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I find the lack of BS here amazing! 0:30 in and we are DOWN TO IT!
You guys rule!
Thanks Andy for the support, we are glad you enjoyed the video! More to come!
Dude, thank you so much for all these videos! The information is presented in an easy to understand manner and it has helped me so much with making headlight bulb purchases.
Thank Fenrir51!
Best headlight testing video on the web! 👍 Love the road testing, and to the point.
Thanks Micah!
While this is good testing, the best is Headlight Revolution.
All are illegal to import, install and use on road in USA. Causes glare to oncoming traffic and a hazard to others on the road. DOT approved is a lie as well, DOT doesn't "approve" anything ever.
@@danblumel By law, in order to operate a LED light, or any other kind of light on public roads legally, it MUST BE approved by the department of transportation (DOT). If a light is SAE compliant, meaning it is built to the strict standards set by the SAE alone, and not DOT, it cannot be used legally on a public road or highway.
@@InBoostWeTrust7MGTE ive requested and asked headlight revolution and TRS to do real world on the road testing to fully show how well the bulbs perform. Non of them have yet to do so. Even better would be during inclimate weather conditions ie fog/rain. How would those bulbs perform? Additionally, the testing TRS does, is with just the projector by itself. Put the projector back in a headlight housing as most folks that retrofit, most likely their headlight lens arent as clear. That would also take into account, the real output vs just testing the projectors by itself alone.
Really enjoying these videos--yes, they're not released often, but they are a tremendous welcome. (Keep up the excellent work!!)
Oh, and thank you for, "HID is still king in projector [lens].." Proven and still holding true.
Thanks Peter!! I will keep releasing them as much as possible! Yes HID is still better than LED, many people still don’t know that due to the LED hype. Thanks again!
New Laser Light with adaptive feature are the new king now. Beam can hit up to 600m+
@@BulbFacts Having trouble deciding between the DEAUTOLED or the DDM. Wish i knew HIDs were king for Projectors before I bought LEDs for my 16 Chrysler 200, still cant see shit outta those LEDs not bright at al
@@borinvlogs what is this laser light can you put a link?
nvm, are they BMW only or can they be fit to any projector car?
I agree, I tried a DZG HID kit in my Mazda. Nice and bright.
Awesome content. Aftermarket lighting can get really confusing and you do a great job of helping viewers make an informed decision.
Thanks! We just re-tested all HID kits as well (results on our website), and will do a new video on them sometime in the future.
Solid video. Good comparisons and to the point. Thank you for explaining the right way to install these without blinding other drivers; that's public service. Nothing worse than getting blinded around a curve by unfocused HIDs.
Thanks Dave! Correct, very important to check the beam after installing anything new, even the same type of product isn't a bad idea.
Nicest reviews and compares in whole internet! Thanks, mate!
Thanks for the support, glad it's helpful!
Excellent review, The best ever technical,accurate and simple i ever found.Thank you indeed.
Thanks Hany! More to come :)
Thanks for this great comparison! After testing numerous leds and "performance" halogens i was just about to give up, but the hids demonstrated here, specifically xtremevision, has given me hope!
Glad to help, let us know how it goes!
I love your videos man... they really helped me choose the right HID kit for my BMW X5!!
Thanks Pedro, glad to help!
Absolutely fantastic video on HIDs! I have quite a bit of experience with HID headlights, but I’m always open to new information and and seeing comparisons. Best one I’ve seen yet. If you were ever to do a higher end comparison, would love to see Morimoto up against Xenon Depot. Will definitely be subscribing, thanks!
Thanks John! We have purchased a few premium products including the Xenon Depot HID bulbs (both conversion and OE), and will be testing soon with our new 'version 2' test procedures which include lumens, and more headlight styles. We'll release a video eventually for the top premium aftermarket HID kits, but the next video will be the best OE HID bulbs, we have a LOT of brands and models to compare :) Thanks for the support and for watching!
Great information! Information you can actually trust, unlike most of the other glam bs out there on the net. Thanks for another cool video guys!
Thanks! More to come, always true and unbiased tests 👍
This video got you a new subscriber 2yrs later. Keep keeping up on getting us informed.
same here, best headlight reviewer in TH-cam. Fantastic channel. You can also check mine for car reviews.
Thanks for the sub! We try to keep everybody updated. Our website has the latest, but I try to do new videos as I get time :)
The best review / comparison on HID kits!!!
Thank you for breaking everything down the way you did. Every detail helped me FINALLY decide (after quite a few video & google searches) what I want when I upgrade my bulbs.
Keep up the great work, sir!
Thanks Albert glad it helped!
Like squad. Good job. Id ran ddm on my cars back in the day and just bought a daily driver camry. Im running Aukee 55W 6K kit and I like it.
Thanks Roy, I appreciate that! Thanks for sharing the info. We'll be adding 55W test results up soon, and I'll look into the Aukee kit for testing. Sounds like it works well for you.
Thank you! dDM HID are great on my Altima... had opt7 before Had I seen this review before I would have saved my $ . Thanks again 👍
Awesome glad to hear Denisse! The Altimas have great projectors for sure 😁
@@BulbFacts what year altima
@@larrycarlson3261 5th Gen (12-18 years). I'm sure the 2019 has good headlights as well but have never dealt with them.
I've had the same set of DDM HIDs 55W 10000K in my Honda daily since 2011 and they still work flawlessly. They make pretty high quality products.
did you need a relay harness
@@jorgefacio690 They actually works fine with the stock wiring in my 92 Prelude but I like modifying everything I own and was doing a big 4 wiring upgrade so I went ahead and made a headlight harness myself for peace of mind. I would recommend either making a harness for the 55W HIDs or buying a high quality one. Depending on what you drive you could actually make your factory bulbs quite abit brighter with a well made headlight harness because most companys use bare minimum sizes for all their wire to save money amd that causes voltage drop and higher resistance which decreased lumen output from your bulbs. My SV650 had this problem, when I made my own headlight harness for it the stock H4 bulb became about twice as bright as it was with the factory wiring.
cool ima have to look into it and make my own relay harness... thanks for the advice
Dude thanks for the great advise.
