The Top 10 LED Headlight Kits for 2020, over 100 LEDs lab tested
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- Опубліковано 13 жов 2024
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TOP Picks for Reflector & Projector Headlights:
► Lumibright XT1 G2: link.bulbfacts...
► Alt: DeAuto deNX Gen TR 2.0: link.bulbfacts...
► DDM Tuning SaberProX: link.bulbfacts...
Top Budget Picks for Reflector Headlights (Low-Beams):
► Hikari Ultra: amzn.to/2UkGUZl
► Katana: amzn.to/2GMDeHR
Top Budget Picks for Reflector Headlights (High-Beams):
► Alla-Lighting FL-BH: amzn.to/3eHdVGU
► J87 Lighting G8: link.bulbfacts...
Top Budget Picks for Projector Headlights:
► Katana: amzn.to/2GMDeHR
► Techmax Gen2: amzn.to/31jtQF5
Top Picks for Reflector Fog-Lights:
► DDM Tuning SaberPro: link.bulbfacts...
► Cougar Motor X-Small: amzn.to/3pv2U0H
► See the latest recommended LEDs here: www.bulbfacts....
► For the full reflector style test details: www.bulbfacts....
► For the full projector style test details: www.bulbfacts....
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00:56 - Best Reflector Low & High-Beam Headlight LEDs
03:31 - Budget Reflector Low-Beam Headlight LEDs
06:24 - Budget Reflector High-Beam Headlights LEDs
07:08 - REFLECTOR HEADLIGHT CHART
07:31 - Best Projector Low-Beam & High-Beam Headlight LEDs
08:37 - Budget Projector Low & High Beam Headlight LEDs
09:24 - PROJECTOR HEADLIGHT CHART
09:41 - Best Reflector Fog-Lights
10:39 - Budget Reflector Fog-Lights
11:24 - REFLECTOR FOG-LIGHT CHART
11:36 - LED Heat Buildup
12:36 - Beam Pattern
13:23 - CANBUS
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Really tired to see only wall pics everywhere, but you, Sir, you show real life road test! (as it must be) Thank you for that! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 #respect 💪🏻
Thanks Fernando! Our driving footage still needs improvement, but we are trying to nail it down to get the best visual example for people.
I absolutely agree. The wall footage is useless. Real world on the road video tells you more than anything for brightness & beam pattern. These videos are more informative for me. Big thumbs up.
@@stevenmccauley254 thanks! Glad they are helpful.
I have used this channel for my last 2 bulb purchases for my car. I can’t recommend them enough for their thorough tests
Thanks much for the support! I hope to have some new content soon.
I absolutely love the content that you produce. I feel confident in choosing the right bulbs for my car because of you! Thank you so much for the honest and unbiased reviews!
Thanks that's our goal and always glad to help people make an informed decision 👍
"Honest unbiased review to help you buy it right the first timers saving you time & money" I think I take for granted the service channels like this provide in my life I have barely buy anything without looking it up on UA-cam but it's channels like this specifically that I appreciate ones that chock full of information and none of the BS you don't care about. It's professionally recorded organized thorough and think about just with LED headlight bulbs alone what you could go out and spend as far as money and end up with pieces of junk or much better options for fraction of what you paid that would be the likely outcome were it not for channels like this guy so thanks I appreciate the hell out of it
Thanks H.O.S._bandit
I appreciate the support!! Our goal is to cut out the bs and provide only the best recommendations for people. Nothing is ever biased, sponsored, paid, etc. 👍
Woow, this is bonkers! This is some top class quality work. Thank you!
Ha thanks Robert!
The 15 thumbs down are from the employees at headlight revolution
They have a really good content. But their products and recomendations are hell of expensive.
@@Mertesacker1 They are a good group as well as we enjoy their videos, but are a bit biased as they sell the products of course.
I think their product is good quality and has a lifetime warranty, probably why they are double the price of what they should be. Warranty is only as good as the company offering it though. I have owned the hikari and had one burn out after a year. I don't drive much so it didn't even come close to claimed life span. 90 bucks isn't exactly cheap either.
@@doubleya215 good point. The premium brands do seem to use higher grade components including the diodes, but the biggest factor is the additional warranty they are providing. Headlight Revolution for example has a live support staff and will cover issues, help with install, etc. whereas with Amazon and outlets alike you are limited as far as what service you'll get, along with a much shorter warranty (if the company is even still around by then).
@@BulbFacts May I ask you to try to assemble the Captain America super car headlights? I have this product
Hello there! I'm a big fan of yours since a discovered you a few years ago. The amount of information and help that you provided to us is incredible. Keep up what you are doing. Looking forward to watching any new videos that you upload. Greetings from Romania!
Thanks Vlad for your support! Greetings from the US!
Another fair and unbiased review vid from Bulbfacts! Thanks. One suggestion I have is when including footage of the actual bulbs on the road, perhaps include the year, make and model of the vehicle used for the demonstration as well as the type of housing that vehicle employs (reflector/projector) to provide a more complete understanding to the viewers. Looking forward to the next round of reviews! Thanks again!
Thanks for the support, and great suggestion! It was a 2013 VW Jetta (MK6) in the sample videos. Oddly, we use the same headlight for most of the tests as they proved to be quite a good optic (very generic and alike others). You can find our full test details here as well; www.bulbfacts.com/how-we-test/
Lol, notice some certain brands that are literally the top of market are not covered at all in his reviews. I wonder why. Instead random Amazon brands are his bread and butter. I'll give you a hint, several brands have projectors LED's that are 300-400% more light than halogen as tested on another channel, but are not covered on this channel.
@@zeitgeistx5239 drop a link to one of the those then lol
@@zeitgeistx5239 sponsorship agreement 😆
Bought and installed the reflector budget pick (cougar motors). It has been great so far. It'll be great if your channel starts testing brake, reverse and turning lights as well. Subscribed!
Thanks for sharing! Yes I plan to test the smaller LEDs in the future, hopefully by next year sometime. Appreciate the support.
Thank you for not selling out, I like your independent opinions rather than some of these other people who are biased towards the company that sponsors them.
Thanks! We never accept any sponsors or paid offers. Keeps our data and recommendations true!
