ComfortLite®
ComfortLite is a term developed and used by J.W. Speaker to describe a specific light distribution design for certain LED headlights. The aim of the technology is to distribute the available light more precisely into areas that are relevant to the driver’s perception and orientation.
Unlike terms such as low beam or high beam, ComfortLite does not refer to a generally defined lighting function. It is a manufacturer-specific technology from J.W. Speaker and, as such, also a product designation under which the manufacturer groups a specific design of its headlamp optics.
Light distribution with ComfortLite
What is crucial for the perception of light is not merely how much luminous flux it produces, but where the light actually falls. This is precisely where ComfortLite comes into play: in addition to the amount of light available, particular attention is paid to its spatial distribution within the beam pattern [INTERN: beam pattern].
With high beams, part of the light is also distributed above the horizontal plane. This allows, for example, higher objects, road signs or areas outside the immediately illuminated carriageway to be seen more clearly. At the same time, the long-range illumination that is so important for high beams is maintained.
In ComfortLite versions for low beams, on the other hand, the focus is more strongly on improved illumination of the area in front of the vehicle. The specific light distribution therefore depends on the particular light and the lighting function implemented within it.
ComfortLite vs. adaptive light
ComfortLite should not be equated with an adaptive lighting system. In compatible J.W. Speaker lights, both technologies can be combined. Adaptive systems adjust the illumination depending on the driving situation or the vehicle’s position, whilst ComfortLite refers to the fundamental design of the light distribution.