LED vs HID D3S Bulb Shootout | Performance, Beam Pattern, and Price Comparison 💡

[@dmitriy7872]

Thanks for the video. I used to do headlights mods for cars and your video reflects my position. Never go with HIDs higher than 4200-4300K. This is the best color temperature for your eyes. Especially if you drive a lot on wet roads. Everything higher than 5000K provides less visibility to your eye. Even modern LEDs headlights sometimes are more dangerous (while driving on a country side road or a road with constant change of the level), simply because of the very sharp edge of the light beam. You get very bright beam where it is lit, but you see nothing outside of it. When you have 4200-4300 - your eye see slightly more behind the edge

[@Brgyourownbombs]

Good information. Glad I went with Night Breaker lasers/CBI on my 3 cars. Brighter hot spot means I'm getting more light down the road. Warmer kelvin rating just performs better in poor weather conditions, white light just get drowned out at night in the rain.

[@HeadlightRevolution]

You definitely made a fantastic choice!

[@videomaniac108]

This was a very interesting and informative comparison, thanks. I replaced the stock D2S bulbs in my 5 year-old 370Z with a set of the OSRAM Cool Blue Intense Next Gen bulbs. After steadily getting brighter and whiter over the last two weeks as they burned in, I can say that they are a great upgrade over stock and are very reasonably priced, about $100 for the pair.

[@Triggzism]

Can't go wrong with OSRAM at all..

[@HeadlightRevolution]

We love Osram 👌🏻

[@namir91]

I'm glad to hear they burn in brighter. I just installed the CBI-NG on my car and it's only a little brighter than the OEM. That said, my OEM bulb was an Osram Xenarc so it was good to begin with stock. Hoping these continue to burn in well

[@simpleautothings_official3549]

I've got osram cbb.. They suck in the rain

[@videomaniac108]

@@simpleautothings_official3549 That was my concern about getting something with a higher color temperature, increased light scattering on dust and moisture droplets in the air plus the human eye's reduced sensitivity to the shorter wavelengths.

[@MickeyMishra]

The Morimito HID Bulbs are an amazing upgrade compared to the off market HID bulbs on the market. They are Advisably brighter, and you are able to tell they have a more consistent color temperature. If you are stuck with reflector Halogens? The Morimito LED bulbs are an amazing upgrade from Factory bulbs.

[@747rotate]

I've tried just about all of the higher end bulbs from GTR to Morimoto and everything in-between and then discovered Diamond Vision and these blew everything else out of the water. More than happy with them.

[@LiquidXiron]

amen

[@ob1kdanny87]

are those halogen from philips?

[@747rotate]

@@ob1kdanny87 no they're LEDs from the company Diamond Vision.

[@Pitbully23]

You didn’t like the GTR ultra 2s? I have them in H11 and my lights are so bright and they have lasted 3 years so far. I’m looking for DS4 bulbs for my sons car and GTR doesn’t make them so I’ll check out the brand u suggested

[@mugiwaratrii4545]

Bought the Oscram Nightbreakers for my Audi Q5. Barely brighter than the original HIDs. I was so disappointed after spending $200. Returned them immediately. After buying and returning literally all of the top of the line HiDs, i found the Sinoparcel D3S LED 6000k for about $80. I have found what Ive been looking for. These LEDs are brighter than the HIDs and i see everything driving at night. I literally rarely use my highbeams anymore. I also added a new set of LED foglights and i swear to you, its the perfect setup. The color is a blue/violet, and i see EVERYTHING. It makes my 2014 car look like a 2024. Its been over 6 months and i still love the LED. I will always prefer LEDs but that's just me.

[@snapdragogon69]

Thanks for the heads up. Me too with Osram CBI. Looked just like the 6 year old originals. I daren’t get the LED as I am not convinced they will last or be still bright when hot. However watch this video by scrubbing the timeline back and forth so you can directly compare. The ones that win are dull with a small hot spot. The ones that lose give off a much more even spread of bright light. A better way to measure is required.

[@eddiegray5877]

Did you have to add a sensor so the LED bulbs would work?

[@TakeThis_L]

Osrams take a while to burn in, won’t reach their full potential over night

[@mugiwaratrii4545]

@TakeThis_L I waited about 3 days. I commute an hour and a half to and from work along with other commutes for errands everyday. I gave them a chance to "break in".

[@netob6826]

Do the sinoparcel loose brightness after being ran a while reaching temperature?

