Jun 26, 2020 · HIDs and LEDs are currently the most popular lights used to grant high-quality, efficient lighting. HID lamps are still commonly used around the world for lighting up vast areas. Even though they have a lower implementation cost and are less costly to replace than LED lights, HIDs are increasingly being replaced by LEDs and for good reason. HID lights have a warm-up period of 20 seconds until reaching full power, can emit up to 70% less visible light after only 10,000 hours of being in use