LED Fog Shootout: SS3 LED Pod vs. Market-Leaders

LED Fog Shootout: SS3 LED Pod vs. Market-Leaders | Diode Dynamics

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0:00 Introduction
0:57 How We Test
1:51 H11 Halogen Fog Lamp
2:30 Factory Tacoma Halogen Fog Lamp
2:55 Factory Tacoma LED Fog Lamp
3:38 MORIMOTO Type S LED
4:15 KC Gravity G4 LED
4:43 Baja Designs Squadron SAE LED
5:19 Rigid D Series LED
5:51 Rigid 360 Series LED
6:27 Diode Dynamics SS3 Sport LED
7:04 Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro LED
7:43 Summary
8:32 Raw Data
Today, we are answering one of our most asked questions! In this video, we compare our SS3 LED Fog Light Pods to other market-leading fog lamps! We break down each fog lamp by intensity, beam pattern, color temperature, and price.
For this comparison, we've used our state-of-the-art Goniophotometer, a device that measures multiple points to calculate the intensity and map out the beam pattern of each fog lamp! We've also used our integrating sphere, which is a device that is used to measure the color temperature of each fog lamp. We hope the data we collected helps you choose the best fog lamp for your vehicle!
If you have any questions about our SS3 LED Fog Light Pods, email us at contact@diodedynamics.com, or give us a call at 314-205-3033 M-F 9am-5pm CST.
Products Shown:
DD6122P
DD6130P

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@darrickhock 3 жыл бұрын

Honest review. It really says a lot about your company on how you talk about your competition. Other companies need to take lessons from you guys. Sold me on the SS3 pros !!

@diodedynamics 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support, Defender One!

@francisngo 4 жыл бұрын

Bought the SS3 Pro back in November and can't be any happier especially now knowing how it competes against the competitors.

@diodedynamics 4 жыл бұрын

We're glad you're enjoying them, Francis!

@jimmieg6218 3 жыл бұрын

You guys have the best lighting upgrade and plus the best customer service when needed. Thanks a bunch

@diodedynamics 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words! We appreciate that!

@betweenthepines4000 3 жыл бұрын

Ordered my ss3 sports for my Jeep Gladiator today. Based on this honest review. Keep doing what youre doing!

@rodwellcort7503 3 жыл бұрын

Best lighting vid I've seen in a long time. Keep it up

@diodedynamics 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Will do!

@mattchematt1 4 жыл бұрын

Props to you guys. You cut through all the BS out there and tell it how you measured it - not just how you think. I discovered DD by blowing up high-res photos of Baja Trophy Trucks, figuring they weren't screwing around - just the BEST. Sure enough, the fist 5 I looked had Diode Dynamic logos visible on their lights. Unless I'm dead broke, why would I buy anything else? And I'm an honest-to-God, independent customer from California, not a troll for DD.

@diodedynamics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We're happy to have you as a customer! Your kind words and support really does mean the world to us!

@1997LT1Camaro 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I got the ss3 on the way and came upon this video. Makes me feel even better about them vs morimito

@diodedynamics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support!

@valentingaitan2353 4 жыл бұрын

Great video love all the details

@diodedynamics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Valentin! We appreciate those kind words!

@Eatonph 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, and great info!

@diodedynamics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Phillip!

@chadbaldwin1459 2 жыл бұрын

just purchased the ss3 pro's for my gladiator.. this video is the reason why. no gimmicks no bs. here's what they got.. here's what we got. love it!

@diodedynamics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and support, Chad! We cannot wait to get your SS3 Pro purchase to you!

@LightwerkzGlobal 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome job !

@diodedynamics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Lightwerkz!

@EngiTrek 2 жыл бұрын

Great comparison! It would be interesting to see the power draw of each light as well (volts and amps) as when comparing the candela rating it’s based on the intensity of the light which boils down to the power consumption. Great video!

@TJD_VR 4 жыл бұрын

Just installed the SS3 Pro's and they are amazing!!! Prior I had the Morimoto fogs and they are no comparison to the SS3 Pros.

@diodedynamics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback! We're happy to see the SS3s are serving you well!

