Sylvania Silverstar zXe Headlight Bulbs vs. Stock - HID Alternative?

[@AmericanFarmerHVAC2024]

I've noticed a difference with these actually. And my pair lasted over two years. It really depends on the vehicle. Different headlight designs seem to affect it. HID or LEDs are only legal in projection lamp headlights. NOT reflector headlights. So for poor people like me with old vehicles, I'll buy these. They have much better distance down road and side to side. For me that's worth it and I don't care what anyone says.

[@craig_sez8534]

Chk out headlight revolution's vids..The compare alot of bulbs and even some houseings..

[@waterhead1029]

It makes sense that different housings yield different results. My 'downroad' is significantly improved in mine. The brightness and focus improvement is subjective, but I'd have to guess 20%.

[@seanjones4167]

This was a year ago so I doubt you'll see it 😂 but I've ran leds in my 97 powerstroke for 2 years now and they're not projectors. And I've had no problems with getting stopped.

[@MrCliffda3rd]

LEDs can go in reflectors, just aim the headlights down.

[@stonerman15]

Definitely

[@CTHellcat]

Definitely a noticeable improvement in brightness and you can totally see the difference in color.

[@528Circle]

Hearing “Zed” took me back to my days of working with a crew of Canadians. Caught me off guard the first time you said it, but that time of my life was awesome, so it made me happy every time you said it!

[@ericstufflebeam9]

Just bought these for my 08 rt. For the price they are well worth it.. it's night and day difference between these and standard halogen.

[@MarspeedCars]

I agree I like them so far

[@GG-cn6es]

I hate when people put LED bulbs in reflector headlights. No matter what the manufacturer says, you are going to blind everyone else on the road.

[@realtyrocks1969]

But can the driver see better? I'm fine with being a dick to other drivers as long as there are still douchebags in jacked up trucks that tailgate me.

[@alexandercurtis4427]

​@@realtyrocks1969Not really no, it dosent project the light correctly

[@shawnsummers4569]

@GG-cn6es these are halogen, tho?

[@dirtybauer7022]

had a pair in my f150 a few years ago. they were a pretty good difference from the regular 20 dollar set from walmart. did just fine out in the oilfield and actually served as the light source a few times on older source pits with no light plant. had them going strong for 2 1/2 years before i t-boned someone. might buy them again idk, im looking at options.

[@waterhead1029]

I remember being out in the Southwest, either industrial lighting that burns your eyeballs out, or pitch black lol.

[@billyshepard5514]

Get a LED replacement thats rated even brighter. I did this but had to place a led adapter in between because the led would flicker

[@6476Mike]

Just about 1 month ago my lights were stock and super yellow, I did a 3M restoration kit and upgraded to the silver star ultra plus added fog lights and man what a difference, I can actually see now lol

[@tnitron9750]

I got a pair of these for my fog lights that weren't HIDs. They now match the light output color almost perfectly with my factory HID headlights. Meijer also runs specials on these bulbs with a $10 Coupon instantly and usable on anything automotive.

[@Knoxvillicus]

Great video ! Just picked these up, way brighter than these white LEDs I had. If you're gonna put in LEDs you need the full conversion kit with the ballast/ control unit or else its garbage.

[@Blueknight1960]

LED's don't require ballast, but hid's do.

[@gregryan4333]

@@Blueknight1960 true but leds require a driver fluorescents require ballasts

[@justaguy4real]

These are all in my own words before I watched entire video. So the similarities are real and legit. 1:05 my opinion the Silverstar are the whitest white and that's what I like. Very illuminating crisp clean light. Always replace bulbs as pairs at same time.

[@andrewmellan1156]

So not worth it

[@YourMajesticKyng]

That blue coating on the bulb actually reduces light output. They have the same distance as a regular halogen just whiter.

[@TatianaCD88]

Indeed! You know your stuff. I just made a video regarding this. I upgraded to Silverstar Ultras and added some Nokya Hyper Yellow bulbs to compensate for poor weather when the white of the headlights are washed out. People don't believe that whiter, brighter headlights are only good for non bad weather conditions.

[@MarspeedCars]

Makes sense to me, I’ve heard this as well, maybe it’s the white light that just makes it look brighter? Or shit stock bulbs

[@YourMajesticKyng]

JustAnother CarGuy I installed LED lowbeams and installed new headlight housings.

