Finally, an actual review with comparison. It's getting harder and harder to find reviews that claim a comparison but never actually show anything useful. Definitely considering the runners up because I won't risk a fan failure. Passive cooling is always the way to go.
Thanks hellcat1988, glad to help! We plan to add more statistics to future videos, but also want to keep things simple at the same time. Only true facts here!
Hey Ryan, we got some of their stuff in order! GTR Lighting, Putco, and Supernova. Diode Dynamics doesn’t make H7 yet but once they release it we’ll add that as well. We should have everything tested in the next month or so
Hi Bobo, you certainly can, but just make sure to check the temps, and you may want to consider changing the connector to ceramic as well due to the increased heat.
I bought the cougars for my 17 Nissan Rogue. They are quite a bit brighter than the OEMs. They fit perfectly and I have had them for a little over a year now. I did have to aim them down a bit though. I tried several other cheap Amazon bulbs in some of my other vehicles and I've been most happy with these. I know they're cheap, but I've been happy with them and would recommend them to others.
Hey Blake, thanks for sharing! What model do you run specifically? They just released a new model this year, and we just picked it up for testing soon.
I installed these into my snowmobile as well and luv them. They are much brighter than OEM and would most definitely recommend them to others. And for around $50 I think a great buy.
Hi, I tried converting my 2019 GTI to LED and it did not work out well. I was never able to fit the bulbs in the light housing. I even took to the light assembly off the car and was not able to get them to fit right. Any suggestions on a kit that would fit right for my car?
Hi Benoit, I know the VW models can be tricky, on top of the H7 bulb adapters. I would reach out to DeAuto group, as they test in specific VW models and can provide a precise recommendation that will work in your vehicle. If we get that headlight housing in our lab though we'll see if we can find something that works well.
Great video 👍 I just wonder how long those bulbs last? My halogen “blue tinted” one bulb just burned out today bought them bulbs from the clearance bin at orielies about 6 years ago
Thanks nitrous07me! We havn't tested longevity of the LED kits. I would presume they should last longer than halogen bulbs because of the technology. Because they are small brands, their reliability can't be confirmed for sure. The best bet is to check out the Amazon reviews before purchasing. I hope that helps, and thanks for watching!
LED kits don't last, they are very bright. I tried several off amazon and all same results. Very bright until it burns out 6, 9 months, 1 year if you are lucky.
I ordered the NOVSIGHT with 20000 lumens 6000k white LED conversion kit with a built-in Decoding Unit, Anti Flicker @ Amazon for $64.99 I wanted the brightest legal LED bulb available in the market but when my mechanic installed them on my 2014 MB GL450 they were on and off every 3 seconds after a couple of minutes they shot off completely. Luckily my mechanic recommended the BEAMTECH and he has them in stock. Im really happy with the BEAMTECH.
So on the beam tag what happens if the fan stops working is there going to be like a total meltdown in the whole housing will melt and catch on fire or how does this work
The fan is to keep the diodes (LEDs themselves) as cool as possible for optimal cooling. It depends on the brand, but what we have seen from lifespan testing is when the fan stops working, the diodes go into a low output mode (but still work). The output is just reduced to some degree.
I run the BeamTech on my Lightning in the headlights and fog lights. They’re really good. Couldn’t say how good though, because I changed headlights and fog lights at the same time.
I’m running beamtechs right now..they aren’t the brightest..almost not bright enough..best part is not getting flashed by oncoming drivers..but the highbeams aren’t even really noticeably brighter🤷🏻♂️
Hi Nemo, that's the LED's driver typically, which you'll have to use. If there is an additional 'decoder/anti-flicker/etc' module which has both size connectors on the end, that would be optional and only needed if the LED flickers or you see dash errors.
I just bought the lasfit they are brighter than my original light but for whatever reason on drivers side I notice a bit of a bordering yellow color outline not sure why that would appear & when the light shine up against garage door a bit of yellow I know these bulbs got great reviews by far but I really thought they would be just a bit brighter..
Hi Old Timer! We noticed during our testing that some LED kits have a yellowing to parts of the beam. It appears to be coming from the yellow LED itself. Kits that have quality LEDs like Philips don't seem to suffer from this. We tested one of the Lasfit kits and they didn't perform well, towards the bottom of our chart. Check out some other brands for better performance, and look for 3 or 4 small LEDs in a row on each side, instead of just one, as that mimics the halogen filament. Thanks!
@@BulbFacts yes well tbat is helpful information to know I just bought them yesterday I will return them today & look for the lightning darks & beam techs online see whats the best deal out there thanks much👍
Sounds great! The Lightening Dark is no longer available, and although their new model is good, there are better kits. Be sure to check out our latest LED chart bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/. Let me know what you wind up going with!
The thing with lasfit is which series you get, the L1 and LC6 are the cheapest and will give you a little better than halogens. The LA series would be the lowest end I would go, much better light out put with good beam pattern, the chips are placed correctly to mimic the filament placement. The top end LS series use the lumileds Zes chips and work great, near perfect beam and great down road light with a great hotspot. One size I had a hard time finding a correct replacement for was a 880 for my fogs, the chip need to run left to right with them facing up and down, only found two manufactures that make them correctly and that is morimoto 2 stroke 2.0 and eisenke, so if you need that size then they are it.
@bigtruck guy you definitely get what you pay for. I bought a cheap set for my work truck just to see if LEDs would even work, 2018 F-150 , Ford's are known to have some really wierd issues with LED lights since they use PWM on some vehicles, strangely even the same model can come different ways depending on options, I also have DRL's that can not be turned off. seller had a discount code for $30 off so they ended up being $15 so I thought why not, amazingly they work and are such a improvement over the stock halogen crap bulbs they come with.
with headlight dust covers on newer cars, how with the fan keep the bulbs cool? what would be a recommended LED lightbuld for light assemblies with dust covers? I have a 2014 Dodge durango and there is one.
Hey jonnny148. That's a great question, but the LED bulbs run much cooler than halogen. The fans are to simply keep the LEDs themselves (diodes) as cool as possible to maintain maximum brightness, as LEDs dim as they warm up. The fan does a great job lowering the temperature by utilizing the cool air at the back of the headlight. Hope that helps!
@@BulbFacts, i understand that the fan lowers the temperature of the LED, but my question is...how will the fan cool down the bulb if there is a dust cover and no air to move around? I want to get some LEDs for my Durango, but won't spend the money if the fan will overheat because there is no free air in the dust cover.
@@johnnny148 they use the air inside the headlight to cool down. They don't get nearly as hot as a halogen. It's best to keep the dust cover on. You will lose some brightness as the LED runs, but that is the nature of the technology as LEDs are very sensitive to heat.
I myself am having brightness issues with my LasFits running in my halogen projectors. Even after adjusting height I don't get good light output down the road. They light up pretty good right in front of the car
@@zaybarz9200 Yeah I have noticed that when I first got into LED's. I just like the availability/price and ease of the installation with LED's VS HID's. First world problems lol
I need a pair of lamps for my car(led) and ive tried xenon, halogen and led, but because of limited space for the low beam bulb the ones with fans prevent the protector cap from going back on, they are a h7 fit. Are there any your aware off from your test that will fit into such a small area and allow the cap to go back on, i think i have about 20mm maximum from rear of lamp. But most are 30mm plus and hence stop the replacement of the rubber cover. any ideas / recommendations appreciated thanks
Hi Rodger, I would look into dust cap extensions if possible. If they are rubber boots, measure the size and look for an extended fitment size. You can cut a hole in the center as well and use an extension that way too. It's important to keep the headlight closed up.
Thanks for the reviews - great info as always. I do notice your charts are about halogen reflectors, but halogen projectors are pretty common now too. Does the same testing info apply or would projector housings need separate testing?
Hi theRealAV8r - I too agree. We plan to re-test all of our halogen and LED kits in a projector scenario, and will have a separate row in the chart. Thanks for the comment and for watching!
Why do some manuals say not to use led's? I have a custom trail boss and it says not to use them. The higher trim lt trail boss came with them. Is it the housing is different? Thinking of sealights and that is what most people are putting in the custom trail boss. Would like to use them but don't want any issues. Any info would be great.
Hi Catch11. It may be due to the electrical system. Some LEDs may not function correctly or work at all. It may be listed in the manual as it's become a popular thing to upgrade to LEDs, but it's up to you of course.
Hi Dimitris, you can install LED into virtually any vehicle with some caveats of course like fitment, power draw, etc. What is your specific vehicle including the year?
James Adams what’s brighter hikari or cougar motors one? I want it in my 2016 Toyota RAV4 xle I bought 2 lasfit but they don’t last long and get dim. When driving they look light they are not even on.
