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Again, there are strengths and weaknesses to both. Period.*puzzled look*
It's an example as I said of what the back-lighting looks like on the lights...
And yes, Diode Dynamics are FAR SUPERIOR to the radiance as the radiance don't have a great pattern. The radiance lights are NOT fog lights and cannot be used on public roads as they scatter light all over. Diode Dynamics has SAE rated lights which have a street legal pattern for on-road use. Not only that but the radiance lights just give you 3 bare wires so you have to put connectors on, not ideal, whereas the Diode Dynamics lights have a standard DT plug.
With Diode Dynamics offering back-lighting now... radiance are being phased out. No reason to get radiance anymore especially since you can get pair of SS3 Sports for basically the same price as Radiance pods. And the Diode Dynamics are assembled in the USA! WIN WIN!
Rigid has a 10-year warranty on their Radiance line and a lifetime warranty on most all other lighting. Diode has an 8-year limited warranty on their Stage Series and Elite Series and a 3-year replacement warranty on everything else.
Diode backlights have a cooler tone to them than the Radiance backlights, which doesn't match the parking/marker lights as well on the Raptor specifically. However, their backlights do tend to be a bit brighter. Some people want brighter backlights, some don't.
Diode lights have a much larger casing on them than the Rigid lights do, which is perfectly fine in the larger pocket of the Gen 2 Raptor, but is limiting in the smaller pockets of the Bronco, which is why the setup in your picture shows the Bronco with two different sized lights. Three full-size Rigid lights can fit there, but not three full-size Diode lights.
We sell both manufacturers' lighting and we appreciate what they both can offer, as well as being honest about where their shortcomings may be, too. That's why I said it is situational. Again, just trying to be transparent for anyone and everyone who may come here looking for answers to their questions and for use when weighing their options.
It's just a slippery slope to start calling one company out as being "far superior" when the fact is there are real differences that should be weighed accordingly.
And for the record, Rigid lights are also designed and engineered in the USA.
That's all I was trying to say. It's not a sales pitch I'm giving here. It's just information. Take that as you will.
Have a great day!
Sidney @ SPV Parts