BR5 bumper happy I purchased Rigid!

needed something to help the stock headlights. I live on the backroads of the southeast so we have tons of deer if we are lucky. I ordered the auxbeam 22" 5D bar to go one the hood. I will do a review as soon as I get it in the mail.

I'd be curious to see how the same Auxbeams compare to the NON-D2 Dually spots from Rigid.

Great vid! Thx for sharing. I'm going with the rigid

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks and a good choice if your budget allows for sure!

Do the auxbeam lights get warm or hot? I will have a piece of clear hard plastic in front of the light and im curious about how warm they get. It will be an outdoor setup in the cold winter months.

Great video I must say I'm glad you posted and compared the two for somebody like me who is new to the 4 x 4 seen I will definitely pay more for better quality Keep up the good videos 👍🏼👍🏼

@TrailRecon

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you, greatly appreciated!

When you think about spending only once Ridid great video

Excellent review.

You really sold the performance of the Rigid, thanks for the comparison.

@TrailRecon

8 жыл бұрын

Was trying to be unbiased, but the Rigids really are built better in my opinion. Thanks!

Great comparision video.

Any issues with RF or emi affecting your CB on the trail with those lights?

Good job dude, best review I've seen on lighting ever I think. I was for auxbeam but now rigid 100%. Lol, they should hook you up big time haha. Thx

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, appreciate the feedback!!

great video man thanks

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

thanks for the video, after this is bought a 20 ridgid industries radiance light for my jk I have been looking at lights for awhile but not sure what to buy. money is something I have to spend wisely so I decided to go with the radiance because of the quality and price. thanks again for the great videos.

@TrailRecon

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad it helped you decide! Thanks!

Good review and comparison. I dont do enough night wheeling to really justify either of them and am for sure not going to hang lights all over my Jeep just because someone else thinks it looks cool. I I ever do see a need for more lights i would probably go with Rigid just because of the reputation for great products.

I am looking for more information on this where did you find them and which one you think you'll be the best for my truck

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.

@TheDaltonmichaels

7 жыл бұрын

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.

@TheDaltonmichaels

7 жыл бұрын

Origins of manufacturing have nothing to do with quality of a product. So what's you point.

@MasterBetty545

6 жыл бұрын

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.

Can I wire the auxbeam lights to my original Fog light harness on my Jeep jk to work as fog lights on an aftermarket bumper from the headlight toggler? Thanks