Originally Posted by
Papa Tom
You may all very well be right! However, one very important thing I have already learned from this experience is that LEDs and halogens are two totally different animals, and that ANY decent LED bike light I might end up buying is going to be far and away better than what I've been using.
Are you taking into account reliability, weatherpoofing, charge lifetime, etc. There are many more factors than just the LED v. Halogen, in general, but maybe for your commute it doesn't mater. LED certainly are much better than the old halogen in terms of brightness and power consumption (if you get a light with a decent battery), but still, if you shop right, get what you pay for.