Review: Philips X-tremeVision +130% bulbs, inc unboxing, overview & comparison

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Review & test of Philips X-tremeVision +130% headlight bulbs, including un-boxing, overview of features, and comparison with standard bulbs. These bulbs are the most expensive and shortest lasting of the Philips range, so what do you get in return?
Amazon US: amzn.to/2a5Zr6M | UK: amzn.to/2cdefj1
XtremeVision claimed properties:
* 3700 K light color
* +130% light beam
* 450 hour lifetime
These "+" halogen bulbs are not more powerful than regular bulbs, nor do they necessarily output more total lumens (light), as both these factors are restricted by regulations. Rather, they use various tricks to improve the quality of the beam and give a perceived improvement.
Measured light color was ~3200 K, so warmer (more yellow) than claimed. However the beam is excellent, clearly brighter. Actual comparison with standard/economy bulbs is at the end of the video.
(Using the above Amazon links helps to support my channel and is appreciated!)

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@CraigsDIY 7 жыл бұрын

Amazon links (from the description) ~ US: amzn.to/2a5Zr6M | UK: amzn.to/2cdefj1

@ross5506 6 жыл бұрын

If anyone wants to know how to use a 65w high beam I think it's H11 or 9 for low beam ask me. I do for my motorcycle when I got the 2 bulbs on a get flashed I just put all four 65w,turn night into daylight,lol

@nomorestones2891 7 жыл бұрын

Had them on my car.Lasted around 3 years,very bright.

@pycanthusderossi4665 4 жыл бұрын

I have them on my car, I perceive them as 20% brighter than the standard ones I used before(not Philips, don't remember the company). However unlike what advertised on the box, they don't send the beam further at all, that is only decided by the shape and orientation of the reflector. It's hard to tell exactly, but it seems to have the beam better contoured, so I can set the lights more upwards and not bother the drivers coming from opposite lanes.

@samlenlap 8 жыл бұрын

it was really helpful detailed review ,definitely helped me in choosing it ..thanks

@bardos 6 жыл бұрын

Springs to mind: Why not do this video testing somewhere out in the country with no street lights at all?

@andrewpascoe1132 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, was such a good vid but still not good enough for some! I think he already put enough effort into this video..... I mean, you could kinda tell the difference regardless, right????

@tremwreck 4 жыл бұрын

@@andrewpascoe1132 you're right, people want absolute perfection all the time. All of this content is free lol.

@TheParis75008 7 жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC WORK THANK YOU

@alexandrerodrigues-zq6os 8 жыл бұрын

Parabéns! excelente vídeo! Congrat... Excellent video!! From Brazil

@fn2r 8 жыл бұрын

Hello thank you for making this video. You have done the best job in reviewing, explaining how they work and clearly showing a before and after, all the other light bulb videos suck. I actually think you have something special going on for you and if you just refine your style further you can take advantage of your good equipment/software and really make your channel into a real thing. This video shows your potential. I'll subscribe and hope good work comes out from your channel. Cheers.

@avraroy9607 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice, probably best, review. Thank you.

@raggaryan44 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing detail. Cheers!

@InCountry6970 6 жыл бұрын

Good solid review, thanks

@NaoKeysVT 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Old video but still super relevant. With how bright new cars' lights are, in my 2011 civic sometimes I have to second guess if I even have my lights on at night loool. Will probably look at getting these vs their VisionPlus ones.

@kiwitrains 5 жыл бұрын

Very good revue thank you.

@Geduko 8 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@yldrayozturk8601 6 жыл бұрын

Very scientific work 👌. The brightness just in front of the car is good, may be too good it can somewhat disturb the drivers eyes and the range looks unchanged (if the hight settings are same).

@curtaugust4174 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent job

@stevo091 7 жыл бұрын

Good review I must say Very much detailed information about the lumen output. After watching I decided to purchase the Philips LED conversion kit. Thanks

@panel11111111 7 жыл бұрын

Stevo.....what Philips LED conversion kit did you go with? Link ?

@stevo091 7 жыл бұрын

Marc I www.horizonleds.co.uk/headlamp-cree-led/4th-generation-cree-led-kits/h4-cree-philips-led-headlight-kit-g4 Will hopefully fit on my car today.

@ktm640 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you .

@h3trednomo 5 жыл бұрын

Any chance to review the Philips Racing Vision +150%?