DBOSS VLOGS the hikaris are better. They might shine alittle higher though. As long as people don’t highbeam you or you see the light not shining into the eyes of on coming traffic your good. If not you may have to lower the aim of the headlights but the hikari is so much better than the cougars
I know it's stupid question but is there any led bulbs without those bulky drivers with long cable? Cause I really want to use the dust cap instead of throwing it in the trunk and I know that it will be an heating issue but isn't there any company who fixed all this problems with these LED bulbs?
Hi AboTurki, not a stupid question at all. There are some good options that exclude the driver and have it built in. They are not quite as bright, but better for fitment and ease of install. Take a look at our chart here; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/ and look for an 'Internal' under the Driver category.
I was looking to maybe buy Dynamic diode LED lights. Did you test those? Also they are saying set the led up and down. In this video you said left and right. So which is right. Thanks
Hey Steve, while we would love to test the Diode Dynamic's LEDs, they don't make the size we use to test. We do plan to add more sizes in the future. You'll want to face the led (diodes) left to right for an accurate beam, so the light is emitted side to side. Hope that helps!
Hi AntiBroke19 - Projectors are the best for beam and distance, but a lot of cars and trucks still have reflectors, even new models. The Lasfit kit we tested was quite bad, but we will look into the LS model for testing. Thanks for watching!
Looking to upgrade my 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 headlights, from halogen, to led im thinking, any suggestions? would rather not do any trimming.. I live in Alaska so winters are mostly darkness.
Hi Neil, check out the Morimoto 2Stroke 2.0's. They are very slim for the tight fitment of the Silverado. Stay away from kits with large fans if possible as clearance may be an issue.
Amazing video and very straight to the point! We need more channels and videos like this! Any chance at a video on top heat sink style LEDs? Not many people like using fans LEDs and most prefer to stay away from a mechanical fan due to being exposed to the elements. Otherwise, keep this up! This is great content that everybody should see.
Thanks JDM ASTAR I’m glad it was helpful! We will continue to test new LED kits, and I will be sure to do a video on the best solid state heat sync kit in the future, that is a great idea! Thanks again!
@hitman hit , The next gen DI injectors are much quieter. Toyota and Ford use both type of injectors. Mostly using Di at maximum throttle. If you have a new car you probably don't need LED bulbs.
Dont be afraid of those with fan if you want your led to be bright, in most of the time those with fan are the ones that can push that brightness, which is the main reason why we are switching to Led, for a brighter light. And in most cases fans are hardly the cause of a led failure.
Just got the Lighting Dark for our company truck. They are very bright and look great. However, I’ve heard complaints of people saying they only last 6 months. Has anyone had them for a while and can attest to that?
Hi Alejandro. I presume they were referring to their old model which is discontinued. Their new model seems to perform better, which I'm guessing you picked up as they have been out for more than a year or so now.
Hi Aaron! We do have plans to test fog-light LED kits too. If you are adding a standard LED kit into a fog housing, simliar specs should apply though, but it will be interesting to see how the fog specific kits perform. Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching!
@@HEMI-MOMMA you got it! We've been busy but we are actually in the process of testing LED in fog applications and should have the results up in the next few weeks with a video shortly after. We appreciate the support!
Hello great video these beamtec and lighting dark will they work good in projector style like i have in my honda accord coupe 2015 exl thanks have a great day
Hi JCRM, the Lightening Darks we reviewed here are no longer made. Check out our much newer recommendations as we keep this page up to date as we test products; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/
Hi Willie, Sealight is a good brand. We tested them a few months back and added them to our test chart, so be sure to check that out for the results. You'll have to scroll down a bit.
@@Rezolution01 they are hidden by default as we only show the top 5 in each category, so you just need to click the 'Load all Budget Kits' button to see them listed.
Will it shine it at its brightest capacity if you only put them in your highbeam? Because I guess it shines less as lowbneam and more with highbeams on? So if I only put them in my highbeam reflector, will it know that it should use all it´s capacity?
They will produce the maximum output in a high-beam yes. The output will depend on your vehicle in if it keeps the low-beams active while the high-beams trigger.
Hey I purchased two pairs of led low beam lights. 1. Watt 60w (30w/ bulb) & Lumens 6000LM 2. Watt 50w (25w/ bulb) & Lumens 5000LM I obviously want high visibility but dont want to blind on coming drivers - what do you suggest?
Which brand and models did you purchase specifically? Take a look at our chart to compare what you bought to see if we tested them. bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/
Hi Brandon! The consensus with bad driving conditions like rain seems to be that a lower kelvin temperature is better (4300k for example) as it cuts through fog and air moisture more. It is a trade-off when upgrading to LED kits as the kelvin is typically higher. I hope that answers your question and thank you for watching!
Hey micro love, what is your statement based off of? Here is some info on this: www.powerbulbs.com/us/blog/2015/10/colour-temperature-your-questions-answered
So I got the lasefit led h11 the color looks really nice can see everything up close but dont shine far so seen the sylvania gold high end white what do think would be better compared to sylvania ultra white notice the gold box has no spec on the package and the halogen cost more then the leds ?
Hey 2pacnasgame, yes most cheap LED kits look good in the headlight itself, but the actual beam and light focus down the road is poor. They are like fog/flood lights more so than actual headlights. Halogen can cost more because of the manufacturing process and precision that goes into the bulbs, and then of course packaging and marketing, whereas LEDs are many times rebranded over and over and sold with 0 marketing cost (unlike OPT7 for example). I hope that helps!
When you text low and high beams, are they coming from a single bulb reflector type headlight or are they separate low and high beam reflectors? Thinking about getting a kit for my 2003 superduty which only uses bulb for headlights
Hey Luis! We have only tested single bulb reflectors so far, both low and high. We'll venture into dual filament bulbs in the future for sure. Hope that helps!
@@BulbFacts perfect! Just trying to get an idea to see if it'll work on my truck. Already ordered the beamtech so I'm excited to see the results when they get here
@@BulbFacts I got a follow-up question, for the beamtech 9007, which way are the LED chips supposed to be placed? One set is directly in the middle while the other one is slightly behind but could either be placed above or below the center LEDs
Luis the LEDs should face left to right, and if they are staggered, you’ll normally want the further front diodes on the lower side. But it’s best to follow the orientation of the plug too as they should only go in one way I believe for 9007.
I have a 2015 ford explorer limited and need some help on which led lights would you recomend for my vehicle? I think mine are halogen bulbs with projection casing
Hey Kevin, we'd recommend the Lumibright XT1's (link.bulbfacts.com/lbxt1) as the brightest option for your halogen projectors, and the Hikari Ultra's (amzn.to/2S6Zj81) as the best budget option. If you're looking for something a bit cheaper and still bright, check out the Katana's (amzn.to/2LmUW5q). Hope that helps!
@@josephwilson9998 each bulb will be different. I have auxbeams all for high/low/fogs. My bulb sizes are H7 (low), H11 (fog), and 9005 (high). I bought matching auxbeams but there was no kit, just matching models. They ran about $40 each set on Amazon.
Joe thx for the tip. I have a 2017 Tacoma Trd sport and wanted to put leds in it also the same with my wife’s 2014 sorrento. Her lights suck! Probably better off taping a couple of flashlights to the front end. Thx again for you help.
So i put the katanas in and they are great luv em but I adjusted the beam height on them already.. when i drive up to a wall in the night and move 25 ft back how high should the beam be from the ground?
I got a Honda CR-V 2017, I bought the Hikari for my low beam and techmax mini for my fog lamps, and the techmax is brighter then the Hikari and also cheaper!! Bulbfact thanks for the advices is so helpful!!
crv 2018 owner here... do LEDS work well with the projectors style lamps? and why did you choose hikari / techmax instead of beamtech/lightning dark ??
Hey welcome to reality, LEDs actually run at a much lower wattage normally (we have only seen one product match the amperage of a halogen). They also normally contain a fan which keeps the temperature down. They all run much cooler over halogen (typically 90-100F vs. 160F+ for halogen). Hope that helps!
My question is, there are 2 kinds of headlights with fan and fanless. So if I have a car that has a casing for headlights which is advisable or better to put in? Like those heat sink and with fan bulbs?
Hey 4A PRoductions, either will work well, but a model with a fan is best as they keep the diodes cool for best output. LED runs much cooler than halogen, so there is not worry about heat buildup. Hope that helps!
Hey Militant Mind State - The Lightening Darks we tested here are no longer available. If you have a RAM though, I would definitely recommend the decoder option. You don't have to match the brand, as long as the connector type (headlight bulb size) is the same it'll work. Hope that helps!
@bulbfacts I have an 09 chevy traverse and the headlights are horrible, might as well be driving blind. Are these lights compatible and if so which do you recommend?
Hey Eddie, LEDs perform well in halogen reflectors, check out our latest recommendations here (you'll need H11 replacements); www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/
@@Meekmillan they don't catch Fire but the low beam does burn out fast fortunately they're so bright you can use the DRL's as your low beams if this happens.
