Top 3 Brightest Headlight Bulbs Tested (Halogen)

► Visit www.bulbfacts.... for the very latest recommendations before you make a purchase
Reviewing the Best Headlight Bulbs you can buy!
#1: OSRAM Night Breaker Unlimited: bit.ly/2zz1I1k
#2: SYLVANIA SilverStar Ultra: bit.ly/2xiaMHo
#3: GE Nighthawk Platinum: bit.ly/2y19iB3
We tested over 20 different bulb sets to find the brightest ones! Watch the video to get all the details before your purchase!
Please use our Amazon links above and help us grow our new channel! Be sure to subscribe to our brand new channel! Thanks!
If you would like to see a product tested, be sure to comment below!
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Results are not an example of any manufacturer and are the opinion of BulbFacts only.

[@BulbFacts]

Be sure to visit our latest Halogen review video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aorFiqedr9KNrLM

[@Jo-tw8kr]

Watching in 2022, prices sure have changed!

[@rodneypilgrim2047]

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

[@fadedfaded420]

Because of Joe Biden

[@highrzr]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@victorlopez2143]

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

[@bevettecruz2110]

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

[@GLOCKATTACK40]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@rainsong7327]

so how long did the Ultras last?

[@dporrasxtremeLS3]

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

[@BulbFacts]

Thanks Davil!

[@be5952]

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

[@tnitron9750]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@55197A]

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

[@BulbFacts]

Glad to help, thanks!!

[@be5952]

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

[@marcuss4808]

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

[@SilentCheechGaming1991]

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

[@BulbFacts]

Wow very nice! What brand were they?

[@NanoChampagneInc]

Thank you, much needed info. Stay blessed

[@Jeremyc525]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@goslarj]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@curlzwalk]

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

[@BulbFacts]

Thanks, I appreciate that!

[@petekane2501]

Helpful review for halogen headlights. Need to ban hid & led illegal upgrades!! Its driving me crazy with all these fools blinding everyone else

[@BulbFacts]

Thanks Pete! We agree! Enforcement in the US seems to be more lenient on that too for some reason.

[@codydabney6024]

Because people dont put them in the right housing

[@IGOPU]

wrong housings and they do not readjust them

[@BulkyHealthyCat]

Fucking land crusier prado's

[@nodak81]

Real problem is pickup trucks. Their lights are aimed right at the face of people driving normal cars.

[@jimcookhsd]

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

[@ramsesbringerofwar7901]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@ramsesbringerofwar7901]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@revolutionday1]

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

[@stevencampbell1603]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@willyck948]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@TrustyZ900]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@alarikaguilar7543]

Wish we could see how these bulbs appear to oncoming traffic.

[@Ghryst]

they would be fine, because his headlights are aimed at the ground 5m in front of him

[@mechanicaldummy9324]

Hes in between two bushes 😂

[@OliverHoffmannDesign]

Bring me a shrubbery!

[@celticstephenhill]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@martytdd1606]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@MuddyBob650]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@MuddyBob650]

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

[@BulbFacts]

@@MuddyBob650 you got it!

[@nodak81]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@jonathanciemitis860]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@jonathanciemitis1462]

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

[@Adrianek81]

now if you buy always buy next gen nightbraker or philips racing vision 150 % more light

[@BulbFacts]

Both great choices. The first gen NBL are oddly brighter than the NextGen based on our tests.

[@damonowen4963]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@Nitronerd]

Thanks for the info. The background track is distracting.

[@BulbFacts]

Thanks and yes sorry about that. It was our first video and corrected the volume level on later videos.

[@simonestella3311]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@simonestella3311]

BulbFacts Great thanks!Looking forward to it.

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@simonestella3311]

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

[@wethepeople7629]

Hi Can you do a ZXE Gold bulb video? Thanks

[@travelleisure5388]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@baldheadlogic]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@The1s2a3r]

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

[@BulbFacts]

Thanks for sharing Steve!

