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This cleared up the idea I have always had about these whiter bulbs are not as bright.
I like tye Hello Optilux XB bulbs.
Note that if a bulb is brighter, it requires more amperage.
Love love love your videos! Always happy to see your face come up when I'm unsure of what bulbs to get next, thank you so much!
Thanks Brian for the support! I have been trying to make time to do more videos, but having a 2 year old now consumes more time than I thought 🤣
This video was incredibly helpful even now, thanks.
glad to hear, thanks for the support!
Is there anything out there now in 2020 that has replaced these Sylvania ZXE bulbs you claim is the sweet spot of 10% brighter than oem and the Xenon look since you posted this video 2 years ago? I need an all around brighter whiter halogen bulb for H9 high beam and H11 low beam.. my H9 high beam will be used as an emergency wig wag flasher from time to time if that means anything for your opinions?
@@josephanthonycacioppo798 we actually re-tested all products including some new models, and the technology hasn't changed much since then.I would take a look at LED if you can as they will be whiter with a much higher output over halogen.
@@BulbFacts I do not have the luxury to upgrade to LED unfortunately due to eventually having to turn in the vehicle unmodified... so back to the original Halogen guidance request if you can assist me?
@@josephanthonycacioppo798 no problem. Keep in mind that LED is plug and play though, you can easily remove them with no damage just the same as changing a halogen bulb, especially the models without an external driver (which can hang out inside the headlight if it's a sealed beam). For halogen, it's picking between a bright halogen set like the Silverstar Ultra's, or a white set with reduced output like the Diamond Visions for example. Unfortunately you can't have both due to the limitation in technology.
Great video. Went to your side and compared similar bulbs. Went with the ZXEs, while they aren't really white they have amazing brightness over my OEM bulbs. Thank you for all the work you put into your videos and research !
That's great to hear, thanks Mike!
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The Morimoto HID kit is fantastic (5500k). Light output is superior to the Phillips Zenon’s I had previously. I have a ‘15 Grand Cherokee with projector headlamps (originally halogen) - what a HUGE improvement! When run with LED’s in fog lights (I installed SNGL Focus) they make for a great combination and make driving at night sooooo much easier. It’s hard to believe the difference.
Thanks again k miller for sharing! We love the Morimoto HID's as they are crazy bright and very high quality! Sounds like your lighting upgrade is complete 👍
Morimoto headlight out after only 4 months. NOT happy. With a 2015 Grand Cherokee you have to pull the front bumper assembly off to access the headlamps and THEN test system components to find failure point. This means a trip back to the installer as this is a task over my back-yard mechanic head. Estimated cost $150-$200 and two trips to installer. Second guessing this install I should have simply replaced OEM bulbs with SNGL LED’s.
No need to remove front bumper!
@@germanshepherd13 right lol, you just pop the covers off in the wheel well. k miller probably cant change his oil lmao
The best helpful video I found about these headlight bulbs. Thank you!
Thanks Fernando!
Osram cool blue intense is the best mix of the bunch. You get that nice whitish color at 4300k and 20% more light over OEM so you're not gonna be blind... Best part, they are dirt cheap
A couple of year old video but great comparison. Helped me throwing some light on what to go for.
Glad to help!
I had the ZXE bulbs in an 03 lancer, they look yellowish, but a bit less than stock for daytime running, but turn a solid white when headlights are on. No blue tint. I do like them if you have an excuse to use headlights.
Hey CovetousPhantom. Yes the zXe's are a great overall kit, and the Gold version are even better. I plan to do a video on them soon. If your looking for a whiter kit or one with a blue tint, you'll be sacrificing a lot of light output unfortunately. Glad it worked out for you though!
Good job! Straight to the point.
Thanks Manuel!
I personally love the Silverstar ZXE in have them in my 2008 Chrysler 300 Limited with the projector head lamps looks beautiful in the day and night
Those are a great kit. Try the new zXe Gold version next, even better!