Thank you! Made it super easy for me to make a decision.
No problem glad to help!
Its cool to see that DDM Tunning Still on the game, i had aways bought DDM and theyre amazing... am a car guy by the way... So you know theyre pretty good as he says...
Yes I was personally shocked to see how well they did. I used to run DDM Tuning in the past too, and it's good to see they still perform well, much better than other Amazon options!
Best headlight reviews 👌. No fluff, no stupid rambling about your day or the processes. Subbed and liked!
Thanks for the support! We don't do videos often and focus on testing mostly, but I try to put out a new video once in a while 🙂
Thank you for the review, amazing comparison and also convinced me to spend a bit more and purchased Deautoled kit through your link and used the discount code, it worked! Thank you again, can't wait to try them out.
Glad to hear it! Let me know how they work out.
Love the info here, and thanks for doing all this leg work for all of us. I do have one comment though. When you go to 3:40 on the video, the pictures don't make sense to me when comparing the color temperatures. In the pic on the right, (the DDM kit), they are supposedly 5150k, and the Xtremevision on the left are supposedly 7250K.. yet, the pic on the right (DDM) looks to have much more of a blue tint, and the Xtremevision on the left look much closer to actual white. I prefer closer to white then blue. I ordered the DDM Tuning kit for a headlight upgrade on my truck and installed them in a projector housing. I ordered the 5500K kit, and they are quite a bit more blue than I like. So I am going to order a 4500k set and see if they are better. For those who are reading this and planning on ordering the DDM kit, they are great kits but I believe they are more blue than the color temp indicates. The 5500k kit is 'very' blue, enough that light output is compromised, in my opinion.
Hey Brad! Great catch. The Xtremevision kit has an odd color, which our color meter picks up. It's sort of a rainbow effect. Here is a screencap of what I'm talking about: www.bulbfacts.com/assets/img/tests/HID-AM-beam/REFL-full/XtremeVision.JPG. You can see how blue it is. Here is the DDM 5500k: www.bulbfacts.com/assets/img/tests/HID-AM-beam/REFL-full/DDMTuning-Premium.jpg. It's hard to see the true color in the video and even on camera, but the XtremeVision is very blue. 5500k though can still seem sorta blue, and 5000k or 4500k is the way to go for an OEM look. Thanks again for sharing, good stuff!
@@BulbFacts The stills from the camera really make all the difference! And after seeing them, I agree 100% with your statement (the xtremevisions are more blue). I have upgraded lights on almost all of my vehicles over the years, I am a light fanatic.. haha... and the more I do it, the more I kick myself for ever ordering anything over 5,000k. I keep making the same mistake, as odd as that sounds. But jumping around and trying different brands adds another level of complexity to it. Now I believe I have finally settled on DDM Tuning (permanently), as they make an excellent product for the price, and their version of 5,500k is just too blue for my taste. I agree with what you said about losing light output the more blue the lights are. I am thinking 4,500K might just be the sweet spot for light output! I ordered a pair of 4500s to replace my 5500's.. we shall see!! Thanks again for all the priceless info. FINALLY someone out there that understands vehicle lighting and takes it to the next level. :)
@@braddsn thanks I really appreciate the support! I think 4500k will work well for you if 5500k is too blue. Color is subjective too, and again my meter picks up color the best it understands (just like the lux and lumens meters), but provides a good baseline to compare with others. I'll definitley add more colors in the future as I expand the testing further. Let me know how it works out!
This is fantastic! Best light comparison I’ve seen. I mistakenly put LED into my projector housing and have been disappointed with them. Time to switch to HID.
This of course depends on usage, but any idea how long the DDM or Deauto should last on average?
Thanks for the video!
Thanks Prime Autotainment! Yes HID is superior to LED in a projector application. Most HID bulbs including DDM Tuning and DeAuto will last at least 2000 hours, but typically longer. They will degrade over time though, so it's a good idea to change them out at that time (just the bulbs). The ballasts should last much longer.
Top video. Thanks for the info maan 👏👏
Thanks for the support!
love what you guys are doing! keep it up
Thanks for the support! I'll be sure to try out some air fried chicken as well, sounds yum 😁
Best video no BS. No blog garbage , no fake shit.. great job hope you make more with LED or Canbus HID
Thanks Anthony for the support!
Thank you for your input!!!
Glad to help, thanks for watching!
I mean how can you make a video with so much perfection WOW
Huge like from India
One fun request can you make a video on cheap hids what you get from ebay for 15$ or aliexpress .. would be a nice comparison..
Thanks thugbir! And we have aliexpress on our radar for some products, and will eventually do a video on the extreme budget options in the future, great suggestion!
Awesome stuff thanks for helping me narrowing my choice
Glad to help!
Great video shots of lights. Thanks for clarifying that HID are for projector lights. Also please show High beam shots. I drive mostly back country roads, and need to watch for deer. So, a shot on high beams would be great.
Thanks Ed! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'll be sure to show high-beams in future videos as well, great point, thanks!
Great videos straight to the point 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks Ramin for the support, glad you enjoyed it!
Great Video , needed information , thanks
Thanks Amr!
Very well done video, thank you
Thank you!
EXCELENT EXCELENT VIDEO ABOUT HEADLIGHTS BULBS UNDERSTANDING. THANKS A LOT. SO NICE PRESENTATION.