[@ElvisCarReviews]

You can clearly see the difference

[@rntjake]

Wow that's a huge difference man

[@mlvncgndhn9583]

driving at night, i prefer the warmer light.. easy on eye and if i need a bright light, i will install an LED pod lights

[@tattooeditalian2895]

So how did these lights do? Did they last? Are they worth it?

[@TatianaCD88]

To add my input, I have the Ultras which are a single step behind the ZXEs. These premium bulbs by Sylvania are worth it! However DO NOT shop retail at Walmart or Advance Auto Parts. You'll be paying an arm and a leg. Go to ebay and you'll be surprised how cheap you can get these. I made a full comparison, side by side. Check it out!

[@MarspeedCars]

Gonna check it out now! Yeah that’s a good call, the big brands are usually a rip off! Thanks for the comment

[@VinylToVideo]

I have them on my old Cadillac, both low and high beams. People sometimes pass me and flash their high beams thinking mine are on. I then flash my actual high beams. Just ordered for my Pontiac.. thankfully don't need two sets again!

[@juliosdiy3206]

I suppose ur low beams may be a little high, mines were way high like over a foot when i adjust it at my garage door

[@carlloftin2850]

Thanks for making the video - helped me understand the differences between the two types of bulbs

[@ambitionsskyyyy]

You’re welcome Carl

[@waterhead1029]

Great video. Head is spinning from the jargon "58 lux 9007 / 9005 H7 x16 super duper 55 watt" etc. Parts store was helpful, deciding between these or Philips.

[@chrisclaude3885]

I modified my 9005 bulb and put them everywhere

[@jrlima6957]

So glad you dropped this

[@waterhead1029]

Very helpful. I was having trouble understanding all of the numbers. I was getting ready to hit the Amazon button, and they told me !!Won't fit your car!!

[@tcapfan4190]

Great video! Update: I finally got to drive at night. The difference is awesome!

[@emilycutie87]

This is amazing!!! Ahhh can't wait to surprise my boyfriend!! ♡♡♡

[@beans4gas]

I think the reflector design really makes a difference. I noticed 0 difference between these and the stock bulbs which are $6.

[@1967friend]

You should never touch the glass of a new bulb. The oils from your skin will make the bulb fail prematurely. If your going to attempt to make an instructional video, you should know this kind of stuff.

[@boostfiend]

He also didn't stop at a stop sign. How dare he! HOW DARE HE!!!!!!!

[@demetricecarter2003]

You should have ended your comment at "prematurely", but I guess you just couldn't resist being an asshole huh?

[@MarspeedCars]

Yup I agree with you, common knowledge. My car noob buddy didn’t know that unfortunately so he grabbed it while I was filming. made sure he didn’t touch the new bulbs, old ones not too worried about

[@texasman45]

So is it not high and low on the same bulb??

[@miguellott9038]

I put these and the ZXE gold on my 2014 F150. I'm not sure if it's the application or what but they look exactly like regular bottom of the line gold-colored halogens. I also have the same zxe bulbs in my fog lights and their bright white with a slight blue tint. Is there some reason they cannot match their bulb colors from one bulb to the other in the same model???

[@DapperDubuOT9]

I’ve used these in my suburban and Z71 and they were definitely brighter than stock but only lasted about 6 months in both vehicles.

[@zachjstout]

They should come with a one year guarantee so you can get a new set. Also make sure you don’t touch the bulb with your fingers

[@blackjackal2156]

In my personal experience, anything above Sylvania silver Star burns out prematurely (no, I do not touch the bulbs). The high intensity bulbs burn way too hot, and they fizzle out before four months

[@juliosdiy3206]

I bought some yrs ago n one burned out in less then 4 months.

[@Forbiddina]

My one of my silver star ultras just burnt out today after 7 years. I saw the ZXE’s at auto zone and figured I’d try something different. We’ll see how long these ones last.

[@mattwilder1574]

It's interesting and I wasn't aware until now the Euro's pronounce Z as Zed... You just don't have a European accent that I can notice even a little... Are you a native or just moved to Canada?

[@bryanbiltoft8141]

Tinted headlight covers so your lights won't work as well? Ok, lol. Do you pour water in your gas and drive on flat tires too?