Hey Brandon, the Beamtech may be too large as I know the silverado's has a small margin for the heatsinks. You may want to check out the Techmax or Nineo II Small kits. They are listed on our chart here: www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/
The Auxbeam F16 Plus LEDs are a good choice. But if you are looking for the best LEDs, check out our latest recommendations here; bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/
so do you have to change the housing? People keep telling me if I do this with mine it will cause electrical problems and the housing will get destroyed.
Hey Tod, you don't have to change the housing. LED runs much cooler than halogen, as well as utilizes less power. They may be referring to an HID conversion, where some 55w HID bulbs emit a very high amount of UV light and could case dark spots in the housing and then onto the road, but it is rare. Even LED products that meet wattage spec of halogen still run much cooler as well. Hope that helps!
Hi fossil83, you'll actually want to re-aim your headlights themselves. You can adjust the LEDs in some cases by rotating which may help, but if the hotspot is higher than the halogen was then you'll want to lower them down to match.
I just installed the “Lasfit “ in my 15 Silverado. I will be testing them tonight BUT, there is a cover that fits over the lamp housing that is not able to be put back on because of the depth of the led. And being fan cooled, if it were to fit, there would be no air space for circulation. Just an FYI.
Hi Gary! You may want to look into an aftermarket dust boot cover for your truck. I would recommend keeping the cover on in order to keep debris, moisture, etc. out of your headlight. The LEDs with a fan actually don't get too hot (around 90F), much less than a halogen in fact, so the fan is really just cooling the LEDs themselves, so even in an enclosed housing you don't have to worry. If you run a fan-less LED type you'll want to be careful as we tested those to get up to 160F+. Thanks!
Very informative video but I'm still having trouble choosing the correct bulb for my 2010 nissan rogue; any suggestions? I'm looking to replace both the low and high beam.
Hey Random Fisherman! You'll probably need H11 for your low-beams and 9005 for your high-beams. It's best to check the user manual, as well as the actual halogen bulbs if you can. Our latest recommendations can be found here, we keep it up to date as we test new products; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/
I have a 2015 VW Passat TDI SEL. What's the best bulb for low beam and and best for high beam? I'm all about performance, I don't care about color. Please let me know your recommendation.
Hi Scott! Assuming you have reflectors, I can tell you the best kit currently for H7 is the DeAutoKey LED kit. It is truly amazing, and what I personally run in my Jetta. Be sure to use coupon FACT10 for 10% off with them, here's a link: link.bulbfacts.com/deautoled-ledkits . I will be doing a video on the kit soon. It is the best for low beams by far, but high beams I am still testing some new kits out so just be sure to check back on our website for the best high-beam kits. I would recommend the Katana for highs, but they are out of stock on the H7 right now. If you have projectors check this page: bulbfacts.com/hid-oe/chart/ . I hope that helps!
Hi Sean! We have only tested one kit so far, the DWVO kit, and it works pretty well in fact. The normal 'white' output was very good, and we didn't test the 'yellow' output. Once we have a few of these kits, we will test them all together to find the best one. You can find the test results on our website here: bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/ . I don't see a 9007 in that model, but a 9005 is usually similar, so it may be worth contacting them to see if they offer something that works.
i bought the osram night breakers from ur top halogen bulb. would upgrading to any of these increase the light throw? i want to see just a little bit further down the road. btw i have halogen reflectors
Zay The Banana great choice! The OSRAM NB Unlimited is showing to be a long lasting bulb vs. others from our preliminary testing too so far. You'll see further down the road even in reflectors for sure due to the brighter more concentrated beam.
Hi what led brand do you recommend for a 2012 civic lx sedan for low beam. Want bright and something that would last . Want something in $100 range if possible
@@jesuszuniga1257 just be sure to check the beam prior to installing anything to ensure the cut-off isn't any higher than the halogen bulbs were and you should be good. Check out headlight alignment for your vehicle videos on youtube or articles on how to adjust, it's typically pretty easy.
We test color temperature of all LEDs, and to closely match your Kona's DRL LEDs, the best options are The Kaso LEDs at 5250k (cheapest); amzn.to/2M9Z4KP and then the DDM Tuning SaberPro 50w (5250k) which will be superior in terms of output; link.bulbfacts.com/ddmsp50 - Hope that helps!
@@coolmanu55 sorry about that, it looks like Kaso discontinued the H7 size. An alternative is the Alla Lighting FL-BH, while a bit more expensive, they tested at 5350k and are brighter; amzn.to/2W9exxv
For the sealight s1 LED bulb. I am trying to find how many lumens each bulb emitting. I bought them and a little disappointed on the brightness. I checked to see which is better. Yes the sealight has the nice blueish color but it is not brighter than the halogens. It seems to be the same output on the bright side but different on the color side. I just want to know what the number in the lumens output numbers.
Hey Peepster Tom! We actually finally just got the Sealight S1 LED kit in, and will be testing soon. I'll try to get it tested for lumens soon for you though and circle back. We'll be adding it to our chart once it's fully tested in the lab though.
Hi bro, I wish to install a LED bulb in my high beam. Do I need to hunt for a high-beam specific LED bulb or any type of LED would do? Reason being, amazon advertises some LEDs as low beam and some as high beam. I'm a little confused. Appreciate your help, please. Thanks in advance!
@@BulbFacts Hi bro, thanks so much for your prompt and useful reply. I will heed your advice in purchasing a quality LED pair. All the best for your future videos!
Hey Mark, the Beamtech's tested well on our CANBUS systems, but some more sensitive vehicles may need an additional capacitor to trick the computer. There is no fan on the Beamtech model we showed in this video, but LED depending on the Hz can interfere with your radio. If that is a concern it's best to look for models with external drivers as they seem to be the least interrupting, but we will be doing further testing on RF interference in the future!
@@markmarquez5431 they should yes. If you have DRLs (Daytime running lights) that are shared with the high-beams, the Beamtech's won't properly dim. This is only the case on some vehicles that have this setup.
Hey holden killa! For your 15 Jetta, we'd recommend the DeAutoLED bulbs; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/reviews/deautoled-led-kit-review.html. They are drop-in kit, and work well in VW vehicles with strict CANBUS systems. If you are on a budget though, check out some of the other options; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/. Just keep an eye out for CANBUS compatibility, otherwise you will get a dash bulb out error, and potential flickering. Hope that helps!
How reliable are the fans on these? I would like to put a set on my new truck but my old truck has a set that is strictly passive Cooling and they work fine but I'm just worried about fan failure with dust and moisture
Hey BikerTrashWolf! During my testing I havn't had any issues with the fans, so I can't say for sure how long these kits will last. I would check the Amazon reviews to see if people have any issues there. I did have an issue with a DWVO kit, but the company quickly sent me a replacement, this was as a normal consumer also. We'll look for a way to test for longevity and quality in the future as that is of course an important aspect. Thanks!
Hey Nick, we'll be updating our recommendations page soon as well as putting out a new video review, but the DDM Tuning SaberPro 50w model (link.bulbfacts.com/ddmsp50) is going to be the best for a fog light application, and for a budget friendly option we'd recommend the Cougar Motor X-Small (amzn.to/38TDWPA). I hope that helps!
Hello. One of the bulbs im interested in says no canbus. And one says yes. I have a 2019 vw tiguan with reflector headlights (halogen stock bulbs) does canbus matter for my vehicle?
Hey Drew, definitely go with an LED model that says it's compatible with CANBUS vehicles, otherwise add the decoder module if it's an option. You can also add the module no matter the brand if needed, they don't have to match brands, just the connector type.
Hello i have a 2009 bmw 328i and im looking for a hid headlight kit what do u recommend? I am not sure witch one is in my car how do i found out with one is in my car?
Hi dee n, check out our video for xenon hid tests; ua-cam.com/video/f_VwHnHE4Vw/v-deo.html and our recommendations here; www.bulbfacts.com/hid-oe/recommended/
Hi, a friend just bought a 2019 ford escape, he's trying to find which is the best choice for brighter lights (LED kit), what would you recommend for that specific SUV?... Thanks!! THANKS!!
Hi Javier, I believe the new Escape uses halogen reflectors for the standard lighting package. You can find the latest recommendations here (in the top category)> www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/
Hey Will! The Hikari Ultra is actually much brighter than the Lightening Dark as we have tested a lot more kits since this video, and would be your best bet for 9012: amzn.to/2AIUJpB
I recently purchased the Cougar H11 LED bulbs for a 2016 Camry to replace the stock halogen. They appear to be nice and bright. Has the Cougar LEDs you reviewed here many years ago gotten better? Would you recommend Cougar LEDs or OSRAM night breakers or Sylvania Ultra? Great information for sure.
Hi Jeff. Yes the Cougar Motor's here are their old model. Their newer models are considerably different and much better in every way. LED and Halogen are very different tech, so it depends on what you are looking to do.
I bought LED high beams a while ago that were direct bulb replacements. Not a kit and they had no driver. They weren't even bright enough for me to notice they were on, next to my factory HID low beams. I love the 6000k color of my HID's and want my high beams to match. What determines whether the LED is made for a high beam or low beam application?
