Morimoto 4Banger vs Diode Dynamics SS3 Max (Revised)

Notice: We released a comparison yesterday. You may be questioning why a new video is being released. Morimoto sent a handful of dealers pre-production samples, even shipped without gaskets. After reviewing the comparison with Morimoto, we were told with confidence that something was not quite right. A new unit was sent overnight for testing. Once the production ready 4Banger HXB Wide was tested this morning, we instantly saw a brighter and more focused beam pattern. How bright? Well it was brighter than the SS3 Max. It was just as Morimoto claimed to be. Now the next step was to test the units once they got up to temperature. Check out the video to see the results. Make sure to leave a comment below!

When a sample of the Morimoto 4Banger HXB Wide lands in the shop, first thing we wanted to do was to light it up and compare it to the SS3 Max SAE Fog which is the currently the brightest street legal fog light. This video is only meant to serve as a quick beam comparison and intensity test. Stay tuned for more videos on a full product overview where we discuss construction, warranty, pricing, and more detailed product information.

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[Ericjeep]

I've owned a handful of Morimoto LED products and I can say with confidence, that they don't maintain their output nor their color temperature after 1-2 years of use. Personally, I'd rather spend more once, than have to buy a new set all over again a year or two down the road. You could argue however, that if you don't daily drive the vehicle that you put Morimoto products on/in that they would be just fine... and you'd have spent less for almost identical output. Great video guys and thanks again for the email response the other day! Will be ordering all my goodies through you guys next week!

[goldchica]

Thanks for the update! Now that's a much closer comparison, what a difference from the previous video!

[adidas]

I have the diode dynamics in amber fog beam and they are great. Looks like the Morimotos are very similar. great to see multiple quality light vendors making similar products in different packaging for similar applications

[cpftank]

The 4Banger HXB is NOT SAE J583 Compliant. To my knowledge only the NCS version is SAE Compliant. Let me know if I’m wrong. I do agree with the thought that Diode Dynamics has better thermal capacity and is potentially more reliable in the long run. Plus it is available with a TRUE Selective Yellow lens. The DD has been out for a bit and has shown to be extremely reliable, I have not seen any complaints about failures or leaks. Thank you for clarifying the run time! It’s something many do not take into account on YouTube (calling out a certain headlight YouTube channel)…. Thank you LightWerkz! Can’t wait to see more!!!

[soledadmonstabreh]

Are you going to install these on your 4Runner and compare them side by side?

[mr.anderson]

SS3 max now comes with backlighting and interchangeable lenses, the 3 banger does not.

[billozy]

Whats the rated power output of morimoto?

[flynn]

Really want to see a comparison video of the ncs 4banger wide fog vs the pro ss3’s

[bigedd]

Do a test after the pods have been on for an hour and a half. Want to see lux drop

[teligon]

...and there's my point about heat dissipation and cooling.

3 vs 4 emitters, compact design.

Anxious to see width and colour comparison of the yellow/amber pods.

Price might then make or break.

[RS-gqwh]

The 230 lux you had for the morimoto was not true. You did not reset it. The 230 was all Diode Dynamics. The Morimoto maxed out way less around 160

[AK_Avalanche]

The morimoto looks likes plastic vs cast, but that’s nether here nor there. But definitely looks like DD’s homework was copied by Morimoto 🤷🏻‍♂️