The Best Amazon LED Headlight Kit - lab & road tested
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
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► #1 for Projectors: Hikari Ultra LED: amzn.to/32lTkjX
► NEW #1 (for Reflectors): See the even brighter kit tested now, Nineo II LED: amzn.to/2U0p77A
► #2 for Reflectors: Techmax LED: amzn.to/32iBs9B
► #2 for Projectors: Katana LED: amzn.to/2DlyRmi
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How would you compare the Lightening Dark to Hikari ultra?
Awesome video, you guys should include high beam testing too! You guys helped me through the process of upgrading to Hikaris a month back for highs and lows and it turned out very well! Still thankful for everything!
Hey Bobtart12 yes I remember ya! That's great to hear! We'll do a video in the future for high-beams as well. Thanks for the suggestion and for the support!
@@BulbFacts still waiting for it
@@DavidPLopez great to hear from you! We have tested high-beams now, so you can find the results on our charts. We are working on a new video though and will have something up soon!
@@BulbFacts Are the Joker is street legal? Are the ONLY for offroad use? I do not want to Get a ticket for using these LEDS on the street. Thank you
@@darylmason971 Off-Road use only in most parts. Check with your local ordinances to be sure.
Almost spent $100 each on 2 sets for my car and my girlfriend's car but after this I saved so much! I'm glad you had the Projector and Reflectors, great video.
Thanks Ethan for sharing and for the support!
I used the TechMax LED for about 4 months and it's still working perfectly, is very white and throws a lot more light than halogens. Thank you so much for making these tests ! You changed the notion that LEDs don't belong in reflectors.
Thanks for sharing Migel, that is great to hear! We appreciate the support as well 👍
Finally a thorough and unbiased comparison. Thanks!
Thanks Norman!
Except all of these brand are absolute garbage......the rated lumens like the hikari claims 9600lm is nothing but fake marketing, faker than silicon titties. None of them reaches that lumen output.
Aoru exactly
@@441meatloaf you have to give the channel credit. He tested all of them in both housings and showed us the raw results.
@@Briceon I'm not saying the channel is bad, im just saying these so called high output LEDs are just naturally garbage. Its all fake marketing. My philips extreme ultinons H11's are way brighter than all of these and best thing is it doesn't have wacky leds in a 360 design that throws light everywhere cause philips designed it to fit halogen housings.
Thanks for including the projector style too. Great information
Thanks TJ!
@@BulbFacts Thanks for the informative video. How can we recognize if a LED kit is suitable for the projector type of headlights? I mean is there any way to recognize the suitable option just by looking at them before buying?
@@SamY-el6vm the manufacturers are designing the LED bulbs for both reflector and projector style, however our tests seem to favor bulbs with a non-blocked front end, as the projector does not take well to bulbs with a covering near the front (for a reflector typically). We are working on updating our results to our 2.0 test bench, but you can check out our projector specific results for now; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/projectors.html
I did a lot of research because I wanted to put LED headlight bulbs in my 2006 Ford Ranger (9007) and 1999 Honda CR-V (H4/9003). Your videos and BulbFact Chart were very helpful. I also looked at the reviews of the various bulbs, both positive, and negative., premium, and budget. I finally decided on mid-range LED bulbs for both vehicles: Hikari Ultras, for $88.00 per set (thank you for the 10% discount code). You cover a of features, but you do not cover longevity, and customer service. A lot the negative reviews dealt with chips that fell off the bulb holders. This happened a lot. Some companies did not respond to customer complaints, others tried hard to please the customer. I think these two issues would be very helpful to your viewers. Thanks for all your testing!.
Hey Scoop43! Thanks we appreciate that! The Hikari Ultra's are very popular and seem to work well. We are actually keeping track of customer service for each brand, and will eventually add some details there as well. Most have been good so far, both on Amazon/eBay and premium brands especially. We'll also do bench stress testing of the LED products in the future. Currently, we are working on halogen there. Great suggestions though, and we plan to continue to enhance our testing and results for you guys!
