BEST Overall Premium LED Headlight Tested 🏆 Hikari Titanova Review & Lux Test

See why the Hikari 2023 Future Titanova is the best overall premium light I have tested so far and what makes it amazing in almost every way.
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▬ A NOTE ON USING LED LIGHTS AS HALOGEN BULB REPLACEMENTS ▬
Aim your headlights AT LEAST once a year and ALWAYS after replacing the bulbs.
If the cutoff is bad or you can’t aim them accurately or the light output scatters, it is NOT safe to use. Try a different style of LED or one with a lower output that will be more compatible with your light housing. See my other videos for more reviews.
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[@LEGEND04131]

As an LED technology fan I appreciate your videos. Thanks to you, I get an idea of what to expect every time I'm buying led's.

[@Chilly613]

Thank you for this review! I've replaced my Aukee "High Power" 18000LM LEDs with the Hikari Future Titanovas and couldn't be happier. They look great and the output is amazing in projectors headlights.

[@adriang9238]

Hey man i just wanted to say. I love what you’re doing, helping the customers make informed decisions on what they are purchasing. I find it extremely helpful your project vs reflector comparison since every led has a different beam pattern. I also like how you make a direct comparison to the stock bulbs, so it is easier to know what to expect from the lights. I have been buying hikari for about 5 years and only had one bulb flickering and it was the cheapest set, they really do make good quality products.

[@CarLightReviews]

Thanks! Glad you like the channel!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

You have some amazing light reviews love the Comparison spreedsheets

[@vaibhavgoyal9056]

Man.. I love you vids. You deserve much more views and subs. No bullshit reviews with proof.🙌🏼

[@CarLightReviews]

Thanks so much for the nice words! :)

[@Jeo-What]

Thanks for the review of this Hikari Titanova. I have tried the AIO Hikari before and went back to the Au-Kee 18,000lm 110W with external driver. I ordered the Titanova after watching the reviews and hope these will be brighter than the Au-Kee 18,000lm since I could not find a better/brighter/even ones after trying ten different LED bulbs for the past 5 years.

[@kevinyang8205]

Thank you for your review and suggestion. It works great in my 2007 outback

[@CarLightReviews]

Great to hear!

[@193219381]

Great job much appreciated, keep it up.

[@CarLightReviews]

Thanks, will do!

[@armandoramos1949]

Great video, lots info that are very useful. Thank you for sharing, I am a big fan of LED lights and this helps me. More power to you and your channel.

[@CarLightReviews]

Awesome, thank you!

[@rondhole]

@@CarLightReviews I whished we can have 3D charts for the intensity of lights. Not only the peak intensity but how broad it is at certain intensity. Sergiu Gabor did it by gridding the matrix on the wall and each matrix has the intensity of light hitting it. This way, we know exactly the brightness profile of the bulb.

[@abdulbasir1100]

Was waiting for ur review for this one

[@CarLightReviews]

Glad I can bring it to you!

[@bassamfathy8024]

Ur videos is very helpful

[@wethepeople7629]

As soon as I saw your channel I subscribed. Thank you

[@CarLightReviews]

Awesome, thank you! Glad you like the content and thank you SO much for supporting CarLightReviews!

[@Gman9253]

i havent tried a lot of led but hikari is amazing and the 2 yr warranty is great. highly reccomend

[@ejimenez365]

I had the Hikari Acme Ultra in a 21' silverado. Really liked them. So thank-you for reviewing these. Deffinitely upgrading on my f150

[@CarLightReviews]

Happy to help!

[@SalvadorSTMZ]

I've been using Hikari LEDs since 2019 and I just stumbled upon your channel. Thanks for all the reviews you do and the confidence you provide me in buying the best LEDs. Oh, and thanks for the speadsheet which makes everything easy to track.

[@CarLightReviews]

Thanks, and thanks for using the spreadsheet!

[@cjsnidlio9409]

​@CarLightReviews I'm looking at getting some of these. I am confused as it seems they are no longer labeled as titanova but simply "LED FOG LIGHTS" on the box. It does say titanova 65w LED in the product description though. I have a 2011 crown vic police interceptor. So it says the right one for me is 9007/HB5 and the Amazon fit check says it will fit my car. Is there any difference between what you tested here and the new one with the different labeling? Also I'm not entirely sure what all the different 9 thousand numbers and hb's signify asides from what cars it's compatible with. Are the bulbs the same across all the different 9000 numbers and hb indicators for different cars?

[@branislavlakic3946]

Thanks for the effort put into the videos. Good job. I believe they are the best bulbs for projectors. However, looking at other reviews they are not the best for reflectors. DDM Tuning Saber ProX 55W Accu/V2 has as much as 3940 lumens in the reflector. Not to mention the latest 65W version of DDM Tuning which has just been launched. Unfortunately, there are no reviews yet for that model from DDM Tuning which is declared at 14,000 lumens. I believe they are even better in the reflectors.