They have those in my local stores but the reviews are pretty bad regarding their life. How long did they last yoy
Are they white(day time) or more like jellow
@@bernardcormier86 white
Great video and information on the various bulbs out there, thank you!! Run the Philips DV, like the blue color that comes through even when off. Thanks again for the work put into this content!
Thanks Ed, glad it was helpful!
I just got the Phillips diamond vision. Look real good. But I kinda want something just a little more blue
The Diamond Vision is your best bet for halogen. They are a bit higher wattage (even though not advertised) in order to maintain usable output while being much whiter. All other 'xenon look' options are less blue, and the ones that are more blue are too dim to use as a main beam, such as the PIAA Stratos Blue
I use the cool blue intense. They are very bright in my opinion, and are at around 4200k which is decently white
Hi Taco, we actually just tested and added those to our website as somebody requested! A decent choice as well.
I love my ZXE’s but I might try a different those Phillips, just for the look. Great vid thanks!
THANKS! you just save me a lot of money! I was about to buy a set of headlight bulbs which I thought were very good, but then referred to your website and showed very poor performance. Getting another set as recommended 👍👍👍👍
Glad to hear it Vic and glad to help!
Nice flowers mate :D
Haha thanks! I thought they cuten things up lol
glad i came across this video, Looking to upgrade the bulbs in my 2014 Ram 1500 with projector housing. Not looking to go LED or HID. Just want some bright white bulbs......
i have the sulvania silver star ultras in my low beam halogen projectors audi a4 and the zxe as my high beams and i have to admit i love the combo.
Sean how much color difference is there between the Silverstar Ultra's and the ZXE's?
the silver star ultras are more of a gold white on low and high beam are a crazy bright blueish the zxe's are dark blueish all around and seem dim on low beams and high beams compaird to the ultras because they are more blue, the zxe's high beam are cool but not great not very bright. i would def go with the ultras i have a 06 kia sportage now and the ultras are amazing. i have a 45 min drive home after work at night and i look forward to the drive because of the ultras.
really good video thanx
Thanks!
In May of this year I picked up the Sylvania Silverstar ZXE for my 2014 Jeep Wrangler JK. As you may know the JK series suffers from very anemic OEM bulbs. I am quite happy with the zxe they are definitely brighter and whiter. Picked them up at AutoZone and paid more than I should have. Still quite happy. Thanks for the reviews, I am really starting to enjoy this channel.
Thanks James I'm glad it helped you out! Thanks for watching, and I plan to bring you more great videos in the future!
Thank you I found this perplexing. I had assumed you went for aftermarket headlights because you wanted better Vision at night but you report that some of these lights are actually dimmer than the originals which defeats the purpose for many of upgrading the headlights in order to see better at night. Why would you ever pay more for dimmer light is beyond me.
Halogen is a limited technology, and these mfr. simply add a blue coating which makes the light appear more white, but sacrifices the actual output.
My diamond vision h7 lasted almost 2 years lol just burned yesterday. Pretty good bulbs and they look blue
MrBg1991
thanks for sharing! We clocked our Diamond Visions at 824hrs total, which is actually very good for an aftermarket bulb as many others are closer to 500hrs.
Very good video mate
Thanks Hussain for the support!
So, I just put in some new blue tinted bulbs i got from Amazon, from Voltage Automotive. I can't find much information on the company at all. But I have the uncommon bulb type, H11b. These are super affordable. I replaced my silverstar ultras with these. In general, the H11b bulbs from Sylvania are $20-30 more expensive than all their other bulb types. Kind of stinks, so I went with these voltage automotive bulbs...got a 4 pack for $24! I think my Sylvania were about $75 for the pair.
Thanks for sharing! how do they perform? I'll look into them to see if we can test them out.
@@BulbFacts they seem pretty good so far! Similar to Silverstar ZxE. They have a slight blue tint. They also have clear headlight bulbs, all at very competitive prices.
Thanks for your hard work, your research and reviews is second to none.