Do you have something with everything for under $100 and 6000k light
Can you compare supernova v4 from headlight revolution to the amazon katana led in a projector headlight
Hello, I just wanted to thank you for this video! I had already bought a pair of LED headlights and they were crap. I had no idea about the difference between reflector and projector style lights. So when I put the ones I bought in my projector housing, it just didn't work. My halogens where brighter! So, after watching a few videos form BulbFacts and going over to their website. I felt comfortable getting these Hikari LEDs. Such a difference! I do not regret getting these one bit! Thanks again BulbFacts!
Thanks Wesley, glad it worked out and the information was helpful! Stay safe out there 👍
Finally found an LED that works well in my projectors - the Katanas. *Very* bright, virtually perfect beam pattern without glare. I love that it's actually 5.9k as indicated in the chart, just cool white no icky blue.Thanks so much guys, your tests really help me narrow down my choices with real world info - keep it up!
Thanks that's great to hear! That is truly an amazing kit. Thanks for the support!
How well do LED lights hold up during heavy rains, when compared to halogen lights in a reflector setup?
I hadn't tested in really heavy rains, however I did have some heavy fog about 10 days ago and I was happy with the results. I was expecting glare and backlash, but it cut through nicely.
I'm in Florida, so we have constant rain here. The rain drops are a bit more visible with the white light compared to yellow halogens, but it's not distracting. You'll be just fine.
thanks for the great video! it’s been very helpful especially to compare the same light to projector vs reflectors !!
I want to ask, can i put these bulbs with their fans inside the headlight housing and close the headlight housing with the backing lids, or i have to modify the lids in the back of my headlight housing to make ventilation for the bulbs and their fans??
Hey Mukhalad, thanks I appreciate that! You certainly can leave the cover on, no modification needed. The LED runs much cooler inside of the headlight, but a bit warmer in the back. The fan will keep the air circulated well, and to the touch you will feel the difference coming from halogen to LED. I hope that helps answer it!
Thank you for the great review! Based on this review I installed the Katana for my projector low beams and the Techmax for my reflector style high beams in my 2011 Prius. I couldn't be happier! Both perform extremely well in this vehicle! The beam pattern is as perfect as possible and waaay brighter! Thank you!
That's great to hear thanks for sharing, glad it worked out well!
How are these still holding up 10 months later?
Thank you so much for your informed, unbiased and scientific comparison of these lighting kits. I opted for and am very happy with the Techmax for the fog lights in my Tacoma and will be ordering Katana's for the projectors in the truck and our Odyssey. So much misinformation and personal bias exists across the web. Your website and these videos are such a welcome change. I highly recommend your website to anyone looking for headlight upgrade information.
Thanks Trevor for the support! We have been offered sponsored and paid promotions but always decline and plan to keep all data and reviews unbiased and true!
FYI - For those who are interested, the Hikari Ultra LED kits are on sale right now for $72 on Amazon lightning deal.
Yep just happened again about 2 weeks ago. Got an h11 and hb3 for $144!
Great video, just bought the Katanas for my projector headlights let's see how they work. Got a new subscriber here!
Thanks for the support Darwin!
@@BulbFacts The Katana should be installed in left to right position? for the LEDs and the thin edge facing up or down? Thanks
You got it, left to right facing LEDs
I installed the Techmax 9003s in my 99 Camry on your say so. While I'm not mind blown with the output, they are very, very good. I can see way down the road now and my car looks like it was made in this century. I literally pluged them into my reflectors and was good to go. The beam pattern was so close to the OEM halogens, no re-aiming was necessary. Great price too. Thanks for your great advice.
Thanks Dbf Crell, yes LED is a great upgrade considering prices and ease of install, but HID is still superior, especially in projector headlights. LED or Halogen is best for reflectors though, and you made a great choice, glad it worked out, and thanks for sharing!
@@BulbFacts Cool. I truly appreciate your reviews!
Many thanks for the great reviews! Just bought techmax mini led for my reflector headlight. What i can say, i love it so much! I love the colour temperature and the brightness.
ayu kama thanks for sharing, that is great to hear!
Finally, a decent review! Subscribed.
Thanks for the support Robert!
When driving at night I need all the light I can get..especially if it's raining
In the rain its not all about the brightness, color matters a lot also, a whiter/ bluer light is worse in those conditions, a 4.3k xenon bulb works best.
Man, I have the same problem. I'm 59 years old and my eyes have aged a little bit. So I really want all the light that I can get. That's another reason I want to upgrade my fog lights.