Thanks FOTO KHATRI we appreciate that and are glad it was helpful, more to come!
Best HID bulb test in TH-cam by far. Objective, professional, lab-tested, road tested. Could you tell the distance from the table to the wall? Keep the good work!
Thanks Rudolf! The distance is 12' to the wall, but we are in the process of re-testing all products at 25', and eventually further distances, so be sure to check the site for updates! You can find all of the test details here; www.bulbfacts.com/how-we-test/. We try to stay as transparent as possible.
EXCELLENT PRESENTATION... not just data, comparison on road with up to 4 parts in same screen. Direct to the matter.
Thanks Nelson! We want to provide useful information in a fun way, as the lab details can get quite confusing and boring to most :). We know people just want to know what the 'best' are, and although subjective sometimes, we do our best to do just that. Thanks again!
@@BulbFacts Thanks. Now that we are talking, I want the LED CSP MOST BRIGHTNESS & CHEAPER, what you suggest?
BulbFacts Dear friend, need your help, if I want for the "cheaper & brightest bulb", I should search for the "whiter" and the "higher lumens", right?. I think the LED are the better type. So, what is your selection for me?.
In case you need it, let you know that I have a variety of cars, so I need the following bulb size;
H-11
H-7
H-4
H-3
9006
9005
9004
@@nelsondesdepuertorico3779 no problem. In your case I'd check out our test results chart for LED products: www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/. Ignore the claimed lumens on Amazon as they are all inflated. We actually tested each kit. Lux and beam pattern is more important than lumens anyways.
BIG thank from Iraq,
very helpful videos, we appreciate what u did to us,
and we want to see new videos from you
missed YOU ^-^
Thanks Omar, glad they are helpful! We'll have some new videos very soon!
You need them bright lights to dodge them IEDs and Talaban.
Thanks you, finally someone with a fair comparison. This is really good information especially if your on a budget. However what I and I think a lot of others want to see is a comparison between these cheap ones and more expensive ones like morimoto.
I think it would also be interesting if you changed the ballasts keeping the same bulbs and vise versa to see what really is the most significant variable in a setup.
Hey TheBaz568, thanks! We've only tested a few high-end kits so far, but you can see how they compare on the chart: www.bulbfacts.com/hid-oe/chart/. I did use the corresponding ballast that came with each kit, but that is a good idea to test on a premium ballast and see how they perform from there, as well as the different ballast models. As we add more kits we'll be adding more and more different types of tests. I didn't plan to do an Amazon vs. Premium HID kits as I didn't think it'd be fair (apples to oranges), however that may be something I state on some future videos just so people know if it's worth spending the extra money. Thanks!
@@BulbFacts Awesome, those charts are very useful for me when comparing high end to low end kits. Pretty much exactly what I needed.
Also the reason why I asked about the ballast comparison is because my bulbs are hard to get to (need to remove bumper) but the ballast is really easy. So I was wondering if I could just swap out the ballast for immediate results.
@@TheBaz568 I'm glad it's helpful! And I see your situation. It's certainly something that can make a difference if they output differently. I think it comes down to what the bulb pulls wattage wise though. During our testing, the wattage varied between 39-43 actual, so there is some difference there. I'll try to run some quick tests soon and circle back.
This video was great on point and direct I appreciate the time and effort that it took you and your crew to make this video very informative very helpful to be honest I have not even looked around much for information on HID lightbulbs as I am looking to upgrade but looking at this video I don’t feel the reasoning you answered basically all the questions I had for an HID upgrade don’t want to pay too much and I don’t want to get a shitty brand thank you for the information friend
Thanks! The video may not have all of the information you need, but take a look at our website; www.bulbfacts.com/hid-kits/chart/ which outlines more details. If you have any questions though feel free to reach out; www.bulbfacts.com/contact-us/
Dang wasn't sure which ones to buy but this video helped all kinds. Thanks bud 👌🏽
Glad it was helpful!
Nicely done and well done
Thanks!
Great video.... Thanks for producing this video
thanks David!
Thanks, I was hesitant to install HID aftermarket bulbs in a reflector housing. I wanted a higher output over halogen without blinding oncoming motorists. A good LED that is compatible with reflector style housing is probably the best choice.
LED is a great choice and if you get the right kit can perform very well, but regardless HID will still emit the most accurate beam with no dark spots. LED is a close second choice though and of course is much easier to install with less components!
Just upgraded to 24,000K.
100% pure invisible UV light.
People in fluorescent high-vis jackets are easily visible from a mile away though.
We prefer 48,000K in order to see down to the molecular level, but to each their own right? 😂
Super helpful reviews! I ended up going with the DDM kit. In the mail now. My 2 year old Innovited 55w kit is starting to fail. One of the bulbs sometimes doesn't turn on and I want something brighter anyways. On unlit forest roads I have to end up using the halogen high beams. These are in a Integra stock projector. I believe those are meant for halogens. I also tried a Snorda "9000 lumen" led and it was horrible! LOL They were about as bright as the old dim halogens but more blue. The beam pattern was horrific too. They didn't project far and were narrow. I'm sticking with your advice and staying HID for these projectors. I believe because the LED's cannot disperse light in a 360 degree field like how HID's can, the light pattern gets messed up..
Thanks Andrew, glad to help! That is correct, an HID bulb is the best solution for a halogen projector. LEDs these days do work well too, but nothing beats an HID! DDM is a great choice, and we consider their higher tier products like the one we reviews in this video a premium product, but at a much lower cost. You won't be disappointed, just be sure to go with their Premium/Plus model or better for the better bulbs and ballasts, and stick with 35W to prevent burn-in hotspots on your projectors that a 55W would potentially cause.
@@BulbFacts Ah yes, I went with the 35w premium. :) www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CJ70YZ2/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Awsome headlight benchmark
Thanks!