@necroimages 3 жыл бұрын

How do they work in fog? I’m hoping the brightness won’t blind you in fog

@diodedynamics 3 жыл бұрын

@@necroimages These are designed with our TIR (total internal reflection) optics. This means that the fog's lens is also the optic, collecting all light and shining it a focused direction. Because of this, you'll have very almost no wasted light, and with proper aim, you won't have any glare!

@J.R.F.23 2 жыл бұрын

I just installed the Diode Dynamics SS3 Fog Lights “Pro” level in the yellow/amber color. These were an upgrade from my D.D-SLF fog light in yellow. I am so impressed with the SS3 fog lights. The quality of the housing and light output exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend them!

@diodedynamics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the love! We are happy to hear that you're enjoying them.

@supporterofsanity 4 жыл бұрын

Ordered fogs and drivers in the SS3 pro a few weeks ago. Hopefully they come off backorder soon!

@diodedynamics 4 жыл бұрын

They should ship soon! You will receive a tracking number as soon as they do!

@scottw2991 4 жыл бұрын

Have the SS3 Pro on my Charger R/T AWD..they light everything on those dark highways! Awesome bang for the buck!

@diodedynamics 4 жыл бұрын

We're glad you're enjoying them, Scott! Thanks for the love!

@solosaga5091 3 жыл бұрын

Like to see Stedi added to the test line-up.

@MAN900R 2 жыл бұрын

OEM Toyota with LED 🥶🔥

@kevins.1752 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and presented in a professional manner by acknowledging the competitors. You showed all the specs in a consistent manner and ensured you were comparing new models. I really liked how you compared all lights from the OEM right up to the SS3 Pro. My question is, will the SS3 LED Pod cover fit on the SS3 SAE / DOT Type B Fog Light Kit (DDSS3B)? Is it because the openings too small in the bumper and / or that the cover clips to the exterior of the light? I ordered some Baja Designs S2 Pro but have since cancelled that order and I am ordering the SS3 SAE Fog Lights in yellow

@diodedynamics 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Thank you so much for your support and kind words. Unfortunately, our SS3 Covers will not work on the Type B Kit because of the bezel on the SS3 Fog Pods. These are designed to create a nice flush look on the vehicle they are being installed on, and because of this, the bezel of the pod protrudes away from the lens. The SS3 Covers will not fit over this because the face of the pod is not flush. Sorry about that!

@tylerandrews9244 3 жыл бұрын

Genius marketing strategy

@superdutyzack 4 жыл бұрын

Without a doubt the best pods on market in that size. Need to expand your product lists. Need to do some bigger XL pods and dual row lights bars.

@diodedynamics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Zach! We're always offering new products, so hopefully, we offer something like this in the future!

@alejandrobaez6301 4 жыл бұрын

SS3 Pro Amber Here, best decision for fog lights on my 4Runner

@diodedynamics 4 жыл бұрын

We're glad to hear you are enjoying them, Alejandro!

@BTL3.0 4 жыл бұрын

Love my ss3 pro amber for our 2018 Sequoia. Got the sport version for our 2010 rav4 also. Love them both. Best led fog, best color, best light coverage. You cant get any better for the price and quality than diode dynamics.

@diodedynamics 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the love, Brandon! We're glad you like them!

@okiefoodieking 3 жыл бұрын

Do u think I should get pro or sport for my Rav4?

@BTL3.0 3 жыл бұрын

@@okiefoodieking you can't go wrong with either. If you have the extra coins, go with the pro. It gives so much more light.

@okiefoodieking 3 жыл бұрын

@@BTL3.0 Thank u bud! I hated to drop the extra money but I went with Pro’s

@BTL3.0 3 жыл бұрын

@@okiefoodieking you wont regret it. I sure didn't.