@swathydas6711 8 жыл бұрын

Kindly add a demo with high beams also.

@SDBV-OD30 2 жыл бұрын

very nicely elaborated

@joncotn 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Just a quick question. I have 35w 5000k Xenon for my dipped lights on an e91 2012. Is there another bulb I could use for the main that’s NOT a Xenon but same 5000k. Any recommendations? Thanks

@CraigsDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Nothing that is sensible. You can get blue tinted bulbs that will look whiter, but they only work but cutting out the yellow light, so making them less bright, which is not smart for main beams.

@stevegibsons9083 7 жыл бұрын

Definitely look like an improvement. I'm looking for bulbs for my Jeep and it looks like these will fit the bill without breaking the bank.

@soulfly4076 4 жыл бұрын

why? do you have vision issues??? shit genes run in your family???

@sergionunes1121 6 жыл бұрын

I was falling asleep looking at this video clip!

@scottfirman 7 жыл бұрын

How do they last as opposed to other bulbs? My Subaru Forester burns out headlights every year. The 2010 is noted for that. I need a better bulb ,brighter bulb that lasts longer than just a year. The problem white whiter bulbs where I live is snow, with white bulbs,snow reflects back into your eyes something terrible.Any suggestions?%

@CraigsDIY 7 жыл бұрын

I haven't tested longevity. They are still running in my car so I have no complaints. Philips' rated lifetime seems plausible as they scale them reasonably against their others. The brighter bulbs are always going to have shorter lifetimes, that's just the cost of pushing the filaments. So maximum lifespan will be the "economy" or "long life" bulbs. In your case, if your car is killing bulbs, you have a problem with voltage regulation or heat build up. And if you want to avoid white/blue, obviously don't buy blue tinted bulbs (although again in the case of sensible designs the blue tint is not actually in the projected beam path, it's just for spilled light). If you want to go further, you could look into selective yellow tints (either bulbs or light lens - check legality in your area) to cut glare. Although, while this was popular in France for example, actual evidence that it really helps seems sketchy.

@VasiaLoxopetov 5 жыл бұрын

Osram NB?

@klauselk 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review. I also think they give a better light than the old ones. Is it 130% ? - hard to say, but to be so clearly better it's definitely more than 50% I would say. On my car they only last 6 months - but so did the old ones. My car is from a time where the law required lights on all day - doesn't exactly help.

@kallis2557 2 жыл бұрын

Where I read about them, the 130% is an increase by that compared to lowest legal brightness.

@Qba- 6 жыл бұрын

Na pewno masz dobrze ustawione reflektory ?? Pozdrawiam

@marckamo3905 6 жыл бұрын

He should be reading books for toddlers or something.

@MadZprod23 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. You definitely touched on some important points there. Thank you.

@Grno1984 2 жыл бұрын

set white cardboard in front of light same distance, and with your camera exposure you can measure how bright is that new bulb is. set your camera in aperture priority mode and that's it.

@salami99 Жыл бұрын

i like yellower lights, end of an era warmer light

@ronniecree3325 2 жыл бұрын

I am using osram nightbreakers in my car but ive heard the Philips extreme vision and racing vision are of similar quality

@pharmit24 8 жыл бұрын

Great video. Did you do a video on the WhiteVision?

@CraigsDIY 8 жыл бұрын

No, and I'm unlikely to because the fully blue-tinted bulbs are just cutting usable light for the sake of fashion.

@pharmit24 8 жыл бұрын

+Craig's DIY Car Jobs So the XtremeVision 130% is the best there is for bright & long range light in the night and rain?

@CraigsDIY 8 жыл бұрын

From the Philips range it is. There are alternative brands like Osram that do something similar.

@pharmit24 8 жыл бұрын

You mean the Osram Night Breaker Unlimited? From the reviews I've seen, Philips XtremeVision +130% is better than the Osram Night Breaker Unlimited but Osram is cheaper so people choose it more. What do you think I should get if I'm going to upgrade my bulbs.

@CraigsDIY 8 жыл бұрын

I went with the Philips when choosing but I don't think there's much in it. Have not done a direct comparison though so can't say for sure.

@scooneryahoocouk 6 жыл бұрын

ummmm when taking the picture of the colour I think it might be best if you removed the camera strap from the front of the headlight as it dropped into the line of the bulb as you took the picture .