Loving this channel more and more man, thank you for this!! Nice to see someone is doing alot of amazon testing for bulbs!! I dont recall though but you should look at doing some Highbeam led bulb tests!!! Instead of just low beam tests, do some high beam testing now with a variety of led different bulbs!!! That would be cool to see!
Thanks Ir0nMaidan! We did LED high-beam testing as well, check out the test results here: www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/. Thanks for the support!
@DopeyFresh thanks for sharing! The DDM Tuning Plus kit is our top rated kit from Amazon so far, and the quality seems very good. It's good to know it's been working so well for you! I agree, LED can be problematic, but so far from our testing most kits have worked very well, however some seem to be of low quality, with one 'bulb' not working out of the box. What model gave you issues specifically? I try to run each recommended kit for a least a few months first, and all have worked well. Even some of the premium/high-end kits like Supernova seems to share the same hardware as some Amazon models like Katana for example. The diodes are usually different but the hardware is the same. Thanks!
@DopeyFresh thanks for the info, that is great to know! CarID has a great selection of aftermarket headlights, but it's all cheaper stuff typically. Not much will be as good as OEM except for OEM. That's a great point about LEDs, and you never really know when it comes to quality control. We'll bench test them for many hours in the future to see if any exhibit failure, but the temperature fluctuations is really killer like you said and could cause issues. Extreme cold/hot messes with electronics for sure no matter what it is. I'll look into the Lumens brand for sure!
@DopeyFresh all of the products no matter Amazon, eBay, CarID, or special manufacturers like Diode Dynamics, they are all going to be based on their own QC protocol, and quality of parts they use including the LED chips themselves. All electronic products are prone to failure over time of course. LEDs are SUPPOSED to last longer than Halogen and HID by design, however again it depends on the quality they are putting into it. Typically, you get what you pay for, and going with major known brands like Morimoto has it's perks and much better support normally over Amazon and eBay kits, but it depends on the seller. Some are just plain bad, and some are terrific from my experience, and from people reaching out and commenting. I don't blame you though, you definitely don't want to be caught at night with your headlights going out!
Just stumbled on this video. Very good info and video demo. Like someone else mentioned, maybe it's best to compare same Kelvin temp in each Kelvin category etc, but I guess that would be a lot of effort. Myself I currently have hid 100w 4300k, bought for £20-£22 which is approx $28. It's awesome, I personally will only use 4300-5000k bulbs as they are the best temp for me. 6000k I had previously were not good at all in the rain. I'm using it on projectors of course.
Hey mo jo, thanks I appreciate that! I'm going to eventually buy more bulb colors and re-test, it'll be interesting to see how the different kelvin models compare. For now I tried to stick to 5000k as it seems to be the most popular. Some are 5000k, and some are 5500k though. The actual colors were close with some, and very far off on others. 100W is pretty high, no issues there?
@@BulbFacts Yes 5000k it seems is the most popular color, it still output very good amount of lumens and looks whiter than 4300-4500k. 4300k will perform better in the rain/fog/snow. My 100w is absolutely fine, no melting and projectors direct the light as design for hid. A relay need to be wired up and the bulb base on 75w+ are made from ceramic to withstand the extra heat. I think my hid kit operate at 78w efficiency as read from a forum someone measured the output.
Anything over 6000k is just rubbish tbh. I wouldnt even use 6000k. So if u decide to make a future video, just do it for 4300-5500k. Waste of time and money from 6000k onwards. Unless u r being paid to do it.
@@MattOn1010 I agree 100% there, however everybody's taste is different. I did mention in the video that going into the higher kelvins should just be used for show cars and such, but I really don't plan to test much over 6000k. I am going to be adding 4000-4500k options soon though, as those should be even brighter. And I always decline paid reviews :)
Also I am running the 6000k 55w Car rover h11 HID kit from amazon (canadian side) and it is an amazing hid kit!! I find it really bright and awesome quality!! It is on amazon.com as well give that a check if you guys wanna add another great kit to your list!!!
Thanks! I'll definitely check it out as I want to build up the HID kits from Canada.I have the BPS Lighting HID kit right now and would love to provide options to people in all countries!
Informative and well produced and edited!!!
So here’s my situation. I have a 2015 Toyota Avalon and the headlamp assembly has a double projector in each assembly. I have yet to see a video or any site that addresses that kind of setup. Any kind of information regarding the best aftermarket hid or LED kit for the best way to maximize the light output for that design would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and keep up the great work guys!!!!
Thanks Ian, we appreciate that! For your Avalon with dual halogen projectors, that is a double bonus setup you have there. You'll want to do an HID conversion in your low-beams for the best visibility and beam, and for your high beams go with LED as they are instant on/off and the brightest at startup, whereas an HID takes a few minutes to reach peak brightness. DeAuto, Morimoto, and DDM Tuning are great choices for HID, and the best LED product for high beam projectors we tested would be the Hikari Ultra's. Hope that helps!
Hey @bulbfacts I just wanted to state a few things,
I feel like anything over 10000k you loose some light output because 10000k is still somewhat bright.
You can put these in projectors unless they’re retrofitted because if you put them in stock halogen projectors the light output will be good but NOT great. But if you do install them in either one, just besure to aim them.
Otherwise I loved the video, it helped me out to decide which HID I want to go with, thanks.
Thanks JAMES for the comment! Great points for sure. Moving past 6000k in color with HID typically lowers the output. Installing HID into a halogen projector normally yields good results, but a true HID projector will have the best results as it is designed for an HID bulb specifically. Glad you like the video, I hope to add more HID conversion kits in the near future!
Best bulb vids on the web. 👍
Thanks Winston!