Some of the best information I’ve gleaned from a bulb test video. Top marks sir! 👍
Thanks J B, glad to help!
Great to see new content after such a long hiatus. It’s great that you guys show the wall test pattern & noise levels on your site , in addition to the driving test videos. Looking forward to seeing how you guys stack these up against the new GTR’s and Morimoto’s. I feel LED’s still aren’t the best choice for most reflector based vehicles. But it’s nice to see they’re getting there, better every year.
Thanks Mark! Yes sorry a lot of life happened hence the delay, but I still make sure to keep things going as much as I can! We tested the new GTR's and Morimoto's, so be sure to check them out on our site. I did a full review (article) on the Morimoto's as well. LEDs are getting better, but a halogen or HID is still superior just based on the design. LED can only get so close (in terms of beam pattern), but are of course a lot brighter. The light needs to be in the right place of course.
Guys I bought the Lumibright XT1 GEN 2 and I can personally attest that these are very close to being the best LEDs for *Halogen Projectors*.
One thing I struggled to find Is a bright led that does not fade overtime with use. The Katana LEDs are amazingly bright but they are meant for fog lights because they dim pretty quick within 10 minutes. That means that down-the-road visibility goes out the window. I bought these for my Camry, Lexus and my mother's Corolla. But it just wasn't meant for projectors on my Lexus since they need a very powerful LED to maintain that hotspot. That's there the Lumibrights come in.
They are expensive. I didn't think I was going to spend $170 on LEDs. But hey here I am. I can now see quite far thanks to the intense and more focused light output. The LEDs don't dim after 10 or 20 or even 60 minutes of use ! They just keep going. And to me that's completely worth the cost. Plus It has a 3 year warranty. That inspires confidence into the product. Guys whatever LED you choose for halogen projectors. Please choose an expensive option if you are serious about light output at night. And hell if the LED can last you 2, 3 or 4 years of use then that will at least match the cost of the cheaper halogen bulbs that eventually dim and need replacing.
I decided not to get the GTRs because I don't trust the lifetime warranty and they are in house LEDs from headlight revolution so of course they will be biased towards their own product.
But yeah I love my Lumibrights. And I thank this channel to giving us the option to see some LED tests to compare performance vs buying blindly and seeing what works. Thanks bulbfacts!
Hi Miguel, glad to hear they worked out well! It's great to see actual user input as well. And that is a difference I should have mentioned in the video, and is a great point; the diodes are higher quality vs. cheaper models and will stay brighter longer. The GTR's are also a great product and we have seen input from others that they do honor their warranty. But yes HR is going to be biased as it's their own product. We hope to break that issue with our tests and reviews! Nothing is biased no matter what.
Do you recommend getting the xt1 gen 2 for a civic for low beam. I looking for brightness and distance
@@jesuszuniga1257 Civic .. I think you have reflector headlights? Yeah LEDs perform really well in those. You will have a real good light pattern and a nice concentrated Hotspot so you can see down the road. Make sure to have those headlights clean though. You can restore your headlights quality with a 3m restoration kit with drill bit and 2k clear coat to prevent yellowing again.
@Michael Polino I actually tried the DDM 55W and the Hotspot isn't as focused as the Lumibrights. Maybe it's just my projector housing though.
I think I have the reflectors housing. I recently got the headlights restore with ceramic coating. Did you have to adjust the beam on the xt1 gen2. Also did your cars require the decoders.
I run Hakari Ultras from 2018. Still bright, still perfect.
Thanks for sharing, glad to hear it!
I got the Lumibright XT1 Gen2 based on your recommendation and it is as good as you claimed. My vehicle is a Honda HR-V and it came with H11 halogen in projector housing. I especially liked the
Thanks for sharing Brandon, great to hear! I hope to release some new videos before the year is out 😁
Awesome video.. can I recommend to have a excel table in description, for a summarize comparison as it can give a focused view of every led compared and key points as you have in video.. thanks and keep up the good work..
Hi Asif! We have all of our data in excel tables, but there are thousands of rows, etc. which is all raw data, so we compile it all on our website for easy to understand data. You can take a look here; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/ - and choose 'projectors' at the top for that style of headlight test results.
Have you tested Sealight LEDs I have had them recommended for my vehicle. Great reviews I love the the down the road pictures.
Hi Lonnie, we have tested the S1 model from Sealight. What model do you have specifically?
I put in a set of the Katana 12000lm in my 2016 cherokee trailhawk and man what a big difference the beam pattern is perfect and the light out put is crazy I can see so much further down the road and they light up everything if your looking for a great set of led for a projector headlights these set of Katana led are great specially for only $39 bucks on Amazon you can't beat it...
Thanks for sharing Jamie! The Katana's are literally a steal for what you get. Nothing compares.
@@BulbFacts hello,I am interested in some bright 8k 9005 and 9006 bulbs for my Chevy suburban, can you recommend any ? Also some bright 8k 880 series foglight bulbs..... any and all information would be helpful....
@@shonoff83 if you're looking for a higher color temperature, you'll need to move to HID as they offer various color options. Morimoto is the most popular, with DDM being a good budget option there.
Thoughts on the GTR ultra 2; worth the money or all hype? Thanks for the great vids.
i have a set of gtr ultra 2 in a motorbike what a waste of money . would not recommend to my worst enemy
Headlight revolution produces them so they are biased. They are not the best and do NOT match HID quality. LEDs aren't there just yet. But the gap is definitely getting smaller.
Yeap... Definitely way overpriced...👎🏻
I guess it depends on the application. I have the GTR Ultra 2s in my F-150 and they are the brightest LEDs I’ve had and they have a good beam pattern compared to some other leds I have tried.
The GTR Lighting Ultra 2's are a good product and fall in-line with other models (while not the brightest), but the price is simply high due to their lifetime warranty coverage which turns a lot of people away. I guess you have to decide what is most important in your upgrade.
Glad to see another video from you guys! I purchased the Sealight Xenower X2. Would love to see that kit on your channel.
Thanks, we'll look into that model for testing!
This is by far the best place for bulb information,thanks so much for all your work..it is appreciated
Thanks for the support, much appreciated!