Will you be testing Maruta / MTec Super White 5500K?
These are now available in most sizes in the UK at a very good price
Thanks Paul! We'll certainly look into them for testing, thanks for the suggestion!
Grand general icy blue, are damn good! Take the yellowish right out, nice white light. And affordable.
Thanks Keith we'll look into them for testing!
Great video. Would love to see an update!
Thanks John! You can find our newest video here: th-cam.com/video/4YbYtgzmZvQ/w-d-xo.htmlstart=314
Nice comparison but, what about the Sylvania ZXE Gold??
Hi Marck! I never heard of those, but will purchase them for testing very soon and let you know! Thanks for the suggestion!
Yep, It's about a new product that was lauched 2 or 3 months ago.
Marck - I was able to test the ZXE Gold's, and they had very good results. Close to the regular ZXE but whiter and a tad brighter. I added them to our website, check them out!
Ok, I will. Thanks!!
I totally agree about the number 1 spot, I had them for about a year and a half, they both went out this week a couple of days apart, so the lifespan is not that long, but that is what you have to deal with if you go for these types of bulbs. The whiteness was superb, i have tried a few of these and osrams hyper blue are definitelly the best in terms of color. I put them in my 2006 hyundai getz and it looked amazing! :) The downside on these is the fact that they are not considered road legal, it also said that on the pack - "off road use only" , so you can't pass car inspection, because they are too white for the cars factory standarts, so you have to change them for the inspection, at least here ir Latvia. For me it's not a big deal, because the access to them is quite easy, but a thing to consider for others :) Overall, I love them, gives a good, clean, crisp look to the car, polish your headlights and it's gonna be amazing! :)
FYI that goes for all of the really white bulbs here
@@arturstomsons3985 thanks for the comment, great info!
The thing with the car inspection is that the standard h4 bulb has to be no more than 55 or 50 watts, but these are 90 watts, that gives them plenty of power for the bright white light :)
@@arturstomsons3985 exactly, and based on our lifespan testing so far, some actually outlast by far. For example, the OSRAM Cool Blue Boost (80W) has lasted 2X longer than an original bulb, quite amazing! All other bulbs so far around about 1/2 of an original/OE bulb. Stay tuned for those updates soon, we are about half way through burnout out many bulbs :)
i bought the night breaker by osram they are a little brighter than stock but same color
i need brighter, gonna get the sylvania zxe
zXe Gold if you can! Thanks for sharing KETO Uber!
@@BulbFacts how are the Gold better? what's the difference?
@@TheLordstrider the zXe Gold are a bit whiter and a bit brighter, but are quite a bit more expensive.
Hi buddy thnx for the great video, im looking for the best xenon bulbs and H7 as well as for my fog lights for e90 2008 model 320i bmw ,a cool blue will be good for me pls advice,watching from South Africa
OSRAM CBA, Hyper, etc. are all pretty different. Take a look at the color temps and output on our full chart here; www.bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/chart/
@@BulbFacts thanx man I really appreciate
The PIAA Extreme White bulbs are 4000K. They are whiter than OEM and bright as hell. Expensive for halogens, but worth it.
Thanks for sharing Dylan! We tested that set as well. The only downside is their lifespan, which we tested at about 309 total hours which is pretty low compared to most others.
Do you have a video on the Flosser brand halogens? I’m considering buying the 9005s. Love the videos!
Hi Fabian! We don't but we have tested the flosser bulbs, and the high wattage model did very well. You can find the results on our chart here: bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/chart/
Need some high beams to go with HID low beams. I want the ZXE's but will they look too odd beside the HID's?
Hey Daniel - The zXe's will look yellow compared to HID and LED, as they are in a different class of output and color temperature. To match to an OEM HID, take a look at the OSRAM CBA or CBB bulbs. CBB we have tested to have a VERY long lifespan!
I've purchased PIAA Xtreme white hybrid for a 2006 Tacoma and they were decent despite not being their whitest bulb. I purchased a second pair for a 2009 Volvo C30 and they should be here on Friday. I'd be curious as to how these test in brightness relative to OEM. Of course I search for videos after I order.
