Visionx XPR light bar review

[HemiPower36]

Hello Ram Forum. I posted a review a few weeks ago and hated it. Photos that got posted where side ways and I could only do one photo per post. It looked sloppy so I reached out, got the thread deleted, downloaded tapatalk and now I can post a quality review that will last for years to come.

Without further ado,

I purchased a Visionx light bar recently at the "Off Road Expo" here in Southern California. I got a chance to speak to a ton of LED lighting venders to include, but not limited to, Rigid Industries (of course), Baja Designs, outlaw LED, KC lights, Pro Comp, bulldog LED.....some knock offs, etc.

I already had my eyes set on a product from Visionx. They have a quality product right a long side companies like Baja designs, Rigid industries and KC lights. For those who are unfamiliar.

I have a custom steel bumper on my truck. The place I was looking to mount the Light bar is to big for a 20" and to small for a 30". VisionX has a lightbar that came out a few months ago late spring-early summer 2015. It is the Visionx XPR light bar series. I got the 24" which is called the XPR 12m because it contains 12 LEDs. Now, those are a 10watt LED and a large reflector to accommodate the light. Looks like it would fit my needs perfect.




Now, I liked the light bar, I have photos comparing it with my buddies Rigid E2 20" hyperspot combo. Also a good bar, you will be happy with either one. The VisionX XPR is described as having "tilted LED technology." I asked at the Expo what that meant. I was told the reflector lense isn't exactly a perfect cone shape. It has a certain taper that allows a portion of the reflector to direct light as a spot. As the reflector progresses out, the taper changes and you get that flood beam. Based on my observations, that is exactly what I see because the light bar has a good flood and a good spot. (See post #25 as I explain the "tilted LEDs better).
Not just a great spot and bad flood. It is good at everything. Not great at one thing. Which is how it is designed. The LED has to use a reflector to give a 50/50 spread of light between spot and combo.


Here is how the light bar came packaged. Not bad. $650 on Visionx website for the 24".


Above: Factory low beams. 2014 Ram 1500 Laramie.


Above: Factory high beams





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[HemiPower36]

Now, with a flick of the switch, you have the Visionx XPR. Wiring was a pain. All the wires are black and proved challenging for a novice wiring guy such as myself. Wasn't until later did I find directions on their website.


Above: Visionx XPR 12m.

My iPhone camera along with my wife's HTC have this auto focus crap going on. The cameras only really captured 75-80% of the light. No joking. It is so bright at the front that the camera has no choice but the dim the surrounding flood to get the picture. It annoying. But, the photos do some justice. But not all. The iPhone just can't capture the mass amount of light.

On another night I took the following photos. I tried to get some distance so I could capture more flood. Camera really was only able to capture about 75% of the light emitted. Frustrating. Best I can do.

Above: Visionx XPR



Walked closer, got another photo.



The photo above is the same as the top two above. Only I am standing by the drivers door. The truck is pointing at a large hill. The light bar illuminates the entire hill. My wife is actually standing out in the spot in this photo. You can see her perfectly illuminated in the distance and the hill side but our photos can't capture the light due the the auto dimmer. It is that bright.


Just for fun. Pointed my camera phone at the light bar. Scared my phones retina.


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[HemiPower36]

Reposted my first photo. Visionx XPR. The next photo is my buddies truck parked next to mine show casing his rigid e2 20" hyperspot combo (also brighter in person. All photos taken with my phone.)



You can obviously tell his hyperspot beam pattern. It gives a better pencil beam type spot than the XPR. However, the XPR has a brighter flood angle. It covers more ground than the rigid combo. Also, the XPR has a good flood spot because you can see the two hill crests in the background. Not visible with the rigid. A

Both lights on. The rigid and the XPR. Clearly see the hyperspot.



Above: Visionx XPR. On a dark street. Again, photo only showcases about 75-80% of the light. It just can't take in all the light. Auto dim kicks in.

Conclusion: you will be happy with either a rigid or Visionx. Visionx is quality and also has a life time warranty. The 20" e2 combo will run you $800+. The Visionx is cheaper because it is only 12LEDs. As opposed to 48 with the rigid 20". The Visionx XPR also has quite a bit more lumens of light. Just gives you an idea of the power of the 10watt. I asked rigid at the expo if they plan on doing a 10watt LED bar. They said no because for every 10watt LED, we have 4, 3 watt which equal 12 watts. Makes sense. Hope you enjoy the review. You don't always have to get a rigid bar . Venture out and form your own opinion based on your research. It's fun.



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[DCFCE]

Nice light. I really like the bumper, who made it if you don't mind me asking.

 

[Birddog]

The light looks great. I left my 50" and 3" cubes on my truck when I traded it in the other day. I miss them.

 

[HemiPower36]

Nice light. I really like the bumper, who made it if you don't mind me asking.

Thank you. I wrote a review on my bumper a little while ago. It's an Iron Bull bumper. The link below is the thread I posted in regards to my bumper review if you are interested.

http://www.ramforum.com/f41/iron_bull_defender_4_bumper-72685/


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[DCFCE]

Thanks i will read review

 

[HemiPower36]

Let's spice this thread up with some light bars Doing what they do best. Lighting up the night!!!!!!
Visionx XPR 12m

I have some rigid duallys, I will post those up too when I get a chance next week.