@@BulbFacts 💪🙂💪
The new Cougar Motor Ultimate and NINEO 110W LED's look promising. Just got a pair of NINEO to try them out on both projectors and reflectors. I had and liked Katanas by watching your vid. You should test these new bulb claiming to be 20000LM's and 50% brighter than HID's.
We just tested the new Cougar Motor Flagship model and should have them up on our site soon. We'll look into that model though as well for testing, thanks for the suggestion!
Wow! I'm glad I found this channel! I've been looking at DD and HR! I have a 2018 nissan maxima with halogen/projector housing, and for Fogs they are 2 bulbs per reflector housing. What would you suggest for low beams and fogs? I want the 6000k range! Thank you
Hi Pete, DD makes great products but they are not as bright as others from HR for example. If you have projector low beams, I would go with an HID conversion for the best output and beam. For a reflector go LED. You can take a look at our latest LED recommendations here as this page is kept up to date as we test in new products; bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/ Hope that helps!
Definitely don't listen to him with converting to HID. It's an outdated system that uses too much wattage, takes time to reach full lighting potential, and the bulbs are expensive to replace which burn out more frequently than other bulbs. High quality LED bulbs in a projector or reflector will out perform a HID system. I recommend Hikari Thunder 12k lumen for the projector because it has a focused beam, which is ideal for a projector and Hikari Top XHP50.2 18k lumen for the reflector because it has a wider beam. As a REAL TIME user trust me you won't be disappointed. I honestly have no need for the high beam honestly.
Any updates or thoughts from lasfit? Apparently only their products are compatible with some kias and Hyundai’s and they made custom adapters and shapes. How’s their light output?
Hi PhaseSkater
, what model are you referring to? We have a few on our list for future testing, but nothing new yet sorry.
Excellent video and website! What would you recommend for a 2021 Ford Expedition with the notorious stock projector low beams 9005s? Keep up the great work, so awesome to see data and facts when it comes to this topic.
Also, what are your thoughts on the Phillips led models coming to the market?
Thanks for the support! For your Expedition, I would go with an HID conversion. It's a bit more work, but you'll get the beam and distance, and you can choose the color as well. Morimoto XB and DDM Tuning Ultra HID kits are great options: bulbfacts.com/hid-kits/recommended/
We did a write-up on the newest Philips Ultinon (Pro) series as well; bulbfacts.com/led-kits/reviews/philips-ultinon-pro9000-pro5000-led-review.html - great high quality bulbs with a great beam for a reflector, but I would go HID or a different LED like the DDM ProX V2's for your projectors rather if you are looking to do LED; bulbfacts.com/led-kits/reviews/ddm-tuning-saberled-prox-55w-accu-v2-led-review.html
@@BulbFacts Thank you!
I’ve recently ordered the Katana for my low beam projector and Techmax gen 2 for my high beam reflector. $97 (£75) to have them shipped to the UK as both are not available here but after seeing your recommendation on UA-cam/bulbfacts I had to have them over the small number of led brands available here.
Great combination!
Ive been rocking the katana leds since 2018 man, they are stupid bright and cost a fraction of those premium options. Hell I get high beamed by other drivers from time to time so I know they're bright enough. Another awesome thing was that they broke down last year and the customer service rep sent me a new pair even though they were already out of warranty! I have been recommending them to all my friends and family.
Thanks for sharing! Sounds like their customer service is up to par. They are quite a great kit, crazy value!
I have reflector fog lights and not sure which budget LED Techmax bulb to get... According to Bulbfacts test charts, GEN 1 did better than GEN 2, but someone on the Bulbfacts UA-cam account recommended the GEN 2. Can we figure this out in this message please?? I need to know which one to order asap!!
Thanks
Hi Joe, sorry for the delay and confusion there! The Techmax Gen1 outperformed the Gen2's, but the results are pretty close. For a fog application, we typically recommend a higher lumen LED to bring more light around the vehicle, as well as a lower color temperature as well.
Hi, well-structured video, and informative, thank you! Which LED kit would you recommend for a 2005, volvo s40 2.4i?
Thanks Nick! For your S40, I believe that has stock halogen projectors, so moving to a quality HID kit is best: www.bulbfacts.com/hid-kits/recommended/ . However if you want something a bit easier to install with still great output (second to HID), take a look at our recommendations here; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/#hp
I just picked up the Lasfit LA series...mainly convinced by their UA-cam materials, tbh. Have you guys had a chance to review those bulbs? If so, would be grateful for your assessment. Perhaps I should change those to something else for my KIA Optima 2019 LX
HI Phuong, we actually have tested them, we should have the results up on our website soon! They tested out very well.
Why is video on camera left side >not good and sharp< like on right side?? Different camera?
Great work anyway!
It's due to the Hz rate from an LED not matching the camera's shutter speed, so we had to add a filter to smooth it out. It does add some ghosting effects though unfortunately, but it's much better than a flickering video.
I would love to see some tests in bad weather like raining,snowing,fog,etc.
Thanks for the suggestion! It's certainly something I would like to do in the future. Living in the Midwest it's certainly possible too!
Hey great bids as always and a big help… Quick question what would you recommend in the area of like the XYE bulb by Phillips something of that nature specifically for nighttime driving with the ability to project the farthest… They only look I've had pretty good was the tech Max minis H49003… But with those go out I might want to try something new emphasis on nighttime driving ...thanks for everything
Hi dark solara, Philips makes probably the best quality LEDs we have seen yet. We just got two new models from Philips in our lab and will be testing them soon, so be sure to look out for those results! For distance though, just look for the top performing lux rating ,as that can be corresponded with maximum distance.
@@BulbFacts thank you... ill be looking forward to the vids!
This is the third year I return for your light review thank you much appreciated 🙏
Thanks, glad it has been helpful!
Hello,
I wish you are ok, and thank you by your reviews, because of that I buy DDM product (HID)., now I have a question regarding the high beam (HB3) and Fogs (H11). In my fogs I have Auxbeam T1 and in the High beams I have some generic Led installed.
In my country, because of security concerns I have tinted the windshield and on the road I feel I dont have enough light, and I saw some options on your chart, but the local prices are very expensive (like Alla Led, or auxbeam F16 plus) here were about twice of price imported from Amazon.