[@uonadtehrrocks]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@adamgurule1458]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@akdomun]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@Cyberpunk2056]

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

[@redtruckgaming2780]

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

[@helmhurst]

phillips diamond gives a whiter light, appearing brighter at night. IMO. they also look cool.

[@LiloUkulele]

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

[@seananthony9720]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@joesmith201212]

I just bought a new car and the first thing I had to do was change out the OEM bulbs, they were horrible so yellow and so dim, I was driving around town and I could barely see anything, barely see a pedestrian next to my car. OEM are so unsafe. I had to quickly change them out and get the silver star. The silver stars are amazing whiter and wider beam. But yeah like what others have already stated, after a while they to dim a little.

[@BulbFacts]

Hey Lin, thanks for sharing! Were currently running some life testing, and checking the brightness in-between, so we'll be able to determine which kits last the longest, are the brightest, as well as the brightness during it's life. Be sure to check back for updates :)

[@rdchaurasiya6944]

I have one question that is any brightest halogen in 35watt ?

[@BulbFacts]

Hi R D - We test all halogen at 55w currently (standard headlight wattage), but we plan to do some testing for lower power bulbs such as fog lights for example in the future.

[@BulbFacts]

What are your favorite bulbs? Is there a specific set of bulbs you'd like to see tested? Let us know!

[@zepp3lin]

Don't know whether you can get it on your site but maybe you can test this particular brand PIAA Hyper Arros. The claim from Manufacturer spec is 3900K, 120% more light, ECE compliant, Heat-resistant glass for long life and Japanese design. Some link: www.amazon.co.uk/PIAA-Hyper-Arros-Replacement-Headlights/dp/B074SZL8XB/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1514523698&sr=1-1&keywords=PIAA+Hyper+Arros

[@BulbFacts]

Hi zepp3lin - We have PIAA bulbs on the radar for testing as there has been a few requests. I will update you here once we are completed. Thanks!

[@zepp3lin]

BulbFacts Cool!

[@jalenhood4941]

Zxe sylvania? Let me know if u can test those ones as well

[@BulbFacts]

zepp3lin - I tested and added 3 PIAA kits on our website including the Arros! The Xtreme White Plus were the brightest and whitest.

[@robertjakicic5878]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@david9192]

What is the brightest I can get for 2013 Hyuunda Sanata without modifying any thing

[@BulbFacts]

Hi David, take a look at our latest recommendations here: bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/recommended/#hp

[@Ris-v4w]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@richardbarkley9909]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@josephanthonycacioppo798]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@slumygoat]

Osram hids are super dope

[@rondoschiavoni8840]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@sportsmansparadice42]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@vmcc9070]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@qzorn4440]

is there any legal brightness limit on headlights or can i just use a 3 foot search light? :~♪

[@greenmondaymorning]

Funny, but to answer your lights need to be DOT or equivalent where you live approved. All accessory light say for offroad use only on the box. And if it says DOT approved its a lie.

[@TheOzthewiz]

On the HIGH BEAMS go as bright as you can. The legality issue is a moot point, since you have to shut them off anyway when encountering oncoming traffic! I really don't believe the "Lux Police" are going to care how bright those high beams are when you fail to dim them! Just DON'T carry any weed when using them!!

[@TheOzthewiz]

@@greenmondaymorning For the HIGH beams it doesn't matter, UNLESS you have to pass inspection to get your tabs. Most don't have inspections anymore!

[@allen480]

@@TheOzthewiz I bet there are LUX police in Kalifornia.

[@diabloa.1700]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@chefbeefsalsa2938]

Man I spend maybe $60-$70 for led bulbs on amazon. Worked good for about the first 5 months then I noticed (really had to pay attention to notice it) it would start to flicker just a tiny bit. Then after that they wouldn’t be fully lit if I turned on the headlights. So I had to run them through as parking lights since my truck had day time running lights. Then today noticed one of them wouldn’t turn on... smh just going back to halogen bulbs.