Hey TB Squad! Unfortunately since most of LED for automotive is aftermarket, there isn’t any solid recommendations for application. But if you check out LED chart we tested them all in a reflector (high and low) that should give you a good idea on how they will work out. The Hikari Ultra is the best kit today we tested for high beams but is about 6500k. The Alla Lighting is still very good and closer to 6000k. Hope that helps!
Hey Shawn! We test in both applications. In this video it was just reflector style headlights, but we have since tested many products since. Check out our newer video here; ua-cam.com/video/TXEJVCIsCaA/v-deo.html as well as our latest recommendations here; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/
Hi Gary, fanless LEDs seem to last as long as their fan counterpart, however they are typically not nearly as bright as the fan keeps the diodes cooler so they can ramp up the power to them for better output. If you have a sealed beam headlight I would go with a fan model rather.
HI Derek! Because of the higher kelvin temperature, they won't perform as well in bad weather. There is a kit however that we recently tested call DWVO (amzn.to/2vGDjrs) which can switch between white and yellow, and that would be recommended in snow, rain, etc, especially for fog lights. Keep in mind though that if you have a good beam, it will perform much better than a bad beam LED where you will get a lot of scatter, like turning on your high-beams in snow. I hope that helps, and thank for watching!
Hi petmwister, we haven't tested the T1 model, however the new F16+ model is extremely bright, among the best performing in a reflector style headlight. Hope that helps!
In the charts you give the auxbeam f16 plus has similar power with the gtr ultra series 2...is this true???so no need to give 200$ for led if i can buy similar with 60$???i really appreciate all your honest answers... Thanks
Any LEDs which do not extend out past the back of the housing any more than regular halogens do? I have no room behind the housing and unfortunately it looks like all the LEDs I've seen have a fan or heatsink which protrudes out.
Hi J Kraft! We havn't officially tested in projectors yet, but some quick preliminary testing shows very similar results. We still plan to have a separate column/page for projectors, as the results could certainly vary a bit vs. reflectors. Thanks for watching!
I’m interested in the beam tech led kit (h11) for my 2018 Chevy Colorado but the low beams are projector, would I need a anti flickering harness or decoder ?
Hi Mike! The Beamtech's are a great choice and very easy to install. On most Chevy's you should not have any issue. I presume you have a halogen projector, so there is no ballast to worry about. The best thing to do is first get the LED kit and try it out. If you have any flickering or errors on your dash, pick up a set of error-eliminators. I hope that helps, thanks for watching!
I would recommend an HID conversion since the 300 has projectors. You can find our latest recommendations on both HID and LED on our website; HID: www.bulbfacts.com/hid-kits/recommended/ LED: www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/
Hi Devin, we haven't tested that model, but will certainly add them to our list! Based on the design, they look very similar (possibly the same) as the AUTLEAD brand, which did perform very well from our tests. Here is a link for reference; amzn.to/2NKsISv and the full chart; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/ (in the top category at #5 currently, rated at 3.6 stars).
Be sure to visit our latest LED review video: ua-cam.com/video/14unhZavoSU/v-deo.html
Finally, an actual review with comparison. It's getting harder and harder to find reviews that claim a comparison but never actually show anything useful. Definitely considering the runners up because I won't risk a fan failure. Passive cooling is always the way to go.
Thanks hellcat1988, glad to help! We plan to add more statistics to future videos, but also want to keep things simple at the same time. Only true facts here!
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Hey Ryan, we got some of their stuff in order! GTR Lighting, Putco, and Supernova. Diode Dynamics doesn’t make H7 yet but once they release it we’ll add that as well. We should have everything tested in the next month or so
EXPLAN LIKE I'M A KID.... WHAT IS PASSIVE COOLING..... & IS IT AUTO., BUILT INTO ALL LED'S OR NO..... IF NOT WHY.........????????????
what did u end up getting? im looking for H11s..whats the most reliable and long lasting one?
Can I replace my OEM halogen (55 watt) with a new Led ( 80 watt) will that cause problems ?
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Hi Bobo, you certainly can, but just make sure to check the temps, and you may want to consider changing the connector to ceramic as well due to the increased heat.
I bought the cougars for my 17 Nissan Rogue. They are quite a bit brighter than the OEMs. They fit perfectly and I have had them for a little over a year now. I did have to aim them down a bit though. I tried several other cheap Amazon bulbs in some of my other vehicles and I've been most happy with these. I know they're cheap, but I've been happy with them and would recommend them to others.
Hey Blake, thanks for sharing! What model do you run specifically? They just released a new model this year, and we just picked it up for testing soon.
@@BulbFacts They are the old models you reviewed.
I installed these into my snowmobile as well and luv them. They are much brighter than OEM and would most definitely recommend them to others. And for around $50 I think a great buy.
Same with me I can finally see the road in my 16 Nissan Altima plus gives the car a more premium and exotic look definitely recommended
Hi,
I tried converting my 2019 GTI to LED and it did not work out well. I was never able to fit the bulbs in the light housing. I even took to the light assembly off the car and was not able to get them to fit right.
Any suggestions on a kit that would fit right for my car?
Hi Benoit, I know the VW models can be tricky, on top of the H7 bulb adapters. I would reach out to DeAuto group, as they test in specific VW models and can provide a precise recommendation that will work in your vehicle. If we get that headlight housing in our lab though we'll see if we can find something that works well.
Great video 👍 I just wonder how long those bulbs last? My halogen “blue tinted” one bulb just burned out today bought them bulbs from the clearance bin at orielies about 6 years ago
Thanks nitrous07me! We havn't tested longevity of the LED kits. I would presume they should last longer than halogen bulbs because of the technology. Because they are small brands, their reliability can't be confirmed for sure. The best bet is to check out the Amazon reviews before purchasing. I hope that helps, and thanks for watching!
LED kits don't last, they are very bright. I tried several off amazon and all same results. Very bright until it burns out 6, 9 months, 1 year if you are lucky.
I picked up a set of Alla in 2019 still going strong
I ordered the NOVSIGHT with 20000 lumens 6000k white LED conversion kit with a built-in Decoding Unit, Anti Flicker @ Amazon for $64.99 I wanted the brightest legal LED bulb available in the market but when my mechanic installed them on my 2014 MB GL450 they were on and off every 3 seconds after a couple of minutes they shot off completely. Luckily my mechanic recommended the BEAMTECH and he has them in stock. Im really happy with the BEAMTECH.
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From personal experience, the Fahren was more yellow than the cougars. But the build quality in the Fahren is great!!!
Thanks!!
So on the beam tag what happens if the fan stops working is there going to be like a total meltdown in the whole housing will melt and catch on fire or how does this work
The fan is to keep the diodes (LEDs themselves) as cool as possible for optimal cooling. It depends on the brand, but what we have seen from lifespan testing is when the fan stops working, the diodes go into a low output mode (but still work). The output is just reduced to some degree.
I run the BeamTech on my Lightning in the headlights and fog lights. They’re really good. Couldn’t say how good though, because I changed headlights and fog lights at the same time.
Are you still happy with the BeamTech lights?
Yeah would love to hear if they are still going strong
@@jermdawg2805 I did buy a set. They are pretty good quality, but not as bright as the OPT7 FluxbeamX LED's. I have those installed now and love them.
Beamtech I do recommend by far stands out good
I’m running beamtechs right now..they aren’t the brightest..almost not bright enough..best part is not getting flashed by oncoming drivers..but the highbeams aren’t even really noticeably brighter🤷🏻♂️
Hey bro for the cougar headlights some come with a small box that plugs with the headlights is it okey to not use it or do I have to.
Hi Nemo, that's the LED's driver typically, which you'll have to use. If there is an additional 'decoder/anti-flicker/etc' module which has both size connectors on the end, that would be optional and only needed if the LED flickers or you see dash errors.
I just bought the lasfit they are brighter than my original light but for whatever reason on drivers side I notice a bit of a bordering yellow color outline not sure why that would appear & when the light shine up against garage door a bit of yellow I know these bulbs got great reviews by far but I really thought they would be just a bit brighter..
Hi Old Timer! We noticed during our testing that some LED kits have a yellowing to parts of the beam. It appears to be coming from the yellow LED itself. Kits that have quality LEDs like Philips don't seem to suffer from this. We tested one of the Lasfit kits and they didn't perform well, towards the bottom of our chart. Check out some other brands for better performance, and look for 3 or 4 small LEDs in a row on each side, instead of just one, as that mimics the halogen filament. Thanks!
@@BulbFacts yes well tbat is helpful information to know I just bought them yesterday I will return them today & look for the lightning darks & beam techs online see whats the best deal out there thanks much👍
Sounds great! The Lightening Dark is no longer available, and although their new model is good, there are better kits. Be sure to check out our latest LED chart bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/. Let me know what you wind up going with!