Do you think is this a good option?
Thank you for your time....
Edwin.
Hi Edwin, to combat your windshield tint, you'll certainly need something brighter. You may have to look into a premium brand like DDM, but they are going to be the most budget friendly while giving you a very high quality product (their LED line). I hope that helps!
Great video bro, I have a 2002 Hyundai sonata which uses H7 Projector and H1 reflector, What do you recommend on a budget for these headlamps? Under $50 per kit.
2002 ?? 2 years older and that car is from the last century 😮
@@hello_its_me. yes, And?
Hello, I replied over on your other comment/video. Hope that helps!
Why can't I find more videos about the lumibright xt1 gen2 on UA-cam??
Hi Sojiro, they are a very new release, and they do not market much, so I don't expect a lot of reviews to appear unless people are willing to do it themselves.
Could you give an unbiased review on the Hikari Acme-X (2021) LEDs? They are highly rated on Amazon and are quite expensive at $99 for a set. Thanks in advance.
Hi Thee Baller! We actually have them tested and should be posting the results up on our website soon!
@Blaze I have the H4/9003 type. I'm sure you're familiar with that style. Should I get the LEDs with the cord or the newer LEDs that plug directly in just like larger OEM lights? I like the idea of the direct plug and plug but I just hope the rubber cap can keep water out with a larger style headlight.
Hi C Eger, If you are referring to the fanless and driverless type with no cable, they will perform ok, however the types with a fan in particular perform much better and are recommended. The fan allows the brand to use a much brighter diode set, vs. fanless models that rely on passive heating, they cannot run nearly as high. Hope that helps!
Blaise,
When will your review of the J87 G8 bulbs be complete? The price and color temperature are so tempting. Thanks for all your hard work.
Hi PKCPA69, we are looking to do a full review on them soon, as they have the lowest color temperature we have seen. For now though, you can check out the full results on both LED charts.
Great video for someone struggling to figure out the headlight world. I’m still a bit lost when looking for bulbs for my 2014 Ford Edge Sport....a lot of bulbs I’ve seen recommended are not a match for my car, or they’re just fog light...? Could you recommend your top pick for my car and a budget friendly pick? Thanks!
Hi Kolter, no problem. You can ignore the fog-only only mentions, as there are regulations around changing the headlight bulbs, so they are playing it safe there due to selling a product. You can find our very latest recommendations for your halogen projector style headlights here; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/#hp
Hi! I'm looking for led for my reflector type low beam. Cougar flagship is ranked highest on your website but not mentioned in any of your videos, do you recommend it over the techmax and katana? Thanks!
Hi Nate, sorry about that. We do recommend the Cougar Motor Flagship. We tested it shortly after making this video, and it became the new #1 product in the budget category. We are always testing new products, so the latest recommendations will always be over on our website.
@@BulbFacts great! Thank u!!!!
Can you please the new generation Hikari 2021 Acem-x. They just came out and I'm excited how it performs compared to the previous generation. Please keep us informed about the product.
Hi RJAL 65, thanks for the recommendation! We do have them on order and will be testing them soon! Be sure to check our website for updates.
@@BulbFacts thank you so much
Good information, and keep up the good word. Any idea what percentage of these support reverse polarity for use in daytime running light applications?
Thanks browniegate! Most of the LEDs nowadays support reversed polarity. If you are looking at a particular model that we have tested, just drop us a line and I can run a quick test for you.
DDM Tunning saberProX VS HIKARI Ultra, for 9012/Hir 2 headlight(Halogen projector) (Dodge Challenger), Wich one will be a better choice?
Hi Giorgi, I would go with the SaberProX 55w model, as they are significantly brighter over the Hikari's in a projector setup.
Would your reviews and recommendations on reflector housing bulbs apply to dual beam applications too? Example, 9007 type bulbs.
Thank you for the great review.
Hi Vette Guy, they would. Just look for high-beam results. If you are running a bi-halogen projector though, I would instead recommend an HID conversion, as LED falls short when it comes to high-beam performance in that specific application.
Katana
Hikari ultra
Lightning dark
What’s your #1 pick for projector headlights?
waiting on a reply for on this comment as well.
Katana
Will you be reviewing the newly released DDM Tuning Saber ProX Accu/V2 55 Watts soon? I’ve heard that these are at the same level of HIDs.
Hi Thee Baller! We actually did a full review on them earlier this year, you can find it here; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/reviews/ddm-tuning-saberled-prox-55w-accu-v2-led-review.html
Narrowed down my low beam projector upgrade to the following three:
1. Katana
2. Alla FL-BH
3. Hikari Acme-X 2021
Acme-X is supposed to be an upgrade to Ultra, but I'm confused since your testing shows it is actually worse. Katana seems to be too good to be true for the price, perhaps a greater loss in light output/efficiency when the temperature rises? Alla seems to be a good middle ground with a good color temperature, but concerned that your testing shows it reaches the highest in temperature. What would you recommend?
Hi Rizwan, your top two choices are good. You can find our latest recommendations here though, as we just recently updated them; bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/#hp
Again though, the Katana and Alla Lighting FL-BH are both great choices for a halogen projector. They are very close in performance. It becomes a matter of the color temperature, brand, etc. as far as what your needs are specifically.
That's because technology with Hikari has fast surpassed ALL competition since the time this video was made.
Hi there! Very informative video. Would you happen to know if the J87 Lighting G8 9005 dim properly for DRL function?
Thanks! I don't believe that model will dim down properly, but you could always try and add a set of decoders/anti-flicker/pwm modules to see if that allows them to. I wouldn't count on it though.
Speaking about LED Fogs.. can you do a test on yellow fogs and with and without fans??
Hi Eastwood, we plan to do a review on yellow fogs specifically in all types including halogen, hid, and led in the future. Appreciate the suggestion!
Question about combining types of lights in the same housing: Application is a 2018 Rav4 XLE with a single projector housing but two 9012 halogens in each housing, one being the high beam/DRL combination... Looking at the budget Katanas, sounds like I'd put the LEDs in for low beam usage but it will be near the DRL/high beam halogen. What's your opinion on heat issues. The fan won't be running during daylight DRL usage. The housing is covered at the back of the bulb as well, I have no idea on whether the cooling fan is negatively effected with the cover.