My God I watch the video an order Morimoto HID d4s for my Toyota estima 2007. The bulb is awesome 6000k directly from Morimoto website. They are amazing ☺️☺️ thanks
Thanks for sharing Abiola!
You have earned my subscription based on your videos. I recently purchased a sportiva hid kit but I plan to upgrade to the dm hid kit eventually. Do you mind reviewing the sportiva hid kits from tempest direct?
Thanks Darkness Bringer for the support! We'd be glad to look into the Sportvia HID for testing, thanks for the suggestion! The DDM Tuning product is very good for the price, definitely recommended once you need a new set. 👍
BulbFacts In terms of light output or what aspect?
@@dyingbreathe3611 in all really. For the price, they really can't be beat. Higher quality than most other products you find, output is amazing, and the color is on-par. Bulbs are of quality as well as the ballasts. All around great kit, more in-line with a $100-150 kit but for about half the cost.
Very informative channel and website, thanks for your Great work!
Just wondering if you have tested a Winpower 35W AC ballast & 6000K kit and how do they pan out? Thanks
Thanks! We'll check them out for testing. We are looking to expand our HID Conversion tests so it would be a great addition, thanks for the suggestion!
Hey great video, very helpful information. So what do you think about (innovited canbus 35 watt hid kit?) Love to hear your opinion on this brand. Thanks for your videos!
Thanks jacksbad420! The Innovated (35W) kit is pretty decent, about on part with the others, and about right in the middle as far as brightness goes. What I didn't like was the color temperature of 6550k (on our meters) vs the 5000k kit we bought. There are better choices, but if you want a cheap kit that works decently it's not a bad buy.
Me to how is it ???
I have 3 DDM kits, 2 on my car, headlights and fogs (both projectors), and my motorcycle (reflectors) (35W and 55W). It was a budget option for $39.99 at the time so i didn't expect much.
The problem with these budget kits is that they are all great when you first install them but the light output diminishes very quickly. Right now i'm considering switching back to halogens as they would probably be brighter. DDM sells cheap replacement bulbs for $15 (pair). One Philips HID bulb is like $150 - you get what you pay for i guess. I also tried their Ultra Bulbs for $25 a pair. They lasted a lot longer, still have them but the light is also horrible after a few months, very dim.
There were also a lot of reliability issues with ballasts and bulbs - luckily still under warranty so they replaced them 3 times (they don't replace the hole kit, just the defective part so it's up to you to diagnose, they make sure you know they will charge you for shipping if you send them a working part). The 4th time i just gave up and didn't bother to make a claim (running a halogen for my motorcycle high beam atm)
15 years ago i got one of the first HID kits which was about $260 and i was perfectly happy with it for about 7 years, then one of the bulbs died. I forgot the name of the kit - "Catz" sounds familiar like someone mentioned bellow. Those bulbs never changed the color and were very bright till the last day. Not a single warranty issue either.
I wish someone did long term testing on HID.
I'm tempted to try LED but i understand they are still behind HIDs.
Thanks for the info Mickey, great stuff! We are in the process of testing the lifespan on Halogen bulbs, and will eventually do HID and LED as well. You do get what you pay for, but DDM's higher-end bulbs seem to last a while, as well as Morimoto and others. Of course an OEM bulb made by Philips or OSRAM is the best, but you need an OEM HID configuration to run them. The nice thing about HID kits though is that they all pretty much use AMP style connections and you can swap the bulbs out pretty easily.
Thank you for making this video! Have you guys tested the RCP HID bulbs from Amazon? I’d love to see how they compare!
Hey Pooji we have not, but I'll add it to our list for testing in the future! Be sure to stay tuned for updates and thanks for the suggestion!
BulbFacts that would be great, thank you!!
Great video man!! This is exactly what I was looking to see!! Deff hit that Sub!!! Good stuff man!!
Thanks Sammy!
I've been watching your videos for a good while. Just by watching, I chose the LEDs for my reflector headlight for my truck. Also bought LEDs for my Altima that was recommended for the projector. Now im looking to upgrade my bulbs for the 2018 Ford Fusion. Its projector with a reflector high beam. My question, what do you suggest for it since it has a sealed one piece headlight housing and everything is behind a dust cover. I worry about over heating. Looking forward to your reply. Again, great videos and thank you for helping us with making the right choices.
Hi Mike, that is great! For your Fusion, you can still go LED as they in fact put out a lot less heat vs. halogen. The reason for the fan is to simply keep the LEDs as cool as possible as the brightness goes down as heat goes up with LED chips. You'll notice the headlight will be cooler to the touch. There will however be a small increase in heat in the rear of the headlight (where the cables reside) but it is a small amount. Hope that helps, and thanks for the support!
What did you for for your fusion? I have a 19 fusion and have tried so many LED and have been disappointed. I now ordered the DEAUTOLED HID kit and am waiting for that to ship.
Nice video I would like to see you test opt 7 bolts series also the cambus series please
Hey Javier! Thanks for the suggestion! We have the OPT7 Bolt series on our list to purchase for testing, so be sure to check back on the charts for the latest results. Thanks!
i have a 2015 mustang with a d3s bulb. and i found that the brightest bulb for it was the auxito led bulb. i've tried the morimoto xb hids for it and the osram stuff. but the led was just brighter in my experience
Thanks for sharing! The Auxito LEDs performed quite well for their small form factor, and in fact lasted quite a long time on our lifespan bench as well. Highly recommended.
What are the fastest ballast you could buy? When I switch to my high beams it goes dark for a few seconds before they warm up. I've always had good luck with DDM The kit I have is a DDM 55 W but it's quite a bit older and black ballasts.
There are some options out there, but I do know Hylux makes a 'Xenon Quick Start' ballast which warms the bulb up much faster for high-beams. You'll sacrifice life of the bulbs though so just keep that in mind.