The thing with lasfit is which series you get, the L1 and LC6 are the cheapest and will give you a little better than halogens. The LA series would be the lowest end I would go, much better light out put with good beam pattern, the chips are placed correctly to mimic the filament placement. The top end LS series use the lumileds Zes chips and work great, near perfect beam and great down road light with a great hotspot. One size I had a hard time finding a correct replacement for was a 880 for my fogs, the chip need to run left to right with them facing up and down, only found two manufactures that make them correctly and that is morimoto 2 stroke 2.0 and eisenke, so if you need that size then they are it.
@bigtruck guy you definitely get what you pay for. I bought a cheap set for my work truck just to see if LEDs would even work, 2018 F-150 , Ford's are known to have some really wierd issues with LED lights since they use PWM on some vehicles, strangely even the same model can come different ways depending on options, I also have DRL's that can not be turned off. seller had a discount code for $30 off so they ended up being $15 so I thought why not, amazingly they work and are such a improvement over the stock halogen crap bulbs they come with.
with headlight dust covers on newer cars, how with the fan keep the bulbs cool? what would be a recommended LED lightbuld for light assemblies with dust covers? I have a 2014 Dodge durango and there is one.
Hey jonnny148. That's a great question, but the LED bulbs run much cooler than halogen. The fans are to simply keep the LEDs themselves (diodes) as cool as possible to maintain maximum brightness, as LEDs dim as they warm up. The fan does a great job lowering the temperature by utilizing the cool air at the back of the headlight. Hope that helps!
@@BulbFacts, i understand that the fan lowers the temperature of the LED, but my question is...how will the fan cool down the bulb if there is a dust cover and no air to move around? I want to get some LEDs for my Durango, but won't spend the money if the fan will overheat because there is no free air in the dust cover.
@@johnnny148 they use the air inside the headlight to cool down. They don't get nearly as hot as a halogen. It's best to keep the dust cover on. You will lose some brightness as the LED runs, but that is the nature of the technology as LEDs are very sensitive to heat.
LasFits are actually really good. I installed a set and they lit up my whole street. And I can see....
Thanks for sharing! Which model did you pick up?
I myself am having brightness issues with my LasFits running in my halogen projectors. Even after adjusting height I don't get good light output down the road. They light up pretty good right in front of the car
@@streetslickz that's what we have seen a lot. They appear bright, but having a very accurate beam is critical to real-world use.
Donald Robinson Thats because Leds seem bright but they dont actually travel far. If you know what i mean. Somebody should elaborate on that..
@@zaybarz9200 Yeah I have noticed that when I first got into LED's. I just like the availability/price and ease of the installation with LED's VS HID's. First world problems lol
I have a 2011 buick la crosse hid / all lighting will the lightning dark work better than factory and will it agree with my computer ?
Hi orangepete93. I don't believe you'll need CANBUS or PWM modules for your Buick, so any standard HID kit or LED should work well for you.
@2:18 reason why I wanted to watch the video .. lol
LOL ikr...smh
I need a pair of lamps for my car(led) and ive tried xenon, halogen and led, but because of limited space for the low beam bulb the ones with fans prevent the protector cap from going back on, they are a h7 fit. Are there any your aware off from your test that will fit into such a small area and allow the cap to go back on, i think i have about 20mm maximum from rear of lamp. But most are 30mm plus and hence stop the replacement of the rubber cover. any ideas / recommendations appreciated thanks
Hi Rodger, I would look into dust cap extensions if possible. If they are rubber boots, measure the size and look for an extended fitment size. You can cut a hole in the center as well and use an extension that way too. It's important to keep the headlight closed up.
@@BulbFacts i will thanks i tried night visions but worse than ones i had in lol
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Thanks for the reviews - great info as always. I do notice your charts are about halogen reflectors, but halogen projectors are pretty common now too. Does the same testing info apply or would projector housings need separate testing?
Hi theRealAV8r - I too agree. We plan to re-test all of our halogen and LED kits in a projector scenario, and will have a separate row in the chart. Thanks for the comment and for watching!
360 style Leds work better in projectors. If not then go with HIDs
Why do some manuals say not to use led's? I have a custom trail boss and it says not to use them. The higher trim lt trail boss came with them. Is it the housing is different? Thinking of sealights and that is what most people are putting in the custom trail boss. Would like to use them but don't want any issues. Any info would be great.
Hi Catch11. It may be due to the electrical system. Some LEDs may not function correctly or work at all. It may be listed in the manual as it's become a popular thing to upgrade to LEDs, but it's up to you of course.
Thanks for this video. I’ve been having a hard time deciding on one from amazon but this video helped me get the beamtech.
Glad to help Miggs!
yea i love my fanless ones
Ffs I decided forever and one of them didn’t work
I have a 2008 GMC Sierra. Are the low beam bulbs and high beam bulbs the same? Or do I have to by 2 different kinds?
Hi Robbie, they would most likely be separate. You can check your specific sizes here as it should help; www.automotivebulbfinder.com/philips/
Lightening Dark LED have a huge failure rate after reading Amazon verified reviews, I will pass on them!
Charles BridgTec I ordered a pair based on this review and one of the connectors was broken out of the box. Poor QC
I feel buying them strictly as high beams might be beneficial to keeping them alive for longer so maybe that’s a better investment for the Dark LEDs.
Uh 80% 5* rating on Amazon, not sure what you're looking at
They use a Cree LED not Philips as stated in the video. I would like to see space limited bulbs tested to see how they fare against the fan units.
My lightening dark kits(h4 and h11) are still going strong with no problems for the past 2 months.
Edit: One of my h4 bulbs went out🤦🏻♂️
can you install leds at all cars? i have corsa d and whant to install leds but im not sure if they really fit
Hi Dimitris, you can install LED into virtually any vehicle with some caveats of course like fitment, power draw, etc. What is your specific vehicle including the year?
I just bought the hikari set after using the cougers. The hikari’s are AWESOME!!!
Was thinking of getting those
I have them in projectors. I have the cougars still in the fog lights but the hikaris are awesome.
@@jamesa6272 Damn I have an Audi A4 Quattro 2010 2.0T do you think they will fit?
James Adams what’s brighter hikari or cougar motors one? I want it in my 2016 Toyota RAV4 xle I bought 2 lasfit but they don’t last long and get dim. When driving they look light they are not even on.
DBOSS VLOGS the hikaris are better. They might shine alittle higher though. As long as people don’t highbeam you or you see the light not shining into the eyes of on coming traffic your good. If not you may have to lower the aim of the headlights but the hikari is so much better than the cougars
I know it's stupid question but is there any led bulbs without those bulky drivers with long cable? Cause I really want to use the dust cap instead of throwing it in the trunk and I know that it will be an heating issue but isn't there any company who fixed all this problems with these LED bulbs?
Hi AboTurki, not a stupid question at all. There are some good options that exclude the driver and have it built in. They are not quite as bright, but better for fitment and ease of install. Take a look at our chart here; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/ and look for an 'Internal' under the Driver category.
I use the beam tech h11s for my 2019 hd10 Lone star edition canam defender They are really Bright and Really Good
Are they still good?
@@mattpacheco6489 yeah they are still Lighting up the forest 🌳
I was looking to maybe buy Dynamic diode LED lights. Did you test those? Also they are saying set the led up and down. In this video you said left and right. So which is right. Thanks
Hey Steve, while we would love to test the Diode Dynamic's LEDs, they don't make the size we use to test. We do plan to add more sizes in the future. You'll want to face the led (diodes) left to right for an accurate beam, so the light is emitted side to side. Hope that helps!
Best to use them in a projector housing. Lasfit has a nice kit but bit pricey. The LS series but runs around 110$
Hi AntiBroke19 - Projectors are the best for beam and distance, but a lot of cars and trucks still have reflectors, even new models. The Lasfit kit we tested was quite bad, but we will look into the LS model for testing. Thanks for watching!
AntiBroke19 at 110 you might as well buy some good HIDs
LS sucked in my Ram
Opt7 way better.
@@studioxps72 right? Opt-7 FTW 👍
Dean Zelles you suck, lasfit all the way. Super bright
Looking to upgrade my 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 headlights, from halogen, to led im thinking, any suggestions? would rather not do any trimming.. I live in Alaska so winters are mostly darkness.
Hi Neil, check out the Morimoto 2Stroke 2.0's. They are very slim for the tight fitment of the Silverado. Stay away from kits with large fans if possible as clearance may be an issue.
@Elufa Brandon thanks for the suggestion, we've added them to our list for future testing!
Amazing video and very straight to the point! We need more channels and videos like this! Any chance at a video on top heat sink style LEDs? Not many people like using fans LEDs and most prefer to stay away from a mechanical fan due to being exposed to the elements. Otherwise, keep this up! This is great content that everybody should see.