Also, while I'm at it, any new content coming up? There's a lot of halogen bulbs I'm seeing that haven't been reviewed. In fact, there's a whole line of Bosch lights released in 2017 that have just been discontinued four years later without any review.
Hi In the Sunny Southland. Great questions! LED will actually almost always run cooler than halogen. The fans are included due to how a diode works (heat lowers the output). The goal is to keep them as cool as possible for maximum output. Keep in mind for your DRL / high-beams, that most LEDs will run too high in the DRL mode. There are a few options that will actually run at a much lower brightness to avoid glaring at oncoming traffic. I plan to do an review on them in the future, but take a look at the Morimoto 2Stroke 3.0's and the XenonDepot XtremeLED Pro.
In terms of the content, which Bosch products are you looking at a review from. We have reviewed a few of their halogen bulbs over the years which still seem to be available. If they are not though we normally remove them from our website.
Great job!
Please let me know what to choose for my HB3 (9005) HIGH BEAM
Hikari ultra
Lumibright XT1 Gen2
Budget is not a constraint. I need a long throw and should be very very bright.
Thanks in advance.
Lumibright XT1 Gen2 or Morimoto 2Stroke 3.0
@@marcoyuen6556 Thank you. Will go with Lumibright ones. Just letting you know these are reflector housing high beams.. hope it will be wise.
Katana is not avaliable to buy .... which best budget led for projector do you recommend? And when does the new video come out? :D
Thanks for letting us know! You can find the latest recommendations here as they did change since this video; ua-cam.com/video/wvBvhIVSXC4/v-deo.html
Great info - thank you. Can you tell me if Katana has a complete led kit - hi, low, fogs, for the 2020 Civic Hatchback. Stock are halogens for all. Thank you in advance.
Thanks Jim! Check out the Philips guide to confirm the sizes you'll need; www.automotivebulbfinder.com/philips/ - You can look in your owner's manual as well to confirm.
Any 1st hand experience or reviews on Bevinsee LED 100W V35-series? Would like to see them in action.
Hi David, we have never heard of them, but will add it to our list for future testing!
@@BulbFacts Thanks for the respond. They been out for a while and its missing reviews of the product so I'm might take a chance on the lottery led bulb too see what they preform. Its low cost and the construction seem to be giving the "right" pattern on the beam. We'll see :)
Great recommendations! Tho most of these models are 4-5yrs ago and some are 2yrs ago, im glad theyre still kicking in the dark at present. The proX probably have the best beam pattern imo since the gap between ledchip is too thin.. the only drawback is the less effective heat dissipation. Thank you for the unbiased review.
Thanks for the support! We are always looking out for new models. We test many LEDs and most don't make our recommendations, so some may be older but it all comes down to what performs best. Thanks again!
@Dr Beechas cobs are the cheapest ones, tier 3 chips, not as heat resistant compared to other led chips in the market, they may survive long enough because most are just low wattage bulb, the drawback is that it cannot produce brighter light.
Awesome videos on your channel. So i just got a 2021 Kia Seltos. It has halogen proyectors and halogen foglights. I want to upgrade them to LED'S. Low and high beams are 60 watts 9005 and foglights are 9005 but 51 watts. What's your recommendation for my car? Thanks in advance.
Hi Hunter. An HID conversion may be the best option for your low-beam projectors, but LED is a great upgrade as well, and I would recommend the XT1 G2's there. For your fogs, the DDM Tuning SaberPro's are our pick, but many people choose the same LED as their main beams to match the color, solely up to you. You can't go wrong with our top picks from this video though.
I got a 20 charger and want to change into leds. What would be better and recommended for that car? Car has a dual beam light. Right now I'm between the gtr ultra 2.0 and the sl1's. From this video I would say I liked the 1st leds.
Hi Loz, check out our projector results here; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/projectors.html . If you can though, look into HID conversion as well!
Morimoto released a new LED bulb, 2Stroke 3.0 yesterday. It is the NO.1 for lux output in 2020, Bro.
Yeah maybe we need a reupload lol. Also it has a fancy new internal heat dissappation design. I'm curious about it's performance.
@@MiguelRPD Hey guys! We have a set arriving soon for testing! We'll be sure to add the results up on our website ASAP. We kept delaying this video due to new products releasing and couldn't wait any longer :) - Our website will always have the latest products tested though.
@@MiguelRPD here is the full review on the new 2Stroke 3.0s; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/reviews/morimoto-2stroke-30-led-kit-review.html
Has anyone bought the Katana Headlights if so would you recomend? great video, just wonder what other people think about the leds!
I just purchased the Katana's, and I'm using them in projectors on an Acura RDX. I bought them because the factory halogens seemed very dim, so dim I could barely see lines on the road at night. Unfortunately, after replacing factory halogens with the Katana's, the light is still dim. Much brighter than the hologen's that looked like DRL's running at night, but nothing as bright as they should be. Turns out the RDX had an issue with the reflective film inside the projector, and this is the issue I'm currently having. With the Katana LED's in my defective projectors, driving next to cars with halogen bulbs it drowns out the light from my Katana's, which sucks. I can tell you that the bulbs themselves are significantly brighter than the hologen's when running outside of the headlamp housing.
Hi there! I've been looking on bulbfacts website for weeks and also studied every branding and the technology they're offering. My acura tsx 2009 uses halogen projectors for low beam with the H1 clip system (unlike the d2s hid in usa). I'm hesitating on which bulb I should get... they're expensive in cad. I havent heard you talk about the Alla mini flbh which seemed to be a good deal (110cad$) compared to lumibright and ddm (~200cad). Cordially, looking for advice and opinions from you!
Hi Louis, I would honestly look into HID conversion rather. You'll get the best output there even over LED. If you wanted to stick with LED, we have tested the Alla Lighting Mini FL-BH and they performed extremely well in a low-beam halogen projector, highly recommended for the price!
@@BulbFacts ah! The American TSX do come with hid from the factory, not the canadian one. I think I will go for the Alla, hikari seems less brighter, but still good choices for budget mid tier led bulbs I guess! I really like your website tho, a lot of work invested in it and helps me in my choice! Hikari -- alla, both in the card hehe
Could you guys do a review on the Novsight N37 series bulbs? My brother got a set and is very pleased. Others may also be interested in learning about them.
