Top 3 Brightest Headlight Bulbs Tested (Halogen)

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Reviewing the Best Headlight Bulbs you can buy!
#1: OSRAM Night Breaker Unlimited: bit.ly/2zz1I1k
#2: SYLVANIA SilverStar Ultra: bit.ly/2xiaMHo
#3: GE Nighthawk Platinum: bit.ly/2y19iB3
We tested over 20 different bulb sets to find the brightest ones! Watch the video to get all the details before your purchase!
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@BulbFacts Жыл бұрын

Be sure to visit our latest Halogen review video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ar-SjNeY39O-poU.html

@seanpeacock5595 5 жыл бұрын

Seen hundreds of product comparison videos on KZfaq and your is the best. Logical, neat, tidy and unbiased.

@BulbFacts 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean I appreciate the support!

@AppleGuy7 4 жыл бұрын

fully agree with u! These videos helped me to choose good one.

@waterhead1029 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. There appears to be no minimum IQ required to test different lighting options. Someone smart like this guy sticks out.

@JOHNNYREBEL1976 4 жыл бұрын

@@BulbFacts what is the best H1 and H3 in 2020 the best whiteness and and the best H1 and H3 that has like a blue tent like the new car have please let me no thanks

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

@@JOHNNYREBEL1976 halogen is limited by it's technology, so in order to gain a whiter kelvin rating you sacrifice output greatly due to the blue coating. I would recommend checking out an LED conversion if you want a whiter colored bulb as well as a higher output beam. Just keep in mind that LED is best for halogen reflectors, and HID for halogen projectors, generally of course.

@mikeonfreeserve2926 6 жыл бұрын

I swapped out the standard bulbs H1 and H7 in my 2007 Avensis for the new Osram Nightbreakers and subjectively they are 50% better with good quality light and a better spread. They were about £26 for the 4 bulbs. Well worth the upgrade and the ones removed are now spares.

@victorlopez2143 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comparison for these bulbs. Been deciding whether to buy regular bulbs or LEDs..

@Labios_Rotos 4 жыл бұрын

Your production quality is neat and pleasant to the eyes! Good job, and thanks for the comparison.

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael I really appreciate that!

@Jo-tw8kr 2 жыл бұрын

Watching in 2022, prices sure have changed!

@rodneypilgrim2047 8 ай бұрын

Lmao a year later even and they’re even more changed

@fadedfaded420 7 ай бұрын

Because of Joe Biden

@camarokurt 5 жыл бұрын

"Doing whatever you do." That would be driving to work for me. Glad I watched this guys videos, it saved me from buying the worst bulbs that would not have been any brighter than stock! I'll be going with the OSRAM's

@BulbFacts 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kurt, glad it was helpful!

@azclaimjumper Жыл бұрын

I especially like that you've determined the differences as a percentage. I just replaced the original Halogen bulbs in my 2009 Toyota Yaris with Sylvania Silverstar Ultra (H4). I've kept the original bulbs, just in case. I've just subscribed & rang the notification bell Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada

@BulbFacts Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support!

@jeffj318 2 жыл бұрын

Superb video! Thanks for the great explanations. Now, I know which choices I have for brightness.

@BulbFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff!

@curlzwalk 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job! Nice website! Thank you for the very useful information!

@BulbFacts 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate that!

@NanoChampagneInc 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, much needed info. Stay blessed

@bevettecruz2110 7 ай бұрын

My headlights were so bad ,during rain I could see more w the cars lights around me,so I bought this clear coat spray,omg all that fogged out build up completly turned crystal clear n I had lights again ,lol.but I'm still gonna purchase either your #2 or #1's tyty

@dporrasxtremeLS3 6 жыл бұрын

Great information!!! We do not want to overdrive our headlights! We build our cars to go fast, we then need to see better when driving at night! Thanks. Subscribed. A lot of info. in a short amount of Time!!!

@BulbFacts 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Davil!

@be5952 2 жыл бұрын

@Davil ~~~ Good point about _"overdriving our headlights"._ I intentionally slow down a bit at night---going just under the 100kph speed limit, (especially on 4-lane highways where others can easily pass me). If you can't see *_it_* in time, you can't keep from plowing into it!

@55197A 6 жыл бұрын

I want to thank you so much for this information. I have been looking everywhere for comparison on vehicle headlights. I have a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 truck and the lights are horrible it's very hard for me to see at night. At night the streetlights in town actually flood my lights out to where I can't see them on the surface of the road. You guys rock.

@BulbFacts 6 жыл бұрын

Glad to help, thanks!!

@be5952 2 жыл бұрын

@RVLifeontheOpenRoad --- That's a good description you use---comparing the illumination of your lights to streetlights. In fairness, I find some streetlights are way brighter than others, but still.