[@miaudet75]

Thanks good job on that one !

[@CarLightReviews]

Thank you too!

[@steveb2528]

I have an update for for you. I installed the Sealight X4 9005 bulbs in my Santa Fe which has a parabolic low beam lens and a reflective high beam lens. The Sealight X4 because of this channel tested the hot spot is far below the top light cut off and puts the light low on the ground. I switched them to the high beam reflective lens and they projected the light very good forward. I recommend these lights only in a reflective light housing for high beam not low beam. I purchased and installed the Hikari 2023 Future Titanova 9005 bulbs in the parabolic low beam lens and they work very good. The hot spot is just below the top light cut off line and illuminate the road perfectly. This channel is very helpful in purchasing the correct LED bulbs for your vehicle. One thing I found different. The adjustment ring for positioning the correct position does not have a set screw to lock. Installing you rotate the ring fully counter clockwise and if you need the light in a different position you rotate the light counter clockwise while still in the socket to the correct position you want. The position of the bulb is held in place by the friction on the ring and bulb. Nice craftsmanship by Hikari. Thanks. Steven B.

[@LionRunner]

Wow that seems to be the best for me as Low beams. Low profile fan & driver design + better heat control (since my headlights are sealed with a plastic cover) and most of all better light output after 27min is brilliant. I also wonder if there is a way to test Toyota PWM functionality when testing LED bulbs. When I try few options my self and Xenon Depot LED Pro had perfect DRL mode without flickering vs many high output bulbs was flickering in DRL mode. But Xenon Depot LED Pro could not match the high beam light out put of high power LEDs with fan cooling. A DRL mode testing might be a good test item if there is a PWM device to produce that produce 12v pulse matches car DRLs.

[@LiquidXiron]

👀 oh waiting for this one

[@CarLightReviews]

The wait will be worth it.😁

[@stoneycarter7789]

I love my Hikari Eye of Megatron lights they are great lights

[@infinitenature4926]

I purchased these lights based on your thorough reviews. They did not disappoint in my 2014 RDX, but l just installed the Lasfit LS Plus 4th gen because I like the slightly warmer temp (6000K Lasfit vs 6500 Titanova). Anyway, it would be greatly appreciated if you can review the 4th get LS Plus bulbs. Keep up the great work!

[@spedracer55]

i bought these insanely bright! and actually a good color

[@CarLightReviews]

Glad you like them!

[@CeoOfSlow]

Just bought the h12 for my 2013 fiat 500 turbo and they are fantastic, I just bought their visionplus h11 for the fog lights in the same car

[@193219381]

Thanks!

[@CarLightReviews]

You are very welcome! Glad you found it useful and THANK you for supporting CarLightReviews!!

[@MClass2011]

Always appreciate it! I just ended up swapping out my DDM SaberProX 55W V2's for the SaberProX 65W. My 55W V2's burned out prematurely, after just one year. I'm looking into how to allow better cooling without compromising my headlight housings.

[@RahulSaini]

Did you claimed warranty on them…it happened with me too.. after all the hassle i did for importing them to india..ddm v2 died on me in one headlight after a year.. got burnt i guess due to fan dying or something else.

[@MClass2011]

@@RahulSaini I did. I had them warranty them out and asked to upgrade to the SaberProX 65W. I paid a fee to upgrade, but hopefully it was worth it and they will last longer.

[@rjaybruhh]

*This is a very amazing review! **_I remember my father getting the Megatron Hikari lights just before they were apparently banned in California for being too bright?? Although its a shame people don't know they are supposed to reaim headlights to check them after getting brighter bulbs installed. I do want to get these for my 1997 Honda Civic Hatchback!_*

[@CarLightReviews]

I don't think they were necessarily banned for being too bright, as I tested them in my other channel using slightly different test methods before I started this one and they were just OK. You can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ3cfn6khp2hj5o In general, replacing factory halogen bulbs with LEDs for headlights in the US is not currently legal for on-road use. But then again, California can be weird about things. 🤣 And yes, it is very important to aim your headlights at least once a year and every time the bulbs are replaced. Glad you agree!

[@idaho2085]

That's because California bans everything

[@jasond1185]

How are you? I love your channel, thanks for the great reviews. Can you please help me out? Im Not very experienced with LED's. I have a 2004 VW Passat. From my understanding I have less room for installation cause I have a VW. I just bought these Titanova's based on your review. Am I able to install these? If so im curious where the driver would go. Can I just get a longer Dust cap cover and keep the driver in there touching the light? And if so it seems like the weight of the driver would maybe cause the dust cover to slip off. I'd like to hear your thoughts? I wanted to include pictures of my car but I dont see an option for attachments. I have about 3" of room for the LED's.

