Type-level market taxonomy differentiates on power architecture and ergonomics, determining both unit ASP and downstream service revenue. Corded LED anti-fog mirrors still claim 58 % of dollar sales because tethered 5 V supplies deliver constant luminosity (>30 000 lux) required for high-precision endodontics; tethering reduces battery waste, aligning with hospital sustainability mandates, yet limits intra-oral maneuverability. Conversely, cordless mirrors have captured 42 % and are forecast to outpace corded units 1.8ร through 2029; lithium-ion micro-packs now yield 120 min continuous operation, satisfying mobile clinic workflows and reducing tripping hazards. Within cordless, replaceable-battery models (27 % of segment) lower total cost of ownership for price-sensitive EU practices facing WEEE disposal fees, while integrated-battery versions (15 %) offer IPX8 sealing and inductive charging, commanding 35 % higher ASPs. The bifurcation is sharpening vendor strategies: corded lines emphasize light-quality patents, cordless lines emphasize battery-cycle guarantees, driving R&D allocations that directly map to EBITDA margins across the LED anti-fog mirror supply chain.