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
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 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.
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.
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🤷🏻♂️
Upon your review of the Hikari Ultra H4 LED, I went ahead and took the leap on my first pair of LED bulbs. I installed one of the bulbs on my CBR250R motorcycle and boy I’m astonished. The low beam cut off is pretty sharp, close to the stock 60/55w Halogen I was running in it before. The beam pattern is as stock as it could get and I had my friend ride my motorcycle to see if it glares, and it does not! I wish both the low and high beam emitters could function(only high or low can function at one point) Also, the bulb is rated to draw 26w, but provides fantastic illumination. Thank you Bulb Facts team, glad your reviews are unbiased and legit.
You got it Arjun, and thank you for sharing! I'm glad it worked out well, and we only do full and honest reviews here. The wattage draw is much lower for LED vs. Halogen as well, a great benefit to LED with much less heat buildup too, which I personally know as well as a previous bike owner, especially the older models :)
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
Thanks John for the support! We'll be releasing a new video soon, but you can always check our website for the latest as we keep it up to date based on our tests; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/
Just bought my 2nd pair of H7 Lightning Dark. LOVE the first pair on first vehicle. This second pair will go into projector lights. Excited to see the results. No joke, these lights are bright.
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.
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.
Thanks already ordered my hikari Core led low and high beam kit,did my research on these bulbs and they seam to be what i am looking for take care love your honest testing of these bulbs and thanks for educating all of us out here looking to upgrade are headlights
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!
Thanks Michael! Check out our latest LED video as well, as we have tested a lot more products since this video; th-cam.com/video/TXEJVCIsCaA/w-d-xo.html
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
Glad to help Pete! Be sure to check out our latest review video as this one is a bit out of date now as we have tested many new products since then: th-cam.com/video/TXEJVCIsCaA/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for sharing! The kit we have is made of metal and seems to be very high quality. What model specifically? We are looking to test some of their newer models as well.
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 ??
You guys are my heroes from someone who's had to purchase and bust multiple times I'm glad I came across this channel never been able find decent low beams that are led. Currently was switching my lasfit for Hikari till I came across this video, don't get me wrong lasfit 5202 fog lights blow any other fog led out of the water for that type of bulb due to limited options but they leave you wanting a lot more from low beams. My favorites for non-low beam led brands are luyed, and jdm astar. Luyed makes great interior led's and exterior side markers while jdm astar switch back turn signals are unmatched in brightness and how pure white they are.
Hi Elisandro! I'm glad the video helped you out, that is our goal! We really appreciate the kind words, and look forward to testing more kits in the future to find the best ones available. We'll check out the Luyed and JDM Astars to see what their options are for testing. Thanks again and thanks for watching!
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?
@@ezlivin1454 originally had them on a optima & accord coupe about a year ago but upgraded to a couple Lexus’s, now I’m running them on daytime runners & fog lights but yes so far so good… plus if you get them on Amazon and they burn out they’ll charge you a small restocking fee to replace them… so it’s a win win in my opinion…!
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!
I actually run the H13 Lightning Dark LED bulbs. They're pretty bright but I expected them to be alot brighter. Over all I've had these on my ram since late November, and they are doing still great
Where can you find that info? If they are Philips or not? I just ordered mine and now I'm wondering if I ordered the wrong ones..😒 . I paid almost 80 on Amazon
@@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.
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 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.
Hi, very good video lots of good stuff, in the boxes you have shown, there is a box of OPT7 LED kit, did not hear much coverage on it, did you test OPT7 LED kit? What were your thoughts on it?
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!
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
I installed the 6000k Lasfit low and high beams yesterday, they look amazing, the color is perfect exactly what I was looking for. I hope they last at least one year. Thanks for taking the time for reviewing and sharing.
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!
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.
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!
I've this video is a few years ago, so don't know how new these are but I got some Fahron LEDs in Amazon. Price was great, I replaced hi and lie beams and my fog lights. I confess I don't know much about led lights, but they are WAY BRIGHTER, than the phillips extra visions I had in. One of those blew out in less then a year and the LEDs I got have a 2 year to warranty. The white color looks so much better to me than the halogens did. I haven't had anyone flashing me yet, been about a month, so I assume the glare isn't an issue.
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
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!
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!
@@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.