@GLOCKATTACK40 4 жыл бұрын

OEM's have lasted me 6 years. I have LED daytime lights so the bulbs are not used in day. They were just "okay" when new( didn't drive much highway) Now I am driving highway, can't see nothing, plus they are more yellow than white! Bought the Sylvania Ultra's. WHAT A HUGE DIFFERENCE!!! I had bad luck with the #1s before in last car so bought the Ultras at local store for convenience. I know I will need to change them much more often than OEM, but worth it bigtime! Only takes 10 min to change both. Thanks for reviews!!!

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, great to hear! The Ultra's are really a great overall bulb, as they tested extremely well in all applications on our bench. You can expect about 50% of the lifespan from them, but it's well worth the trade-off in output and safety.

@highrzr 4 жыл бұрын

The OSRAM Night Breakers are not available for the 9007 bulbs. I've been quite pleased with the SYVANIA SilverStar Ultra bulbs. Much better then the OEM bulbs, and also better then the PHILLIPS Extreme bulbs. Seriously noticeable improvement. I like the very informative charts on your website.

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The Silverstar Ultra's are among the brightest, and while we recommended the OSRAM NBU's in this video, much newer tests prove the Ultra's are a bit brighter. Just keep in mind that you'll see about 50% of the life compared to an original bulb, but it's a trade-off worthy of the new output.

@LiloUkulele 4 жыл бұрын

Do the recommendation apply for low beam and high beam? replace all 4 with Osram?...thanks!

@stevencampbell1603 8 ай бұрын

Installed some night breakers in late March, already had one burn out halfway through November, nice lights but not as available so I got some of their night breaker 200's on order. Will see how they do...

@BulbFacts 8 ай бұрын

The lifespan is definitely shortened on them, a sacrifice you have to make by upgrading to a brighter halogen.

@willyck948 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering why my bulbs were getting dim after a year Thanks for the info👍

@BulbFacts 2 жыл бұрын

No problem Willy. Be sure to check our test results chart, as we have tested all of the most popular halogen bulbs for their lifespan now as well; www.bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/chart/

@_Common_Logic_ 5 жыл бұрын

Wow... Decent info and NO B.S. You definitely get the "Straight To The Point" award. Thumbs up and thanks.

@BulbFacts 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate that!

@DJ-qm2rh 3 жыл бұрын

I tried some time ago the Osram cool blue and they didn't last even two months ( one of them) which is very disapointing, and Philips X-treme vision was the best H7 bulb I've ever tried so far in standard halogen projector headlights. You are doing great videos!

@BulbFacts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I do know the OSRAM CBB runs at a higher wattage, but based on our tests they lasted an abnormally long time, about 1900hrs. So it sounds like perhaps you had a faulty bulb perhaps, which I would imagine a guarantee or warranty may cover.

@Jeremyc525 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I was running the silverstar ultras in my Jeep grand Cherokee and I was not very happy with them. They are not much brighter or whiter than stock. (However, in my dodge Journey they are great). I swapped them out for the Osram Nightbreaker, wow what a difference! I wasn't expecting much of a difference since you claimed only 2% brighter than the ultras, but these are much brighter and whiter! I'm very happy with these bulbs!!!

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Jeremy! Yes each application differs. We try to find the best overall of course. The NBU is truly an amazing kit, highly recommended!

@theRealAV8r 5 жыл бұрын

Osram NBUs are indeed the brightest H7s I've put in my projectors, and distance is also great. If anyone thinks these performance halogens make no difference over stock longlife, you need new headlight assemblies altogether. Either that or get them restored.

@mcamodell 2 жыл бұрын

You should try the new NB-200

@DVDiclan 3 жыл бұрын

Made me feel good about choosing those Osram Nightbreaker Unlimiteds

@MrDaftJustice 13 күн бұрын

I just got them because my projectors leak a lot of light with LEDs I have Hella Xtreme Yellow on High Beams

@SilentCheechGaming1991 Жыл бұрын

I just replaced my still working OEM bulbs that where manufactured in 1997 with the Silvania Ultra's. Im still astonished those OEMs still work after 26 years.

@BulbFacts Жыл бұрын

Wow very nice! What brand were they?

@LiloUkulele 4 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend an upgraded heavy duty harness with a direct lead to the battery? On older cars ( sealed beam headlights) installing a relay directly to the battery instead of a under sized wire running to the dashboard switch then back to the lights improves light out put by 100%....with newer reflector/projector headlights I don't know if this is necessary

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael, it is not necessary unless you are upgrading to a high wattage bulb, but even then we only recommend upgrading to a ceramic connector. A relay system is never a bad idea though as it takes the load off the stock wiring. Vehicles are built to withstand the stock wattage draw in their wiring, but we have seen some brands use a small gauge which causes issues.