[@a8f235]

I had to scrap my initial choice of the Osram Night breaker bulbs, because I immediatly thought about the foglights as well. I went ahead and ordered all new lights for the front so it's a more uniform upgrade. I went for Osram Cool Blue Intense Xenarc D3S headlights and the Osram LEDriving FL H8 foglights. And I thought I just needed some new H7 bulbs to begin with, ah well... At least now I will know the condition of the entire front end when it comes to lighting, so it gives me some peace of mind for now.

[@vincentsimon4037]

I sped this video up and was amazed. This presenter could be a dancer!(If he isn't already) Some move bustin gesturing! Lol! Totally messing! Love my Morimoto XB lights from you guys!!

[@HeadlightRevolution]

😂😂

[@VorsprungDurchNik]

I put the Nightbreaker Lasers in my Audi SQ5, and even compared to just one year old basic Osram D3S capsules they were amazing. I saw someone make a comment about their Q5 and the Nightbreaker Lasers and I just have to assume they were looking for ricer-style glare producing flood lights, with photons scattered everywhere they SHOULDN'T be. These definitely put a lot more light where it needs to be, and the high beams are an absolute no-brainer compared to any LED alternative.

[@jessiewhite7783]

I hate getting conflicting comments, but yours definitely seems more educated. I saw that other comment you mentioned, he claims he tried all the top HID’s and none of them were good🙄🤣

[@Mikeeg0607]

Would love to see a test of the deNX Gen D3S LED's from deAuto LED they make some pretty bold claims and would be great to see an independent test like this with some real data.

[@Sirianot134]

Why didn’t you test the Lasfit.? It was on the table 🤔

[@HeadlightRevolution]

Check the disclaimer - we'd have to disassemble the headlights to install and we don't recommend that for an LED upgrade. Much better, easier options are available.

[@michellemanatan8054]

Really wish you were able to do a review on the Lasfit conversion. I've seen some pictures on their site from customers, and judging by their reviews, they were impressed. I'm assuming because of the external chip that comes with each bulb. I still have yet to find a video that does a full fledge install and comparison review. It's also been tested to last for 30,000 hours under normal conditions.

[@HeadlightRevolution]

We did not include the Lasfit D3S LED bulbs in this video because it involved pulling the bumper and the headlights and taking them apart. We wouldn’t recommend doing that much work for a change in output color unless you're doing a full headlight retrofit.

[@jessebuenrostro2080]

You guys should do a video with Lasfit bulbs. After my reading the reviews and testing Lasfit bulbs to hid, i was impressed with their LED bulbs. I upgraded our 2 vehicles and recommended to my brothers car. I bought the Lasfit Pro Series and LA Series. Beam pattern was nice and wide and shot down the road good!

[@HeadlightRevolution]

We did intend to include the Lasfit LED bulbs in this video, but their D3S replacement LED required the headlight to be taken apart. Not worth the effort, and not what we'd recommend for our customers. Maybe we can include them in another testing video for the future!

[@Dexion845]

the problem with these LED bulbs is they tend to overheat an fail 6 months later.

[@Dexion845]

I used Lastfit LA series on a 2009 Camry, I thought just as you did that they were very impressive, then I put in XenonDepot XTR 5000K bulbs on 45W ballasts and then I was brought back to reality. With my own Lux tests it was about 40% brighter than the Lasfit bulbs.

[@HeadlightRevolution]

That's right! Whiter isn't always brighter!

[@Calbenmike]

@@Dexion845I highly doubt that.

[@scottcpan68]

HID is still king, especially in projector headlights. If you're willing to do a full projector retrofit, there're Bi-Led projectors available that perform excellent.

[@HeadlightRevolution]

We completely agree!

[@soleslayer91]

I have a 2015 gmc sierra with projector housing. Any recommendations on a bult? Night driving is terrible!

[@obxboyoo]

Why no diode dynamics?

[@RickLBZ]

Another great video. What happened to the Lasfit?

[@johnny4713ify]

Exactly what I was wondering🤔

[@DrivenReality]

Honestly it involved pulling the bumper and the headlights and taking them apart. I wouldn’t recommend ever doing that much work for a change in output color.