I'm using the wontonwolf led rated at 10k lumes and I feel it's spot on. I have them in my high beams and the road bends away before the light cuts. Highly recommend these
Hi RobQc, we normally recommend the Morimoto 2Stroke 2.0's for the earlier Chevy line due to tight fitment. They are the only LED with a small fan that fits well. You can find a full review on them here; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/reviews/morimoto-2stroke-20-led-kit-review.html
Sensational presentation, any recommendations for a small and compact LED light bulbs to fit inside the housing to retain the dust cover for a 2018 Holden Astra 2018 in Australia?
Thanks Peter! I'm not familiar with your specific vehicle, but if you make some measurements inside your headlight, you can find the dimensions of each product we tested on our LED chart: www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/. If you need any add'l dims feel free to reach back out!
Just looking at what's on offer in the leds , meh , i'm not overly convinced they are worth the trouble , when you can buy the 90/100/120 plus bulbs that are a tad brighter than the stock ones . I know they often have a shorter service life , but they do seem fairly common and don't seem to have heat worries.
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 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!
I'm looking to upgrade my lugh te s on my 07 4runner it has the projectors headlights for low beams. Which do you recommend for it? Lows, highs, and fog lights? Definitely below 100.00 if possible
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 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/
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!
Do a comparison of the GTR ultra 2.0 like the super popular 9003 bulb. Everything I have seen they are the one to beat. Show light output & then put them in a heat box to run at 90f. Then show how many hours they last. Cheaper on day 1 is always nice- but if they get replaced four times as often or are not anywhere near as good then people should be able to compare
I bypassed all these cheap, high failure rate bulbs and spent the $$ for GTR Lighting ULTRA II. Money very well spent. My beam pattern is perfect and just as bright or brighter than the newest cars leds. BMW, LEXUS, MERCEDES. These bulbs are AMAZING. Don't skimp on headlights.
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, 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/
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.
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.
Good review thank you. I am hesitating to buy, because I am not sure if the heatsink will fit my lamp? Is there any resource with car vs. LED kit compatibility chart? That would be really helpful as I want to replace all the lamps with LEDs.
Hey Yggy Berry! Thanks! There is not that I know of, but your best bet is to check automotive forums for your car, as you can bet there are people out there trying to do the same thing. I have measured all of the kits and will be adding the fan/heatsync sizes to our website soon as well. Hope that helps!
Thank you, dimensions would really help www.philips.com.hk/en/c-p/12985BWX2/x-tremeultinon-led-headlight-bulb/specifications I was thinking of these, BUT they are only 1760Lum, at least Philips does not lie about performance. I am happy I found your reviews!
No problem, I replied to you via our website too. The Philips is a decent kit, but DeAuto I can say is still much brighter. I'll get them tested soon though. Glad to help!
Hey Celso! I'd recommend the Hikari Ultra (amzn.to/2S6Zj81) or the SNGL Superfocus Beam (amzn.to/2Vobf6q), just be sure to re-aim the SNGLs. You can take a look at our halogen projector specific test results chart here: www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/projectors.html
I've got the cougar motor led's in my 2000 mustang and I'm Very pleased with them . Very bright , high quality beam , very tight on low beam and I didn't need to adjust my lights at all
Thanks Cbmech! The Cougar motor has an older chip design but still works ok but doesn’t have a good beam in reflectors. I wonder if your headlight reflector concentrates light better. Anyways thanks for sharing, should help other 4th gen Mustang owners out there!
I just put a set in my 1997 F250 heavy duty. They are even better in this than the Mustang. My big complaint with them was the little screw under the o-ring to put the retainer ring on. Now, no screw. Twist it off. Only goes on one way and once installed you can twist it to move the hot spots. The beam is so tight I'm going to be able to adjust the headlights up at least a little. I'm very pleased and will give them a 5 star on amazon.
Thanks Lebone! Very true! Go with the high-end brands if you want a high quality product. Such as DeAuto, Morimoto, Diode Dynamics, etc. We'll be testing and adding more premium kits soon.
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.
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!
Thanks rAdiant Jet for sharing! From our tests, the Cougar Motor did ok in projectors, but there are much brighter LEDs nowadays since the Cougar Motor became so popular. Check out our LED Projector test chart here: bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/projectors.html
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!