@marcuss4808 4 жыл бұрын

Can’t call “dimmest” the worst as they may provide the bluish look one’s looking for, but I Love Bulbfacts! You guys are great 👍

@yuesknight1 2 жыл бұрын

I had been pondering about getting the osram since they did came up cheaper than sylvanias so now I know it would be a good call

@BulbFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Both are great brands, and sister companies in fact that I believe share some of the same products, just re-branded.

@clearanceninja8762 6 жыл бұрын

Thanx for the info. Ordered the Osram 9003 cheaper than the Silverstar ultra by 10 bucks.

@richardbarkley9909 6 жыл бұрын

What about/Have you tested the Sylvania Silverstar ZXE bulbs? (I like the light output in these)

@BulbFacts 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Richard - We have. We also tested the Gold version (no video yet though on those). You can check them both out on our website. Thanks for watching!

@travelleisure5388 5 жыл бұрын

I am currently using Phillips 90/100 with a relay. Are these bulbs which were mentioned above are brighter than what I use? 90/100 are also not great during bad weather in countryside.

@BulbFacts 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Sahadeva! The Philips XtremeVision 100% did quite well in our tests, however the OSRAM NB Ulimited and Sylvania Silverstar Ultras were even brighter. Most halogen bulbs will work well in bad weather, but the best would be an HID in a projector around 4500k. Hope that helps!

@adamsabatka1352 6 жыл бұрын

Can you please let me know some more info about your testing? I would like to know what kind of vehicle you used and what size bulb, h7, h11, 9006, etc. Also did the vehicle you used have reflector or projector housings. Just wanting to know so I can judge how close I can expect to get to your results with my car, a 2015 Malibu LS.

@BulbFacts 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Adam! You can check out our website page 'how we test' for details: bulbfacts.com/how-we-test/ . I am going to be enhancing that page soon and doing a video in the future to show exactly how we test as well. Most of our test numbers are done at 12', and keep in mind all test lineups are done in the exact same environment for consistency and accuracy. Let me know if that answers it for you and post back if you have any questions!

@jimcookhsd 4 жыл бұрын

Click on the bright lights, I live in rural Tennessee so I would like to see the brights.

@robertjakicic5878 6 жыл бұрын

What are the best lights to use in the 2017 Chevy Malibu premier?

@BulbFacts 6 жыл бұрын

Robert - We have some new bulbs tested recently, however the Nightbreaker Unlimited's and Silverstar Ultra's are the brightest kits from our tests. Thanks for watching and good luck!

@nicholasselvaggi54 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your videos.

@BulbFacts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support!

@herseydenbirazmutluluk.4236 4 жыл бұрын

2005 model kia rio night vision of my car is very bad h4 normal bulb I use what do you think? Which bulb should I use?

@akdomun 4 жыл бұрын

Could you please test bulbs with multiple or tri-coatings such as the Wagner NightDefense and Philips NightGuide?

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

We will definitely look into them, thanks for the suggestion!

@SuperJapierdole 6 жыл бұрын

Great idea and effort without test bulbs. Please try Ring Xenon Ultima oraz newer performance bulbs. Iv replaced older hiend osram with ring after seeing great review and thoes seems clear champions for me. !!

@BulbFacts 6 жыл бұрын

Hi SuperJapierdole! We have a Ring RallySport kit pending testing, but we will also look into the other model you mentioned, thanks for the suggestion!

@markzamp2265 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2002 mustang and I bought blacked out headlights which of these products do you think I should buy so I can see at night time best

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, blacking out your headlights will drastically reduce the output. I would recommend restoring them to a clear lens. If you leave them though, upgrading to HID or LED would be the best option to offset the restricted output. I hope that helps!

@ionutstavar 6 жыл бұрын

nice nice video, my friend what about osram night breaker LASER? I have night vision problems, but I know those osram night braker bulbs are inferior brightness then osram night braker laser! correct?

@BulbFacts 6 жыл бұрын

Hi ionut! We tested the Nightbreaker Laser's as well, but the Unlimited's were actually brighter! The Laser's however tested with a better ambient brightness. Go ahead and visit bulbfacts.com and you will see the details on our chart. Thanks for watching!

@MuddyBob650 5 жыл бұрын

A very great and informative video, I have watched several others. I have liked and subbed. Keep up the great work. 1 recommendation is the background music. I find it kinda of loud and hard to hear your voice. All and all, great review!

@BulbFacts 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks MuddyBob! This was our very first video, and have made some corrections since then for sure, as the music was way too loud :). Thanks for the like and sub, it really helps!

