Today, we are putting four big names in off-road LED lighting head to head. We have the Rigid Industries Dually against three Vision X products. This is a straight-up brightness and beam distance shootout. We set it up to answer a simple question. Which of these lights performs best in the real world? Spec sheets only tell part of the story. Below, you will find our full breakdown of the Rigid Dually vs Vision X Optimus. We will also cover the Optimus Dual and the brand-new Light Cannon.
The reason for this review was simple. We wanted to compare two major names in off-road LED lighting. You have Rigid Industries, a leading LED lighting brand. Then you have Vision X, known for its focus on high-output lighting. We tested each product individually before comparing them side by side. First, we put the Rigid Dually against the Vision X Optimus Single. Next, we compared the Dually against the Vision X Optimus Dual. Finally, we tested the Dually against the Vision X Light Cannon. If you want to see how these lights compare against other shootouts, we have more comparisons available, check out our broader LED off-road light comparison coverage too.
The Rigid Industries Dually
We started with the Rigid Industries Dually because it is the one everybody is most familiar with. We are not going to spend a ton of time on construction because all four of these lights are built to a similar, very high quality standard with aluminum housings and stainless steel or aluminum hardware and bracketry. The one thing I do not really love about the Dually is the way the cable comes out of the back. It looks a little cheesy, like maybe they cut a corner there. As long as it seals it does not really matter functionally, but I was more impressed with how the Vision X products route their cabling. The Rigid does appear to have a moisture vent next to the cable output, which none of the Vision X products have.
On the sides of the Dually, the mounting bracket connects, and then three screws on each side (six total) come off so you can flush mount it in different applications like fog lights, bumper lights, or wherever you need extra light. Here are the specs. The Rigid Industries Dually is part number DLY-SP. The beam pattern is a 10 degree spot with a polycarbonate lens, and it uses four LEDs totaling 15 watts. Amp draw is 1.45, advertised lumen output is 1,300, and the beam distance is advertised at approximately 1,200 feet. It carries a 50,000 hour lifespan, an IP68 waterproof rating, and it sells for $109.99. If you want to shop this specific light, you can find the Rigid Industries Dually and read more about our Rigid Industries Dually beam test notes.
The Vision X Optimus Single
Next up is the Vision X Optimus Single. This is a pretty cool light and fairly new. It is a lot different from what Vision X normally makes. It has a very robust bracket attached to the side with really nice stainless steel hardware, and the way the cabling exits the back looks extremely secure, like you could never damage it. One feature the Rigid does not have is dimming capability, so you can run the Optimus Single at 50 percent power if you want to. It uses all weatherproof connectors just like the Rigid, but the big difference is what Vision X calls their proprietary Iris reflector technology. That is the name they came up with for the reflector and optics over the LED, and the idea is to make it shine really, really far off a single LED.
The Optimus Single is part number XIL-O110 and comes in a square or round version. It is a 10 degree spot beam with a polycarbonate lens, using one single 10 watt LED with an amp draw of 0.83. It outputs 900 lumens with a beam distance of 690 feet, a 50,000 hour lifespan, an IP68 waterproof rating, and it sells for $129.
The Vision X Optimus Dual
Next is the Optimus Dual, which actually came out before the Optimus Single and was a big release for Vision X in the last 12 months or so. It has identical construction to the Single but with two LEDs and two reflectors instead of one. The adjustable bracket is one of my favorites because it is extremely adjustable, held in place with a great big stainless steel bolt, and again there is a waterproof connector on the back. Everything about it says Vision X, and it is really nice.
The Optimus Dual is part number X-OP21Z. It is a 10 degree spot beam with a polycarbonate lens, using two 10 watt LEDs for a total of 20 watts. Amp draw is 1.67, lumen output is 1,800, and the beam distance is advertised at 972 feet of usable light. It has a 50,000 hour lifespan, an IP68 waterproof rating, and it sells for $229.
The Vision X Light Cannon
The fourth light is the brand new Vision X Light Cannon, and this thing is unbelievable. I had a feeling going in that it was going to blow everything else out of the water, but it should, because it is quite a bit more expensive. It uses a single 25 watt LED inside a gigantic housing, and it is supposed to put 1,000 feet of usable light on the ground. Going into the test I was genuinely curious what was real data and what was marketing hype, especially comparing the Optimus Single’s 690 feet claim against the Rigid Dually’s advertised 1,200 feet.
The Light Cannon is wild. It is much larger than the Optimus Single and far larger than the Rigid Dually. This 4 inch light uses a beefy footed bracket and stainless hardware. The mounting system is especially well designed. The top of the bolt sinks into the bracket, keeping it from slipping while you tighten everything down. A second stainless bolt handles adjustments. Inside, you will find Vision X’s Big Chip technology, featuring an American made LED chip that is unusually large for an off road light. Part number CT-CPZ1110, the Light Cannon features a 10 degree beam, polycarbonate lens, and 25 watt LED. It draws 2.08 amps, produces 2,500 lumens, and throws light approximately 1,100 feet, with 1,000 feet of usable light. It is rated for 50,000 hours, IP68 waterproofing, and sells for $229. For a deeper dive, check out our full Vision X Light Cannon review.