Hey so I've been messing with hid bulbs in reflectors. Mainly h13 bixenon. I have like 5 different sets. Kensun, inovate(?), morimoto, cnlight and ddm tuning.
No contest the ddm tuning work the best. Kensun and inovate are ok. Morimoto and cnlight are a mess. Ddm tuning works perfect.
I also have several sets of 880 fog bulbs. I prefer the inovate. While they are supposed to be yellow they are actually orange. I find for night time performance driving the orange fog and 4500k ddm tuning work best. I can send photos it's pretty amazing how well this setup works.
Hi OutlawUniverse thanks for sharing, that's great information! Some HID bulbs take well to reflectors and some do not. It sounds like you found a clear winner for your setup. What vehicle are you referring to?
@@BulbFacts this is for my solstice gxp. I have a h4 set for my other car but still in the shop getting the motor built.
Great Video. What is the best aftermarket HID on Amazon under $80, looking for the most Peak Lux with a 5000k on a H11.
Thanks Anthony! The best kit would be the DDM Tuning Premium/Plus model. We didn't expect it to do so well but it outperformed all of the others by far. amzn.to/2SwxhSX
Duratec only cost me $23 off Ebay, ballasts and bulbs. Looks amazing with no flicker, going on 5 years.
Thanks for the recommendation! I'll be sure to add them to our list for testing. It'd be interesting to see how bright they are and if they are as precise as some others.
Hey Blaise! What is your take on best hid kit, period. No budget. Would you go Morimoto, or do you still prefer deautoled? Or would you go with something else?
Hey Neil! I have personally had very good success with both DeAuto and Morimoto, so I'd really recommend them both, and then it comes down to your preference of color. DeAuto works with CAN-BUS systems though for example VW, Audi, Kia, etc. that produce a bulb error out. Morimoto makes some specific kits though too but they are more expensive. I'll be testing more high-end HID kits in the future though, so I'll be able to give you an even better idea then.
I saw your video, and i bought the DDMs from amazon. i hope these are better than LED, and fits my mazda CX-5
Hi Javier, that's great! I think you'll really like them over LED. Let me know how they work out!
How did you like them?
I’m thinking on buying me some
@@asanchez996 Same!!
@@asanchez996 i haven't installed yet, I received 2 days ago, I will let you know as soon I install them.
I thought they were brighter, but not bad, well I don't previous hid reference
Did you use the same headlamp for all bulb you tested?
Thank you very much for your sharing.
Hi Pencari, for these tests we did yes, however we are currently re-testing and introducing various makes. These results will give you a good idea, but each vehicle is different of course.
Very informative. The extreme vision kit which you tested was rated for 5000k and turned out to be in 7k for color temperature?
Also how was the beam pattern?
Hi Photos_dont_change! Yes it was just over 7000k in reality, but still looks nice, just some blue tinting but still useable, may not be as great in bad weather though. The beam pattern was good, but premium kits like DeAuto or Morimoto will get you further distance down the road. Hope that helps!
Much appreciate all the well done videos! It's very difficult to get expert reviews on bulbs especially considering the huge number of available options, and their ever increasing complexity. If you have the time, could you please make a recommendation? I have a 2010 Toyota Prius Base model (Gen 3). It has projector style low beams and separate reflector style high beams. The low beams are pathetic. It's incredible how poor the visibility is at night. Prius owner's manual specs: Discharge headlights 35W, Type A; and Halogen headlights 60/55W Type B. I see that you did this video in 2018 and understand that HID are probably recommended for these type housings. But with rapid advances in bulb tech, would you have a recommendation for LED instead? If not, please recommend, in your opinion, the best HID alternative to the stock halogens. Many thanks!.
Hey Steven, glad the videos are helpful! For your Prius, it sounds like you have halogen projectors, which can be hit or miss in output. Upgrading to an HID will be your best bet if you are willing to put in the extra work they take to install. They'll provide the best output and beam pattern. You can also choose your color with HID. LED tech today is right there with HID, but only the best of products like the brand new Lumibright XT1, or Hikari Ultra for example. LED will net you great results, just not as perfect of a beam as HID. With LED, you are limited to a particular color as well. LED is of course easier to install as they are a quick drop-in PnP. Just a few things to consider. Hope that helps!
@@BulbFacts Thank you. Would you mind recommending an HID for the Gen 3 Prius? I'm handy and not concerned about the difficulty of installation. The brand you said you put on all your cars? Also, is it H11? Not sure. Sorry to bother. Thx again.
@@sjochssr it'll depend on the year, so it's best to check the size in your user manual, but I believe it's H11 for your low beam halogen projectors. This video here is very relevant to our recommendations; DDM Tuning Plus for a great budget kit, and Morimoto or DeAuto for a premium top tier kit. Just be sure to choose the CANBUS for easiest installation and to prevent dash bulb-out errors. No bother at all, if you need anything else let us know!
So I found the DDM tuning HID bulbs but I have a projector I’d like to get that supports H1 bulbs and the car has a 9007 dual beam plug. I was curious as to what I need to get the HID to work with the vehicle correctly especially with high beams because I’ve heard that using the high beams would shut off the bulb and open the solenoid projector. Wondering if there is a set up to get so everything works properly before I buy or does it require rewiring in the vehicle itself?
Thanks for the videos, what projector you use in this video?
Hello, you can find out test process here; www.bulbfacts.com/how-we-test/
BulbFacts thanks
Hey @BulbFacts , I would love to buy that DDM Tuning Premium Kit, but they would not ship to my country. Tell us is there the exact alternative for this kit (price, performance, warranty, shipment)?
Love the videos! Thank you!
Thanks Zach!