@MuddyBob650 5 жыл бұрын

@@BulbFacts And of course, thank you also for providing me with useful information to ready my new truck for the night and this coming winter!

@BulbFacts 5 жыл бұрын

@@MuddyBob650 you got it!

@wr2956 6 жыл бұрын

Hi! Great reviews! Any chance you could test branded H4 off-road bulbs like 100/80, 130/90, 160/100 etc with separate info gathered for low beam and high beam patterns? The 160w bulb pulls about 13amps so I plan to run these through a relay and harness upgrade so I don’t burn out the standard wiring loom! Cheers 👍

@BulbFacts 6 жыл бұрын

Hi W R - We are planning to test more models in the future. Did you have any specific kits for now you were looking at?

@wr2956 6 жыл бұрын

BulbFacts Thank you for your interest in my question. Ring do a rallysport range of halogen h4 in varying outputs, as so do Osram and Philips. There may be other premium brand bulb manufacturers that can also supply higher wattage bulbs. A comparison of the different high/low beam patterns, output intensity, beam cutoff, light spread and hotspot areas would be interesting. I plan to use the bulbs off-road in an older style headlight with a patterned glass lens which creates the beam cutoff and I think many people would find it interesting to see the difference each bulb makes. Cheers!

@BulbFacts 6 жыл бұрын

Great, found em! I'll check them out and let you know!

@natelorimer8567 Жыл бұрын

I use Flosser 145w H4. I run a separate relay harness for each side to less the load each relay.

@BulbFacts Жыл бұрын

Very nice! Running the relay is critical, as long as the headlight housing can handle the higher heat as well.

@The1s2a3r 4 жыл бұрын

my faves r still the pia Quartz Halogen for my 04 silverado

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Steve!

@tnitron9750 4 жыл бұрын

Phillips whitevision 9008 on one car with silverstars fogs And ZXE fogs to match my HIDs on my other car. No complaints

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! The zXe's are a great option for both color and intensity.

@Cyberpunk2056 6 жыл бұрын

The osram in my Grand Cherokee lasted a year not sure I'd recommend those

@redtruckgaming2780 5 жыл бұрын

My96XJ that’s about average with those lights, they give up longevity for brighter light.

@matthews95_ 5 жыл бұрын

I'm looking for some halogens for my 2010 Lexus ES... unfortunately my LED's are pretty low-light since they don't reflect well in the halogen housings :/

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

Hey LeoNine Five, check out our latest recommendations for halogen upgrades; www.bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/recommended/

@wethepeople7629 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Can you do a ZXE Gold bulb video? Thanks

@vmcc9070 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, will these led headlights run half brightness in DRL mode and full brightness in Higb Beam mode like the stock alogens?

@BulbFacts 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Vic, only certain LED models tested to work on a DRL dimmed, in both 6v and PWM. You can find the results from our tests on the LED chart.

@gamelard1963 4 жыл бұрын

i purchased some headlights from Voltage Automotive brand and they have been really good. it was 4 bulbs for 15 bucks lol. i have almost a year and are still running good.

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! We'll have to look into those for testing.

@gamelard1963 4 жыл бұрын

@@BulbFacts lol one of them burnt out 2 days ago. just the low beam part. the high beam part works fine.

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

@@gamelard1963 we have seen cheaper bulbs wear out due to low quality components, so in most cases you get what you pay for. For best longevity go for the premium options with a longer warranty.

@gamelard1963 4 жыл бұрын

@@BulbFacts it didnt last a year but since i do lots of night time driving i figured its normal. but im now realizing that the driver side bulbs always burn out first. hmmm

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

@@gamelard1963 be sure to clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol as well when installing as oil, dirt, etc. can shorten the life.

@raybin6873 4 жыл бұрын

Do you know where I can get same kind of lights used on train locomotives? It's getting where I can't see driving at night anymore - also looking for the brightest fog lights available.

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

I don't think that'd be a good idea, if even possile. It may be best to look into an LED conversion, as you can drastically improve your output as well as color.

@seananthony9720 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Which bulb gives the best vision at nights? Halogen, HID or LED? Please help... I really really need some advice. Thanks.

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Jermaine! To learn what type of bulb works best, check out our help article here; www.bulbfacts.com/help

@steelercurtain 6 жыл бұрын

Short sweet and to the point!

@BulbFacts 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks steelercurtain!

@lifebidesign 5 жыл бұрын

Can you do a review on the OSRAM Night Breaker Laser (Next Generation) H7 (Twin)

@BulbFacts 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Jose, we certainly can, thanks for the suggestion! For now you can check the results on our Halogen chart: www.bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/chart/

@ramsesbringerofwar7901 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Seems like LED is the way to go for an upgraded Headlight that is much brighter than stock bulbs. However I do like the OSRAM bulbs

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ramses! LED is a great way to upgrade for sure, but halogen is also very bright when you select the right brand, and you don't have to worry about legalities.