@@ronatkinson4142 you should also consider renovating your headlights, most people I see driving with fog lights don't light up the road in front of them anyway, they don't see shit but would have never thought that their headlights are toast unless you pointed it out to them.
@@piciu256 I just put new Hikari LEDs in my low beams, yesterday. Now I'm just wanting to upgrade the fog lights and high beams, and my backup lights. So I am sort of in the middle of an upgrade. Thank you for your help. I am trying to figure out what to put in the high beams though?
@@ronatkinson4142 if I were you, I'd put a HID kit into the low beams, for the warmer 4300k colour, helpful in the wet, and switch the leds to the high beams, more whiter colour helps with range a bit. Ignore the fog lights, they don't really bring anything to the table at this point, just leave the standard halogen bulb as this colour works best in the harsh conditions where you'd need fog lights.
Got the hikari to the UK from amazon.com £90.90 delivered. H11 fitted plug and play into a 2016 Suzuki vitara. (Projector style). Its like night and day compared to the stock halogens. Now just need something for the high beams (reflector style) to match the 6450K colour. Thanks blubfacts
what would you recomend for fog lights? 9006 (in reflector)
Hey Faustino! We have not tested the bulbs in fog specific housings, but are currently in the process. From there, we'll be able to better recommend some options. For now, you should be able to utilize the headlight testing chart, as the housings are similar.
For half the price the katana headlight bulbs are 65k and just as good!
Xplicit fpv can you use those for high beams as well.
Hey, just wanted you to know, I followed your advice and bought the Hikari bulbs to replace oem on a Hummer H3. The difference is amazing, I can see so much better, they look modern, were very easy to fit, with no modification. All round an excellent recommendation, the extra money was well worth it, thankyou!
Hey Barry, thanks for sharing, I'm glad it worked out!
hu, I have a lighthouse with lens, which do you recommend? thank you
A lighthouse bulb 🤣
BulbFacts don’t make light of his problem. L.o.L 😁
Random question, but my girlfriend has a 2021 Corolla hybrid with OEM LED lights? Any idea that oem led lumens or lux are? How easy would it be to upgrade the oem bulbs to even brighter LED after market bulbs and how much of a difference would that even make?
Hi PhaseSkater, we are not sure, but we plan to test OE output on vehicles in the future. the Corolla LEDs perform pretty well, but I would just check the aim as they tend to be too high from the factory and that light could be lost. To upgrade, you'd need to replace the entire headlights, which is something you'll want to consider if they get too dim or go bad, and the vehicle is no longer under warranty.
Hi, have you tried the LED headlight kit of the HLXG brand? is the most sold model in Aliexpress and has good punctuation, more than 32,000 sales and score 4.8 out of 5 but maybe most people feedback for the price of the item and not the quality.
Hey Futbol Sports! We have not, but are certainly interested! Can you send a link over by chance? And we can order from there. Thanks!
@@BulbFacts Check the RUclips Spam messages, send the link but RUclips marked it as Spam and hid it.
@@futbolsports8320 I don't see it over there. If you can, send the link through our contact page: bulbfacts.com/contact-us/. I appreciate it!
@@BulbFacts store with all items ( goo .gl/65FVbQ ) and Top selling headlight ( goo .gl/j3AxUG ) eliminate the space between goo and .gl
I am also very interested in the led headlights of hlxg
Love this channel 👍🏾. You and the team are the only ones i come for this type of info.
Thanks Wiston, appreciate the support!
Thank you for taking the time to put this video together. You have helped me to select the right LED's for my vehicle.
Thanks for watching Gabriel!
You guys are the best! Please keep reviewing new bulbs that come out! Always love to be up to date on this. Just replaced my year old led bulbs with the kitana set based on this review. Absolutely amazing difference a year makes in led tech
Thanks Steven, we appreciate that! We plan to continue to test more products are they are released, and as people make requests! Yes big changes in the LED headlight world in the last few years. How are the Katana's working out?
BulbFacts oh man, night and day difference from the old 25$ set I bought a year ago. But I do have a question that needs answering.. can’t find the answer anywhere...
I have a 96 integra and the oem housing is a projector for the low beam.
WHAT SIDE SHOULD THE LEDS BE facing??
I turned them to be facing side to side in the housing...
But then I see some people say the less should be top and bottom
What’s best for projectors??