@mikepetersons1319 2 жыл бұрын

morimoto 4 banger wide pattern and spotlight versions are now the best on the market time to upgrade again

@diodedynamics 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike! They are a good pod. However, they still do not match the output of the SS3. They are also not SAE compliant like the SS3 for legal on-road use. This is why they call their pattern "wide" instead of SAE Fog. Please see LightWerkz comparison. instagram.com/p/CWJl5WlNqcH/

@wnynj1213 2 жыл бұрын

Can Y’all make a Grill mounted Yellow fog lights for the 2022 GR86

@ahkeen 3 жыл бұрын

Trying to figure out where you buy those factory fogs for so cheap?

@Freddy_Confetti Жыл бұрын

Whoa

@hwickert 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a video in the works for driving lights? I am looking at the SS3 pro vs SS12 an can't find a great comparison.

@diodedynamics 4 жыл бұрын

We hope to do more comparison videos like this in the future!

@007connecticut 2 жыл бұрын

I have a set of SS3 PRO white fog lights. These are BEAUTIFUL FOG LIGHTS! You will not find better lights on the market.

@diodedynamics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the positive feedback and support!

@markim5087 3 жыл бұрын

I e got the morimoto now and thinking of the max ? As I’m happy with what I’ve got but more is always better..ok now I’ve watched this was a good video..

@diodedynamics 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@SGTMinguez 2 жыл бұрын

Any plans to redo this comparison with the SS3 Max and other new offerings? Also, any word on backlighting in the next generation of SS3s, to match the SS2 and SS1 capability?

@diodedynamics 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Yes, we do plan on doing more comparisons with newer lights in the future. Also, we are already working on the SS3s with backlights. The first version will be featured when we release our Ford Bronco Modular Fog Pocket Kit!

@stunnerlife3288 Жыл бұрын

Do you guys which fog light would fit my HRV 2016? It’s an oval shape but I wanna change it to a projector lense. Because I don’t like the bleed out through the side

@diodedynamics Жыл бұрын

We are unsure if there is an oval shape projector fog lamp for the HR-V at this time. We offer replacement fog light bulbs for you, however we do not offer the Oval shape lamp yet. Sorry about that!

@kevinvoyer5053 3 жыл бұрын

Ok I saved a lot of money on a new 4x4 WT. A2019 Colorado Crew Cab 4x4, V6, with every option available on a WT trim level package. Has everything I need, but is lacking in a couple areas, fog light one of them. I have already taken care of the lousy reflector type headlights, by adding MORIMOTO 2Stroke LED H11, that come adjustable within the stock housing, that helps a lot at preventing oncoming glare and blinding oncoming drivers, I have yet to have anyone flash their high beams as me! I adjusted them so they would not blind me sitting in an oncoming car, then lowered them another half turn of the screw, that’s night and day different from the stock halogen. The high beams I went all the way with Flamethrowers in 9005, that are awesome! Especially together with the low beams. However I still have a hard time on dark rainy nights, seeing into corners and driveways. So I need fog lights. I believe all I have to do is take the plastic bumper filler out and buy a stock fog light bezel, after I plug in a stock type housing. There’s also an issue I’ve discovered that because of the CANBUS factory wiring, if I go with a factory kit, I’ll need to have them programmed? Or just go with a hot lead an separate switch? Still not sure. I’d love to talk to someone who knows, before I spend money unnecessarily! But I love the truck! I have OnStar 4 G LTE WIFI with a 7” touch screen and decent sound system with Apple Car Play. I also installed a Bilstein 5100 struts/shocks setup, set at 1.9” front lift, that’s just about level. I could have gone 2.25”, but I do need to tow my 26’, 4,400-6,400 travel trailer, nice an level, that I’m able to with the Fastway E2 Weight Distribution Hitch, that keeps everything nice and level, at the heaviest I’ve ever been on a scale, at 10,970 CGVW. That is with my wife, two gods, all the stuff we need to camp, my 275 lb Mobility Scooter an45 lb. ramps in the bed. That’s able to go down the road with comfort and control, with confidence and enough power to maintain the speed limits and pass if need be!