@ramsesbringerofwar7901 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I have my HL LEDS and swapped out all three of my cars with LED HL’s. I want some crazy bright 3000k for my High beams. If you have any brands you recommend let me know please. Thanks Ramses BOW

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

@@ramsesbringerofwar7901 here are some of the best options offered by these guys, only premium quality products; brisource.com/collections/3000k-color-led-hid-and-xenon-headlight-fog-light-bulbs/led

@hidconceptcom 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice video.

@BulbFacts 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys!

@TrustyZ900 Жыл бұрын

Lucky I found your channel again. I remember some cool guy doing tests on all types of auto lighting. Couldn't remember channel name. Glad you thought SilverStar Ultra was worth the upgrade. Bought a new motorcycle and it still uses halogen. Switched to SSU. Super easy to change out. Just for info, I have a truck, 27 YO and still have oem bulbs. As per your info, I better change them out. Thanks, new sub.

@BulbFacts Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support! The Silverstar Ultra's are our go-to recommendation, as they're so readily available at local stores. Just be sure to consider the lifespan, as they won't last quite as long as original or long-life bulbs. Worth the trade-off for most people though. I should have a new halogen review video up soon as well, hopefully next month some time. But our website always has the latest on what we test and recommend.

@baldheadlogic 6 жыл бұрын

Great Video. I just replaced my Silverstar Ultra bulbs after less than 12 months. I am not sure if the quality has gone down but they seemed to last longer in my old car.

@BulbFacts 6 жыл бұрын

Hi canonlybeme4life! The Silverstar Ultra's are great bulbs and really help see the road better, but at the expense of life. We are currently testing the life of the bulbs to compare, and it should be a great addition to help make a decision before purchasing. Thanks!

@karenmariemaxwell3990 3 жыл бұрын

I recently purchased night vision clear low beam. Are they good or no. I haven't install them yet. Because I gotta get high beam bulbs

@BulbFacts 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Karen! We haven't tested that set, but I will be sure to add them for future testing! Based on the design though since they are clear, they should perform well for you, especially in a high-beam.

@josephanthonycacioppo798 4 жыл бұрын

I am looking for the best quality H9 bulb to match either the Sylvania Silver Star Ultra or Osram. However I cant find an H9 that has comparable light out put. I would rather not mix and match if I don't have to. If I had to can you guide me to get choices for the best ones? Sylvania and Osram don't seem to offer anything but OEM replacement.

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Joseph. H9 is typically very limited unfortunately, but the bulb is very bright as a higher wattage (65W) and larger glass bulb compared to H11 (55W). There are a few upgrade choices though, like the Sylvania Silverstar, OSRAM CBB (whiter color), but they won't be too different otherwise compared to stock/OE. Here is our full test chart (based on a 55W bulb): www.bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/chart/ You could also take a look at an LED conversion as well (www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/), but in a high beam the difference is smaller compared to a low beam LED upgrade. Hope that helps!

@chilidog73 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I could find a review on the Bosch optic edge. Trying to decide between those at 3500k vs a no name blue tinted 5000k halogen.

@BulbFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chilidog. We tested the Bosch Optic Edge halogens. You can find them on our test results chart (scroll down to the Bosch section); bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/chart/

@chrisdaniel5004 5 жыл бұрын

When I bought my 2001 Ford F-150 back in ‘02. The headlights were stock, never upgraded. I traded that truck in 2018 and it still retained the factory headlight bulbs, never replaced them. Talk about long life !!!

@rondoschiavoni8840 5 жыл бұрын

I REPLACED THE HEAD LIGHT BULB ON ONE SIDE OF MY JEEP LIBERTY 2011 WITH A REGULAR OEM AND THE OTHER IS ONE OF THOSE HIGH END FAN BRIGHTS SO IS IT OK TO LEAVE IT LIKE THAT . UNTIL THE HI FAN BULB BLOWS THEN JUST PUT ANOTHER OEM REGULAR BULB IN IT?

@BulbFacts 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Rondo! I'd try to match the two for consistency and safety. So go either both Halogen or both LED.

@revolutionday1 2 жыл бұрын

Tried Silverstar Ultras in the H11b form, and one went out at less than 8 months of very limited use.......definitely weren't anywhere close to "$30" for the pair of them, either.

@martytdd1606 5 жыл бұрын

I have these bulbs fitted to a 2005 Mistsubishi lancer elegance. The headlight is fine but the high beam (Main beam in UK) is useless. When the main beam is turned on there's a big shadow cast down on the road in front of you, the rest of the beam is thrown out ahead high but is very dim for a main beam. Maybe the factory Lancer headlight is contributing to the effect but the standard yellow bulbs didn't do this. Definitely looking for replacements.