[@BulbFacts]

Sorry to hear about that. What brand and model did you have a problem with? Did you reach out to the seller for warranty as well? Most have a one year warranty, but it's always interesting to see how they actually take care of issues.

[@chefbeefsalsa2938]

I think they’re called Auxbeam but nahh I decided to buy new headlights assemblies and I’m pretty sure they come with bulbs but if not, I’ll probably get the silver star

[@BulbFacts]

@@chefbeefsalsa2938 thanks! Great to know to help others out. If you went with new assemblies that use projectors, look into HID as that is normally the best upgrade there.

[@hidconceptcom]

Very nice video.

[@BulbFacts]

Thanks guys!

[@ionutstavar]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@walternismo]

Have you tested the following brands ? (Top of line bulbs) - Philips - Hella - PIAA

[@BulbFacts]

Hi Walther! Yes we tested all of those brands. Check out our Halogen test results chart here: bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/chart/. If you have any suggestions we are always open to testing new models and brands though!

[@keithohio6162]

The Sylvania SilverStar Ultra I looked at was only rated at 910 low beam/1500 high beam lumens was the 9003 bulb not sure where you getting your 2210 lumens from

[@BulbFacts]

Hi Keith, the 2210 number was actually a lux rating, which was based on our old tests. Sorry for the confusion there! You can find the lumens ratings based on our tests on our charts; www.bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/chart/

[@DaniWayne369]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@DaniWayne369]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@matthews95_]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@papabless2812]

Osram h7 NightBreakers LASER 😌👌

[@TimberTrainer]

What about HIR bulbs? They are still halogen and use the same power, but are much brighter and last longer.

[@BulbFacts]

Hi Jamison, HIR is getting harder to find and used less and less, but if you can find them in your size are highly recommended due to the higher brightness like you said and added durability. If we get enough requests we will look into testing them.

[@anjumshaikh6214]

Sir did u tested roots or Philips hid 12000k

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@oldmoosemittens2881]

Silverstars ultras are about $45 on Amazon now. I wish they was only $30

[@BulbFacts]

Yeah depending on demand and availability the price can go up. I believe they are around $50 new at the store. You can find open box or new sets on eBay sometimes at a good price. You'll just want to check often or set a saved search to notify you.

[@graww1532]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@TeddyGyro]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@robertpolkamp]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@Ascadian]

I have extremely poor night driving vision, and an anxiety disorder lol. Horrible combo. Do the Sylvania need a conversion kit? I want to put these on my 1st generation 02 Tundra.

[@BulbFacts]

Hi Ascadian, they are an exact swap, as long as you make sure to pick the right size which I believe for your Tundra you'll need 9003.

[@samsen3965]

Well this was 5 years back or in our time scale, the stone age technology. Wonder compare to all the LED, HID, etc etc how does your comparison stand today.

[@BulbFacts]

I should have a new halogen review video up soon. It's certainly been way too long! You can also compare HID and LED against halogen on our website too to get an idea on the difference. Xenon is it's own category of course.

[@samsen3965]

@@BulbFacts Unfortunately I have been disappointed at the poor output light of multiple LEDs that I bought previously and reviewers have reported them as Very bright! (9005 in an older Denali truck). I have ascertained that my projector's alignment is good on both sides. I think I should go with AC Xenon HID this time.

[@BulbFacts]

@@samsen3965 HID conversion is a good choice, especially in a halogen projector. Take a look at our latest LED video though as it may provide some insight: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2XYn5uQltuiibc

[@tikigodsrule2317]

Nice chart but its missing the life expectance hours column. Performance bulbs dont last long.

[@BulbFacts]

Thanks G Jett! We’re actually in the process of testing the life 👍. Expect that column up sometime later this year

[@nobux717]

Are the lumens you give per bulb or the pair?

[@BulbFacts]

nobux71 it’s per two or kit.

[@wayne3340]

This test shows that the more expensive bulbs do look brighter but none of them shine farther down the road than the OEM bulbs. I need to see farther at night especially when it's raining.