[@jayep7701]

whoa chill bro its just tints. i understand where you are coming from but no need to hate.

[@TommyTombstone]

Damn, this guy is cool.

[@edwardprice140]

Thanks ! I will NOT be changing my cars bulbs.

[@Jason-vh6nr]

To me the Sylvania SilverStar ultra are better because they are wider light and they're longer down the road than these and they're cheaper it's just one step down. They pretty much look about the same color with the bright white I don't know why people keep saying that they have blue tint in them cuz I don't see no blue tint

[@ryanreynolds7771]

I bought these and my car has daylight running and the bulbs burned out in less than a year. ((And I did not touch bulb )) very expensive for all I got outta the usage

[@ryanreynolds7771]

hello @hitek9wittafulclipI did buy the LED and they lasted about 6 months to a year. I have bought these cheap LEDS several times I never get past a year. I had put these on a 2001 Toyota Tacoma several times one set actually blew my fuses. Also a 2009 Kia Sportage several times so it gets kinda expensive having to buy these once a year off Ebay. the cheap Ebay LEDS are not good. Im not only one who complain about these cheap Ebay LEDS ..

[@oneofakindkev5259]

Good video only down fall is that engine bay dirty as fk

[@pacopaco897]

Yep I wip mine down clean

[@tenzackyogi1742]

55 dollars. Smfh...thats crazy price on amazon. I got WAGNER H11TVX. It has xenon gas inside bulb. Thats only reason light goes brighter and price lilbit higher.

[@Tenebrius1963]

So the high and low beams are the same type of bulbs?

[@MarspeedCars]

They look the same but are slightly different, 9006 low and 9005 high

[@kennywatkins8762]

Well worth the money is my opinion

[@swappedoutZ71]

Just got these for my sister and kind of bummed with the low beam quality lol. Satisfied with high beams though. Guess more expensive isn't always better. If I knew that, I would have just gotten the Silverstar ultras lol. Oh well I did it with good intentions, thought I was getting my sister the best of the best, since she just got a new job and drives in the dark more now.

[@kathrynck]

These were actually dimmer than the OEM bulbs when I tried them. Perhaps just a bad mix of reflector & bulb match-up, but I was sorely disappointed in these.

[@DSWJoyrideProductions]

Nice compare and contrast

[@justaguy4real]

2:12 dude the bulbs don't look the same behind tinted headlight lens.

[@johnnie135]

I have replaced my gm H11 to these bulbs and now I can barely see with them at all. I can't find a reason why they are so dim. I thought the internet had all the answers!

[@axjohn]

Johnnie go to bulbfacts.com for the answer. The Sylvania Silver Star Ultra is MUCH better than the zXe. The zXe just looks whiter but it doesn’t light up the road or road signs like the Silverstar Ultras do. Get the Ultras.

[@Detroit313sneakerlover]

Just baught these and was very disappointed coming from led white bulbs these still look yellow couldn’t take them back wouldn’t recommend if your down grading to these from hid or led

[@JasnoGT]

Great video. I'm getting new housings for my 2004 jeep wj. Trying to decide if I should get the ones with LEDs and halos or just grab some of these. Thanks for posting.

[@myronjansen2165]

Thanks brotha!

[@SAABguyMD]

Good comparison!

[@christ2054]

You touched the bulbs 💀😂

[@dannykrinkle4726]

Great video. Thanks for your hard work.

[@zaid8025]

I might look into this great video man makes the front even meaner

[@MarspeedCars]

Thanks bro 👍🏽 I’m liking the look

[@waterhead1029]

@@MarspeedCars These look a lot whiter. And the extra brightness is focused 'downroad' like it says on the box.

[@ike7539]

those are for kids who want to look cool! :)) ultra is the way to go...

[@carloscantu3408]

You should think about LED headlights bro, I bought some for my 2014 Charger and they look awesome and they’re clear and bright, keep up the vids love them!

[@MarspeedCars]

Definitely want to get some soon, just wanted to test these out first and that will be the next step!

[@SpaceCowboy9808]

Please buy an led housing instead of putting them in the halogen housing

[@MexhomieXlll]

EssentialGaming y

[@victoryrider]

LEDs are not designed to work in a halogen light housing. Yes they're bright but the light scatters all over makes it hard to see.