@BulbFacts 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Marty, thanks for sharing! It sounds like the bulb may be seated incorrectly perhaps, or debris in the slot. If it is not exactly positioned you may get some funky beams. Let us know if you do switch to something else and the issue goes away!

@nodak81 5 жыл бұрын

What about Hella brand? Heard they have super bright ones that aren't technically road legal. Might just be hype though.

@BulbFacts 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Nodak81! We tested 5 Hella Halogen kits, 4 of which are their new line. Check them out on our chart here: bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/chart/. Anything that is the same wattage and under a certain kelvin are road legal, anything going over/under those values are technically not. One of the Hella kits is high wattage and did very well, but still not as bright as some normal wattage kits!

@adamgurule1458 Жыл бұрын

I've always ran Nokya, I was curious how they did on your test?

@BulbFacts Жыл бұрын

Hi Adam, we test Nokya bulbs. Check out the results here: bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/chart/#nokya

@mattleonard5268 5 жыл бұрын

My personal favorites are the sylvania ultras, from experience.

@BulbFacts 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Matt! The Ultra's are really the best overall product based on our most recent testing, and seem to work well in all applications.

@Johnnygga 4 жыл бұрын

Icruz210 nah, still yellow. But less yellow than stock.

@JOHNNYREBEL1976 4 жыл бұрын

@@BulbFacts could you please do a video on the savanna zte gold H1 please thank you

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

@@JOHNNYREBEL1976 it's on our list. We have tested them though if you want to check out the results; www.bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/chart/

@user-qz6ix7od3b 6 жыл бұрын

can you give us links to where you get the lumens ratings for these bulbs ? I don't find the numbers you are specifying on the maker's websites. thank you

@BulbFacts 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Cris - the lumens ratings were actually from our own in house testing. I purchased every single kit to find the ‘true’ results. I hope that helps clarity, and thanks for watching!

@jaysson1151 6 жыл бұрын

Great review! So it looks like the Phillips Extreme Vision 100s didn't make it to the top 3. Were they in the top 10? I was planning on trying those out after my Silverstar Ultras give up the ghost. I was interested in the phillips because they have no coloring whatsoever. Just a solid clear bulb.

@BulbFacts 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick! The Xtreme Vision's (both the 100 and 130%) were both great kits, and were both in the top 10 in fact (bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/chart/). They offer a lot more sizes so many people go with the 100% version and are happy. The Philips tend to last longer in terms of lifespan too, but we are still confirming that. Thanks for watching and I hope that helps!

@baluesclues8929 6 жыл бұрын

In all reality, confirming that life question and your assertion would bulb require bulb knowledge and take hundreds of tests and a ton of statistical analysis - NOT lighting off several bulbs of each type and saying this lasted longer than that............ Of course a Philips XTV will last longer than the Osram lamps - they have thinner filaments and the European "Pictology" on every box tells the owner of the lamps that the lifetime is less than the OEM lamp - look at the words above the two clock pictures. Also note that Euro Regulation 37 caused the manufacturers to write "UP TO" XXX brighter vice "XXX Brighter" - Bulb Knowledge is King over Wild ass guesses.

@BulbFacts 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Balues Clues! We are planning to test every kit’s life, and our comments in the video are only based on what we have seen from user reviews, but it is only an estimate for now. We just wanted people to be aware that they won’t last nearly as long as an OE type bulb. I hope that helps clarify, thanks!

@uonadtehrrocks 4 жыл бұрын

What size bulbs are being tested? Are the difference across all 9007/9008 and H series bulbs?

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

Hello! We test with H7, H11, and 9005 currently with various headlights. The output will vary, however we try to find the best overall products for each application.

@celticstephenhill 2 жыл бұрын

How about these vs LED? Which type is brighter overall? (especially in high beams as my factory lows are pretty incredible already)

@BulbFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stephen, LEDs will typically be brighter, especially in a low beam. High beam halogens can be of a higher wattage, sometimes beating out even the better LED models. So it's hard to say, but take a look at our test chart to see how they compare to a standard halogen bulb. www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/

@mogan23z 4 жыл бұрын

How about Philips racing vision and osram NBL next gen?

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

Hey mogan23z, those are both great options, especially the Racing Vision's by Philips. You can find them listed on our full test results chart here; www.bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/chart/

@karstgeo7290 4 жыл бұрын

Curious that the Osram Nightbreaker Unlimited is brighter than the newer Osram Nightbreaker Lasers?

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

Hey karstgeo, that's correct. We even tested a number of samples, and the Unlimited's came out brighter in both lux and lumens in all tests. We are not sure why. The Unlimited's last longer as well based on our preliminary lifespan testing.