Hi jinxtacy! We tested most PIAA headlight kits including the Xtreme White Hybrids, and you can find the test results on our website chart here: bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/chart/ I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
I run the led cob chipset H4 dual beams with the built in fans. Absolutly brilliant lights and very bright too. Also direct plug and play. Could you do a video on cheap buls that are on the market with similar properties? Thanks
Hi Yojo mojo - We are actually planning to add HID and LED kits to our testing this year, so please stay tuned on our channel for more video reviews! Thanks for watching!
Great video
Thanks for watching!
Do these white halogen bulbs need to have UV filters when fitted to projector headlights with polycarbonate front cover?
Hi Phil! Yes as far as I know most halogen bulbs have a UV filter on them. Thanks for watching!
I’m late here, good video very informative. I’m looking to upgrade some oem halogens on my truck. I don’t want to be blinding other drivers on the road. Will any of these work well with reflector capsules and not be a blinding issue for other drivers? Will the new bulbs still function with the DRL? Thanks for any help.
Hi Matt! Great question. There is no concern as long as the upgraded kit you are purchasing is approved in your country (ie DOT). Some are 'off-road' use, however all of the off-road models we have tested so far are not as bright as the road use kits. Because the bulb design is exactly the same including the filament in the same spot, there is no concern. Some headlights may have more glare than others, so just check to see once you install them, but again you shouldn't have to worry. I hope that helps and thanks for watching!
BulbFacts Thank you for the response, I really liked the way a lot of these bulbs looked, but after reading up it sounds like they all burn out in a year or less. Any suggestion on the best white color with longest life rating?
Loving your channel. I’m having a hard time deciding between the silverstar ZXE’s that you have in your car vs the GE nighthawk which wins highest in brightness. Any thoughts on the comparison?
HI Bdub! They are both good kits, but I would recommend the zXe's if you want a nice balance of brightness and whiteness. If you have the money, go for the zXe Gold that just came out as those are really the best overall bulbs now. I plan to make a video on them soon. Thanks for the complement!
BulbFacts are you still planning on reviewing the zxe golds?
I was going to buy Firehawk headlights but they cost close to a $100 dollars so I got the knight hawk headlights in stead
Hella hands down
Thanks for another helpful video 👍🏻 just subscribed
Thanks for the support Charlie!
Geting osram cool blue intense tomorrow we shall see
How did you find them ?
Hi, I want to put one of these on my 4 series fog light, which one do you think would match the Xenon HID headlight?
Hey gen12pinoy! The best two best kits for a xenon look are; Philips Diamond Vision at 5500k, or the OSRAM Cool Blue Hyper at 4700k. You also have the PIAA Stratos Blue kit at 6750k for the 6000k version, but the output is terrible and would be pretty useless even in fogs. Hope that helps!
Thanks....I will try the Osram
Any recommendations for W5W pilot lamps or puddle lamps? I'm looking to replace the yellow light with a bit whiter option, but I prefer non-LED bulbs. Can you also suggest manufacturers that produce bulbs in the W5W form.
I would look for bulbs with a blue coating, as they'll emit closer to a pure white color.
Great video, very informative, thanks mate!
Thanks!
Alright so you said that the first two are WHITER, but not brighter. Did the oem halogen bulb that you guys tested with have the glove on the tip? Maybe that affected your testing?
Hey Adrian, we test the same size together to avoid variances in results.
Hi.Philips Diamond vision and Osgram cool blue hyper are they D.O.T spec.Thanks Bernie
I don't believe either set is due to the lower output.
Hey bud,
I have a 595 abarth and it doesn’t have xenons, I want natural xenon looking bulbs, which do I go for?
We always recommend an HID conversion (35w) for halogen projectors, which I believe your Abarth has. You won't find halogen in a xenon color without sacrificing the output. Hope that helps!