[@Mr.Worf63]

I priced the Acuma LEDs at $267 Cnd and $159 Cnd for the Hakari ! I’m running the GTR Lighting Ultra 2’s for low beam.

[@hookedonhustle5103]

Love these bulbs in my RDX. I hardly ever use my high beams, but thinking about getting a pair for them too. Not sure if it’ll work

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I have noticed alot of leds seem to give better light output in reflector housings over projector housings

[@totallyrandomstuffandrevie9609]

I bought a set of these in number 9005 based on this video in your recommendation . I'm using them as high beams in a 2001 Corolla. For the low beams I run Morimoto 2 stroke 3.0 because of the beam pattern and control. Comparing low beams to high beams is like apples to oranges but the super ultra mega titanova Is far brighter! These things are the real deal Eyes of megatron! Do they last a long time? I don't know , But they are brighter than a supernova stuck in a point singularity. On my ultra dark back country road going home from work I actually saw moth's burst into flames in my headlight beam. But seriously, these things are ridiculously bright I would use caution in using them as a low beam.

[@Saber805]

Found these on a liquidation store for 10 dollars and you get 20% if you pay cash so paid like 8 dollars for these, surprised to see how much they are right now (129 dollars) and how powerful they are thanks for the review!

[@CarLightReviews]

Good deal!! What liquidation store?

[@LEGEND04131]

I got this led's for my 2017 Kenworth T-680 but my sister's Subaru Legacy had some embarrassing halogen lights, so I ended up installing them in her vehicle. Let me tell you, We were very surprised they are very bright without blinding on coming traffic. I have tested Lasfit, Auxito and Hikari, so far Hikari isthe king.

[@WayneWatson1]

That rib houses the cooling tubes that feed back to the fan housing

[@JONsoSwavey]

@CarLightReviews can you make a video comparing these LED bulbs to the DDM Tuning SaberLED ProX 55W Accu/V2 LED Headlight Kit? Those are supposed to be the top rated LED kit for projector headlights according to Bulb Facts site. I’m currently running the DDM Tuning kit in my 2021 Civic Sport hatchback for my low beams

[@paulboyer4670]

Another great video! I'm picking up a "new to me" '06 Lincoln TC and know I cannot live with the OEM halogens. I am considering a complete HID replacement setup, but if I don't go that route and keep the stock reflector headlight assembly, I'm considering these or the GTR Ultra 2. Price is certainly better for the Titanova over the GTRs and performance seems close (a bit brighter but run a bit hotter and the beam pattern not as clean). My biggest concern, however, is longevity/quality vs. GTRs. Thoughts on what might be the better choice?

[@Seattle808]

I have the gtr ultra 2.0 they’re bright but I still just got these and will compare, I’m hoping these are brighter!

[@cjsnidlio9409]

​@Seattle808 which did you end up thinking were brighter?

[@rkevic]

I like the rounded LED for fog lights

[@CarLightReviews]

Just curious...what do you mean by "rounded"?

[@rkevic]

@@CarLightReviews 2:00 those on the booklet

[@RickEsterson2012]

Great video! I've had the Fahren Termitor (22,000 Lumens per pair RATED) and they are super bright. JUST tried the Hikari Titanova and they were just about identical! ALSO tested the GTR 2.0 and they were NOT AS BRIGHT as the Fahren Termitor's. I immediately returned them. Are you familiar with the SNGL Lighting H11 claiming 150 Watts per set AND 34,000 Lumens? I'd love to see that up against the Fahern Termitor 22,000 and/or GTR 2.0 ... THANKS!

[@CarLightReviews]

Glad you found the video useful! I have seen SNGL lights before, I'll take a second look. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@cujoedaman]

I wouldn't be surprised that the two lights are identical to each other. I've had backup cameras from two different companies Boscam and Auto-vox, but both are exactly the same in every way, shape, form, and function. The only difference I found is Auto-vox has much better customer service and always responds to my emails and even occasionally mails me to let me know about new items or to check up on me if there was a problem. Very good cameras, but the customer service for Auto-vox wins me over.

[@ricardodelacrvz1400]

Imma buy these ones to my 2012 series 1. I already changed my ldrs and position lamps to LED and but low beams still hallogen. These ones will look amazing. Just hope they are can bus and have no error message on the computer board but I doubt it. Might buy the thunder series ones later to my fog and high beams lamp.

[@arnoldheemskerk5920]

Looking for H7 LED lamps I came across this impressive video. I would like to install these lamps in a BMW motorcycle with a canbus system. Is it 100% sure that there is no error message on the dashboard? Does that also apply to the Acuma version? Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@JamesZ1025]

At 194° would they burn out the projectors overtime? I had that issue with GTR HIDs in factory projectors, had to replace the entire headlight assemblies. going to install GTR ultra 2.0 LED but I may give these a try after seeing your video.