Thanks ram forum.


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[CMil527]

nice light!

 

[HemiPower36]

Alright, for anyone interested. Snagged a few more photos tonight.



Above: factory low beams



Above: truck parked in same place. Visionx XPR 12m. Again, to beat a dead horse, last time I mention. The bar is a tad bit brighter in person.




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[HemiPower36]

I have here a set of Rigid Dually's. Contains four 3 watt LEDs per light. This is the technology that came out I believe in 2006. I would absolute recommend maybe getting the D2 series if someone was getting a rigid dually product. They are twice as bright as the original dually. The original dually perform ok, but, I plan on upgrading them to the hyperspot because I am not very impressed. However, I must say, I like the 6000k light. Check out the photos as see for yourself.

Above: factory low beams.

Above: Rigid original dually. Photo taken from me standing in my truck bed w/ iPhone.

Above: rigid original dually. See that 6k.

I will post a review of my rigid dually's vs by KC 55wat halogens. They are about the same price point and should make for an interesting bathroom read.


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[homeguy]

I've got some Rigid dually's fog lights and some D2's I've had rigid lights on my jeeps since 2007.


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[HemiPower36]

One thing that I do like about the duallys is I can point them out towards the side and have my main Visionx bar blast down the middle.

Sorry, tad bit burry. Didn't realize until now.


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[Stefan N]

Nice review

I asked rigid at the expo if they plan on doing a 10watt LED bar. They said no because for every 10watt LED, we have 4, 3 watt which equal 12 watts.

What about the Rigid Industries Radiance 20" 94W?

 

[HemiPower36]

Nice review



What about the Rigid Industries Radiance 20" 94W?

I saw that. It's posted in the "coming soon" right now on Rigid web site. I am actually kinda pondering a windshield bar with this set up due to the price.. When I was at the expo (mentioned on my first post) Rigid did tell me they where working on a more affordable bar. About two or so weeks ago I saw the "radiance" on their web site and I am assuming, based on the price I saw, that this is their more affordable bar.

It's looks interesting. I want to see the dimensions so I can get an idea on how large the reflectors are. I wonder if the radiance is smaller than the VisionX XPR. Judging by limited photos posted so far, it looks like it. The XPR looks beefier than the radiance. But, that's based on my opinion on the limited photos posted so far.

The Rigid Radiance at 20" is rated at 5292 "raw" lumens with 9 LEDs for $239.99 plus $75.00 for not included wiring harness. Total: $315.00. Per Rigid.

The visionx XPR at 19" is rated at 9711 "raw" lumens with 9 LEDs. $519.00
Per VisionX.

Based on just some facts. I think the XPR should be a better product. It looks better in the photos and produces more light. However, hopefully someone can post a review and give some insight. I think Rigid is taking a large market of "Chinese light bar" buyers with the radiance. I like the concept and I expect top notch from Rigid industries.

Also, lumens per dollars ratio, the XPR is a better value. You get more lumens per dollar with the XPR versus the Radiance. Mostly due to the fact that the wiring harness for the Radiance is sold separate.

I like my XPR, I think, side by side, based on the limited info out right now on the radiance (my opinion could change), I like my XPR more.

Long post, good night RF


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[HemiPower36]

I have a few more photos I want to post. I wanted to keep it in the theme of my original post. Which is an XPR review. Really the only review I have found online. For those interested.

Above: low beams

Above: only XPR 12m

Above: low beams

Above: XPR 12m
Mounds of dirt from a construction site. Nice spot.


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[HemiPower36]

Above: no head lights on. Showing the scene.

Above: VisionX XPR 12m

Above: head lights off. Showing scene.

Above: VisionX XPR 12m

 

[AustinB]

Impressive! Thanks!

IMO

 

[HemiPower36]

Remember when I posted these?


Refer to post #2.

Well, this is a spot I frequent when I go shooting with a few buddies. I figure, since I am out here again, why not try to get some better shots before it gets pitch black out. The results are much better. My iPhone got closer to 90-95% of the light. MUCH BETTER photo. See "the sign" in the photos to reference.


The above two photos are the exact same place (notice the sign in the second photo to the left in the shadows). Same place, but different day and photos taken from different angles. Better right? Way better. Same scene. Just a bit more ambient light to help capture the effect.

Here is a day light shot so you guys can compare the scene from day and night. Give you an idea of depth and what is being illuminated. The beam reaches all the way across to the center of the rock peak. (See the sign? Visible in other night shot photos throughout this thread, use for referencing).

 

[HemiPower36]

I was asked to put up a video. I figured why not.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JsdGO9jSb9o

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SKrFkHHKQd0

This will most likely conclude this review of the light bar. More than enough info for someone to look at. I like when people post long reviews and I am just paying it forward for those interested.

Might consider a rigid radiance vs XPR head to head. Only time will tell. Battle of the 10watt bars.