[@johnny4713ify]

​@@DrivenRealityUnderstandable, but you did mention them on your video plus they were the most expensive LED'S so I was really hoping to see the results. I recently installed Luxster punisher leds on my truck with standard reflector/HID kit and another pair on a vehicle that has Factory HID's. I gotta say they blow the morimoto HID conversion kit for the truck and the Factory HID with CBI"s out the water kinda nutts. Put it this way when I'm driving next to other vehicles at night they are just as bright if not brighter next to luxury vehicles with laser headlights like Mercedes and Audis. I've only had them on for a few months so far they are holding up great and have already been through a few rain storms, but time will tell. I was never a fan of LEDs, but with the rapid tech advancement plus the $70 a pair price point I took the leap. I Never had a problem with the HID kits and had them on for years. If these hold up the test of time I'd say good quality LED'S are a great alternative to HID'S

[@rodasriola]

isnt plug and play, that why

[@RickLBZ]

@@rodasriola obviously. But a lot of people come to these videos for guidance. Would have been nice to complete the thought at least.

[@MrJordanwain]

Can you do a comparison of a factory LED headlight vs factory xenon? If LEDs are so much better from the factory why aren’t they available in that standard as an aftermarket part? Is there a difference in the projector or something?

[@HeadlightRevolution]

There is a difference between an LED projector and an HID projector! Typically LED projectors have the LED chip built-in, which means there aren't options for replacement. You get what you get! HID projectors are made specifically for HID technology - they are not compatible with LEDs or halogens. HIDs have a lot more options for customization.

[@Dr_Xyzt]

Can you test an LED insert in a KC Apollo housing? I really like the serviceability of things like 9005 and H11 bulbs. It's nice to have spare bulbs in the glovebox.

[@chrisselke449]

You need to go into the central electrics control module and make sure the headlights don't have headlight dimming enabled or any voltage showing. Any voltage showing in the option means there's some dimming enabled to extend the life of the bulbs.

[@VorsprungDurchNik]

That's only true of halogen bulbs in some cars. You cannot extend the life of an HID bulb by reducing the voltage going to the ballast. If the modules are coded correctly there is no option to adjust the headlight voltage with factory equipped HIDs.

[@LawrenceMarkFearon]

Morimoto HID's come in 3 kelvin temperatures and at 35 watts or 50 watts. But the Osram Cool Blue Boost's only come in 6000k anywhere sold.

[@arturolopez3434]

Hi!!, I was wondering what Ballast you guys were using during the Test.?? 35W or 55W??

[@HeadlightRevolution]

35W, the OEM standard!

[@cuiltyvip]

I never saw Lasfit in this video, as they always speak well of the brands they sell and always compare them to purely cheap Chinese brands. I bought some Luxster brand LEDs that are high quality and economical and illuminate much brighter than the HID and twice as bright as the GTR Lighting Ultra 2.

[@HeadlightRevolution]

It involved pulling the bumper and the headlights and taking them apart. We wouldn’t recommend ever doing that much work for a change in output color.

[@hammadialfakhri]

GTR doesn't come in d3s You would need to modify the housing

[@Dexion845]

Best to get a Lux meter and make that determination, your eyes might think whiter = brighter, but it might be that the LED bulbs just give off better contrast.

[@BrittanyMartin917]

Can you please do the same test for Charger headlights? I need to replace my factory HID bulbs and would like to know what one would be the best for replacing it.

[@HeadlightRevolution]

The Charger uses a D3S bulb type, so this video would be pretty relevant for your Charger!

[@BrittanyMartin917]

@@HeadlightRevolution i know its relivant but you guyts always say what worked in one housing may be different in another one. that why i ask.

[@Thirtybird]

@@BrittanyMartin917 I put the Osram Laser Breakers in my Charger. I think they're still not adjusted right, but they work much better than stock. Apparently Charger HID projectors aren't great to begin with

[@soleslayer91]

Just bought a 2015 sierra and the headlights are terrible and I litterly don't drive at night cuz of it. They are projector with no name led's in them what should i get???

[@crs1474]

What bulb type does it use?

[@soleslayer91]

@@crs1474 9012

[@VictorVargasJr-h6n]

Thank you, you've helped me make a decision.

[@MegaLeoo1]

Did anyone tried Sylvania D3S High Performance SilverStar ZXE HID Headlight Bulb

[@nismo923]

Was this tested with the Phillips XV1 or XV2?

[@fjunk2]

Says gen 2 on the boxes

[@dsrocks6905]

Just curious, wouldnt a more consistent beam pattern yield better visibility than raw maximum lux? Some of those beam patterns from the HID have quite strong hotspots, but visibility to the side of those bulbs looks worse than the LED options, even if they do have a lower peak output. Thats not to say the LEDs are better options, but they have a suprisingly good beam pattern for these projectors.