Thanks JDM ASTAR I’m glad it was helpful! We will continue to test new LED kits, and I will be sure to do a video on the best solid state heat sync kit in the future, that is a great idea! Thanks again!
Love your bulbs, been using them for a while now!
The fan is the first thing to go. They are noisy also.
@hitman hit , The next gen DI injectors are much quieter. Toyota and Ford use both type of injectors. Mostly using Di at maximum throttle. If you have a new car you probably don't need LED bulbs.
Dont be afraid of those with fan if you want your led to be bright, in most of the time those with fan are the ones that can push that brightness, which is the main reason why we are switching to Led, for a brighter light. And in most cases fans are hardly the cause of a led failure.
Just got the Lighting Dark for our company truck. They are very bright and look great. However, I’ve heard complaints of people saying they only last 6 months. Has anyone had them for a while and can attest to that?
Hi Alejandro. I presume they were referring to their old model which is discontinued. Their new model seems to perform better, which I'm guessing you picked up as they have been out for more than a year or so now.
@@BulbFacts good to know. Thank you. I’ve had them on for a week and I’m loving them! I hope they last for a while.
Please do one on LED fog lights!!!!
Hi Aaron! We do have plans to test fog-light LED kits too. If you are adding a standard LED kit into a fog housing, simliar specs should apply though, but it will be interesting to see how the fog specific kits perform. Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching!
@@BulbFacts I'd LOVE a review on LED fog/ driving lights as well. My Challenger has Xenon headlights, but UGLY yellow halogen fogs. 🤮
@@HEMI-MOMMA you got it! We've been busy but we are actually in the process of testing LED in fog applications and should have the results up in the next few weeks with a video shortly after. We appreciate the support!
Hello great video these beamtec and lighting dark will they work good in projector style like i have in my honda accord coupe 2015 exl thanks have a great day
Hi Carl, thanks! Check out our latest recommendations here, as they have chanced drastically since this video: bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/#hp
Lightening dark look like opt7 design
Opt7 work great on 17 Ram with projector lens -30 no issues.
Why did they drop their hid kits.. I liked the bolt & canbus series..
Those lightening dark have multiple complains on going bad not too long after install. I was about to buy those but I’m back to the lasfit idea
Hi JCRM, the Lightening Darks we reviewed here are no longer made. Check out our much newer recommendations as we keep this page up to date as we test products; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/
Is sealight a Good brand, I have them on ma car now 6000k...
Hi Willie, Sealight is a good brand. We tested them a few months back and added them to our test chart, so be sure to check that out for the results. You'll have to scroll down a bit.
@@BulbFactsSealight isn't listed on your test chart.
@@Rezolution01 they are hidden by default as we only show the top 5 in each category, so you just need to click the 'Load all Budget Kits' button to see them listed.
Will it shine it at its brightest capacity if you only put them in your highbeam? Because I guess it shines less as lowbneam and more with highbeams on? So if I only put them in my highbeam reflector, will it know that it should use all it´s capacity?
They will produce the maximum output in a high-beam yes. The output will depend on your vehicle in if it keeps the low-beams active while the high-beams trigger.
Great review, one of the best I've seen on LED light bulbs, thanks for sharing!
Thanks Z-speed! Be sure to check out our newer videos as well as our latest recommendations for the latest.
Hey I purchased two pairs of led low beam lights.
1. Watt 60w (30w/ bulb) & Lumens 6000LM
2. Watt 50w (25w/ bulb) & Lumens 5000LM
I obviously want high visibility but dont want to blind on coming drivers - what do you suggest?
Which brand and models did you purchase specifically? Take a look at our chart to compare what you bought to see if we tested them. bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/
How are these at night, in the rain?
Hi Brandon! The consensus with bad driving conditions like rain seems to be that a lower kelvin temperature is better (4300k for example) as it cuts through fog and air moisture more. It is a trade-off when upgrading to LED kits as the kelvin is typically higher. I hope that answers your question and thank you for watching!
BulbFacts yes, thank you.
@@BulbFacts this is false, sorry. Brightness is the only thing that matters
Hey micro love, what is your statement based off of? Here is some info on this: www.powerbulbs.com/us/blog/2015/10/colour-temperature-your-questions-answered
@@microwave311 ummm NO. Brightness is not better. I'll create a glare, especially in fog.
4,000k or lower yellow is better.
So I got the lasefit led h11 the color looks really nice can see everything up close but dont shine far so seen the sylvania gold high end white what do think would be better compared to sylvania ultra white notice the gold box has no spec on the package and the halogen cost more then the leds ?
Hey 2pacnasgame, yes most cheap LED kits look good in the headlight itself, but the actual beam and light focus down the road is poor. They are like fog/flood lights more so than actual headlights. Halogen can cost more because of the manufacturing process and precision that goes into the bulbs, and then of course packaging and marketing, whereas LEDs are many times rebranded over and over and sold with 0 marketing cost (unlike OPT7 for example). I hope that helps!
Interesting... I thought opt7 was gonna be #1. Thanks
When you text low and high beams, are they coming from a single bulb reflector type headlight or are they separate low and high beam reflectors?
Thinking about getting a kit for my 2003 superduty which only uses bulb for headlights
Hey Luis! We have only tested single bulb reflectors so far, both low and high. We'll venture into dual filament bulbs in the future for sure. Hope that helps!
@@BulbFacts perfect! Just trying to get an idea to see if it'll work on my truck. Already ordered the beamtech so I'm excited to see the results when they get here
@@frosty0219 sounds great and not a problem!
@@BulbFacts I got a follow-up question, for the beamtech 9007, which way are the LED chips supposed to be placed? One set is directly in the middle while the other one is slightly behind but could either be placed above or below the center LEDs
Luis the LEDs should face left to right, and if they are staggered, you’ll normally want the further front diodes on the lower side. But it’s best to follow the orientation of the plug too as they should only go in one way I believe for 9007.
I’ve bought lasfit for all my vehicles. Been couple years already and no problems
Thanks for sharing JustJay 0312!
What would you recommend for a 2005 chevy impala as far as LED bulbs or kit, please help?
Hi Derrek, you can find our latest recommendations here; bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/ - it will depend on your budget, color preference, etc.
great review. seem to be very honest and not a commercial. Thanks
Thanks oz sum!
I have a 2015 ford explorer limited and need some help on which led lights would you recomend for my vehicle? I think mine are halogen bulbs with projection casing
Hey Kevin, we'd recommend the Lumibright XT1's (link.bulbfacts.com/lbxt1) as the brightest option for your halogen projectors, and the Hikari Ultra's (amzn.to/2S6Zj81) as the best budget option. If you're looking for something a bit cheaper and still bright, check out the Katana's (amzn.to/2LmUW5q). Hope that helps!
This is by far the best video outta there if youre planning to upgrade to LEDs again great video buddy
Thanks Denis!
Did you guys test the carifex LED headlight kits? If so, how did they do?
Hi Bill, we have not but will look into them for future tests! If you have a link please send it over as we'd appreciate that!
i got AUXBEAM for my high/low and fog light.. AUXBEAM recommend
Same here! Finally added them for low beam. Ive had them for fog/high beam for months now and they are seriously bright for under $40
aznboi0ff do you buy the same kit for low and high beam? Fog lights? I’m new to all this light conversions stuff
@@josephwilson9998 each bulb will be different. I have auxbeams all for high/low/fogs. My bulb sizes are H7 (low), H11 (fog), and 9005 (high). I bought matching auxbeams but there was no kit, just matching models. They ran about $40 each set on Amazon.
Joe thx for the tip. I have a 2017 Tacoma Trd sport and wanted to put leds in it also the same with my wife’s 2014 sorrento. Her lights suck! Probably better off taping a couple of flashlights to the front end. Thx again for you help.
So i put the katanas in and they are great luv em but I adjusted the beam height on them already.. when i drive up to a wall in the night and move 25 ft back how high should the beam be from the ground?
I got a Honda CR-V 2017, I bought the Hikari for my low beam and techmax mini for my fog lamps, and the techmax is brighter then the Hikari and also cheaper!! Bulbfact thanks for the advices is so helpful!!
Glad to help!
do u have a refletor headlamp or projector?
Qichen liang my crv got projectors
crv 2018 owner here... do LEDS work well with the projectors style lamps? and why did you choose hikari / techmax instead of beamtech/lightning dark ??
inferno9004 I tried too many different brands of led on my Honda CR-V 2017 and after do it , I feel comfortable with the way that they are brightening
i read that high power LEDs degrade much quicker....so i assume the lighning dark will dim pretty quick
Hey welcome to reality, LEDs actually run at a much lower wattage normally (we have only seen one product match the amperage of a halogen). They also normally contain a fan which keeps the temperature down. They all run much cooler over halogen (typically 90-100F vs. 160F+ for halogen). Hope that helps!
My question is, there are 2 kinds of headlights with fan and fanless. So if I have a car that has a casing for headlights which is advisable or better to put in? Like those heat sink and with fan bulbs?