Great video. I have a projector lights and was wondering do you position the bulb to face up and down or left and right? I have seen mixed instructions so I'm not sure which way to go. I'm in the process of getting some new leds but thought I ask about the positioning.
Hi Mark! We are in the process of testing in halogen projectors, but I just ran a quick test for you with the Lightening Dark kit and side-to-side is brighter with a much better cut-off so you'll probably want to run it that way. Each projector is different of course, so I would just test it out and see if you get any scatter above the beam line. I hope that helps and thanks for watching!
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/
I have a 2008 Nissan Altima with reflector housings and looking for replacement LED's. I purchased it used and it had really cheap LED's already installed but they have died and now I am running Halogen's until I can decide which bulb to buy. I know you recommend the Hikari Ultra's but you also say the Lightning Dark and Beamtech are good. And what about Techmax? Or Nineo? I may be trading this car within a year or 2 and don't want to spend a lot but want good light and beam. If I were keeping the car, I would just buy the DeAutoLED and be done with it. So, which one would you say is 2nd to Hikari? Thanks for your videos, they are helpful but offer way to many choices for an over thinker like me.
Hey Ladye! It sounds like the Techmax may be the best option, as they are a very bright for the size and cost! Nineo II costs a bit more and will be a bit brighter. Hikari Ultra is one of the top kits. Check out our recommended page, as we are always testing new products and keep this page up to date; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/. Let us know if you need any more help!
Great vid...i just bought a used 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport SV and the hallogen head lights (low beams) are pretty dim and yellow. I would love to have stronger headlight (LED) thats bright and white in color like my previous suv, 2020 Nissan Murano SV that I had to return to the dealer at the end if my lease. Not sure which bulbs to choose though, since there are so many choices.
Thanks, appreciate the support! Check out our latest recommendations here: bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/ I try to include the best options available, as well as some budget friendly choices as well.
I'm interested in getting some LEDs for my f150 but I'm looking for one that doesn't get too hot, don't want to see the lens burn from the inside. Which brand do you recommend, thank you
Hey js2111! LEDs with proper cooling actually run much cooler than halogen. This is due to the fan and heatsink, as well as the lower wattage they pull. The main reason for the extra cooling is to keep the diodes cool to keep the light as bright as possible, as the light amount drops during use. So any kit should work well for you. Hope that helps!
Be sure to visit our latest LED review video: th-cam.com/video/14unhZavoSU/w-d-xo.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?
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
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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!!
Can I replace my OEM halogen (55 watt) with a new Led ( 80 watt) will that cause problems ?
Thanks 🙏🏼⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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.
great review. seem to be very honest and not a commercial. Thanks
Thanks oz sum!
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.
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.
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🤷🏻♂️
Upon your review of the Hikari Ultra H4 LED, I went ahead and took the leap on my first pair of LED bulbs. I installed one of the bulbs on my CBR250R motorcycle and boy I’m astonished. The low beam cut off is pretty sharp, close to the stock 60/55w Halogen I was running in it before. The beam pattern is as stock as it could get and I had my friend ride my motorcycle to see if it glares, and it does not!
I wish both the low and high beam emitters could function(only high or low can function at one point)
Also, the bulb is rated to draw 26w, but provides fantastic illumination.
Thank you Bulb Facts team, glad your reviews are unbiased and legit.
You got it Arjun, and thank you for sharing! I'm glad it worked out well, and we only do full and honest reviews here. The wattage draw is much lower for LED vs. Halogen as well, a great benefit to LED with much less heat buildup too, which I personally know as well as a previous bike owner, especially the older models :)
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
Very nice video and a nice website for comparing LED light bulbs. You sir made me decide on a light bulb, Thank-you.
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 got better information from watching your video that I have a half a million of the other ones that I watched thank you very much
Thanks John for the support! We'll be releasing a new video soon, but you can always check our website for the latest as we keep it up to date based on our tests; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/
This is by far the best video outta there if youre planning to upgrade to LEDs again great video buddy
Thanks Denis!
Just bought my 2nd pair of H7 Lightning Dark. LOVE the first pair on first vehicle. This second pair will go into projector lights. Excited to see the results. No joke, these lights are bright.
Thanks Randy for sharing!
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.
I installed the beamtechs in both cars. The visibility improved drastically and had them for over a year now.
Thanks for sharing Mattyv! The beamtech is a great choice for the money.