Thanks for the suggestion, we'll look into them for testing!
My 2016 passat has factory LED but have dimmed a bit over the years. VW assure me nothing can be done, but are you aware of a way to get original (or better) brightness back? It used to be a few bucks for a halogen bulb as they aged, not thousands for a modern car today
Hi Agnus, yes I'm very sorry to hear that! It's a trade-off now with OE LED which is non-changeable. I would recommend a set of aftermarket headlights and a quality set of HID and/or LEDs for the main and high-beams (HID or LED for low, LED or halogen for high). It should still cost you quite a bit less over a new set of OEM headlights which like you said run thousands.
Hey bro
Can u make video..for high watt led headlights exmp..fehren termitor..car box..oxybeam..f3 like that which one the best..and how effects my car milage or my car battery?
I plan to put out a new video soon, but for higher wattage LEDs, they don't seem to have any effect on a vehicle, and normally run lower than halogens. For example, the DDM Tuning ProX V2 55W runs at 47.8W/ea, which is the highest wattage we have seen from an LED so far, and a typical 55W halogen runs around 48.2W. The LED will be much cooler as well. If you have any specific requests for products though be sure to send them over!
Can you do a review on the LED GTR H4 9003 headlight bulbs? Thanks.
Hi Ron, we tested the GTR's in the single beam for the charts and recommendations. But I can say that we did test the dual-beam model in a few headlights and they did very well.
@@BulbFacts
Thanks.
I'm thinking about getting GTR Light bulbs for my 2015 Honda Fit.
@@ronmendoza1274 great product in terms of quality, and while they're not the brightest option, they seem to have the least amount of issues, and come with a lifetime warranty.
I'm looking for lights a bit more brighter than the Sylvania Silverstars I bought from my local Autozone. But not super bright as to blind on coming cars.
@@ronmendoza1274 there are some great LED options which are not the brightest, but have a perfect beam pattern. The Fahren's have a 5-star beam, similar to halogen, so they shouldn't cause any glare (it's always a good idea to check though when installing); amzn.to/3EdVMND
Thank you for your review, I have a 2018 Toyota Rav 4 with projector type lighting, which bulb do you recommend for it , the factory low beams are very inadequate. Thanks .
Hi Corneius, I would recommend the Lumibright XT1 G2 for LEDs, or an HID conversion if possible for the best beam pattern. Here are our HID recommendations; www.bulbfacts.com/hid-kits/recommended/
Have you tested Fahren h11 kit for projectors? I did not find it on your website summary. I am confused between Fahren and Katana. Your insight might help me decide!
Hi PP, we'll definitely be testing them in the near future!
Honourable mention should go to Sealight. Im on my fourth set with three different vehicles with excellent beam pattern and zero issues with all sets.
Thanks! What model are you running from them?
Scoparc S1 H13
@@betweenthepines4000 thanks! We'll check them out.
I have a 2012 Altima 3.5 SR model that comes with reflectors and crappy hid that don’t light up the road and just looks cheap. Gonna have to get a dark assembly and install either halogen or led for the low beams, what do you recommend?
HI Luis, are they OE Xenons, or aftermarket HID bulbs? You may want to move over to LED since it's a reflector for a more proper beam and output. Our latest recommendations can be found here; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/
Wish I went with HIDS for the projectors. The LEDs are ok. I got the low/high/fogs in LED.
Yeah an HID conversion is better for a bi-halogen projector over LED due to the diodes only facing left to right, the high-beam suffers we have seen.
On the Lumibright XT1 how do you clock the bulb? Pointy part on top at 12 oclock or on bottom at 6 oclock? It doesnt seem to matter in my reflector lense.
You'll want to clock the LED with the diodes pointed side to side (not up and down) for the best beam and focal point. This is how we test as well. You can also compare your original halogen beam pattern to ensure the LED also has sharp cut-off and bright hot spot.
Hey, what's your favorite bulb for reflector low beams for H1 sizing? on your website, you recommended cougar, but they do not manufacture H1 size flagship bulbs. Hikari? Katana?
We have tested some H1 bulbs, but they seem to differ in design, so just be sure the diode design is similar at least to the main bulb such as H11. H1 is limited also from the cheaper brands, but I would recommend the Hikari Ultra there if possible.
Hi,
I would love to hear your opinion on 9005/HB3: GTR LIGHTING ULTRA 2.0.
I know this is no means budget lights, but it would be nice to know if your best high beam can outperform them ? You do have light for $150 so they are not cheap as well.
Thank you very much
Hi Timofey, we have tested them already, and they did extremely well. Didn't quite make the video though due to their price/performance ratio, however if you are looking for a top-tier bulb with a lifetime warranty then they are a great option. Just priced a bit too high for most people, but a high-quality set nonetheless.
@@BulbFacts thank you so much.
@BulbFacts I have a 2016 Chrysler 200c the headlights are projector type. What would u recommend for it ive been leaning towards the fanless beam tech u reviewed in one of your other videos. What do u think?
Hi Still I Rise, I would recommend an HID CANBUS conversion rather (35W). The newer Chryslers seem to have issues with LEDs.
You should test the Kensun LED bulbs. They sport cre branded LED's. I LOVE my Kensun HID kit. Used to be a big brand on Amazon but seems to have moved to their own website. Customer service at Kensun is unmatched.
Hi TJ, based on the product design of their LEDs, I don't believe they will produce an accurate beam, but I'll add them to our list for future testing!
Great job at every category, excellent. Question! I have a ford fiesta 2010 and I need an upgrade to the low beam light (for city and country roads) which is a projector. Which tech do you recommend for better result, xenon (hid) or led? Thank you.
apparently only a few LEDs match or beat the best HIDs for projector, like the lumibrights
@@PhaseSkater correct. HID is normally the best for a projector, but we are seeing LEDs beat them out now, including the LB XT1 G2, and a new product which is even brighter which we'll be updating soon! Of course HID will have the superior beam (no fade in the bottom center).