[@bryancatrina5787]

I bought a set of these from Amazon based on your year end review. H11 but they would just fash and go off. Now I was replacing another brand of Led lights I was currently using. Sent them back. Gonna try the New Termintor Farhar

[@CarLightReviews]

You may need a canbus decoder. I always suggest that you consult your favorite social media group or message board specific to your vehicle for situations like this.

[@FELIPE8226M]

These are nice

[@CarLightReviews]

I agree!

[@johnvoelker5405]

Will this fit/is there a D2S conversion kit for an 04 Acura TL?

[@40fastback]

I bought the H4's does the base separate to use dusk covers?

[@cliffjumper5621]

Just purchased these lights to put on my 2000 mustang since I also bought brand new headlamps.

[@CarLightReviews]

Nice 👍. Let me know what you think of them when you get them.

[@alexanderh.999]

Are there led lights that can run "low" for daytime running light and high when it's turned on as high beam?

[@Warsyndicate]

Any way you could possibly put measurements of the bulbs in future reviews, mainly the width? I purchased some Spec-D LED headlights for my FJ Cruiser with halogen bulbs with H7 socket but finding the socket is extremely small and a lot of LED bulbs do not fit such as GTR CSP mini H7 and GTR Ultra 2.0 H7. I'm sure there are others out there like me. Thanks!

[@CarLightReviews]

Can you define the exact width measurement that you are looking for?

[@FMZX]

I think about buying conpex m8 model:250000 it’s in every car parts in my area and it have a lot of praise

[@re9473]

So that being said, I have a F150 I would like a high and low extremely bright, high and low h7 LED bulb which one would you refer?

[@rotarydoc]

Put these in a 2000 Mazda Protege with reflectors..to replace some older Hakari LEDs with horrible light scatter. Now, when aimed on a garage door at like 20 feet, I have two huge "U" shaped patterns of light. I'm beginning to wonder if some reflector housings just are not a good fit for modern LED bulbs like these? These are H4/9003, non adjustable bulbs, and are installed at the 3/9 positions.

[@codyhudson4792]

Seems based off of your spreadsheet. Not only does Titanova have best heat management, but also it has the best After 27min retainment Would you say so far this year, the Titanova is the best out of them all for brightness retention?

[@laithbasil2334]

Thanks for your nice presentation My question is can I use these 65 watt led headlights instead of the original 60 watt halogen bulbs of my kia telluride car ?

[@CarLightReviews]

Your answer is very likely at the @9:27 mark. Check it out!

[@benjaxtreme]

Question. How do you set up the led in a projector housing where the bulb is inserted from the side (not the back) I have a 2is lexus with halogens from the factory. Thank you for all the effort you put on the reviews.

[@CarLightReviews]

I actually am not familiar with that style of housing. Honestly, I would check the owner manual. They have factory halogen bulbs installed?

[@benjaxtreme]

@@CarLightReviews Thanks for answering 😃. Yes, it has halogens installed.

[@Gabrielmoraist]

i will love to see LED Headlight Bulbs 40000LM, NOVSIGHT 2022 review

[@bishbish777]

Would you be worried about potentially blinding oncoming traffic with lights this bright? Or do you think that the accurate light pattern in projector housing would diminish that issue? I've been thinking about these lights but want to make sure they are safe in that regard.

[@AltruisticWarrior]

Never an issue as long as the light beam is adjusted properly. That's the main issue why so many people complain about LED blinding folks. Adjusting is a potential must and usually only takes a few minutes. If you have a pretty common vehicle, I imagine there is a few videos on how to adjust your specific headlights.

[@wesmullennix3495]

Your so much better than HR appreciate your effort

[@CarLightReviews]

Thanks for the nice comment. I don't know if I agree, HR has some good videos. I have met those guys a couple of times, they are pretty cool.

[@kurtdonnelly5200]

I'd like to see a review on the NINEO H11 LED Bulbs, 22000LM 120W

[@alexandredavid5259]

Would it be possible for you to test CLD (car lighting district) LED kit like the CLD One and Pure compare to the Helios Kit? And testing LED kit that’s are fanless to be use for foglight without broking? Thanks a lot

[@CarLightReviews]

Thanks for the suggestion, I will check into it!

[@AlanKeithEntertainment]

Hey Jason so I installed 2 of these with 2 decoders. But after driving in a 2019 dodge ram for 15 min the driver side went out I then had to turn off the light and then it would come back on a few minutes later it went off again. I turned the lights off and on again, and I came back on about five minutes later the passenger side went out same process both of these bulbs have decoder direct from.hikari in your professional opinion, what do you think is happening and why these lights are turning off even with the extra decoder thank you for all your help. Love your channel.

[@CarLightReviews]

Dodge vehicles are SUPER finicky when it comes to LED headlight upgrades. I wish I could help you troubleshoot this but I have to admit, I will probably strike out or send you down the wrong path. In cases like this, I always suggest that you consult your favorite social media group or message board specific to your vehicle. Wish I could help more!