I’ve bought lasfit for all my vehicles. Been couple years already and no problems
Thanks for sharing JustJay 0312!
Thanks for not doing a review on all kits because all I want to know is what is the best because why would you not want to buy the best?
Great review!
Thanks James! Be sure to check out our newest video which has more up to date recommendations: th-cam.com/video/TXEJVCIsCaA/w-d-xo.html
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 🌳
Thank you for the review!
Thanks for the support! Be sure to check out our latest LED videos for the most up to date recommendations 👍
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.
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.
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🤦🏻♂️
Thanks already ordered my hikari Core led low and high beam kit,did my research on these bulbs and they seam to be what i am looking for take care love your honest testing of these bulbs and thanks for educating all of us out here looking to upgrade are headlights
Thanks for the support and glad to help!
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
Very detailed review. Captures the pros and cons, not biased on a specific product
Thanks Michael! Check out our latest LED video as well, as we have tested a lot more products since this video; th-cam.com/video/TXEJVCIsCaA/w-d-xo.html
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
just ordered a set of fahren led's for my 16 taurus,got them today,havent installed yet..hope they perform well
@2:18 reason why I wanted to watch the video .. lol
LOL ikr...smh
I was just about to pull the trigger on the LasFit kit until I saw this video review. Thanks!
Glad to help Pete! Be sure to check out our latest review video as this one is a bit out of date now as we have tested many new products since then: th-cam.com/video/TXEJVCIsCaA/w-d-xo.html
I’ve had my Lasfit headlights for about 3 years and still going
Thanks for sharing! The kit we have is made of metal and seems to be very high quality. What model specifically? We are looking to test some of their newer models as well.
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
You guys are my heroes from someone who's had to purchase and bust multiple times I'm glad I came across this channel never been able find decent low beams that are led. Currently was switching my lasfit for Hikari till I came across this video, don't get me wrong lasfit 5202 fog lights blow any other fog led out of the water for that type of bulb due to limited options but they leave you wanting a lot more from low beams. My favorites for non-low beam led brands are luyed, and jdm astar. Luyed makes great interior led's and exterior side markers while jdm astar switch back turn signals are unmatched in brightness and how pure white they are.
Hi Elisandro! I'm glad the video helped you out, that is our goal! We really appreciate the kind words, and look forward to testing more kits in the future to find the best ones available. We'll check out the Luyed and JDM Astars to see what their options are for testing. Thanks again and thanks for watching!
Interesting... I thought opt7 was gonna be #1. Thanks
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?
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..
I bought the number one and two based on your recommendation and I absolutely love them! Thank you.
Great to hear!
Great videos and channel guys. Just great information and no BS. Really enjoying it and very helpful. Keep up the good work.
Got the Beamtech’s for 2 out of 3 of my cars (so far) & I’m super happy with them, love the fabless design...!
Have the beamtech lights lasted for you?
@@ezlivin1454 originally had them on a optima & accord coupe about a year ago but upgraded to a couple Lexus’s, now I’m running them on daytime runners & fog lights but yes so far so good… plus if you get them on Amazon and they burn out they’ll charge you a small restocking fee to replace them… so it’s a win win in my opinion…!
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!
I actually run the H13 Lightning Dark LED bulbs. They're pretty bright but I expected them to be alot brighter. Over all I've had these on my ram since late November, and they are doing still great
Hi Justo, what model Lightening Dark did you get? There are two versions, and the Philips LED version is the one that performs well.
Where can you find that info? If they are Philips or not? I just ordered mine and now I'm wondering if I ordered the wrong ones..😒 . I paid almost 80 on Amazon
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.
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 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.
Hi, very good video lots of good stuff, in the boxes you have shown, there is a box of OPT7 LED kit, did not hear much coverage on it, did you test OPT7 LED kit? What were your thoughts on it?
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
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
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!
I installed the 6000k Lasfit low and high beams yesterday, they look amazing, the color is perfect exactly what I was looking for.
I hope they last at least one year.
Thanks for taking the time for reviewing and sharing.
Thanks for sharing! We'll be taking a look at some newer Lastfit models for testing soon as well.
How have your led held up?? are they white or bluish
@@Bassingtv They are very white.
@@Bassingtv I’ve had mine for about 4 years now and one is giving out from the looks of it but they’re pretty good.