@@BulbFacts I'll be sharing on all my car pages. Hope to get you some more views and subs
Thanks man, I really appreciate that!
@@BulbFacts I really appreciate this. I've been looking for this exact Info!
Awesome to hear! More videos to come :)
Hi there, dont know if you remember me, I asked you if the 2nd gen of lightening dark are good but they are not as bright as I spected, Im running them in projectors should I get HID for my projectors???
Hey Rodrigo I do remember ya! Well to be honest I haven’t tested all of the LED kits yet in a projector so I can’t say for sure, but from some testing I’ve do so far, HID is superior in projectors! Just make sure you get a good kit :)
I have a 2018 Chevy Colorado, will I need a relay wiring harness for the ddm kit ? If so can you recommend a harness?
Hi Mike! I do not believe your vehicle requires a relay/can-bus, but you may need to reverse the wires as the Chevy Suburbans and Colorado's have reversed polarity. If the kit flickers or does not work right then you can add the relay (error-canceler) to combat it. If you have the funds I would recommend the DeAuto kit as that includes the relay and won't give you any issues. Hope that helps!
A video comparing the best LED and best HID lights would be cool. Not just amazon bulbs
Hey Dejayyy, I agree! So our next video will be the top LED bulbs, and we will no longer show specific Amazon brands, but overall best products. We don't release videos too often so this would work best for viewers. Thanks for the suggestion :)
I have a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I want bright lights for both headlights and fog lights . What brand would you recommend?
Hi Edward, I'd recommend an HID conversion kit in your main halogen headlights. Morimoto and DeAuto are higher quality brands, but DDM is a great budget option. Here's a video on HID: th-cam.com/video/cr7jdvJcWL4/w-d-xo.html. You can go LED as well as it's an easier install, but won't provide as good of a beam vs. HID. Supernova makes a great LED kit, as well as Morimoto. Again, there are Amazon brands, and it depends on your budget. Hope that helps!
Hi. Thanks for your helpful video. Could you please tell me how these kits are compared to one thing like morimoto or hylux? Are there any obvious differences? Does it worth to buy a premium kit or not? Are they really brighter than cheap amazon kits?
Thanks alot
Hi mohammad reza abdolrezaee! No problem, glad to help. These kits don't compare to the high end brands like you mentioned, however the DDM Tuning Premium seems to fall somewhere in between in terms of quality (and brightness). The Morimoto brand for instance is still much brighter than anything from Amazon we have tested so far, but cost is much higher of course. Support from DDM from our users seems to be very good, but you can expect superior support from Morimoto and companies alike. If your budget supports it, it's worth getting the best quality kits, especially if you are running them in your main headlight beams.
Thanks alot man, you help me alot
@@moahndesnasaji glad to help
Interesting. DDM Tuning must have improved their products because the last few kits I had were horrible. I’ve been using the Kensun kit for the last 5 years in multiple cars and they’ve been perfect.
Hi gtrscort1. Yes I agree. It seems like they amped up their quality. The 'Premium/Plus' version seems much better than the standard kit though, although both were #1 and #2 in terms of brightness respectively. They are cheap kits so you get what you pay for. Personally I have had good luck with DDM in the past. Ironically Kensun was dead last from our tests, and experienced flickering during our burn in and during testing. DDM seems like a better choice today.
BulbFacts thanks. I may have to test them out my wife’s car
@@gtrscort1 no problem, let me know how it works out if you do.
Is there a good 50-55w hid ballast that's not outrageous in price but quality? Also if changing from 35 to 55w is it necessary to change out ignitors?
Hey Bryan! The best brands would be Hylux, Denso, Hella, etc. The mid-tier would be Morimoto, DeAuto. You may want to check those out. Just be careful with 55w in a halogen reflector as you could get some burn to the bowl. The ignitors as long as they are PnP AMP should work the same on any wattage ballast. Hope that answers it!
hi there, I am really impressed with your videos, and site. please help me look for a replacement bulb kit for my car. the halogen standard bulb is really of poor quality and want to upgrade. I am so confused whether to choose LED or HID based on your info and I am on a medium budget of 100$ or under and based in South Africa so need to factor import duties. I drive a Nissan Xtrail 2018 1.6dci Visia
Hey Scott! I just replied to you via email!
nice test,
anyway,what wattage you use for each hid kit you used in the test?
Thanks. We used 35w ballasts that are included with each kit for the tests. We have done some 50/55w testing but it was inconstant. We'll try to get that posted in the future though.
Do you have a specific recommendation for an HID to replace an H7 halogen bulb in a aftermarket projector headlight?
Hi Michael, you can find our latest recommending here, as we keep this page updated as we test; www.bulbfacts.com/hid-kits/recommended/ - Be sure that if you are changing out your H7 bulb, that you take a look to see if you need a special adapter/holder, as in some cases you may in order to install the bulb correctly.
For best visibility at night time driving for my 1997 Chevy K1500 which one do you recommend?
Hey Suave House! You can either stick with Halogen or upgrade to LED. Here are the links for our recommendations: www.bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/recommended/ & www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/. If you have any questions let us know!
Cool thanks this is headache once you go to Amazon reviews everyone has something bad to say
No problem! I have personally used DDM Tuning over the years (their basic kit too) and although they are not the best quality you can get out there, they are very good for the money, especially the Premium/Plus kit I recommended here. I try to run each kit I recommend for a while too, but everybody's experience is different of course.
I have a 2019 Challenger with Stock HID's the low beams are not very good on a rainy night. the car does not have fog lights. Are there aftermarket D3S bulbs that will deliver a bit more lumens? I would like them in the 5000 kelvin range.