@simonestella3311 6 жыл бұрын

Great review! Did you happen to test the Vision X bulbs that Headlight Revolution recommends?

@BulbFacts 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simone! I have not but I will pick them up and test them asap. I'll circle back here with the results for you :)

@simonestella3311 6 жыл бұрын

BulbFacts Great thanks!Looking forward to it.

@BulbFacts 6 жыл бұрын

Simone - The Vision-X results are up on our website. We tested the 2 main kits they offer. Thanks!

@simonestella3311 6 жыл бұрын

BulbFacts Awesome thanks! Can’t wait to read it!

@diabloa.1700 5 жыл бұрын

I like the color of halogens but want something stronger with a longer range, any advice guys?

@BulbFacts 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Diablo A! What application/vehicle are you looking to upgrade?

@pb200sxgmail8 4 жыл бұрын

Have you tested the putco halogen bulbs? They are pretty bright...

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Pb200sx, we have, and they were not too bright based on our tests. You can check out the results under the premium section, just expand it for all of the products tested including Putco; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/

@limon2108 2 жыл бұрын

i have osrama (sylvania) h4b original with official specs 1095 lumens when osram night breaker unlimited and laser has only 1000 lumens . So i dont know if its worth the update ))

@YeOldeGeezer 2 жыл бұрын

Went onto the osram website but couldn’t find any bulbs that would match my 2011 Kia Forte here in the US

@BulbFacts 2 жыл бұрын

I would use the Philips guide, as it's pretty reliable; www.automotivebulbfinder.com/philips/

@randomlybruh 4 жыл бұрын

What is the difference between the osram night breaker unlimited and the laser?

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

The NBU is superior based on our various tests. We even picked up a few different kits from different vendors as it was an odd finding. The NBU beat out the NBL in all applications. You can find full test results and details on our website. www.bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/chart/

@brendan6093 4 жыл бұрын

Currently I have H4 halogen it is very yellow and provides very unsafe max beam of about 30m under street lighting I can't tell me headlights are on. I have reflector style headlight what would be the #1 brightest halogeb replacement to date? Or is it easy enough to convert to LED?

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Brendan, it sounds like it may be an original or long-life bulb, which dim over time and are not the brightest to begin with. An upgraded halogen like a Sylvania Silverstar Ultra, etc. would certainly improve your output, but an LED would be a very large upgrade, and is easy to install. Just be sure to take a look at our recommendations, as there are some great products, and a lot mediocre products with a poor beam pattern. www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/

@brendan6093 4 жыл бұрын

@@BulbFacts yes the bulbs are as old as the car I will probably look into the LED replacements they seem to out perform even most of the upgraded halogen lights. Thanks for that information

@pb200sxgmail8 4 жыл бұрын

What do you think about Osram D4S Cool blue Boost 7000k Hyper blue bulbs,$139? Are these any good?

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

They are actually one of our top recommended products from the Xenon line of bulbs, you can find our video testing them here; kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nMWGqqufrauYhqs.html

@goslarj 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this informative video but if you make additional videos, please lower the background music or increase the volume of your personal mic. The music is too loud for your speaking voice.

@BulbFacts 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks NWA! Yes this was my very first video, and I have made a few correction including audio since. I appreciate the advise, and check out my newer videos and let me know what you think :)

@DaniWayne369 5 жыл бұрын

CAN you recommend me the best white / bright halogen bulbs for night driving in normal and rainy condition please ? Thanks

@BulbFacts 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Dani! Any standard or upgraded Halogen kit under 4500k will work well in your situation. Just stay away from 'Xenon' look kits as they look more white/blue, but the output is not as good and they perform poorly in inclement weather.

@DaniWayne369 5 жыл бұрын

@@BulbFacts Thanks for your reply ! So do you think is best option for me to upgrade to LED bulbs instead of halogen then ? thanks

@BulbFacts 5 жыл бұрын

@@DaniWayne369 I'd stick with Halogen as LED is a much whiter color, even blueish, and isn't as good for rain, snow, etc. The only LED kit I can recommend is the Morimoto 2Stroke 2.0, as they have a lower color temp of 5150k: ebay.to/2BLEcky

@TeddyGyro 5 жыл бұрын

What's the best high beam halogen for brightness? Don't care for color temp

@BulbFacts 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Teddy & Gyro! The best Halogen for high beam would be the Flosser High Wattage kit. I just got done testing it recently in fact, and it ranked #1 in high-beam performance in our tests, and is only $19 on eBay (ebay.to/2OY4F3K). Remember that the higher wattage will run hotter, but if it's high-beams I wouldn't worry too much. The next choice for a normal wattage would be the Sylvania Silverstar Ultra (amzn.to/2QlaZ5L). It's still very good but is a bit more expensive at around $45 depending on size. I hope that helps!