@@KeekOhhh I actually already purchased them about 2-3 months ago and they have been working good so far man.
Good to know
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!
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.
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!
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.
I've this video is a few years ago, so don't know how new these are but I got some Fahron LEDs in Amazon. Price was great, I replaced hi and lie beams and my fog lights.
I confess I don't know much about led lights, but they are WAY BRIGHTER, than the phillips extra visions I had in. One of those blew out in less then a year and the LEDs I got have a 2 year to warranty.
The white color looks so much better to me than the halogens did.
I haven't had anyone flashing me yet, been about a month, so I assume the glare isn't an issue.
Thanks for sharing! I'll be sure to add the Fahron LEDs to our list for future testing.
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.
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!
Idk why low beam led is ilegal to fix in my country and prado is legal ke wtf
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!
"Don't be that guy", unfortunately there's a lot of them.
Especially in chevy malibus and civics ;(
I used aukee 9005 and 9006 in my 06 Honda Civic and it was a phenomenal difference from the halogen bulbs
Thanks for sharing Tyler!
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.
I'm using the wontonwolf led rated at 10k lumes and I feel it's spot on. I have them in my high beams and the road bends away before the light cuts. Highly recommend these
Thanks for the recommendation, I'll be sure to add them to our list for testing!
Thanks for the video I'm in need of bulbs for my 06 Trailblazer ss high,low and fogs what would you recommend?
Hi RobQc, we normally recommend the Morimoto 2Stroke 2.0's for the earlier Chevy line due to tight fitment. They are the only LED with a small fan that fits well. You can find a full review on them here; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/reviews/morimoto-2stroke-20-led-kit-review.html
Sensational presentation, any recommendations for a small and compact LED light bulbs to fit inside the housing to retain the dust cover for a 2018 Holden Astra 2018 in Australia?
Thanks Peter! I'm not familiar with your specific vehicle, but if you make some measurements inside your headlight, you can find the dimensions of each product we tested on our LED chart: www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/. If you need any add'l dims feel free to reach back out!
Great review I wanted them to fit my truck but it requires 9006 bulb on 03 Silverado any recommendations
Hey pmart06, there are some great options available in 9006, check out our latest recommendations here; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/
Just looking at what's on offer in the leds , meh , i'm not overly convinced they are worth the trouble , when you can buy the 90/100/120 plus bulbs that are a tad brighter than the stock ones .
I know they often have a shorter service life , but they do seem fairly common and don't seem to have heat worries.
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 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!
I'm looking to upgrade my lugh te s on my 07 4runner it has the projectors headlights for low beams. Which do you recommend for it? Lows, highs, and fog lights? Definitely below 100.00 if possible
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 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/
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!
Do a comparison of the GTR ultra 2.0 like the super popular 9003 bulb.
Everything I have seen they are the one to beat.
Show light output & then put them in a heat box to run at 90f. Then show how many hours they last.
Cheaper on day 1 is always nice- but if they get replaced four times as often or are not anywhere near as good then people should be able to compare
I bypassed all these cheap, high failure rate bulbs and spent the $$ for GTR Lighting ULTRA II. Money very well spent. My beam pattern is perfect and just as bright or brighter than the newest cars leds. BMW, LEXUS, MERCEDES. These bulbs are AMAZING. Don't skimp on headlights.
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.
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/
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.
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.
Good review thank you. I am hesitating to buy, because I am not sure if the heatsink will fit my lamp? Is there any resource with car vs. LED kit compatibility chart? That would be really helpful as I want to replace all the lamps with LEDs.
Hey Yggy Berry! Thanks! There is not that I know of, but your best bet is to check automotive forums for your car, as you can bet there are people out there trying to do the same thing. I have measured all of the kits and will be adding the fan/heatsync sizes to our website soon as well. Hope that helps!
Thank you, dimensions would really help www.philips.com.hk/en/c-p/12985BWX2/x-tremeultinon-led-headlight-bulb/specifications I was thinking of these, BUT they are only 1760Lum, at least Philips does not lie about performance. I am happy I found your reviews!
No problem, I replied to you via our website too. The Philips is a decent kit, but DeAuto I can say is still much brighter. I'll get them tested soon though. Glad to help!