Which one would you recommend for me, I have BMW projector headlights, I need white look instead of yellow. H7, thinking about OSRAM Cool Blue Intense, it is 4300K, but I heard its not that white.
Same problem mate
I have a 2015 Ram 1500 Sport with projector headlights. What are the best bulbs for the brightest light?
Hi Zech, I would recommend an HID conversion for the best output from your halogen projectors; www.bulbfacts.com/hid-kits/recommended/
The ZXE worked well for me for over 2 years..
Thanks for sharing! They were on the better end of our lifespan testing 👍
Great video! Can I get that HID look for my high beams with these bulbs?
Hi R Garcia! Yes, we tested in both low and high beams, and kelvin/color temp was about the same in both. Thanks for the compliment!
Between two ferns 😄😄😄 good review
BulbFacts, I have a 2014 Mercedes C250 and want white headlights to match my DRL's. I would like to have them be bright white. Could you please recommend what set to buy for my car. Thank you so much for your time. The more I research, the more I get confused.
For your Merc C250, you'd need to upgrade to Xenon/HID or LED in order to achieve the color like your DRLs. LED would be the best to match the color, but HID would provide the best output in your halogen projectors. Halogen is simply limited by the technology and when you go with the xenon-look halogen bulbs you drop output dramatically, especially for the very white ones closer to 5000k.
What bulbs do I need for our vw passat 2016 model daytime running lights
Hi Joan! The bulb you want is 7506. I would personally recommend upgrading to LED for better visibility and the look of your car (I have a VW Jetta myself). This is what I run and it's bright and error free for the VW Canbus system: www.deautokey.com/product/b7-passat-cree-led-drl-daytime-running-lights-kit-crisp-bright-white-error-free Thanks for watching!
I have tinted headlights and my oem yellow bulbs look really dim now , what is the best route for me to take ? LED HID or stay with a hologen bulb? I have a reflector housing unit
Hey Flaco! You'll want to stick with Halogen or LED. Since your headlights are tinted, I'd go with a good LED bulb to cut through the tint. Your best bet though is to remove the tint as it will drastically decrease the output, even the smallest amount. Hope that helps!
Hi this is Robert could you tell me if these bulbs you tested have a blueish color at all
Hi Robert, the Philips Diamond Vision was above 5000k at 5500k which emitted a slight bluish tone. All others with any usable output were under 5000k and had a slight yellow tinge still, but were much closer to a pure white. Here are the full test details; www.bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/chart/
when you say ‘dimmer’ do you mean in terms of the distance the light reaches?
Hi Angel, that's correct. They also emit much less lumens which translates to total light output.
What do you guys think the best Xenon/HID look headlight bulbs are?
BulbFacts philips white vision are a great trade off for a better look and 60% brighter than oem. I was recamended them buy someone who has done hundreds of reviews and was not dissapointed
Thanks Dan that's great to hear! I actually just ordered those bulbs a few days ago and will be doing testing soon as well.
Dan - We just added the results for the Philips White Vision's on our website. They were around 4000k with pretty decent light output. Hope that helps!
BulbFacts thanks ya they didn't do to bad but SylvaniaSilverStar zXe look as tho they out perform
BulbFacts and it's pretty interesting they came in as 3960k as they originally sold them as 4300k and now are sold saying 3700k on the back of the box
I'm unsure what bulbs to get to replace my Phillips X-treme Vision +130%. I would prefer a white light and a beam which reaches farthest. Am I needing LED's to achieve this or is there a halogen suitable? If you have any suggestions I would appreciat it.
Hey sheahughes5936 - Moving to a whiter color temperature in halogen will always reduce output unfortunately. Moving to LED would give you a whiter color and much further output. You can take a look at our recommendations here if so; bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/
What’s the best light overall when it comes to longevity?
Hi Dashiell Clark! We are actually in the process of testing the bulbs for the total hour run-time. We hope to release a video review sometime this summer, but hopefully earlier!