@diodedynamics 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Kevin! We actually offer a plug-and-play SS3 Fog Light kit for your Colorado. They completely replace your factory fog light, are SAE compliant, so they won't blind on coming drivers, completely bolt-on and won't give you CANBUS error messages, and they put out crazy light output. We've placed the link to them below if you would like to check them out! www.diodedynamics.com/ss3-led-fog-light-kit-for-2015-2021-chevrolet-colorado.html

@kevinvoyer5053 3 жыл бұрын

@@diodedynamics thanks but that is the issue, the Chevy WT has no fog lights! Oh behind a filler trim panel the bumper has the placement holes the fog light housing plugs in to mount, with the same slots around the edges to use a stock fog light bezel. But there are NO wires, or switch in the cab!

@diodedynamics 3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinvoyer5053 That's interesting. So, it sounds like you can install fog lights using the factory bezel, but you will need to use a universal wiring harness on an independent switch. Unless, of course, you want to piece together a factory set up by installing a factory fog light harness and sourcing the factory controls.

@kevinvoyer5053 3 жыл бұрын

@@diodedynamics Yes everything is available over the GM parts counter, or on EBay, that’s reasonably priced. But that’s the stock halogen setup. That I had on my last Z71 Colorado, that helped in fog, but especially entertaining sharp turns. But now if I must go all through the expense and effort, I might as well get the brights, widest I can! Within reason!

@cgcll 4 жыл бұрын

I would to see a comparison between the SS3 Pro SAE Driving and Spot in both amber and white... how much distance to 1 lux is lost going from spot to driving, and how much distance is lost going from white to amber?

@diodedynamics 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there! We hope to make more comparison content like this in the future! All tested output data for all different optics and colors for both the Pros and Sports can be found under the "SPECIFICATIONS" tab of each SS3 listing!

@narguijo769 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have brackets/mounts for oem RAM 3500 4th Gen bumpers? Interested in the DD SS3 Pro

@diodedynamics 3 жыл бұрын

What year is your 4th gen?

@DaiFuYiZheng 3 жыл бұрын

They seem like really great lights, but I cannot find any mounting hardware for bikes.

@diodedynamics 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! We do not offer kits for bikes. However, we do have universal brackets and wiring harnesses! www.diodedynamics.com/off-road/off-road-accessories-wiring-lens.html

@BARBELLS-AND-BUDS 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have a SS3 sport that will fit a 2006 Scion xA?

@diodedynamics 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, we do not. Sorry about that! However, we do offer universal SS3 LED Pods that can be mounted virtually anywhere! You can check them out below! www.diodedynamics.com/off-road-auxiliary-led/led-pods.html

@brownmak9316 3 жыл бұрын

Do the SS3 LED pod fit to Toyota Hilux 2020 ?

@diodedynamics 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Unfortunately, we do not offer a plug-and-play kit for the Hilux. Sorry about that!

@benladin626 4 жыл бұрын

Can the ss3 sport fit a 2006 nissan xterra ?

@diodedynamics 4 жыл бұрын

It sure can! www.diodedynamics.com/ss3-led-fog-light-kit-for-2005-2013-nissan-xterra.html

@crazzyuk 4 жыл бұрын

Any plans on an orange/amber lense for these in the future?

@diodedynamics 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there! We do offer them in yellow! You can achieve an amber output with a yellow pod and a yellow snap-on SS3 Cover! www.diodedynamics.com/off-road-auxiliary-led/led-pods.html

@barrybambmessagedeletedbyy7467 3 жыл бұрын

@@diodedynamics a designated amber that matches the light bar when powered off would be great.

@MN76. 3 жыл бұрын

Can SS3 Pro be used on city streets? 🤔

@diodedynamics 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, our SAE Driving and SAE Fog are legal for on-road use when properly aimed!

@zl1camaro100 2 жыл бұрын

So the SS3 pro is road legal?

@diodedynamics 2 жыл бұрын

In our fog and driving optics, yes they are!

@Ram-vt3rm 4 жыл бұрын

I like BD’s “fix” to their SAE light lol. Wtf. I would pick DD for sure very impressed.

@diodedynamics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support!

@justinkase1360 3 жыл бұрын

It seems that simply installing a guard that blocks half the light to keep the pattern streetable makes them less efficient. Makes sense. Better to have the reflector itself or even a lense that achieves a similar pattern is much preferable.