[@BulbFacts]

Hi Wayne, they do shine further down the road, but the distance along with higher overall output (lumens) are both important for the best performance.

[@michaelyan54]

Test Sylvania ZXE bulbs

[@BulbFacts]

HI Machael Yan - We actually have, as well as the ZXE Gold version. You can find them both on our website, as well as a video review of the ZXE here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO2kpekhrWLqLM Thanks for watching!

[@MrRF007]

They will probably burn out before the test is done that’s all sort of a life they have

[@crazytestpilot1380]

OR, you could ditch all of these 55watt beaters and throw in some 100watt or 130 watt off-road units from hella ( about $10 ea). Sure their illegal, sure they may burn up your wire harness, sure that guy with the retina burning HID's doesn't want a high beam challenge with you anymore. I love e'm.

[@BulbFacts]

And they last longer than the others. We're testing the lifespan now, but this is what we are seeing so far. They shouldn't be too much brighter in terms of the optics from the headlight reflectors, so oncoming traffic should have minimal effects from the normal glare.

[@PL-es1zq]

Why are you not testing Phillips brand high output halogens?

[@BulbFacts]

Hi C Jones! We have not seen any higher output Philips models, all DOT spec wattage. We did test an OSRAM higher wattage kit (Cool Blue Boost), which didn't perform well from our tests. We posted it on our halogen chart here: bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/chart/. Can you send the model you are talking about, and we will get it tested ASAP and post back? Thanks!

[@PL-es1zq]

Wow, I didn't expect to get an actual reply, thanks! :) Yeah, the Philips H7 Upgrade Vision Plus Ultra Bright 12972 Light Bulb 55W. I just bought a set, I'll let ya know how they perform. Thanks again, sorry if my comment came off as snarky.

[@BulbFacts]

No problem, and don't worry about offending me, I totally understand that you never know who your dealing with online! We actually tested all of the Philips Halogen upgrades we could find, and you can check out our entire chart with them here if you like: bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/chart/ . Let me know how they work out though, as it's great to have user input! Thanks!

[@fthsjam93]

Have you tried the new nightbreakee laser yet?

[@BulbFacts]

Hey Justin, we sure have! Be sure to check the halogen test results chart for the details; www.bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/chart/

[@wax333]

had the philips crystal vision as OEM bulbs in my car they were terrible. replaced them with Narva Bulbs they worked perfectly except they only lasted 1 Year which sucks and they cost $100 a set in NZ which is $75 US

[@BulbFacts]

Hey wax333! We'll be testing the Narva eventually as we expand into more regions. We have had a few other requests for them as well. They are quite a bit more expensive so it'll be interesting to see how they compare. Thanks!

[@Atalbot1994]

having trouble finding good halogens for h13. Can anyone chime in?

[@chronicmachines6717]

Only ones I want you've not tested. Ring 150% brighter come on guys. I'm making a purchase soon

[@BulbFacts]

Hey Chronic Machines! We have already tested the Ring Rally sport kit, it’s listed on our halogen chart. Is there a different model your referring to?

[@chronicmachines6717]

@@BulbFacts Yes there is but I have done my research, And I'm going for the Philips racing vision 2 12972RV+S2 150% brighter. Seems to be the best on the market in the UK atm. It's won Auto express product award back in 2017. Unless you know a bulb I can get in the UK within a few days for less then £22.00 Keep in mind this bulb is protecting through a thick glass lens. On my Vw polo 6n2 Gti 2000 edition. Thanks for the quick reply.

[@crodge9718]

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

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@e.esmenda]

Are they color white?

[@BulbFacts]

Hey Emmanuel! Due to the limitation of halogen, the whiter you go past around 3750k they start to dim from there. It's a big trade-off when looking for 5000k etc. in halogen and not recommended in our opinion for safety. You may want to look into LED or HID depending your headlight type (LED for reflectors, HID for projectors).