I think cool blue intense and crystal vision is a great xenon look bulb 4000k and 4300k
Hey Rendy, check out the OSRAM Cool Blue Advance, as we tested it right at 4350k, whereas the others you mentioned were under 4000k in real world use, despite the claims. Here's the full chart: www.bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/chart/
Hey buddy, Which are the whitest and brightest h1 halogen bulbs? I have the Osram Night Breakers but their yellow, Not white all all.
Hey Max TV, in order to get a whiter halogen bulb, you'll sacrifice brightness. That is a limitation of the design. Some great options knowing that are the OSRAM Cool Blue Hyper and the Philips Diamond Vision. We are always testing new models, so be sure to check our website as well!
What bulbs would you recommend for a 2009 Chevy Impala
Hey Shaquille, it will depend on what you are looking to do specifically, but here are our latest halogen bulb recommendations based on our tests; www.bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/recommended/
The ones that came in first place how long do they last ???? I think there the tru blue
Hi J Sierra, All of the upgraded bulbs will have poorer total life compared to stock/long-life, so that's something to consider as you'll change them out more often. Typically 50% or less. Thanks!
Which H15 bulbs would you recommend for Audi A1 2021. In my car the h15’s is one bulbs but it acts as daytime and full beams also, and that lasts long. Any advice?
If you have halogen projectors, I would recommend an HID conversion; bulbfacts.com/hid-kits/recommended/
What do you recommend for headlight with lens? Does exist some legal LED in 2020? Still not? if not please tell me if exist some bulb that give me more modern look and more birghter? I don't mind price can be up to 100 bucks. :)
HI Wolfgang, it will depend on where you live and what the local law is, but you may want to look into an LED kit, as they are much whiter and much brighter, and the newer models have good designs which emit an accurate beam from the headlight optics. The xenon/white halogen bulbs lose a lot of light output due to the blue-coatings, it's just a limited technology. Check out our recommendations here; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/
which are most reliable? Siver stars never last long in my vehicles.
Hey Greg! We are currently in the process of testing the lifespan of all halogen bulbs, but based on our data so far, Philips seems to last a bit longer. The high-wattage bulbs though seem to have a stronger filament and are lasting longer than original/long-life bulbs, such as the OSRAM Cool Blue Boost. Once we complete all tests we'll be doing a new video on this.
U recommend gtr utlra 2.0 on projectors that have high and low as one?b
Hi Nick, I would go with HIDs rather for a dual-beam projector, as LEDs struggle with the high-beam.
The GTR-Lighting ultra 2 dual beam bulb works well in a H11 projector headlights.
Those will work the best.
What’s the life on the Osram hyper? And the ZXE? My lows are daytime runners...which I hate.
Hey troymassey90. The higher in brightness the kit is, the shorter their life typically. We will be testing all of the kits to see how long they last in the future though so we will know for sure.
Order a new headlight assembly for 2014 Grand Cherokee. It came with Au-Lite H11 12V 55W 2K9 (E4) . It's span is wide and bright. What light is equivalent to this? I can't find this bulb.
Hi Reva, we'll certainly look into that model for testing, sounds like a good performer!
Anybody try the ZXE Gold yet?
I have ZXE now and no complaints but just wondered about these.
zXe Gold we tested even brighter and a bit whiter than the standard zXe. The cost is quite a bit higher though. The lifespan was similar although the standard version ran a bit longer.
@@BulbFacts Thanks!
BulbFacts how long does the standard last compared 2 the gold
@@noturnsignals6181 I read that the gold lasts a little longer and slightly brighter. It was maybe 100 hours longer I think.
First I love all your reviews, keep it up! Second, can you review the Phillips race vision, according to the chart on your website, they seem to be more of the sweet spot than the ZXE's. They are brighter but only barely less white. Thanks!
Hi zimm7443, thanks! You are right, the Racing Vision kit is really a great option for an all-around kit. The best in my opinion is the zXe Gold kit, but it is a bit more expensive. I would also presume the Racing vision kit would last longer in terms of life. That's a strong suite of the Philips brand.