[@goondickracing2840]

Which would you recommend between these and the x-77 Apollo if you were using reflective housings. I feel like other auto manufacturers housings will react slightly different to how it aims the light. How new and accurate is your lux tester also? Not being too nosy just wanting to make the most informed decision before buying two sets of one of these lights

[@CarLightReviews]

That all depends on your housing and how much it likes the light characteristics. I like this light, overall it does well in both projector and reflector. The lux meter I use is consumer level, and I check it after every few reviews. It is more accurate in the real world than just about any published LED light specification. 😃

[@joesipr]

they are the same size of lenght that the punishers?

[@Hesbonful]

Hello, Sir, and thank you for your extremely useful information. Please advise on the best size and brightness Hikari bulb to replace a low or dipped Phylips D4S bulb in a Toyota Fielder (Corolla) 2007 model. Thank you kindly.

[@CarLightReviews]

Unfortunately, I can't suggest a recommendation for specific vehicles as I can't test them all, I am sorry to say. That's why I can offer a baseline reference. However, I do suggest that you review my headlight data spreadsheet here: carlightreviews.com/headlightspecs and use that data to guide your decision. Sorry I cannot be more specific to your needs!

[@hirayaman246]

Been using ACUMA Nova-s (20 000 lm) on both beams and foglights for almost a year.....no problems so far and the best light for me till now

[@CarLightReviews]

Thanks, glad to hear it. Do you see any differences between the Acuma and the Titanova? Curious if the fan guard on the back different between the two?

[@hirayaman246]

@@CarLightReviews I got ACUMA recommended by a friend from youtube here, that test lightbulbs.....he also said that it seems that Titanova is Acuma rebranded...... No matter what, they make quite a good light...

[@ryanchristensen1799]

Any flickering issues while in drl mode on your car?

[@hirayaman246]

@@ryanchristensen1799 No, not a single flicker....they also come with some can adapter against flickering but on my car they work without the adapter and no flickering... I got them on all beams and foglights on a Megane 4

[@ryanchristensen1799]

@hirayama n alright thanks! Hoping they work well in my 2018 sonic.

[@kenzohkw]

3-9 oclock position is not always the case in a reflector housing. Most LEDs are 3-9 o'clock by default. The better designed LEDs have adjustable collars or a twin position fitting depending on the type. Most reflectors work much better with 12-6 o'clock position. The reflectors in my Ford Transit Courier are horrendous in the 3-6 postion. The Novsights i use are great in the 12-6 position. The other 2 LEDS i tried form Auxito and some other crap brand are useless in both positions. Also you should open your garage to see how the beam performs actually on the road. What you see on the garage door will translate totally different when exposed on a flat surface. I find that most LEDs can fire onto a garage door fine but cannot put ANY light on the road when used in a reflector housing.

[@Undisputed_King]

3 & 9 is best for projectors

[@toyotabrony]

3-9 o’clock is best for projectors and reflectors.

[@andromeda770]

Lookin at the position when your bulb is locked in and seeing where the filament aims. Like you said, adjust the bulbs.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I grabbed the Sealight x4 h11 set the 9005 set and the 9006 set for my 2007 4runner Because of your Spreadsheet I got the hll for 69 the 9005 for 69 and the 9006 for 49 bucks

[@tomhar360]

Any idea if these would fit under the dust caps on a 2020 Colorado? Thanks.

[@CarLightReviews]

They don't. However, there are options... Check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6i4epiGiKqImdE

[@sn95chuy89]

have you tried this with resistors if not what would you recoomend for a 2016 ford fusion as my sister hid setup died and need to replace her bulb

[@CarLightReviews]

I only test light output and patten compared to halogen. Since the need for resistors and/or canbus decoders is specific to the vehicle and not necessarily the LED light, I always advise that you consult your favorite forum or social media group for you specific vehicle.

[@ejimenez365]

Have you made a chart of brightest light outputs with prices? Would be a gamechanger to have a link on all your videos. With the links to helpout.

[@CarLightReviews]

Yes, I mention it in every video as well as every description: carlightreviews.com/headlightspecs

[@SerenoOunce]

Installed Hikari's more economy bulbs almost 6 years ago now. Still working fine. Maybe not brightest in the market but still outperformed any premium halogen. Gifted a bunch to family soon after and all still operating fine. My model actually was issued a recall. But honestly I've been satisfied with them so just ignored it.

[@codyberger2762]

My Colorado has factory projectors and dust caps. Do you think these bulbs would get to hot to put in there?

[@CarLightReviews]

Not likely. Factory halogens reach over 700 degrees F in about 2 minutes. Check this out: kzbin.infoH8VP762ApdA

[@thecargps]

Wish I could get these from Amazon canada, us Canadians always have to wait for the best stuff

[@CarLightReviews]

Well, you DO have pretty good food, great beer, and great hockey.😄

[@burns985]

Can i use titanova in normal headlight H7? Or i need projectors necessarily ?