Hey Sky1, D3S is a newer bulb style which contains no mercury, so they warm up quicker and require less energy to run (and last longer), however they are not as bright as D1S for example. You most likely have an OE style bulb as well, which last quite a long time but are not as bright. We have tested D-Series bulbs, and you can check out our video on them here; th-cam.com/video/f_VwHnHE4Vw/w-d-xo.html and our latest recommendations as we test new products are always here; www.bulbfacts.com/hid-oe/recommended/ Hope that helps!
great video I have a few question i have hid in my projector i believe they are kensun 6000k 35 watt i like the lights and the slight blue but not as bright as i wanted, is the 55 watt brighter? how does the DDM Tuning hid 6000k 55 watt look like. do you think its brighter then the 35 watt 5500k that you showed in this video.
Thanks pat mac! Great questions. Moving over to 55w you will see a less white/blue color typically. For the Kensun, we tested the bulbs on 55w at 233% more light vs halogen, which is actually pretty good compared to the others, even DDM. The color at 55w was 4300k, significantly lower than 35w. The DDM Premium kit on 55w was 201% brighter, and 5550k ironically (DDM came up whiter on 55w for some reason, which is odd). Do keep in mind though running 55w will net you brighter results, but with a large sacrifice in the life of the bulbs, and risk of burning the headlight bowel itself from the higher UV light. I normally recommend against 50/55w unless you have the proper setup. I hope that helps, and we will be adding 55w results to our charts in the future!
Switch to morimoto or osram or Philips, best hids out there
@@Alvarwheezy you got it. This video is about aftermarket kits, we'll be doing a video soon for OE Xenon Bulbs! OSRAM and Philips are the way to go there.
I like that you consistently measure lux to compare output but it would be even cooler if you made an intergraded sphere or lumen tube to get a pure light output number as different housing will not perform the same.
Hey Jon! Great point! We actually started testing lumens recently with our integrating sphere, but haven't completed the aftermarket HID bulbs just yet, but do plan to add that in the near future as we add more products as well in this category.
We'll also be adding more headlight housings and applications as well, but that is a bit later this year.
was this before 55w kits started forming or were those just left out of testing? curious how those would match up, specifically Xentec kits
Hey Kevin, we left out 55w as they are not recommended for most headlights (plastic) due to the much higher UV light, which could cause dark (burn) spots in projector bowls. We did test 55w on these kits and the results were mixed, so we left it out for now. If you have a specific question though just let me know!
very informative, what's the distance of the projector from the wall?
Hey billozy, you can find out test results here; www.bulbfacts.com/how-we-test/ We'll be extended the distance soon for HID Conversion kit tests. We have OE HID bulbs completed, but will be doing halogen, LED, and HID soon as well for best results.
Appreciate the help. I have no idea, what to order?
I love how bright they are, compared to LED’s?
@@Mark-um3hm no problem, take a look at our latest recommendations here for HID conversion kits; www.bulbfacts.com/hid-kits/recommended/ - this is always up to date as we test in new products. HID is best for a halogen projector, whereas LED is better for reflector type setups.
would you recommend the ddm tuning premium over any leds for projector headlights? I dont want too much glare but I cant find any beam pattern testing on your site
Projectors dont glare like reflectors do,bulb brand is more about color,brightness and quality
Ever tested Headlight Experts Xenon Headlight Conversion kit? (55w canbus series) and how does it compare to the deauto?
Hey David, we'll add them to our request list for testing, thanks! BTW, we did add a number of premium brands to our projector tests recently in Aftermarket HID.
BulbFacts awesome thank you!
I have a question and I think you can help me with it. I have a Kia Optima SXL that comes with hid Low Beam lights. The replacement HID Factory bulb is a D1S but I am told I can also use a D3S HID bulb. What is the difference?
Hey RonnieB300! You can't mix and match them unfortunately as they are a different in a few ways. The connection will be different, as well as the voltage they pull at the ballast. They are also more eco-friendly as they use no mercury unlike D1 and D2 series. Here is a video explaining it in more detail: th-cam.com/video/lWte-9VAXV4/w-d-xo.html. Although we test in D1/D2 bulbs, you can use our chart as a comparison between them to help you choose: www.bulbfacts.com/hid-oe/recommended/
Is it worth upgrading the ballast and bulb to 55W from standard 35W xenon/HID kit? Just wondering if I can upgrade my Audi HID headlights at all?
It depends if you have OEM Xenon. If you do, you'll want to stick with the same wattage, and instead upgrade the Xenon bulb to something improved. Here are our latest recommendations; bulbfacts.com/hid-oe/recommended/
when you put one of the kits in your car .Do you replace all four bulbs or gust to bulbs.
He Lee, we actually test in a dark lab (and do road tests for a visual in the videos). You can find the details of our testing here; www.bulbfacts.com/how-we-test/
Cool video. Did you put the brand new bulbs that come included with each kit or did you just swap the ballasts around when testing?
Thanks Johnnygga! I bought the kit for each and used the ballast they included.
Oh I meant like did you guys use the same bulbs but different ballasts for testing? Or used both new bulbs and ballasts that come with every kit?
We used the corresponding ballasts for the bulbs during testing. So for DDM Premium for example, we used the DDM bulbs and ballasts, as if somebody purchases the complete kit. We did do 55W testing and used a different ballast, but we'll notate that in the reviews. Hope that clears it up!
BulbFacts ok cool! Thank you! The reason I ask is because sometimes (most times) there are variations between different bulbs and even between batches of bulbs made. Since aftermarket bulbs don’t have the same stringent testing that Philips/Osram etc do. But cool comparison! Thanks!!
Oh see yeah we just tested the two bulbs that came in each kit, but you make an excellent point there! Always something to keep in mind, and our stats should be used as a general baseline on how something will perform. Our lux and (soon lumens) numbers are specific to how we test, but again serves as a good way to cross compare. Thank you for watching and for the comments!