Quick question: Are those universal lights? I got a Skoda Fabia 5J 2017 and I am interested in buying Xenon headlights. Also, I want to purchase low and high beam lights. Those would be different types, is that right?
Hi lovedimitrios, these tests are based on H7/H11 results, and perform similarly in different sizes and style, although we are performing vehicle specific tests soon. Keep in mind that these are xenon styled halogen bulbs. For actual Xenon/HID bulb tests check out our other video; th-cam.com/video/f_VwHnHE4Vw/w-d-xo.html
ty!! How long do the ZXE last for low beams? CC
The (55W) zXe's lasted around 750hrs from our tests. zXe Gold was a bit less at under 700hrs. OE/long-life is going to be around 1250-1500hrs.
Are this Lights looking White or more yellow ? And can The Osram one can cause damage ?
Hi MBCar freak, they will appear closer to white, in some cases white with a tint of blue (Philips Diamond Vision tested at 5500k, pure white slight tone of blue). They would not do any damage unless they were rated at a higher wattage, but that will typically cause problems with the plastic connector which you can resolve with a ceramic connector. OE headlights are designed to withstand very high heat as well.
What would I use for a 2001 Kia Optima SE V6? I want a really bright one
If you want just a bright bulb, you'll lose out on whiteness. If you want a xenon style bulb, the recommendations here still apply, with the Philips being the 'bluest' option while still being bright.
Hi! I have 9005/9006 lightbulbs in my car so my question is are there any 9005/9006 lightbulbs that are equivalent to H7 GE Nighthawk Sport bulbs that you presented?
Hi Umro1, the Nighthawk Sport is available in 9005/9006 as well, and while we have not tested that size directly, we have cross tested many other sizes and the results are typically similar, so your result should be close.
How can you say a bulb is less/more bright than an OEM bulb when OEM bulbs differ from vehicle to vehicle?
Hey Steve! We are referring to the most popular OEM bulb which is an OSRAM Original. Most people purchase a 'standard' or 'basic' bulb, and these are all very close in both lumens, distance (lux), color, etc. We need to compare to something, and chose this brand and model particularly for those reasons. Hope that helps!
So, I didn't understand, which the whitest bulb your recommend?
Hey Faud, it depends on what you would consider white. Since this video we have re-tested using new equipment; The OSRAM CBB is 4750k, which has a very slight hint of yellow, but would be considered very white. The Philips Diamond Vision is 5500k and has no yellow, and a slight hint of blue. Both are less bright than OE. The best 'overall' bulb, which is still very bright as well as whit(er), would be the Sylvania Silverstar zXe Gold at 3850k. It's not quite as white as the others but significantly whiter than OE, and is much brighter as well. We (BulbFacts) have come a long way since this video, sorry for the confusion, and I do hope this helps!
Hello. Which bulb would you go with if you want that stock xenon white bulb with no blue or yellow look to them??
Blaise I appreciate that. Thx
Hi Frank - My personal favorite is the Sylvania Silverstar zXe and zXe Gold. They are not pure white like the Cool Blue and Diamond Vision, but they have a much better light output while still being much whiter than stock. Go for the Diamond Vision though if you want the 'bluest', and Cool Blue Hyper if you want the 'whitest'. You will sacrifice light output in your main and high beams though. Thanks!
What's the usual lifespan irl in terms of months or years of this ZXE?
Hi Nate, the zXe and zXe Gold tested at 74% and 67% respectively. Both great options for improved output, bump in color, while maintaining a good lifespan. Months/Years will vary depending on use so it's hard to say there without a control to compare to.
Hi I'm really having trouble finding these bulbs even with your link I can find the cool blue but not hyper+ only cool blue intense??
Sorry but the Hyper model is discontinued. I would recommend the Diamond Visions rather. bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/recommended/#color
What about the Osram cool blue boost bulbs? Hope to see some new videos soon!