[@CarLightReviews]

You can use in projector or reflector, but definitely watch the part about reflector output and confirm yours is the same or better once you install them.

[@dylandouglas93]

New to this channel and looking into buying an LED upgrade for the first time for a Chevy cobalt. How do these compare to the Morimoto 3.0 bulbs? I want the best, brightest pure white headlight I can get. I have also been thinking about ordering a LED headlight package from precisionLED. Please help me decide. Thank you

[@CarLightReviews]

You might want to see this video I made about the 2-stroke 3.0 on my other channel before I made _this_ channel, with slightly different testing methods: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zn-cZWRvgd2Yf7c I do plan to test it again with my current test methods in this channel in the near future. I have not tested precisionLED, but thanks for the suggestion to check into it.

[@tonyhong20]

@@CarLightReviews Something I thought was interesting is that the dual-filament Morimotos use Lumiled Z ES rather than OSRAM but it being Morimoto, I expect the quality to be similar. The updated Hikari UltraFocus also uses Z ES LEDs but in all of the variants. They seem to be pretty popular on Amazon and claim to have a great beam pattern but I don't see very many reviews about them on KZbin. Is that something you would considering reviewing in the future? If not the Hikari UltraFocus, I'd be very interested to see a comparison of bulbs from different brands but using the same LED chips, just to see if you can compare bulbs based on the LED chip alone. These days, every manufacturer tries to replicate the halogen filament position so in theory, two different bulbs using the same line of chips, and given the same power should perform similarly right?

[@juanvasquez3648]

Does this pair require drilling holes in the dust caps ? Asking as i see these have an external driver

[@CarLightReviews]

That all depends on the size of your dust caps. I would only modify them if you can ensure a perfect, waterproof seal.

[@ggsdude1]

How do these compare to the hikari hyperstar 2023? I just bought them because the current leds i had sealight scoparc wasnt doing a great job in fog/rain and i needed something thats more than a step up from that without breaking the bank plus i could get the same day from amazon. I was debating between the titanova and hyperstar but i couldnt see spending almost double in canada. But if these are way better in projector headlights then ill exchange them.

[@CarLightReviews]

See for yourself: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ3GqHyoYtl9jZosi=cpCXyErUxj5hpyb6 And you might want to return them and get the Titanova. Why? you might also want to see this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j37bfZuHqdx1bas Hope this helps.

[@rodgroinfro6665]

Do they get warm enough for to melt ice on my headlight housing? If not, do you have any that do that you recommend?

[@CarLightReviews]

That depends on many actors such as outside temperature, headlight housing characteristics, etc. The only one that I think will have a better chance is the Morimoto 2-Stroke 3.0 because of the fan design, which I test a while back on my other channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zn-cZWRvgd2Yf7c

[@TheBigHouse76]

I love your videos about LED car lights. I watched your reviews of the Novsight N60, the Diamond Vision F9 and the Hikari Titanova 2023. Despite the numerical difference in the LUX numbers when I paused all 3 videos on the projector test they all seemed about the same brightness but I noticed that both the F9 and the N60 have more of a dead spot on the 2d set of panels of your garage door than the Titanova. The Titanova illuminates the lower part of the 2d set of panels and the upper part of the 3rd set of panels betterthan either the N60 or the F9. On the road where would the beam be that the Titanova seems to illuminate better? Trying to decide which of the 3 to buy. I know DV says the 79.2 watts it draws won't affect the wiring of the car but I am still a bit leery about that when my OEM halogen H11 are rated at 55w by Lexus (RX350, 2015 model) and the Titanova only draws 59w. What are your thoughts?

[@austinbidwell9355]

That's me right now I have a 2004 Ford crown Vic police interceptor and I want the brightest LEDs I can get those you named seemed to catch my interest but in terms of the best I have no clue I'm stuck on which one to get however the n60 is cheaper than the titanova and possibly just as good or a little less but seems to have best overall things to say in terms of clearance or whatever on the titanova but the f9 seems to be the most new and improved I guess also why they don't make one to go to my cars at the moment either lol oh well to me I'm torn between the 2 but that's 3rd one I wanted won't fit cause at the moment they don't make it in what I need for my cars

[@TheBigHouse76]

@@austinbidwell9355 I understand your dilemma. I bought the Hikari Titanova because Amazon was having a sale on them back in early April. They were going for $94 so between the N60 and the Titanova price turned out to be a push. But the Titanova has a 2 year warranty but the N60 only has an inexplicable 16 month warranty. After I bought the Titanovas, I learned why the Diamond Vision F9's wattage rating won't be an issue for most car's wiring. The wire gauge determines how much power it can handle but OEM halogens produce vastly more heat than any LED out there, so ratings for OEM halogens take into account that heat. Of the three the F9 produces the most heat while in use but it still is vastly lower than a stock halogen. The F9 also has a 2 year warranty. I would say as long as you find a set that fits your car go with any of the three. I am happy with the Titanovas. A vast improvement over another set of LED's I bought 3 years ago that were underpowered and very disappointing.