[@Blueknight1960]

$55 for halogen bulbs, yea not going to happen.

[@xthunder-gamingb.a.m.f2796]

You should use gloves to not touch the bulb as to not transfer oils onto the glass... it can shatter when hot ... also bulb grease

[@anthonyamurri9278]

My ZXE was $65 for my 2010 charger in Washington State

[@OSCAR12345velasco]

Do these take a while to warm up? I install em I wore gloves and make sure not to touch the bulb nd it looks same as the stock lol? Any suggestions?

[@martybaker5213]

Do you think he's a bulb expert? He was calling these bulbs Zed XE's!

[@justaguy4real]

The "yellow hue" is what makes it warm

[@Kiddsworld66]

Just a tip for you buddy, you shouldn’t touch the actual bulbs a bunch or intentionally. It should be avoided as much as possible.

[@jeepercreepers54]

Nice job, helpful, Thanks.

[@marinegator1833]

Do you know anyway on how to clean out the inside of the headlights glass.

[@MarspeedCars]

You will have to take apart the sealer that keeps the housing and glass sealed, and then reseal. Or possibly take off the headlight and take out bulbs and see if you can get in there somehow with a towel or something

[@MotivatedSoccer18]

Order on Amazon, they are like $30.

[@Resistance_is_Futile01]

They kinda look the same!!!

[@jhawki777]

Same thing I said

[@TricksnKhaos2750]

Y'all might be colorblind lmao

[@waterhead1029]

I can tell, not by much. But these look great for lighting up the periphery.

[@haciendadad]

Definitely see a wider range

[@waterhead1029]

Along with improved downroad focus, they scatter into the periphery more.

[@amoon865]

Did he say FedEx E?

[@gavinw.7630]

Save yourself the money and just get the silver star ultra, zxe is just a gimmick.

[@Ferda1964]

that's right

[@NMEofdaST8]

I just got the Silverstar Ultra H7 they still look pretty yellow might try the zxe

[@neil08965]

@@NMEofdaST8 I have the ultra in my wrangler they suck

[@wrapman_8852]

I have the Ultras and am very content. Couldn't see a big difference with the ZXE bulbs considering the ZXEs offer a mere 10% extra light vs the Ultras 27%.

[@VinylToVideo]

Ultras are yellow. People sometimes flash their high beams at me thinking my ZXEs low beams are my high beams.

[@Justacogg]

During installation you were not only “not wearing” gloves but are also touching the glass of the bulb! The oil on your hands will eventually blow that bulb! This being an instructional video maybe you may want to put some caveats in this video! Otherwise thanks for the effort in the review.

[@craig_sez8534]

Its actually the oils on his skin that causes a hot spot,to which it blows due to that..NOT just cause the oils of his skin make it blow..So if your gonna shit on someone,have details in place.....Its same thing as fryin an egg in a fry pan..

[@Justacogg]

@@craig_sez8534 it wasn't shiting on anyone. Hopefully just a helpful tip. and it is eventually the oils on the hand that cause the bulb a problem. Skip the semantics.

[@fheravi9149]

Wouldn't it be cheaper to buy a new headlight assembly? Js

[@MarspeedCars]

No headlight assembly is minimum $200 and for the charger you have to take off the bumper. Bulbs are now like $30 for LEDs on Amazon

[@VetteDaily]

No offense but there's very very little difference, in the end it's still just a halogen bulb. Put the Silver Star next to an LED or an actual HID and you will be blown away with the results.

[@comestain]

some places wont allow you to modify non projector housings with HIDs. for one it can blind the shit outta ppl since they arent made for them. and 2 i had a charger many years ago and HIDs are ass with them... chrysler has issues with resistance and it causes them to not work properly and buzz and flicker

[@Cryptur_]

Awesome video!

[@luism3389]

I think the diamond vision by Philips are better. Price is about half and the look is much more white with that slight blur tint. Mimics HID lights more.

[@codyhandt4222]

Did u know for the 2009 charger the high beam bulbs are supposed to be 9006 not the Xs, I know it’s dumb because they don’t really fit but if you in a bind and can’t get ahold of the xs standard with 90 degree will fit

[@MarspeedCars]

Really? Yeah I bought the regular ones a while back and had to return them because the 90 degree connector made it so annoying to fit in

[@codyhandt4222]

There even harder to take out..