Hey 4A PRoductions, either will work well, but a model with a fan is best as they keep the diodes cool for best output. LED runs much cooler than halogen, so there is not worry about heat buildup. Hope that helps!
Thank you for your input! Appreciate it. How about some reviews on the switchbacks for fogs let’s say.?
@@3AProductions certainly, we plan to test more switchback products in the future. Boslla and DeAutoLED make great options that are very bright.
Idk why low beam led is ilegal to fix in my country and prado is legal ke wtf
Do the lighting darks come with canbus? I don’t want any flickering on my 2012 ram 2500
Hey Militant Mind State - The Lightening Darks we tested here are no longer available. If you have a RAM though, I would definitely recommend the decoder option. You don't have to match the brand, as long as the connector type (headlight bulb size) is the same it'll work. Hope that helps!
the real question is, how long will they last? 1 month, 2 weeks.
Dude, no there is not light technology that has a longer lifespan than LED technology.
? Which direction do you install them in a projector housing what goes up and what goes down. Thanks
In a Projector, the smaller end should be facing up
Great videos and channel guys. Just great information and no BS. Really enjoying it and very helpful. Keep up the good work.
@bulbfacts I have an 09 chevy traverse and the headlights are horrible, might as well be driving blind. Are these lights compatible and if so which do you recommend?
Hey Eddie, LEDs perform well in halogen reflectors, check out our latest recommendations here (you'll need H11 replacements); www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/
HIKARI 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I take this 2 ways there good or they burn your car up
Sean Bibby honestly they do either or lol
@@Meekmillan they don't catch Fire but the low beam does burn out fast fortunately they're so bright you can use the DRL's as your low beams if this happens.
Does anyone know if the beamtech fits in the 2014-2015 Silverado LTZ projector housing? Concerned the heat sink won’t allow the dust cap to fit
Hey Brandon, the Beamtech may be too large as I know the silverado's has a small margin for the heatsinks. You may want to check out the Techmax or Nineo II Small kits. They are listed on our chart here: www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/
Good to know
I’m getting que Auxbeam h16 plus for my 14 Ford F150 FX4. Are h16 plus really good or do you recommend something better?
The Auxbeam F16 Plus LEDs are a good choice. But if you are looking for the best LEDs, check out our latest recommendations here; bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/
"Don't be that guy", unfortunately there's a lot of them.
Especially in chevy malibus and civics ;(
so do you have to change the housing? People keep telling me if I do this with mine it will cause electrical problems and the housing will get destroyed.
Hey Tod, you don't have to change the housing. LED runs much cooler than halogen, as well as utilizes less power. They may be referring to an HID conversion, where some 55w HID bulbs emit a very high amount of UV light and could case dark spots in the housing and then onto the road, but it is rare. Even LED products that meet wattage spec of halogen still run much cooler as well. Hope that helps!
@@BulbFacts Dude thank you.
Great vídeo Bro, helps a Lot 🙌👍
Thanks alejandro! We plan to add more videos in the future and glad we can help out in deciding on these kits. Thanks for watching!
how do you adjust glare on bulbs so you dont blind other drivers? specially in 9003 with high and low beans integrated?
Hi fossil83, you'll actually want to re-aim your headlights themselves. You can adjust the LEDs in some cases by rotating which may help, but if the hotspot is higher than the halogen was then you'll want to lower them down to match.
I was going to ask does the plate comes off to install but I seen you do that
On H7 and others the collars almost always are removable which makes them easier to install.
I just installed the “Lasfit “ in my 15 Silverado. I will be testing them tonight BUT, there is a cover that fits over the lamp housing that is not able to be put back on because of the depth of the led. And being fan cooled, if it were to fit, there would be no air space for circulation. Just an FYI.
Hi Gary! You may want to look into an aftermarket dust boot cover for your truck. I would recommend keeping the cover on in order to keep debris, moisture, etc. out of your headlight. The LEDs with a fan actually don't get too hot (around 90F), much less than a halogen in fact, so the fan is really just cooling the LEDs themselves, so even in an enclosed housing you don't have to worry. If you run a fan-less LED type you'll want to be careful as we tested those to get up to 160F+. Thanks!
Very informative video but I'm still having trouble choosing the correct bulb for my 2010 nissan rogue; any suggestions? I'm looking to replace both the low and high beam.
Hey Random Fisherman! You'll probably need H11 for your low-beams and 9005 for your high-beams. It's best to check the user manual, as well as the actual halogen bulbs if you can. Our latest recommendations can be found here, we keep it up to date as we test new products; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/
I have a 2015 VW Passat TDI SEL. What's the best bulb for low beam and and best for high beam? I'm all about performance, I don't care about color. Please let me know your recommendation.
Hi Scott! Assuming you have reflectors, I can tell you the best kit currently for H7 is the DeAutoKey LED kit. It is truly amazing, and what I personally run in my Jetta. Be sure to use coupon FACT10 for 10% off with them, here's a link: link.bulbfacts.com/deautoled-ledkits . I will be doing a video on the kit soon. It is the best for low beams by far, but high beams I am still testing some new kits out so just be sure to check back on our website for the best high-beam kits. I would recommend the Katana for highs, but they are out of stock on the H7 right now. If you have projectors check this page: bulbfacts.com/hid-oe/chart/ . I hope that helps!
Have you done any videos on switch back White/Amber headlight bulbs? I use 9007 bulbs.
Hi Sean! We have only tested one kit so far, the DWVO kit, and it works pretty well in fact. The normal 'white' output was very good, and we didn't test the 'yellow' output. Once we have a few of these kits, we will test them all together to find the best one. You can find the test results on our website here: bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/ . I don't see a 9007 in that model, but a 9005 is usually similar, so it may be worth contacting them to see if they offer something that works.
i bought the osram night breakers from ur top halogen bulb. would upgrading to any of these increase the light throw? i want to see just a little bit further down the road. btw i have halogen reflectors
Zay The Banana great choice! The OSRAM NB Unlimited is showing to be a long lasting bulb vs. others from our preliminary testing too so far. You'll see further down the road even in reflectors for sure due to the brighter more concentrated beam.
What u would suggest for low beam projector headlight mk5 mondeo thanks
Hi Alexas, here are our latest recommendations for halogen projectors; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/#hp
Hi what led brand do you recommend for a 2012 civic lx sedan for low beam. Want bright and something that would last . Want something in $100 range if possible
Hi Jesus, I would recommend LED for your reflector headlights. Check here for the latest recommendations; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/
By any chance do you know what brands sell Street legal led bulbs for low beam. Just check and they seem to be for off road only
@@jesuszuniga1257 none that we know of. Diode Dynamics used to offer a DOT bulb, but since have removed the claim.
@@BulbFacts if I was to go with xti gen 2 how do you recommend to adjust the cutoff line so you don't blind drivers. Not savy with that
@@jesuszuniga1257 just be sure to check the beam prior to installing anything to ensure the cut-off isn't any higher than the halogen bulbs were and you should be good. Check out headlight alignment for your vehicle videos on youtube or articles on how to adjust, it's typically pretty easy.
do you have any specific model for hyundai kona - white led please.
We test color temperature of all LEDs, and to closely match your Kona's DRL LEDs, the best options are The Kaso LEDs at 5250k (cheapest); amzn.to/2M9Z4KP and then the DDM Tuning SaberPro 50w (5250k) which will be superior in terms of output; link.bulbfacts.com/ddmsp50 - Hope that helps!
@@BulbFacts but there's no H7 model in your sent link. Kona uses H7 for low beam light. Please send me the link to buy H7 model. Thanks
@@coolmanu55 sorry about that, it looks like Kaso discontinued the H7 size. An alternative is the Alla Lighting FL-BH, while a bit more expensive, they tested at 5350k and are brighter; amzn.to/2W9exxv
For the sealight s1 LED bulb. I am trying to find how many lumens each bulb emitting. I bought them and a little disappointed on the brightness. I checked to see which is better. Yes the sealight has the nice blueish color but it is not brighter than the halogens. It seems to be the same output on the bright side but different on the color side. I just want to know what the number in the lumens output numbers.
Hey Peepster Tom! We actually finally just got the Sealight S1 LED kit in, and will be testing soon. I'll try to get it tested for lumens soon for you though and circle back. We'll be adding it to our chart once it's fully tested in the lab though.
Hi bro, I wish to install a LED bulb in my high beam. Do I need to hunt for a high-beam specific LED bulb or any type of LED would do? Reason being, amazon advertises some LEDs as low beam and some as high beam. I'm a little confused. Appreciate your help, please. Thanks in advance!
Hi Steve, no need to look for anything specific. The better LED products will have an accurate beam in both low and high beam applications.
@@BulbFacts Hi bro, thanks so much for your prompt and useful reply. I will heed your advice in purchasing a quality LED pair. All the best for your future videos!
@@steveraj75 thanks, and glad to help!