[@austinbidwell9355]

@@TheBigHouse76 I mean n60s have been running through cheap price but the titanovas seem like the best choice shoot I'm tired of not having bright lights everyone else blinds me even on dim lol so many people have em nowadays it's just time I got some lol I'm probably gonna order soon here soon seems like people having nothing but good to say how do you feel about the titanovas since getting them and using them a bit?

[@austinbidwell9355]

@@TheBigHouse76 it was either one of the 3 if I could or probably the aurora 7seven LEDs those 4 stand out to me most out of all the ones I've seen I mean hikari titanova and n60 novsight and diamond vision f9 are all sounding good but titanova looks best

[@TheBigHouse76]

@@austinbidwell9355 Austin : I like the Titanovas. Very bright. The 1st time I used them in real darkiness I had to stop at a slight uphill before turning left onto the freeway. As I turned the guy in the opposite direction flashed his lights at me, no doubt thinking I had the brights on. The lateral spread is very good, illuminating the sides very well. The throw is excellent. As I noted above, far better than my other LED's. I have a projector housing and I now feel much safer driving at night, especially when the striping on the roads has decayed. When the newer embedded with glass striping is on the roads, I feel like I am on an airport runway. I got a great deal on them as I said. But it isn't clear to me from your posts which set of LEDs we've talked about does not fit your 2004 Crown Vic. I have not looked at the Aurora 7s so I can't comment on them.

[@DiamondVisionLED]

Is there anyway I can send you our newest headlight for testing and review? It's the F9 from Diamond Vision LED. 90W per bulb and uses our newest double wide LED chip.

[@CarLightReviews]

Please email [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@steveb2528]

Question why in the booklet for the bulbs there is no name on the box or booklet using “Future” or “Titanova” just on the box V50 9005. 65 watts would be 12 volts 5.4 amps. The booklet with the bulb says 12 volts 2 amps which would be 24 watts. What do you think? Thanks. Mr. B.

[@CarLightReviews]

I am not a representative for LED manufacturers so I can't tell you exactly why, but I can speculate that they reuse included literature for different models or it is simply a misprint.

[@vannevels6758]

HID bulbs emit light 360° but LEDs only 180 right, so how do they illuminate in a reflector like the halogen in my 06 subaru outback? I've contacted a company about new headlights for my car and they quoted me a price for HIDs for hi and low beams, what are your thoughts about this?

[@CarLightReviews]

They don't illuminate straight out like a flashlight but widen immediately more like a household lightbulb...there there is only a small area top and bottom that isn't covered, but is still the compromise when using LED lights. I haven't yet tested HID but I still think they are good choice. The downside is that it takes a few moments for them to reach peak brightness and they do dim over time and need to be replaced.

[@CuChiKat]

Noob here , can these ( or any other LEDS) be used to change from D2S HID;s to LED low beam healights on a 2009 Acura TL ?

[@CarLightReviews]

The jury seems to be still out on if there is value in switching from factory HID to LED. I'll be testing them soon!

[@TheWickedOne5150]

I have their lights from 2 generations before these. One is going out after a little over three years. I think they were rated at 1800LM. Am I going to have people thinking I am driving with my brights on with these flashing me? No problems with the last set but more light is usually better when driving at night and thinking about the upgrade but don’t want to have to adjust my lights at the same time. Any info would help. Thanks.

[@CarLightReviews]

Aiming headlights isn't usually difficult, but it is something that everyone should do at least once a year and every time the change bulbs. At least that's my rules. Otherwise, yes, you run the risk of putting your lights in the eyes of oncoming drivers instead of on the road where it is useful. Plus...if you are running some old lights, newer versions might be helpful as technology has come a long way in a short time and these tested pretty good. Give them a try!

[@WhipJay]

I have a Toyota Rav4 2017 LE that users a single 9012 bulb for high and low beam. Does this Hikaru light bulb have dual beam to accomplish that?

[@CarLightReviews]

Right here! amzn.to/45So2SY

[@abenj6235]

The Hikari H7 specific install instruction photo shows the bulb being installed with the wire at the 12 o’clock position which makes the rib being placed at the top. Should it be the other way around like you mentioned? Great content by the way.