[@tylersullivan2898]

$55 a pair for that? You could’ve gotten top of the line LED’s for thatb

[@marconales2195]

Tyler Sullivan you have to do a conversion kit for real leds I think

[@tylersullivan2898]

Marco Nales false I own real LED’s they have a driver that plugs directly into your factory clips

[@tylersullivan2898]

Marco Nales high intensity discharge bulbs need a conversion kit, light emitting diodes do not

[@marconales2195]

Tyler Sullivan well I don’t know I got hids that work for my car

[@EleganX627]

Where can I get some good ones for my Cadillac CTS 2003 ?

[@RafaelLopez-wh6ip]

damn marspeed!!! those are Beautiful you totally see the difference!!! now you just need the fog lights! trust me they make a huge difference!

[@MarspeedCars]

Thanks man! Yeah eventually I wanna do Leds but figured since I had these may as well try them out

[@martybaker5213]

Why are you calling them ZedXE instead of ZXE? What am I missing?

[@SlowMoImpact]

europeans say Zed instead of just saying Z

[@andr3w27]

He’s Canadian from the license plate. We pronounce “Z” as Zed here.

[@MarspeedCars]

Yup we say Zed, all my viewers are American so it probably sounds weird to everyone 😂

[@neilcarter77]

He's a Canadian smh they say all sorts of stupid shit lol

[@JasonJolo98]

Anyone know what the "XS" is for on model 9005 XS?

[@MarspeedCars]

It means the connector to the harness is straight and not at a right angle. Most 9006/9005 are at a right angle and they won’t fit in the charger headlight housing

[@alejandradenizphotography]

bought the headlights and matching fog lights about 2 years ago, absolute waste of money, for the amount these cost you can get almost top of the line LED lights with 10 times more results. Not worth it

[@MrFastFox666]

In my opinion these bulbs are a waste of money. For $5 more, you can get an excellent HID kit. These will produce a nicer light (especially since you can actually choose the color you want) and they are much brighter. If you don't want HIDs, there are also great $40-$50 led kits which far outshine any halogens. Since the beam pattern of a high beam isn't as crucial as the one on the low beams, you can get cheap $20 LEDs for the high beams. Again, they'll outshine any halogen, and the instant on-off means they're more effective at getting someone's attention. And you said it yourself: these halogens don't last as long. I've heard stories of people who have to replace these bulbs every 12 months, with frequent night time drivers replacing them as often as every 6 months! For that price, I simply don't see why you'd buy them given the other options available. Still, I'm glad you made a comparison between these bulbs, since there's not much info on their actual performance.

[@darbysmith7159]

He had reflector head lights. HID and LED are not recommended for that set up

[@MrFastFox666]

@@darbysmith7159 that's really not true. Sure, a cheap $20 LED with a giant COB chip will give you a bad beam pattern. However, many $40-50 LED kits use CSP chips which mimic the size and shape of the halogen bulb filament very closely. In most cases, these LEDs create a perfectly usable beam pattern that is very close, if not identical, to the stock beam. On the other hand, I don't recommend using LEDs in projectors, since projectors are much more sensitive to minor changes in size and shape of a bulb. Sometimes even high quality LEDs won't provide a good beam pattern, and will produce an dim, unfocused beam. As for HIDs, many cars come with HIDs in reflector housings from the factory. Older Lexus models, Infiniti SUVs and the 2nd gen Toyota Prius often have them. I've also seen plenty of cars with aftermarket HIDs in reflectors. While I can't say anything about the beam pattern, I can say that they usually aren't blinding. Since the discharge capsule of HIDs is usually very small, they usually work well in both projectors and reflectors. While I wouldn't recommend using HIDs in reflectors, it is certainly possible to do so and to get a good beam. Many sites and KZbin channels, such as Headlight Revolution, have tested numerous LEDs and even some HIDs in reflectors and shown that they produce more than adequate beams.