[@charlesdowns1691]

where can i get any??

[@BulbFacts]

Hi Charles, the OSRAM's seem to be discontinued, but you can pick up the new Laser, or I'd recommend the Sylvania Silverstar Ultras; bit.ly/2xiaMHo

[@charlesdowns1691]

@@BulbFacts i appreciate.

[@gardencornrobber]

Where does the napa night vision brilliant come in?

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@bencox7439]

Which OSRAM fits a 2017 Ram 2500 with projector headlights?

[@BulbFacts]

Hi Ben, you'll need 9005 for both your low and high beams.

[@bencox7439]

BulbFacts thanks

[@bencox7439]

BulbFacts are the fog lights 9006 HB4?

[@BulbFacts]

@@bencox7439 that should be it!

[@mblegend3056]

Can you review PIAA halogen bulbs too?

[@BulbFacts]

Hey MB Legend, we did test a number of the PIAA bulbs and list them on our chart here; bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/chart/. I'll be doing a video review on them in the future for sure!

[@mblegend3056]

@@BulbFacts thanks a lot buddy. PIAA is a reputable brand as far as i know.

[@BulbFacts]

@@mblegend3056 yes they seem to be a good product in brightness and quality from our tests. Currently bench testing for total life now :)

[@mblegend3056]

@@BulbFacts thank you.

[@rachelharris5392]

Sylvania Silverstone ultra vs Sylvania Xtra

[@Adventure-08]

Next time show hight beam also

[@BulbFacts]

Great suggestion! We take photos of the beams (as well as testing of course). We are planning a website re-design in the future and will be posting high-beam patterns. I'll try to bring them into our future videos as well!

[@danilmilano4973]

Best halogen bulb for a projector ?

[@BulbFacts]

Hey Danil! The best halogen we tested in our projectors was the Bosch Gigalight Plus 120%. You can find it on our new Halogen Projector test results chart: bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/chart/projectors.html. Hope that helps!

[@danilmilano4973]

Yeah I just checked but they do not have any h11 size bulbs . What would u recommend for h11 bulbs ?

[@BulbFacts]

Oh yes sorry they only offer a few sizes. The Sylvania Silverstar Ultra did very well in projectors too; amzn.to/2yH30Zu.

[@unatizia_tarocca]

The osram are YELLOW! I have it

[@edwarren2575]

What background music did you use in this video?

[@BulbFacts]

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

[@frenchkey]

philips racing vision 150+ after 6 months 1 of them died. Have DRL, have been used only when is night. Excellent amount of light, but very short life

[@BulbFacts]

Thanks for sharing Ivo! We confirmed the lifespan is about 50% vs. an original bulb. A DRL will dramatically reduce the amount of time you get out of them as well.

[@marlonr17]

what about lifespan on non DRL vehicles? i have a 2005 MDX and wanted to replace OEM's but want a good return on investment and dont want to replace every 1 to 2 years. any recommendations?

[@BulbFacts]

Hi Marlon - We plan to do lifespan tests in the future, but if you don't have DRL's I would highly recommend an upgrade. It will depend then on how much you run your lights and drive at night of course, but on average you should get at least 3 years out of them. Just be careful not to touch the bulbs as that will dramatically shorten the lifespan as the oil from fingers heats them up more, just use rubbing alcohol to clean before installing. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!

[@technicalnonsense]

It’s better to measure the lifespan in terms of hours rather than days or years. I had a pair of philips xtreme vision halogen in car and they were great; however I noticed that they had started to dim around 250 hours of use and one burnt out at about 400 hours For some people that could be 2 years but with amount of driving I do plus the fact that I like to drive with my lights on during the day, the bulbs only lasted 7 months for me. In terms of lifespan I’ve found that philips bulb generally last a bit longer than the Osram counterpart

[@BulbFacts]

Hi Philip - You are spot on. They are better rated in hours, however manufacturers typically use years as some people don't understand the hour ratings. We are working on life tests, but initial tests do show Philips lasting longer so far, which makes sense as the OSRAMs are the brightest, with less life.