[@HeadlightRevolution]

Most lights in a projector will have a pretty decent beam pattern-that's because the projector itself and the cut-off shield create the low beam pattern. Lux represents penetration here, indicating that those lights are going to shine further down the road and create a genuine hot spot versus just being a wall of light, which can cause too much foreground lighting.

[@simpleautothings_official3549]

I find this difficult to believe but lasfit never disappoints. Are you testing with fresnel lens or clear lens? In the real world, I struggle with HID.

[@HeadlightRevolution]

100% OEM headlights, no clear lens modifications.

[@simpleautothings_official3549]

Ok ​@@HeadlightRevolution

[@Alex-sg3yz]

I recently put d3s led bulbs in my charger and the beam pattern is awful. but when I'm backed up from a wall like the mustang in the video it looks just like this, perfect. but when I drive on an empty dark road it's a huge downgrade from d3s hid. from the research I've done LED won't project the same way as the hid and that's why I have empty spots in my beam pattern

[@HeadlightRevolution]

That is 110% true, an HID projector is really only made for HID optics. Therefore, LEDs really aren't the best option for HID headlights.

[@Dexion845]

Best to get the Osram CBI Next Gen, they will settle in at around 5300K after 8-10 hrs of runtime. The other problem is reliability, these LED bulbs don't have adequate cooling and the chips burn out. Alot of people complain their bulbs burn out in 6 months sometimes.

[@LilKing420s]

I beg to differ @HeadlightRevolution, at least in the case of my 2016 Edge Sport with factory HID projectors. The direct replacement LED D3S's, which plug directly into the existing HID ballast, had the EXACT same beam pattern and cutoff line as the Xenon bulbs they supplanted. Reflectors on the other hand, although halogen, scatter terribly depending on the LED used. Some are better than others, but in numerous different vehicles, halogen reflector assemblies have had some level of beam pattern and cutoff problems. My theory is that projectors control the light better given they have less volume for the photons to travel though and of course the lens focusing the beam. Where as reflector lamps are far more sensitive to the location of an LEDs light source being off the mark, relative to the original filament or capsule light source. My two cents anyhow..

[@retiredrebel]

@@HeadlightRevolution thank you for this confirmation. I’d love to see your field test of the Audi Matrix LEDs, at night 10 pm on a Thursday on a highway with some traffic. Tell the boss to authorize an overnight road trip with a film crew. If it works & last long it’ll be a game changer especially for EVs and for driving cross country. City - I just can’t see it working with so much preceding & oncoming traffic.

[@8mista81]

So which one is the best ?

[@HeadlightRevolution]

From our testing, the Osram Night Breaker Lazer HID had the biggest improvement!

[@mikezamora8043]

You never reviewed the lasfit led bulb

[@puffnstuff12]

LasFit led's have always worked well for me when replacing incandescent bults.

[@HeadlightRevolution]

It involved pulling the bumper and the headlights and taking them apart. We wouldn’t recommend ever doing that much work for a change in output color.

[@Universal_Bro]

Agree LEDs are still not mature enough for better beam pattern and have short range, also affected by poor weather conditions

[@TheRCPenguin]

Thanks for the video - very helpful!

[@HeadlightRevolution]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BrianGutierrez-g8t]

I have a 2018 camaro ss with the projector housing I have my windshield tinted with 35% my stock hids got dim and it’s hard to see at night now, what would you recommend? Hid or led? I want the brightest thing out there

[@HeadlightRevolution]

If you have OEM HID, we'd recommend using an HID. Overall, they'll be best designed for your OEM Headlights. HIDs do have a lifespan, typically we suggest replacing them every 3 to 5 years.

[@keshav4778]

Is the Auxito D3S LED worth it?

[@HeadlightRevolution]

You could find much better options with HIDs

[@victorrobles7211]

Can you do a review to see if the GTR LED headlights can work in 2014 ford mustang

[@HeadlightRevolution]

GTR Lighting does not have a D3S replacement bulb.

[@sciroccomods]

Hi, i already got nightbreaker 200 d3s, would you say the newer 220 are worth the upgrade, cheers.

[@HeadlightRevolution]

Depends on how long you've had the current ones! If you've had them for a few years, we'd definitely recommend the upgrade 🔥

[@sciroccomods]

@@HeadlightRevolution They was in the car when i purchased it 3y ago, iv drove it around 3k miles, and they was already installed, i wish they was slightly blue, i do cave cbb in my other scirocco but there not as bright, thanks.

[@J4Q3]

Test: osram nb d3s vs auxbeam, bullvision leds

[@HeadlightRevolution]

Good suggestion!

