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Spot VS Flood VS Combo: What’s the Difference?
When we designing the offroad panel lights for adventure is to have 3 beam patterns choose. one is a flood, spot, and combo, that offer light where you need
Need high visibility on the road if we driving in foul weather to offer more safety for people and wildlife
All types have their own advantages and disadvantages. In order to come with the best available option, one has to go through all patterns.
Spot Beam
The spotlight beam pattern is the preferred choice for almost all drivers. The angle of illumination of these lights is better, i.e., not more than 30 degrees. It takes the light to a far-off area and lightens the road ahead.
In case you drive fast or move on highways, these lights are the best option available. You will be able to see at a far-off distance and can very well identify any danger coming your way.
If the road allows you to move at a speed of 20 to 30 miles, it won’t matter with these lights. This way long-distance light is essential since you can see til the far side of the road.
Spot reflectors to give a more long-distance with the smallest spread. Spot beam lights are used for Off-Highway, commercial, agricultural, and racing applications.
Below light chart from our Spot 48W LED Work Light
Flood Beam
In the domain of work lights, floodlight beams are the preferred choice. This type is able to give out light to around 120 degrees.
If you have a light that is able to lighten the nearby area, Then it is better than far off lightning light. Thus, these lights are not just perfect for vehicles, these can be best for roads as well.
If you are moving on a forest trail rather than actual light, then floodlight can do wonders for you. Under such circumstances, long-distance light isn’t the choice.
You rather need a light that clears the nearby road so you could see any hazard coming ahead. It means having side-to-side illumination on the road.
This way you can see any fallen tree or anything on the jungle trail. A way to safeguard yourself from any accident is by seeing what is nearby on the road.
Flood reflectors give more usable light over a short distance and wide areas. Ideal great for backup lights, trailers, or work areas.
Below light chart from our Flood 48W LED Work Light
Combo Beam
Combo means including spot and flood beam in one light. The light illuminates widespread and long-distance. The idea for low visibility conditions & seeing potential obstacles in the distance
Under such settings, both floodlight and beam light might not be an option to use in isolation. Rather a combination of both can be used at the same time.
Many drivers prefer using a combination of both light beams. Light bulbs able to produce both beam and floodlights are liked by many drivers.
Sometimes you are not sure of which light to use for your vehicle. In such conditions, it is better to use a combination of both beams and floodlights.
The best popular beam in the offroad lighting industry is a combo for the LED light bars in the past years.
Below light chart from our Combo 60W LED Work Light
Summary
Choose a beam pattern to bring you more enjoyment in your adventure. If you’re offroading and need to see far down the path ahead of you, a combo is good. More wide area and more distance