[@technicalnonsense]

BulbFacts I defiantly agree with those statement I did some personal testing between the Philips Xtreme Vision to the Osram Night Breaker Unlimited and found that the Osram is indeed brighter and slightly more white but... this is just my subjective opinion , it seems that the Philips has a better beam pattern characteristic that puts more useable light on the road.

[@BulbFacts]

Philip - That's great to hear. And we are actually also in the process of testing the surrounding light vs. just the peak brightness, so we will be adding those statistics to our website very soon. We want everybody to have the best lighting possible!

[@white24valve]

how about testing the auxbeam led 9005 and 9006 vs the opt 7 9005 and 9006!!!!!!!

[@BulbFacts]

Hi DuraMAxFanatic! The Opt7 is on my list for testing in the future. I will add the Auxbeam as well. I'll be doing a separate video for LED and HID kits in the future once I can test quite a few of them to find the best ones. Thanks!

[@white24valve]

I have the auxbeam 9005 and 9006 in my 2002 chevy 2500hd..they are 6500K and they are blue..there bright..but I want to go to 5000k..because that is pure white..

[@BulbFacts]

5000k is the best color in our opinion as well and it keeps you more discreet and clean, but everybody has their choice of course. I will circle back here once I have LED testing done!

[@Yuck412]

Does anyone have a good recommendation for an H11B replacement bulb for a KIA Optima that offers a good bright white light but still with a bit of nice mellow blue hue projection. I just got a new car with this size bulb and not familiar with any good bulbs for this fit. I’m not looking to convert to HID or any other change to my wiring right now, just need a plug n play bulb. Thanks in advance for any good recommends.

[@BulbFacts]

Hi MrButtawurps! I would personally recommend the Sylvania SilverStar zXe Gold kit. It is very bright and has the best overall balance of lux and color. We tested it after this video was made. Kinda on the pricey side right now since it's so new though. Here's a link: ebay.to/2K2S2BM Thanks for watching!

[@Yuck412]

BulbFacts what is the difference between the regular zxe and zxe gold?

[@BulbFacts]

The Gold version is a touch brighter but quite a bit whiter and is really the best 'overall' kit right now. bulbfacts.com/halogen-bulbs/chart/

[@Yuck412]

BulbFacts what number indicates how blue and is it the higher the bluer? Sorry, just trying to understand the scale. I do want a bit of blue to the light as well. Also, I was considering possibly changing to an LED plug n play kit.

[@BulbFacts]

The higher the kelvin the whiter. If you want a kit with more blue then you lose out on brightness. Going to an LED retrofit is the best way to maintain both. Check out our LED review video to make sure you get a good kit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5SnomWJf96okKs

[@ramsesbringerofwar7901]

If you want to stay with a Halogen bulb but and bulb significantly brighter then go HELLA 100Watt High output. Nothing compares to these Halogen's. Go HELLA you wont regret it. Do some research. LED and HID are great upgrades to give your car more of that blueish hue to the white and the brightness. Trust me HELLA 100watt high output bulbs are super bright, I use them for my high beams.

[@BulbFacts]

Hi Ramses, thanks for sharing! Our tests too proved the Hella High-Wattage model did very well, and the lifespan was about on-par with OEM/long-life bulb. We always recommend upgrading the connectors to ceramic if a high-wattage upgrade takes place, otherwise while the heat is a bit higher, it's still safe for any OE headlight.

[@ramsesbringerofwar7901]

BulbFacts Yep that’s the only thing with high wattage bulbs they get HOT. That’s why LEDs & HIDs are a better choice. I’m still looking for a bright high beam HID for my VW

[@BulbFacts]

@@ramsesbringerofwar7901 check out the HID conversion from DeAuto if you are running reflectors, they have specific bulbs designed to minimize glare. If you have projector bowls of course a standard HID is best.