@@BulbFacts you mean like the saberled prox 55w v2s? wink wink
@@PhaseSkater you are correct! Those beat out HID. We don't have them featured in a video, but you can find our full review on them here; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/reviews/ddm-tuning-saberled-prox-55w-accu-v2-led-review.html
@@BulbFacts I already ordered some. Hoping the added distance and overall ground brightness is a huge leap from stock halogens in a projector! I’ll be doing a comparison video when I install them
Will you guys be uploading more videos soon??
Hi Henry's Creations. I plan to do some new videos in the future, and some new product tests as well. Appreciate the support!
Hi Blaze
Great info thankyou, I've watched this video a few times and referenced the chart on your website for a suitable H1 LED kit solely for a high beam reflector set up, budget not really a problem but like you suggest, dont really wanna spend $150+ on a set so im thinking Auxbeam F16+ or Alla lighting FL-BH, still undecided alla is brighter and less blue but warranty is longer on F16+ what's your thoughts?
Also any advice for a H4 bulb for an older vehicle (1992) it's also for a reflector headlight with a patterned glass lense, similar kits?
Many thanks from the UK
Mark
Hi Mark! Honestly the Alla Lighting Mini FL-BH is probably your best bet for your high-beam reflector. The color is spot on, and the performance is very good for the price. They are also small so they fit well in a high-beam application that is typically limited in space.
For your older vehicle, just be careful as you could easily overpower an older headlight in H4. Sticking with halogen may be the best, but you could try some LED products to see how they perform. I haven't done much older style headlights so I can't say for sure how they will perform.
Thankyou
When u say to powerful in what way? Just cos it's old wiring/old technology?
It's a reflector lenses with glass, glass isnt clear, maybe something to do with beam pattern etc
I'll look on you chart and take a pick, might try beam tech or the JL87 kit
@@sparkie1401 sorry overpower as in too much light for the headlight reflector, which could in turn case too much glare to other traffic on the road.
@@BulbFacts cheers ill bear that in mind, if ordered the alla lighting FL-BH MINI for now I. H1, i was gonna go jL 87 h4 but being a but more aware now prob gonna try the hikari ultra as didnt like the driver being within the cooling set up, wanted it separate. I'll view your charts and look at power ratings aswell as overall brightness hi/low beam. Appreciate the help
your best suggestion for 9003 (plug and play)combo? night driving etc... around the $100 and under... thank you i advance
Hi dark solara, what vehicle are you looking to upgrade?
@@BulbFacts sorry 99 solara camry.... I ORDERED THE ULTRAS (Tell me I'm a great choice😂)
also... im assuming there's a simple plug and play just like the tech max? No additional adjustment blah blah 3 o'clock 9 o'clock… With the hood covers pointing up?
THANK YOU!!
@@darksolara6750 For LED Kits with a smaller end and a larger end;
In a Headlight Reflector, the smaller side (or opening) should be facing up in the low beam, and down for the high beam
In a Headlight Projector, the smaller end (or opening) should be facing up
In a Fog Light Reflector, the smaller side (or opening) should be facing down
Lumibright's are definitely the way to go, just replaced my Gen1's with Gen2's for the projectors on my Mercedes, have to say significant upgrade.
Great to hear Jack, thanks for sharing!
Thnaks for your help friend.
How do led bulbs do in extreme cold weather, snow blizzard. Do they get snow covered? Do they cut threw the snow fall or just reflect back off the snow
If for snow or cold weather, I think morimoto 2storke 3.0 will be the best one for you because of the unique cooling design.
@@marcoyuen6556 correct, they circulate the air inside the front of the headlight. The only LED we have seen to do that! Here's a full review; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/reviews/morimoto-2stroke-30-led-kit-review.html
Why do you not recommend the same bulbs for high beam/ low beam
Different wattage? Shape?
The application design seems to play an impact on the output. LEDs tend to work very well in a low-beam with large upgrades in output, whereas a high-beam halogen bulb as well is already of higher intensity, so the upgrade isn't as large.
LEDs are bright! That for sure! But in inclement weather such as fog, rain, or snow the white light is more reflective thus making your visibility worse. Nice presentation otherwise.
Thanks! That's correct. We tend to steer towards the whiter LEDs (not as blue), which are closer to OE LED systems coming in vehicles. The temperature seems to be around 5250k which is hard to find, but there are some options out there.
@@BulbFacts if I were to consider using LEDs in my truck, I would use the yellowish tint. Blue is illegal in most states because I their resemblance to police vehicles. The color variations should be noted in all videos to help the stupid people. We have a lot of stupid people in the world today.
@@wannabeangler good point. I don't believe most LEDs are considered blue even with the blue tone. Most are around 6000k which is still white, but we have seen some hit 7000k+ which just looks bad and does look more blue than white!
@@BulbFacts I've seen some obvious blue color headlights where I live. I don't know if anyone has been ticketed though. It's strange to see that blue lighting. A lot of people install stuff that isn't street legal since they don't research before buying. A lot of people assume that if it's being sold to the public that it must be street legal. And a lot of people don't check the aiming after upgrading to LEDs. But I've been blinded by halogens because of alignment issues or because someone doesn't realize that their high beam is on. Oh well.
@@genericdude6551 @wannabeangler - take a look at the DDM's, they are now offered in 4500k, which I tested right at 4200k on my meter. They are also very bright, a bit lower than the 6000k model; link.bulbfacts.com/ddmspx55v2 They seem to have them in single-beam right now. Not sure when dual-beams are coming. It's nice to see this option and I hope others follow suit!
What would you recommend to replace D3S hid
with leds? 2013 Cadillac XTS.
Hi peterburi2727, take a look at our latest recommendations for xenon replacements here: bulbfacts.com/hid-oe/recommended/
I have a 2002 Highlander. On that Toyota model, OEM halogen High beam and DRL are integrated such that in DRL mode the bulb filaments are simply wired in series, thus allocating about 7 volts to each filament, due to the voltage drop across the resistive elements, creating the dimming effect for DRL. My question is how will Lumabright (Gen 2) dimmable work if I leave wiring as is for DRL thus powering the LED bulbs in SERIES when it is running in DRL (in high beam, circuit to bulbs runs in parallel). In series, when running as DRL, will that create enough of a voltage drop to dim the LED bulbs OR do I need to re-wire the DRL circuit in parallel and add a couple power resistors or a voltage regulator to drop the voltage to get the bulbs to dim? Of course, I could disable DRL (easy to do) and just add a Hella DRL kit which might be a "hella" of a lot easier...LOL.