More to come! We just spend a lot more time testing, but try to push out a video when we can :)
@@BulbFacts Awesome! Excited to see more videos. Curious if a video on "canbus / error canceling modules" will be done one day?
@@ShortHandedNow definitely, the question comes up more often these days with newer vehicles, and we'll be stocking up on the decoder options for testing.
@@BulbFacts Again awesome!. Look forward to future content.
What would you recommend for a 2017 Camaro? I want some lights that will match the color of my DRL. Don't know if I should stick to halogen or switch to LEDs.
Hey Anthony! You'll need an H11 bulb, and if you want to match the DRLs then LED is the way to go, and the Hikari Ultra (amzn.to/2S6Zj81) is the best tested product in halogen projectors. You can upgrade to a xenon style halogen, but the output will be much lower due to the blue coating. We don't recommend them in the main beams for safety reasons. Hope that helps!
Hey, i have a 2018 tacoma and they have halogen projectors, do you think the zx3's can shoot out further (throw?), than diode dynamics SL1 or supernova v4 led's? Ive read that led's do not shine out as far in these projectors, so im leaning towards higher end halogens (looking for a whiter light too).
Thanks
Hey Sou, the zXe's are a great halogen set, look for the Gold model if you can. However an LED set like the SL1's and SV4's shoot much further. The times of LEDs not throwing light as far was due to poor design, which we don't see anymore due to the diodes in the same place as the halogen filament. An LED or HID upgrade is the way to go for projectors.
i have ordered osram cool blue intense new gen... but now im reading that they are not so bright should i be worried?
We have the OSRAM CBI NextGen halogen pending testing. I'm going to imagine they'll be around the same or slighter better than the original model. I wouldn't worry.
I have a 2014 VW GLI with a xenon projector headlights since I can't replace the head light I'm looking to replace the high beams and fog lights. But I want them to match my xenon projectors head lights what do u recommend I do not want 3 different colors trying to get the clean look all matching
Hey Mygol! Your stock Xenon main beams will be about 4300k. You won't find LED in that color unfortunately, but we have tested many halogen bulbs, and there is one that matches the color perfectly which is the OSRAM Cool Blue advance. It was right at 4350k, and should match perfectly. For your high beams, you can do anything really (Halogen, LED, HID). If you are worried about matching the color, you can do the same halogen I mentioned, but the output is not as great as OE, so I woudln't recommend it. LED is the best choice really, and HID could be very bright, but you'll want a quick-start ballast if so. Let me know if that helps and if you need anything further!
Cant fine none of those bulbs in amazon? Ts up
Hi ESTHERVILLE PASSION! Amazon can be hit or miss, try eBay as well, or if it's possible your local parts store.
Man the osram goes for 30 bucks.. I bought some silverstar ultra frok autozone for frigging 60 bucks. Would you pay that price...? I still have them not installed yet. Let me know so I can return them asap.
Yeah some kits are overpriced for sure. When it comes to halogen, look for a major brand if possible, and go with something that suits you. Higher cost doesn't always mean better lifespan, brighter, etc.
@@BulbFacts i ended up installing them anyways. They look great. Almost as if I had highbeams on. But forsure for my smaller compact car I'm going to have to try some less expensive lights. Thanks
I want to put the osrams in my volkswagen polo 2015, which ones do i need to buy that fit in
Hi Poeiner! The Polo looks to use H7, like many VW's too. I hope that helps!
I have just fitted the Osram cool blue not the hyper blue and TBH I think they are rubbish I used to light the nightbreakers by Osram
Thanks for sharing! The blue coating hinders the output, so the Nightbreaker Unlimiteds/Lasers are a better choice for maximum output.
Isn't the Osram Nightbreaker Unlimited the brightest?
Those seem to be one of the top alongside the Sylvania Silverstar Ultra's. But this video was about the best xenon style bulb which provides more of a white/blue color.
the philips hyper+ aren't road legal? Damn
Great informative video, keep up the good work
Thanks!