Which one would you recommend with projector headlights
Hey Celso! I'd recommend the Hikari Ultra (amzn.to/2S6Zj81) or the SNGL Superfocus Beam (amzn.to/2Vobf6q), just be sure to re-aim the SNGLs. You can take a look at our halogen projector specific test results chart here: www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/projectors.html
I've got the cougar motor led's in my 2000 mustang and I'm Very pleased with them . Very bright , high quality beam , very tight on low beam and I didn't need to adjust my lights at all
Thanks Cbmech! The Cougar motor has an older chip design but still works ok but doesn’t have a good beam in reflectors. I wonder if your headlight reflector concentrates light better. Anyways thanks for sharing, should help other 4th gen Mustang owners out there!
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It's a Ford , and a Mustang . What else can you expect ? 😊😂
I just put a set in my 1997 F250 heavy duty. They are even better in this than the Mustang. My big complaint with them was the little screw under the o-ring to put the retainer ring on. Now, no screw. Twist it off. Only goes on one way and once installed you can twist it to move the hot spots. The beam is so tight I'm going to be able to adjust the headlights up at least a little. I'm very pleased and will give them a 5 star on amazon.
Cbmech what model did you get? We just tested their newer fanless version and they did better than their old model.
Evidently an older version with a fan .
Honest review - thank you. You do get what you pay for at the end of the day.
Thanks Lebone! Very true! Go with the high-end brands if you want a high quality product. Such as DeAuto, Morimoto, Diode Dynamics, etc. We'll be testing and adding more premium kits soon.
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.
Very nicely explained with good tips on how to change beams etc..
Thanks rockywr!
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/
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 bought the cougars for my 2018 Nissan Altima SR midnight and the work very well in my projector headlights!
Thanks rAdiant Jet for sharing! From our tests, the Cougar Motor did ok in projectors, but there are much brighter LEDs nowadays since the Cougar Motor became so popular. Check out our LED Projector test chart here: bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/projectors.html
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!
Thanks for making this vid. I had cougars on order but I canceled and went with beamtech. Awesome.
Thanks Patrick for the support, glad you found something better that works!
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!
Great video. I have a projector lights and was wondering do you position the bulb to face up and down or left and right? I have seen mixed instructions so I'm not sure which way to go. I'm in the process of getting some new leds but thought I ask about the positioning.
Hi Mark! We are in the process of testing in halogen projectors, but I just ran a quick test for you with the Lightening Dark kit and side-to-side is brighter with a much better cut-off so you'll probably want to run it that way. Each projector is different of course, so I would just test it out and see if you get any scatter above the beam line. I hope that helps and thanks for watching!
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/
? 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
I have a 2008 Nissan Altima with reflector housings and looking for replacement LED's. I purchased it used and it had really cheap LED's already installed but they have died and now I am running Halogen's until I can decide which bulb to buy.
I know you recommend the Hikari Ultra's but you also say the Lightning Dark and Beamtech are good. And what about Techmax? Or Nineo? I may be trading this car within a year or 2 and don't want to spend a lot but want good light and beam.
If I were keeping the car, I would just buy the DeAutoLED and be done with it.
So, which one would you say is 2nd to Hikari?
Thanks for your videos, they are helpful but offer way to many choices for an over thinker like me.
Hey Ladye! It sounds like the Techmax may be the best option, as they are a very bright for the size and cost! Nineo II costs a bit more and will be a bit brighter. Hikari Ultra is one of the top kits. Check out our recommended page, as we are always testing new products and keep this page up to date; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/. Let us know if you need any more help!
Great vid...i just bought a used 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport SV and the hallogen head lights (low beams) are pretty dim and yellow. I would love to have stronger headlight (LED) thats bright and white in color like my previous suv, 2020 Nissan Murano SV that I had to return to the dealer at the end if my lease. Not sure which bulbs to choose though, since there are so many choices.
Thanks, appreciate the support! Check out our latest recommendations here: bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/ I try to include the best options available, as well as some budget friendly choices as well.
I'm interested in getting some LEDs for my f150 but I'm looking for one that doesn't get too hot, don't want to see the lens burn from the inside. Which brand do you recommend, thank you
Hey js2111! LEDs with proper cooling actually run much cooler than halogen. This is due to the fan and heatsink, as well as the lower wattage they pull. The main reason for the extra cooling is to keep the diodes cool to keep the light as bright as possible, as the light amount drops during use. So any kit should work well for you. Hope that helps!