@GateWay-ky6xq 6 жыл бұрын

Great review Craig, but can I just ask ................... did you check what voltage you were getting at your bulbs ? as I think those Philips can be better still. You may be suffering from voltage drop on your loom. Also, any idea what the chrome section at the tip of the bulb does ? TURK

@CraigsDIY 6 жыл бұрын

You can only judge in comparison, and they are an obvious improvement on the old bulbs. You are looking through a camera. The chrome section - looks good from the outside I guess.

@GateWay-ky6xq 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for quick reply mate. I understand it was a comparison test from the OEM bulbs, so that's fine. I noticed that a lot of people are complaining about the longevity of these bulbs, what they don't seem to understand is, any power bulb will burn hotter thus reducing their life, so there's a compromise .............. it's not that the bulb is of poor quality, it just burns itself out much quicker. Going via your diagram of bulb and reflector, I was thinking maybe the chrome on the tip of the bulb acts as a small reflector of sorts, thus reducing light scatter as you mentioned. Anyway mate ................. great video ! TURK

@DogDaze66 7 жыл бұрын

can these replace the 9003 bulb?

@CraigsDIY 7 жыл бұрын

Reviewed are the H7s, they are available in 9003 also: amzn.to/2fXukYE

@ronmexico3264 3 жыл бұрын

Try to test it while daylight. Very interesting

@scottfirman 6 жыл бұрын

My 2010 Subaru goes through headlights like crazy, even expencive bulbs. I have checked everything related to the power output as well as any issues reported by others and indeed Subaru vehicles do have issues with shortened headlight life, no explination as to why.

@CraigsDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Heat/vibration - or if electrical, watch your voltage just using a scan tool to see if there are unusual peaks, maybe the alternator is not the best.

@scottfirman 6 жыл бұрын

Craig's DIY Car I am going with design flaw. Why would every Subaru out there in the 2010 model year as well as subsequent years prior to the new design changes have headlights going out prematurely? Design flaw. No, not alternator, checked that. My guess is heat issues. The headlight is retained in a box with a screw on cap with a seal, no airflow at all to the bulb. That a brilliantly stupid idea! I am considering removing the sealed cap and allow air to reach the headlamp. It may allow dust and dirt to build up inside the lamp housing. I was thinking of cutting a circle out of the cap and gluing filter material to the hole,at least then the lamp can get air and the filter would prevent dirt from entering the housing.

@ivancajka732 6 жыл бұрын

In your case I would buy aftermarket projector housing.

@mediaguy4037 5 жыл бұрын

Invest in a pair of gloves and dont touch the bulbs with your bare hands. Fuckster.

@angrysocialjusticewarrior 5 жыл бұрын

Media Guy is correct. Your bulbs are dying early because when you install the new bulbs you touch them with your bare hands instead of wearing thick gloves. never let an part of your skin touch any part of a light bulb.

@matthewnguyen6961 7 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if they make this for the H11 bulbs? I cannot find it anywhere. Thanks.

@CraigsDIY 7 жыл бұрын

Use the Amazon links in the desc. H11 is the 1st option that comes up for me.

@matthewnguyen6961 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, but I only see the +100% xtreme but not the 130% like the video.

@CraigsDIY 7 жыл бұрын

I see. Frankly I expect that's less of a product revision and more of a branding change.

@theRealAV8r 6 жыл бұрын

Be interesting to know the difference in performance of the same bulb in a reflector vs projector housing

@slash11lipo 6 жыл бұрын

theRealAV8r - excellent point especially since I have projector.

@theRealAV8r 5 жыл бұрын

FWIW I did get them and they are great in my projectors. But I've since changed to Osram Night Breaker Unlimited, which are a bit brighter still, and slightly whiter (though still yellowish - all the really good ones are).

@marcus6425 5 жыл бұрын

Did you replace any of the other front lights?

@BradThePitts 6 жыл бұрын

I understand that the blue filters are strategically placed to change the apparent color temperature of the bulb. The blue filters look dull to me, and I will guess that in time they will burn away, and we will be left with a 3000K halogen bulb anyway. I will of course know in 3 years! Cheers,

@davids4425 7 жыл бұрын

You need to mention that there is a significant shorter life span versus standard lamps

@jasper_north 4 жыл бұрын

I hate the blue reflection when turned off.

@Prakash-ii6jy 3 жыл бұрын

Is the headlights too hot ? After installing Phillips

@CraigsDIY 3 жыл бұрын

They are not more powerful in terms of power use, they will be the same temp.