I'm definitely interested in this answer since I've got a 2010 Corolla and thinking about doing the same.
@@jeremyrobschilling On the Highlander, to disable DRL all I had to do is replace one 5 pin DRL relay with a 4 pin relay. Very simple. If yours are wired in series (when DRL is "on") very easy to tell from the electrical schematic. It's pretty cool...I never guessed Toyota would get the bulbs to dim just by wiring it (via like 4 relays!) in series to get effectively one-half the voltage delivered to each bulb. If you want to use LED, you can wire a parallel circuit for DRL and just use an add on voltage regulator to drop the voltage to "some amount" (7 volts with Lumibright?) but my suggestion, and what I will probably do, is just leave DRL disabled and buy a Hella aftermarket DRL kit. Again, all you do is pull one 5 terminal relay and replace it with a 4 terminal relay; very easy.
I have Lumibrights (gen 2) for my h7 headlights but I plan to eventually buy them for my 9006 drl and highbeam combo on my Lexus. Supposedly these are drl compatible with step down voltage control. I'll post my results in the future.
@@kgainer we replied via email, but in short, the XT1 Gen2's should work on a lower voltage rail without any issue, down to about 5v. The new Morimoto's are supposed to work at a very low voltage as well, but we will be testing them soon.
Which would be better for a reflector fog light: the Cougar Motor X-Small or the Hikari Ultra?
They performed about the same, so I would go with the Cougar Motor X-Small as they are much cheaper. Hope that helps!
What should I look into for a replacement bulb that goes into an off road light for heavy equipment? It is a Speaker branded reflector housing that uses a 9005 and has a trapezoid pattern. Should I be looking at HID or LED?
Hi Shaun, we haven't tested that specific housing, but in general if you are looking for the maximum in output, I would go with a 55W HID conversion if there is room for it. Since it's off-road, be sure to go with a quality brand as they use quality seals/connectors to keep moisture, dust, etc. out (waterproof). LED is an easier drop-in and will offer a very large upgrade as well. In that case, go with the DDM Tuning SaberPro 50w model, as they offload more lumens as HID but in an LED. They do have a fan though, and although it's supposed to be waterproof, I wouldn't recommend it if it can be exposed to the harsh elements. If it's a sealed headlight though you are good.
2015 GMC Yukon XL with Halogen Projectors (H11 bulbs)....Looking for best option to replace halogen bulbs... also want to upgrade fog lights that are in a reflective housing (Ps24w bulb or 5202) which would be your go to for both low beam and fogs? Thanks
Hi Anthony! We responded via email, sorry for the delay there! In case anybody else is looking for the same recommendation here though, we recommend the Morimoto XB CANBUS kit (link.bulbfacts.com/mmhidxb2) for your Yukon to avoid issues as LED is known to have problems as well as lesser HID kits, and LED for your high-beams and fogs pending color preference, output, etc. www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/
Hi, great job 👍
Please what do you think about the brightest and best performing for the HB3 High Beam?
Hikari ultra, or alla, or katana ?!
Thank you for this video .
Thanks! For reflector high-beams, take a look at the Alla Lighting
Mini FL-BH. They are a small bulb, but are brighter than the others, and have a lower color temperature which is beneficial as well. amzn.to/3eHdVGU
I'm so glad I've come across your channel. I went to your website looking for some leds but a little too late it seems. Any updates on the fahren 9008 or h13 bulbs ?
Hi Ivan, not yet sorry, but we do have them queued up for testing soon!
I just a quick question on your chart for different types and best bulbs… You read the Bosch has the best brightest halogen reflector bulb… Is that still true?… And if not what would you recommend for the best nighttime driving reflector halogen bulb in terms of brightness and throw... THANK YOU
Hi dark solara! It depends on the application, and your desire to have a whiter color as well. You can find the brightest halogen bulbs which use no blue coating, and that run at a higher wattage as well. Regulations limit their output, so it's best to find something of a higher wattage if possible. Our charts are kept up to date as we test though!
@@BulbFacts WHATA THINK 90 watt??? hmmmmmm
@@darksolara6750 that could work. Just keep in mind that the connector is recommended to replace to a ceramic type, as the OE plastic types sometimes melt due to the higher power.
De they have similar retrofit bulbs for the reverse lights? I find I struggle to see behind my 1997 Toyota Tacoma at night and I see no reason why my reverse lights shouldn't be bright.
Hi Ken, we plan to test the smaller size LEDs in the future, such as reverse bulbs. You can find some great options currently though out there, but we can't make any recommendations just yet until we personally test.
@@BulbFacts awesome! I did get some Benebolt bulbs that fit my old 1156 style sockets and it's way brighter. I'm just hoping they last a while.
Have you tested Lasfit LA plus or LS plus series? They are $79.99 and $159.99 each one is a 60W a pair and the other is 72W a pair.
Hi Michael, we have not yet but plan to in the near future, as they seem to be very popular! Thanks for the suggestion!
@@BulbFacts please do ASAP
Hi I am looking for good not break the bank Led bulbs for 2020 Ford F150. My friends have Fahren bulbs and love them. Have you guys tested the high and low beam of the Fahren H11/H9/H8 LED Headlight Bulbs, 60W 10000 Lumens Super Bright LED Headlights Conversion Kit 6500K Cool White IP68
We haven't yet sorry, but we have heard good things. We have them on our list to order and test in the near future!
I bought gt ultra hid bulbs ,those are bright as osram. And they ship fast .
Their new Ultra bulbs are incredibly bright, great choice!
What was your opinion on the Fahren brand on Amazon i have them on my truck and I love them but if these are the top picks for a few more dollars would like to know if there is much of a difference
Hi Alex, we have those on our list for future testing!
@@BulbFacts awesome keep me informed
Can you try to test: x7seven Apollo Series. some says, it has the highest lux.
Thanks for the suggestion! We'll add them to our list for future testing.