[@22TheJuggernaut]

So these bulbs DONT work if my low beam bulbs are different than my high beam bulbs?

[@HeadlightRevolution]

If you have a low beam dedicated projector that uses D3S, these would be compatible. Some vehicles do have independent high beam units.

[@klaatuzogran4503]

Do the HID get dimmer with age, or is it hours of use? 🤔

[@HeadlightRevolution]

It is with usage overtime, 25w kits are around 4/5 years, 55w would be more like 2/3 years.

[@LilKing420s]

Yep, dimmer as they age. Both the bulbs as well as the ballasts degrade slowly over time. Akin to those long florescent tube fixtures.

[@javierjimenez3627]

What's the best HID for the bmw m5 e39?

[@HeadlightRevolution]

D2S, we'd say Philips or Osram!

[@Dexion845]

A couple of things EVERYONE should know here. First thank you for testing these bulbs this is great information for everyone. Now does anyone notice how your eyes were squinting at the OEM (probably philips or osram oem's) and then your eyes relaxed when the first LED bulb came up? Yeah that's why car manufacturers go with LED now. The color is more pleasing to the eye and reduces eye-strain, but if not aimed correctly can be harsher to oncoming drivers. The sides of the beam pattern are also much better with the LED bulbs for the most part and that is very important for turning a corner at night. That is until you get to the options from Osram. The Lux figures are simply recording the brightest part of the bulb which for the HID options are the hotspot directly in the middle. This will make HID look like it's the clear winner but we don't only see straight ahead of us when driving. The Cafopar bulbs did a great job at being an OEM replacement but might be abit too blue at 6500K The best of both worlds is definitely going to be the OSRAM CBN as it's got the intensity of HID and contrast of LED. You can even see the sides of the beam pattern have better contrast on the CBN than on the Lasers. I dont know what's going on with Philips, both the WV2 and XV2 had some clear alignment issues as the hotspots were all over the place throwing the beam pattern off but the Osrams were perfect. I think we are really close to having viable options from LED on a D-series replacement option but reliability is a whole different topic. The Aftermarket LED bulbs seem to have heating issues causing the chips to burn out in sometimes a few months.

[@dzenan.m]

You are joking right? Led's have worst eye strain

[@makigor]

What you recomend on 2011 dodge Ram 5500? Thank you.

[@HeadlightRevolution]

We have a ton of options, check them out: www.headlightrevolution.com/buyer-guide-by-vehicle/2011+Ram+3500_with_2_Headlights

[@sonpham1754]

Great video. Big thank

[@HeadlightRevolution]

Glad you liked it!

[@albertrodriguez6539]

I have a 2018 Suburban Premier , came with Osram D3s Hid and they are not white enough , presently the look warmer . What can I do to obtain a Pure white color like 6K temperature or so ? can you help

[@robertplant6667]

Osram Cool Blue Boost. Pure white and powerful.

[@kees1]

tnx....👍

[@wusthof641]

I think for me would be longevity. As having to take the damn bumper cover off etc. to access the bulb, it had better last. Being more of a high performance bulb generally means less life. Hmmmm

[@keshav4778]

Where is LASFIT?

[@HeadlightRevolution]

Lastfit did not fit without modifying the headlight - we wouldn't recommend it.

[@keshav4778]

@@HeadlightRevolution oh nice…Thanks!!😉

[@BIG_MAN266]

I think there something wrong with your measuring device or the Led bulbs cannot be read properly with the same measuring device..they are clearly brighter than all hid bulbs in your vides

[@HeadlightRevolution]

Brighter does not always mean better, that's why we do the testing 🤔

[@retiredrebel]

Brighter in a shorter distance range, say 50 meters, after that it’s pitch black. At higher speeds, this is known as over driving your headlights.

[@Nayr747]

Why did you compare them to the worst LED bulbs? Seems suspect..

[@HeadlightRevolution]

These are some of the most popular LED options we could find 👀 Not many manufacturers made LED replacements for HID bulbs

[@Nayr747]

@@HeadlightRevolution DDM, Philips, SV4, Morimoto, etc don't make LED bulbs for HID projectors?

[@SureShot_2]

Are you doing sign language while talking??? That’s crazy cool dude.

[@justaguyandhisdog9328]

Lol

[@Z71GALLA]

What happen to the lasfit?

[@HeadlightRevolution]

Disclaimer in the description, it didn't fit the housing, and wasn't worth modifying the headlights to make them fit! Much better bulb options.