@Prakash-ii6jy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@trumpafarian7129 8 жыл бұрын

Just so you know, you should never touch the bulbs. It shortens their life.

@Phen0mable 6 жыл бұрын

they go every 6 months. I'm going to replace my 4th set tomorrow.

@tigerbalm666 6 жыл бұрын

The only 9007 I can get is +100%...?

@faisal6232 7 жыл бұрын

i have fitted to my car. any idea how long it lasts

@CraigsDIY 7 жыл бұрын

Philips rates them for 450 hours.

@faisal6232 7 жыл бұрын

But in the real world how long they lasts.

@CraigsDIY 7 жыл бұрын

No test data. Their rating is probably plausible, unless bulb is abused by poor electrics / bad vibration.

@ramjet358 4 жыл бұрын

@@CraigsDIY I purchased the 100% X-tremeVision Jan 2017 and one just went Jan 2020. So 3 years.....normal driving day and night.

@cjalisyas 8 жыл бұрын

this bulb only lasts for about 7 to 8 months.

@edgarcaballero3758 7 жыл бұрын

No sé muy bien inglés alguien podría resumirlo en español. Por favor

@rogerswiss 6 жыл бұрын

for me it's not 130+ light. maybe 50% not more

@ivankaracic7357 3 жыл бұрын

1:24 aaaaand its gone!

@4142Wilb 5 жыл бұрын

Ya needed to hit the backwoods in dark territory to truly see the marvel of the claim 130%. Street lights cheapen the experience.

@tarekaouni4602 2 жыл бұрын

لحد الان لم تصل هذه النوعية الى بلدنا ...

@soniaali487 6 жыл бұрын

lol.. no difference in light... i am using narva 100/90 with relays and upgraded wiring setup... best powerful halogens

@greggjarvis133 10 ай бұрын

It's a lightbulb not a proton accelerator

@938086844 5 жыл бұрын

£26 this bulbs what? I can't see almost any difference hey guys just bought xenon best upgrade u can get forgot about halogen bulbs

@bvotava 3 жыл бұрын

These bulbs made the car in I was driving to crash into a tree!!!!!

@CraigsDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Tree must have been dazzled by them

@jtarvid86 6 жыл бұрын

You're on the wrong side of the road! lol... I'm looking at the X-treme's for my car....

@jackjones7504 7 жыл бұрын

Just like a Meteor, burns brightly for a Very short period of time .one of these just blew on me Yesterday , again . less than 6 months in the car , with very limited night driving .If you want to get familiar with the under bonnet of your car, go ahead and buy these. I know I will not be buying Phillips again .

@danijel124 6 жыл бұрын

Your comment made my day xd :) I bought these, I just hope they will last on me :)

@CraigsDIY Жыл бұрын

Consider also: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bpp1bLR1v5nKg4E.html

@thecarguy10054 7 жыл бұрын

Lasted me less than 200 hours which is rubbish and although slightly brighter than my standard bulbs, the price does justify the slight increase in brightness. I will not be buying philips again!!

@magpiemale 6 жыл бұрын

I have these in my motorbike and have been in for 5 years most of the year use....very good bulbs.Also over 3 yrs in a honda jazz

@staple132 6 жыл бұрын

Same here. Went from standard car issue halogen, to xtreme vision -- which barely improved light output. Im now ordering an xpl70 LED headlight which costs just a little more than this xtreme vision. I wouldn't suggest buying this bulb to anyone.

@user-iy7no6hg6i 6 жыл бұрын

한글

@TheBlindphleb 5 жыл бұрын

You took a picture of a shadow and sampled from that shadow.

@gususalvzz8344 6 жыл бұрын

Boring

@davidclarke3617 3 жыл бұрын

Good grief, he's driving on the wrong side of the road 🙄 😑

@jRomero713 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think maybe he's not in the US. Other parts of the world they drive on the left and not the right.

@ChrisNIsaac 7 жыл бұрын

What a dreary voice ! Get some enthusiasm !

@CraigsDIY 7 жыл бұрын

Bah humbug!

@Rumouruk 7 жыл бұрын

You are obviously a product of watching too much "celebrity" TV!! This is a factual video and as such fits the mould. Informative without sensationalism!

@Wazza722 7 жыл бұрын

You need to get a life goofie!what have you contributed to society lately?

@korsion 6 жыл бұрын

Idiot.