@sparkleking1684 6 жыл бұрын

SYLVANIA SilverStar Ultra do they make a h9?

@BulbFacts 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Sparkle King! H9 is pretty hard to come by. Your best bet for that size would be a PIAA Xtreme White Plus kit: amzn.to/2KspC3U. I hope that helps!

@anjumshaikh6214 5 жыл бұрын

Sir did u tested roots or Philips hid 12000k

@BulbFacts 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Anjum! We have tested all OE Philips D-Series bulbs (bulbfacts.com/hid-oe/chart/). We'll be doing a video soon on those!

@sportsmansparadice42 6 жыл бұрын

Performance will vary from bulb model. For example a 9004 will not be as bright as a 9007 45w vs 55w So my question is whats the brightest 9004 buld non LED?

@BulbFacts 6 жыл бұрын

Hi sportsmansparadice42 - That is a great point, and we plan to test every bulb type in the future and add to our website. Thanks for watching!

@robertpolkamp 5 жыл бұрын

Too bad NONE of these are available in H9 high beam from what I can find. Can you do another test for high beams?

@BulbFacts 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Robert you are correct, unfortunately H9 is limited, however even a standard H9 is very bright still. We'll certainly do different bulb sizes including H9 in the future!

@alicein69 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reviewing. But how did you measure the brightness ratio between standard and those three? According to your opinion, osram is the best among the halogen bulbs you tested, Right?

@BulbFacts 5 жыл бұрын

Hey JinHong Kim! We simply divided the peak lux from an OE/Long-Life bulb and found the difference which is the additional percentage we show. The OSRAM NB Unlimited is the best low-beam reflector kit from our tests, but there are better options for high-beams and projectors, so be sure to check our latest tests! Hope that answers it for ya!

@Auton6 5 жыл бұрын

Curious, was PIAA Xtreme white in this test?

@shuvendra 6 жыл бұрын

How are Philips Xtreme Vision Plus?

@BulbFacts 6 жыл бұрын

Hi shuvendra! You are asking about the Xtreme Vision, or the Vision Plus? If you like, go ahead and check out our chart, and scroll down to the Philips section for our test results: bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/chart/ . Thanks!

@graww1532 6 жыл бұрын

So I installed the Silvania silverstar ultras on my car. But my factory lights are much brighter. And I thoughts those were too dim. Completly regret spending the money on those.

@BulbFacts 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Raul - That is very strange as the Ultras tested much brighter than OE in our lab. I really can't say what's happened there, and would be curious to know what your OE bulbs in fact are.. We have tested 40+ kits so far, all of the major brands and models, but of course there are still other kits out there. We do have another kit pending testing which is a Ring brand, and runs at a higher wattage, perhaps that is what you had.. Let us know if you find anything out!

@gardencornrobber 5 жыл бұрын

Where does the napa night vision brilliant come in?

@BulbFacts 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael! We havn't tested the Napa bulbs, but will certainly add them to our list for testing! I appreciate the suggestion, and be sure to check back for updates.

@edwarren2575 4 жыл бұрын

What background music did you use in this video?

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ed, it's stock audio we bought from AudioJungle.net

@jonathanciemitis860 3 жыл бұрын

I had the turbo LED for years now and they are plug ans play, so far i havent seen any vehicle out there that has brighter lights then mine.

@BulbFacts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Jonathan, we'll look into them for testing!

@jonathanciemitis1462 3 жыл бұрын

If you find a brighter light then mine then let me know. It's the TURBO LED 6500 lights. I got them from Amazon and would like to find even brighter LEDs for my highbeams

@damonowen4963 4 жыл бұрын

I just purchased at 1999 Ford Taurus as a second car , first thing I upgraded the headlights to a Sylvania zxe wow what a difference love the zxe ,also when I took out the headlight bulbs to replace them the date on the headlight bulb a 9007 by the way was 3/99 LMAO both bulbs were original sylvania 9007 bulbs 20 year old bulbs and the still work..

@BulbFacts 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Damon! Upgrading and just replacing a very old bulb will make a big difference!

@crodge9718 5 жыл бұрын

can I put all these different brands in a stock vehicle (2001 Dodge Dakota), or do I need a kit?

@BulbFacts 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Cory you definitely can yes. You just need to get the right size per application is all. Check the Philips Lighting guide for sizes: www.automotivebulbfinder.com/philips/. If you want everything to match up in terms of color, you'll want to try and stick with the same model for each.

@marcuss4808 3 жыл бұрын

Of those top 2, which have the higher kelvin-color?

@BulbFacts 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Marcus, they're just about the same color temperature.