I have a 1985 Toyota Supra that has the H6054 sealed beam headlights and I am trying to find a good LED conversion kit. Any recommendations ?
Hey TJ, we haven't tested 5x7 sealed beams, but I would take a look at this video from HR: ua-cam.com/video/xWT5h-WWHTU/v-deo.html
Does beamtech need sonething to prevent flickering of DRL? And does the fan cause static on car radio?
Hey Mark, the Beamtech's tested well on our CANBUS systems, but some more sensitive vehicles may need an additional capacitor to trick the computer. There is no fan on the Beamtech model we showed in this video, but LED depending on the Hz can interfere with your radio. If that is a concern it's best to look for models with external drivers as they seem to be the least interrupting, but we will be doing further testing on RF interference in the future!
Does the external drivers prevent flickering too? And in the other comment, what do you mean by the drl as shared? Thanks!
@@markmarquez5431 they should yes. If you have DRLs (Daytime running lights) that are shared with the high-beams, the Beamtech's won't properly dim. This is only the case on some vehicles that have this setup.
Hello nice video very helpful. But can I put these bulbs into my 2015 volkswagen jetta headlights? No conversion needed? Thanks
Hey holden killa! For your 15 Jetta, we'd recommend the DeAutoLED bulbs; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/reviews/deautoled-led-kit-review.html. They are drop-in kit, and work well in VW vehicles with strict CANBUS systems. If you are on a budget though, check out some of the other options; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/. Just keep an eye out for CANBUS compatibility, otherwise you will get a dash bulb out error, and potential flickering. Hope that helps!
I have had beam tech fog lights for a year now and they have been amazing so far. No complaints, highly recommended.
Hey Jay, thanks for sharing! Beamtech is a great choice and were one of the original brands with the new design.
How reliable are the fans on these? I would like to put a set on my new truck but my old truck has a set that is strictly passive Cooling and they work fine but I'm just worried about fan failure with dust and moisture
Hey BikerTrashWolf! During my testing I havn't had any issues with the fans, so I can't say for sure how long these kits will last. I would check the Amazon reviews to see if people have any issues there. I did have an issue with a DWVO kit, but the company quickly sent me a replacement, this was as a normal consumer also. We'll look for a way to test for longevity and quality in the future as that is of course an important aspect. Thanks!
Great info and website. What are the best couple budget H7 bulbs for fog light?
Hey Nick, we'll be updating our recommendations page soon as well as putting out a new video review, but the DDM Tuning SaberPro 50w model (link.bulbfacts.com/ddmsp50) is going to be the best for a fog light application, and for a budget friendly option we'd recommend the Cougar Motor X-Small (amzn.to/38TDWPA). I hope that helps!
Hello. One of the bulbs im interested in says no canbus. And one says yes. I have a 2019 vw tiguan with reflector headlights (halogen stock bulbs) does canbus matter for my vehicle?
Hey Drew, definitely go with an LED model that says it's compatible with CANBUS vehicles, otherwise add the decoder module if it's an option. You can also add the module no matter the brand if needed, they don't have to match brands, just the connector type.
@@BulbFacts thank you. Went with the hikari led.
Hello i have a 2009 bmw 328i and im looking for a hid headlight kit what do u recommend? I am not sure witch one is in my car how do i found out with one is in my car?
Hi dee n, check out our video for xenon hid tests; ua-cam.com/video/f_VwHnHE4Vw/v-deo.html and our recommendations here; www.bulbfacts.com/hid-oe/recommended/
Hi, a friend just bought a 2019 ford escape, he's trying to find which is the best choice for brighter lights (LED kit), what would you recommend for that specific SUV?...
Thanks!!
THANKS!!
Hi Javier, I believe the new Escape uses halogen reflectors for the standard lighting package. You can find the latest recommendations here (in the top category)> www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/
Can you make any recommendations on bulbs that come in 9012 size? Doesn’t appear that the Lightning Dark come in that size
Hey Will! The Hikari Ultra is actually much brighter than the Lightening Dark as we have tested a lot more kits since this video, and would be your best bet for 9012: amzn.to/2AIUJpB
I recently purchased the Cougar H11 LED bulbs for a 2016 Camry to replace the stock halogen.
They appear to be nice and bright. Has the Cougar LEDs you reviewed here many years ago gotten better?
Would you recommend Cougar LEDs or OSRAM night breakers or Sylvania Ultra?
Great information for sure.
Hi Jeff. Yes the Cougar Motor's here are their old model. Their newer models are considerably different and much better in every way. LED and Halogen are very different tech, so it depends on what you are looking to do.
I bought LED high beams a while ago that were direct bulb replacements. Not a kit and they had no driver. They weren't even bright enough for me to notice they were on, next to my factory HID low beams. I love the 6000k color of my HID's and want my high beams to match. What determines whether the LED is made for a high beam or low beam application?
Hey TB Squad! Unfortunately since most of LED for automotive is aftermarket, there isn’t any solid recommendations for application. But if you check out LED chart we tested them all in a reflector (high and low) that should give you a good idea on how they will work out. The Hikari Ultra is the best kit today we tested for high beams but is about 6500k. The Alla Lighting is still very good and closer to 6000k. Hope that helps!
Were these tested in a standard housing or a projector style housing...thanks.
Hey Shawn! We test in both applications. In this video it was just reflector style headlights, but we have since tested many products since. Check out our newer video here; ua-cam.com/video/TXEJVCIsCaA/v-deo.html as well as our latest recommendations here; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/
Just to double down, do you think the temperature of the Beam Techs with no fan cooling would eventually be a problem?
Hi Gary, fanless LEDs seem to last as long as their fan counterpart, however they are typically not nearly as bright as the fan keeps the diodes cooler so they can ramp up the power to them for better output. If you have a sealed beam headlight I would go with a fan model rather.
How would these lights work in a snow storm. Would they cut threw or just reflect off falling snow ?
HI Derek! Because of the higher kelvin temperature, they won't perform as well in bad weather. There is a kit however that we recently tested call DWVO (amzn.to/2vGDjrs) which can switch between white and yellow, and that would be recommended in snow, rain, etc, especially for fog lights. Keep in mind though that if you have a good beam, it will perform much better than a bad beam LED where you will get a lot of scatter, like turning on your high-beams in snow. I hope that helps, and thank for watching!
I really want to know and only you can help me...which is brighter the auxbeam t1 or the auxbeam f16 plus for reflector headlight h4???
Hi petmwister, we haven't tested the T1 model, however the new F16+ model is extremely bright, among the best performing in a reflector style headlight. Hope that helps!
@@BulbFacts thank you for the reply...i got one last question...which is brighter in reflector housing the auxbeam f16+ or the katana led???
@@petmeister the Auxbeam F16+ is brighter but a bit more expensive as well. Both are a great choice but the Auxbeam is superior.
@@BulbFacts ok one last question...which is brighter the auxbeam f16 plus or the nineo gen 2???
In the charts you give the auxbeam f16 plus has similar power with the gtr ultra series 2...is this true???so no need to give 200$ for led if i can buy similar with 60$???i really appreciate all your honest answers...
Thanks
Any LEDs which do not extend out past the back of the housing any more than regular halogens do? I have no room behind the housing and unfortunately it looks like all the LEDs I've seen have a fan or heatsink which protrudes out.
Hi Hazdazos! None that I have seen unfortunately, but I'll keep a look out for you!
How about testing on projector style headlight rather than reflector style ..do you think that would change the reaults
Hi J Kraft! We havn't officially tested in projectors yet, but some quick preliminary testing shows very similar results. We still plan to have a separate column/page for projectors, as the results could certainly vary a bit vs. reflectors. Thanks for watching!
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I’m interested in the beam tech led kit (h11) for my 2018 Chevy Colorado but the low beams are projector, would I need a anti flickering harness or decoder ?
Hi Mike! The Beamtech's are a great choice and very easy to install. On most Chevy's you should not have any issue. I presume you have a halogen projector, so there is no ballast to worry about. The best thing to do is first get the LED kit and try it out. If you have any flickering or errors on your dash, pick up a set of error-eliminators. I hope that helps, thanks for watching!
BulbFacts Ok thanks for the info and reply.
No problem glad to help.
What's the best LEDs for Max brightness on a Chrysler 300 2014
I would recommend an HID conversion since the 300 has projectors. You can find our latest recommendations on both HID and LED on our website; HID: www.bulbfacts.com/hid-kits/recommended/ LED: www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/
How are the auxbeam t1 series? Have them coming in the mail, hope they're alright lol. For a 2014 Hyundai santa fe sport 2.0t.
Hi Devin, we haven't tested that model, but will certainly add them to our list! Based on the design, they look very similar (possibly the same) as the AUTLEAD brand, which did perform very well from our tests. Here is a link for reference; amzn.to/2NKsISv and the full chart; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/ (in the top category at #5 currently, rated at 3.6 stars).