# KC HiLiTES FLEX ERA 40 in. LED Light Bar Master Kit vs Diode Dynamics SS5 CrossLink 5-Pod 31.5 in. LED Light Bar (Sport, White): specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the KC HiLiTES FLEX ERA 40 in. LED Light Bar Master Kit (KC HiLiTES) and Diode Dynamics SS5 CrossLink 5-Pod 31.5 in. LED Light Bar (Sport, White) (Diode Dynamics) among led light bars. Diode Dynamics SS5 CrossLink 5-Pod 31.5 in. LED Light Bar (Sport, White) is the cheaper of the two at $1269.95.

## Side by side

| Spec | KC HiLiTES FLEX ERA 40 in. LED Light Bar Master Kit | Diode Dynamics SS5 CrossLink 5-Pod 31.5 in. LED Light Bar (Sport, White) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $2099.99 | $1269.95 |
| Brand | KC HiLiTES | Diode Dynamics |
| Length (in) | 40 | 31.5 |
| Raw lumens | 31648 | 24000 |
| LED count | — | — |
| Beam pattern | combo (pre-installed) + spot lens included in kit | driving (30°x20°) and combo (70°x30°) selectable via optic |
| Wattage | 324 | 200 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP69K |
| Color temp k | 5000 | 6000 |

## Key differences

- Length (in): KC HiLiTES FLEX ERA 40 in. LED Light Bar Master Kit 40 vs Diode Dynamics SS5 CrossLink 5-Pod 31.5 in. LED Light Bar (Sport, White) 31.5
- Raw lumens: KC HiLiTES FLEX ERA 40 in. LED Light Bar Master Kit 31648 vs Diode Dynamics SS5 CrossLink 5-Pod 31.5 in. LED Light Bar (Sport, White) 24000
- Beam pattern: KC HiLiTES FLEX ERA 40 in. LED Light Bar Master Kit combo (pre-installed) + spot lens included in kit vs Diode Dynamics SS5 CrossLink 5-Pod 31.5 in. LED Light Bar (Sport, White) driving (30°x20°) and combo (70°x30°) selectable via optic
- Wattage: KC HiLiTES FLEX ERA 40 in. LED Light Bar Master Kit 324 vs Diode Dynamics SS5 CrossLink 5-Pod 31.5 in. LED Light Bar (Sport, White) 200
- IP rating: KC HiLiTES FLEX ERA 40 in. LED Light Bar Master Kit IP68 vs Diode Dynamics SS5 CrossLink 5-Pod 31.5 in. LED Light Bar (Sport, White) IP69K
- Color temp k: KC HiLiTES FLEX ERA 40 in. LED Light Bar Master Kit 5000 vs Diode Dynamics SS5 CrossLink 5-Pod 31.5 in. LED Light Bar (Sport, White) 6000

## Sources

- KC HiLiTES FLEX ERA 40 in. LED Light Bar Master Kit: https://www.kchilites.com/kc-flex-era-bar-febar-40-294.html (kchilites.com, verified 2026-08-09)
- Diode Dynamics SS5 CrossLink 5-Pod 31.5 in. LED Light Bar (Sport, White): https://www.diodedynamics.com/ss5-crosslink-5-pod-31-5-inch-led-light-bar-one.html (diodedynamics.com, verified 2026-08-09)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/led-light-bars/kc-hilites-flex-era-40-master-kit-vs-diode-dynamics-ss5-crosslink-5-pod-sport-white/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, KC HiLiTES FLEX ERA 40 in. LED Light Bar Master Kit ($2099.99) vs Diode Dynamics SS5 CrossLink 5-Pod 31.5 in. LED Light Bar (Sport, White) ($1269.95) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/led-light-bars/kc-hilites-flex-era-40-master-kit-vs-diode-dynamics-ss5-crosslink-5-pod-sport-white/
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