Rigid Dually vs Vision X Optimus Single
To run the tests I used a portable battery pack from Vision X split so we could power two lights at a time, shining them on a wall and then out in the field. I will be honest, I am a Vision X fan and we have been a Vision X dealer for a long time, but I wanted to show you the truth regardless of which product ends up looking better. The first comparison was the Rigid Dually on the left against the Vision X Optimus Single on the right. The first thing I noticed was the color difference. I expected the Vision X to be more violet or blue, but it actually looked more yellowish. The Rigid Dually looked like a pure white, maybe around 6,000K, while the Vision X was a little warmer, which probably does a little better in bad weather.
The other notable difference was the beam pattern. The Rigid Dually on the left had a lot more flood and a lot of light bleeding from the center hot spot, while the Optimus Single produced a tight pencil beam type of spotlight with very little bleed. Out in the field, the Rigid Industries had a much whiter color, and it definitely put out more light than the Optimus Single. Our test field only goes to 100 yards and both lights are advertised well beyond that, so it was hard to tell which goes farther, but the Dually was clearly brighter. If you like cool white and more flood, the Rigid wins this one.
Rigid Dually vs Vision X Optimus Dual
Next we ran the Rigid Dually on the left against the Vision X Optimus Dual on the right, 20 watts versus 15 watts. The Optimus Dual had a much larger beam pattern than the Single, as expected, but it was still extremely tight and focused. Inside on the garage door I really thought the Rigid Industries had more output. Then we got into the field with both lights aimed at exactly the same spot, and the results surprised me.
With both aimed at the same point, the Vision X Optimus Dual actually blew the Rigid Industries light out of the water. The Vision X was a natural whitish yellow color while the Rigid was a stark cool white. The Optimus Dual is twice the money, and it looked like practically twice the output. Its beam pattern was much larger and it clearly went farther. I was skeptical of that 1,200 feet Rigid advertisement, and this test made me even more so, because the Vision X product clearly reached past the 100 yard mark while the Dually barely illuminated the trees beyond it.
Rigid Dually vs Vision X Light Cannon
Finally, the all-new single 25 watt Light Cannon versus the Rigid Industries Dually. Here you can see a very different beam pattern compared to the Optimus lights. Because the Light Cannon uses a large square LED chip, the beam pattern reflects that with four distinct angles that create an almost starlike effect. It is strange but extremely large, which is one of the things I love about it. The flood is absolutely massive for one little 4 inch light. The Rigid Dually next to it has a much smaller footprint.
We did not expect this to be much of a fair fight, and you can see why. The Light Cannon puts out way more light than the Dually. It is more expensive, so that is understandable, but we wanted to show a range of options. Importantly, all four lights were aimed so the hottest part of the beam centered on our 100 yard sign, so these are apples to apples aims. The Light Cannon output is brighter, wider, and reaches farther down the road. The Rigid Dually just is not a match for it. To see how all of these products line up across our full catalog, browse our Rigid Dually vs Vision X Optimus results.
Final Verdict
This was a lot of fun, and the overall winner is obviously the Vision X Light Cannon. It is brighter than anything else we tested, though it is not really in the same league. It costs the same as the Optimus Dual but it is a totally different type of light, a 4 inch round unit more like a bumper mounted light for a truck or Jeep, where the others are more like fog lights you can put on anything. As for the Rigid Industries Dually, we think it is better than the Vision X Optimus Single, but it is not as good as the Optimus Dual, and it is not as good as the Light Cannon. Still, if you prefer its cooler white color and wider flood pattern, the Dually remains a strong value at $109.99.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the beam distance of the Rigid Industries Dually?
The Rigid Industries Dually (part number DLY-SP) is advertised with a beam distance of approximately 1,200 feet using a 10 degree spot pattern and four LEDs totaling 15 watts.
How does the Vision X Optimus Single differ from the Dually?
The Optimus Single (XIL-O110) uses a single 10 watt LED with Vision X’s proprietary Iris reflector technology, producing a tighter pencil beam with 900 lumens and a 690 foot beam distance, and it also offers dimming down to 50 percent power, which the Dually does not have.
Which light performed best in the real-world field test?
The Vision X Light Cannon (CT-CPZ1110) was the brightest, widest, and farthest reaching light in the comparison, outperforming the Rigid Dually, Optimus Single, and Optimus Dual despite all four lights being aimed at the same 100 yard target.
What makes the Vision X Light Cannon different from the Optimus lights?
The Light Cannon uses a single 25 watt American-made Big Chip LED in a larger 4 inch housing, producing a square beam pattern with a star-like effect and massive flood, compared to the round Iris reflector optics used on the Optimus Single and Dual.
Is the Rigid Dually a good value compared to the Vision X lineup?
According to the tester, the Rigid Dually beats the Optimus Single but loses to the Optimus Dual and Light Cannon in raw output, though it remains a strong value if you prefer its cooler white color and wider flood beam pattern.
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Before founding Headlight Revolution in 2011, Chris worked as an automotive install technician specializing in lighting, sound systems, and engine performance parts. He has personally tested thousands of lighting products and works directly with lighting engineers to evaluate the technical performance behind every recommendation.
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