[@ryan.vision]

@@MrFastFox666 Many LED bulbs, even sets costing $100, interfere with radio reception and don't last long due to faulty components, wiring, etc. I've personally tested several sets. So far, the longest lasting set was just two years and they were the annoying type with loud fans which eventually stopped working. I love the look of LED bulbs, but can't seem to find a reliable brand. I'm willing to pay more for a product that lasts and doesn't interfere with other systems. Oh well, at least the LEDs in my house are working (knock on wood)

[@dirtybauer7022]

the last set of these i bought lasted 2 1/2 years before i t-boned someone in my f150. worked 2nd shift in the oil field and they worked great for just grabbing some bulbs at walmart on my way out to location. while not the best option they are an option for cities with light restrictions.

[@Ki30]

No improved light output, just a crisper white color. Got it.

[@foty73]

Not enough of a difference to justify the price. Whiter light when looking at them, but barely any difference when looking at road.

[@cedude69]

They still have a yellowish look

[@troyriz27jjjjo]

Great vid.. I have these installed for over a year now.. Never had a problem.. Im gonna get the high beams/drl anytime soon.. Keep it up.. Where in Ontario are you?

[@TxMx214]

Video doesn’t do it justice. Since you filmed in city there is too much light around you so we could not tell the difference I’m pretty sure they are brighter just video not doing it any justice

[@RiggyRonnie]

Wow the north is harsh to cars geez the rust is eating your car alive. I ave a 2002 dodge ram and the only thing that has any remote rust on it is the exhaust the rest is completely rust free the frames have 0 rust it's all OEM painted black.

[@firstnamelastname7688]

It's not "the north". It's called cheap foreign steel that everything is built from now.

[@jacobascher4052]

$40 set of led bulbs look way better if you're looking for a bright white light just saying

[@omaraguilar1317]

To be honest for that price you could of just got some h.i.d lights that look waaaaay brighter, but anything looks better than those regular yellow lights . I feel those zxe lights are overpriced for what they are l.e.d and h.i.d kits are right around 60 bucks

[@MarspeedCars]

Yeah thats a good point if you can find the HIDs for a good price. For me with shipping and US conversion the price gets up there quickly. But planning to do Leds at some point

[@billypate2479]

Do not touch you glass part of your bulbs (shorten the life of them, burnouts)

[@tybateman8439]

Nice man!!!!!

[@MarspeedCars]

Thanks bro

[@tybateman8439]

Np bro keep it up

[@mrwolf31]

I don't think it's worth it. Better to get the full conversion kit because you are not installing them everyday but once and they last for years to come. Not a great investment because they still look ugly halogen.

[@umb3187]

Back her in hands down

[@941Vids]

Hell of a snakey driveway

[@lonelybikr]

Not worth it at all from my experience. Whiter light but not brighter and one burnt out in about 10 months. 2014 ecodiesel ram.

[@TheKhalifa64]

Yeah I’d rather go with some hids or leds

[@BAHRAMCR]

These are useless. I just bought a pair for my van and did not make a difference. Waste of money for ZXE.

[@thef150isstylish9]

Exactly I've alreafy been there

[@novakruss510]

Nope I got these once they didn't last one year waste of money

[@TexasLawDawg2001]

Russ Novak i have some that lasted almost 2yrs. 1) If you didn't use gloves to put them in, then yes you are right. Plus you HAVE TO use bulb grease to help dissipate the heat or again they will not last as they burn hotter than a basic bulb.

[@novakruss510]

TexasLawDawg2001 I did use grease and didn't touch them work my fingers

[@TexasLawDawg2001]

Russ Novak My only explanation is they must have been defective.

[@TatianaCD88]

+Russ Novak That's why I shop ebay and not full retail. No need to spend over $20 for Ultras or ZXEs that indeed have a shorter life span. I got some two packs of Ultras brand new on ebay for $23 total with shipping. Now I have back ups!

[@jeremykochan5718]

@@novakruss510 they are warrented for 1 Year so you shouldve been glad to get a free set. They dont last as long as a basic they burn hotter.

[@josephbowman87]

Be sure not to get any body fluid or sweat on the bulbs, always wear black mechanic gloves.

[@e90lownslow14]

Should’ve got the zxe gold xenon gas filled. They’re waaaaayyyy brighter than these junk bulbs and have a white blue hue to them. These bulbs suck lol

[@JR-oi9vo]

the only difference is the color

[@reaperactualgaming3075]

Waste of money. Just buy HIDs.

[@johnmarshall9945]

Make sure you DO NOT TOUCH THE BULBS with your bare hands, the oils from your hands will shorten the life of the bulb.