[@rowankeltizar5961]

I'm also wondering about this. Default position seems to be with the rib on the bottom. Didn't know the collar was adjustable. I guess I need to play around and see which position gives better light on my projectors

[@mrman8856]

@rowankeltizar5961 You in the world blinding people. Lol

[@joe7528]

I just got mine and the instructions show the wire at 6 o'clock maybe you're reading upside down or see things backwards or reading from a mirror view or by chance you received a misprint booklet

[@mrman8856]

@@joe7528 Mines is the same, at the 6 o'clock position

[@JWDigitalArchiving]

What do you get over the Fahren Forscher for almost double the money other than a 1000 lux brighter? Thanks

[@CarLightReviews]

Compare all the data here: carlightreviews.com/headlightspecs Also watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j37bfZuHqdx1bas

[@beardoog1]

I really like these led lights but i wonder how they would survive in some of toyotas projector headlights that have the covers that seal the headlight assembly looks like in a toyota with the sealed assembly they would get too hot

[@CarLightReviews]

Common question, and a good one. Lots of vehicles have dust caps now, and make no mistake, it is not a good idea to go without them (just in case someone told you it was OK). But here's something for you to think about... Check out this video: kzbin.infoH8VP762ApdA See how hot a halogen light gets? Yikes! MUCH hotter than the main unit and the driver of any LED replacement...put together. I have to think that most LED headlight manufacturers design for dust cap applications.

[@natnut2008]

My car has stock D4S HID Xenons from the factory. Can I use this Hikari product as a replacement?

[@CarLightReviews]

You can give it a try if they make it in the same size, but without knowing your current HID output, I am unsure if it is an upgrade. Wish I could give you a better answer!

[@joshuaalfonso6463]

You should test the Auxito Y19

[@CarLightReviews]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@ryanjackson5463]

So... I'm looking into buying these and since I'm always trying to save a buck, I've considered the Acuma route. I think I spotted the difference and its in the chipset. The Hikari has 6 leds per side whereas the Acuma has 3 per side. Each claim differing output wattage (65w vs 55w) and published statistics and I think this is why (though I'm sure real world performance varies wildly). I think I'll stick with the Hikaris. It seems they use the identical housing and cooling configuration, but the chipset differs.

[@CarLightReviews]

Great observation! I am unsure if it was always that way, or there was a change that was made to the Acuma version since I made this video. Thanks for pointing that out! I updated the description to mention the observed diffferences.

[@p.k.808]

These, or the luxster punisher?

[@ericsivilla4091]

When I buy these lights should I put the external driver inside the light housing with the dust cover on, or should I stick the driver box on to metal or plastic somewhere in the chassis of my Dodge Challenger ? What kind of tape should i use if the driver install on the chassis.

[@CarLightReviews]

You want to ensure that you do not compromise the seal of the dust cover. So typically, you would find a spot inside the headlight assembly under the dust cap.

[@ericsivilla4091]

@@CarLightReviews thank you

[@steveb2528]

Mr B again. Your specs are a big difference from the listed specs. Can this be a standard installation book for other bulbs? Thanks.

[@CarLightReviews]

I appreciate that, but different tests will give you different results, which is why my test results differ from others. But what I will continue to offer is a realistic comparison from halogen to LED using repeatable tests.

[@Broski__]

How do you install these headlights with the external drivers in a projector with a dust cover? Do you need to modify the dust cover? Do you have a video on this?

[@CarLightReviews]

Sometimes you can fit the driver inside the headlight housing, just outside the reflector where the bulb collar fits into. There's often a space you can find. Sometimes, it helps to put the driver in first and then mount the bulb. If you have to modify the dust cap, see this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6i4epiGiKqImdE

[@Broski__]

@@CarLightReviews I'll give it a shot. Got a pair of these on the way now. Thanks for the reply.

[@TheIrvingsylva]

What about “Reflector” housings? How are they supposed to be orientated within a reflector housing?

[@CarLightReviews]

With the chips firing perpendicular to the ridges in the reflector bowl. This is usually horizontally, but sometimes, the bowls are designed with the ridges on an angle.

[@abdelrahmanabdalla449]

What about Hikari VisionPlus XHP 50.20?

[@KyrieEleisonMaranatha]

Accuma is Hikari's budget brand. That's why it's the same bulb for $15 less.

[@rowankeltizar5961]

I got these lights and I'm pretty impressed. Using them in projectors and they seem plenty bright. Have you tested either the GTR ultra or Morimoto 2stroke lights? Both 200$+ per pair. Wondering how they compare to these at twice the price.

[@Seattle808]

I replaced my GTR ultra 2.0’s with these Hikari titanova. They’re almost twice as bright. I’ll keep my gtr’s for reliable backups though.

[@rowankeltizar5961]

@@Seattle808 that's good to know. I saw that he actually has a video on these more expensive lights a while back and they are significantly dimmer. Surprising given the fact they are twice the cost. Really happy with the Hikaris. I may change my lows to Hikaris as well since the lenses do such a nice job of controlling the light. Planning to rig them so I can run all four at once!