@@StevennAlexanderr side to side in a projector (9 and 3). They will work in any direction, but not well. Having them clocked side to side will produce the best beam, and mimics how a halogen and HID emits most of the light.
BulbFacts ah yes! Okay I thought so 🙏🏽 thanks for the reply!! Looking forward to your updates throughout the year and as the LED tech progresses! It’s like impossible for me to pinpoint the newest : latest led bulbs on amazon! How do you guys do it??
I get worried just buying a pair that are outdated tech
@@StevennAlexanderr thanks we will be adding more and more this year. We do our research, but you guys (our viewers) really help with the recommendations and requests, and most of the time they wind up being the best products! It really helps having a great group of people helping us out :)
What do you recommend for a 2019 Honda Civic hatchback, for low beam
Hey Miguel! For the best LED solutions on your 19' Civic with halogen projectors, check out our top tested products here; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/#hp. You could also go HID, but will cost a bit more with more work involved to install, but HID will have a superior beam over LED. Hope that helps!
YES! The Nineo II are rated even higher than the Hikari for $50 or less (extra 15% off coupon ATM) ! I know you made the video before you actually tested, but thanks for including the link here too, and an FYI for those who didn't catch that in the description above.
No problem Daniel! I was very shocked myself when we tested, and re-tested a number of times to be sure, and to our amazement they did extremely well! Our LED chart has all of the details there as well.
@@BulbFacts thanks for what is the definitive LED testing guide out there too with an updated chart with temps added and more. I was REALLY impressed with the Tech Max in how cool they run without an external drive needed too. I maintain a stickied post for LED's on Fiesta ST forum and you guys are the guide I reference constantly! If just like to see some more premium ones like Diode Dynamics and others, but keep it up and I'll keep telling people to click the Amazon link from your charts to help you get your funding!
@@DanielBrownOre thanks I really appreciate the support, and in fact seen your post a few weeks ago, very cool that you shared it, and I'm glad it is helping people out! I am on the vwvortex forums now myself, but used to spend a lot of time on the Maza forums as well. I am most certainly in the process of buying the premium brands for testing including GTR lighting, Supernova, Putco, DD, etc., and should have all of the kits purchased soon and then tested. I'm hoping to have it all done sometime in January. Thanks again!
What is the recommended brand for 9012 size?
Great vlog!
Unbiased comparison is the key!! Another comparison well done!! Keep it up!
Thanks LilKing420s, that's our goal, glad you enjoyed the comparison! We plan to stay unbiased and true, and always decline sponsored and paid offers to keep it that way.
FYI, I like the unbiased presentation for both applications and budget considerations, well done.
Thanks Stewart!
I bought *Tech Max LED* (The original not the new orange ones) 2 years ago on my Camry and I transfered them on my Lexus about a year ago. So 2 years and no issues and it's still plenty bright ! If it's started to dim. I can't tell the difference.
Thanks for sharing! We recently re-tested all LED products as well and the 1st Gen Techmax are a really superior product for the price.
17' Charger Scat pack:
Will the dust cover fit with the Hikari brand bulbs?
On my 2018 Chevy sonic the high beams had plenty of space but the low beams would hit on the back of the cap. I took off the fan motor guard, it scews off and now theres just barely enough room for the cap to twist back on.
Will you suggest me best led light or halogen for Honda Insight 2009 model projecter type
Hey towheed Ahmad, the best LEDs for a halogen projector we tested are the Lumibright XT1 (link.bulbfacts.com/lbxt1), and the Hikari Ultras (amzn.to/2S6Zj81). They both provide a great beam and a very high output level. You can stick with halogen as well, and the Sylvania Silverstar Ultra's are the best option for your projectors. Just keep in mind the lifespan will be about half of your original bulbs, so you may need to change them more often. Hope that helps!
Is the Nineo II better on reflectors than the hikari?
I have Techmax running for almost two years for high/low beams, no problems so far. Considering that one headlight had bad seal and for almost a year, it always had moisture and water in it until I got around to fixing it. Definately a huge improvement over stock halogens. Headlights are reflector btw. All these people can say what they want about spending more for "quality" on GTRs or whatever, in reality there may be options almost as good for a budget price imho.
Thanks for sharing L K! Glad to hear the Techmax kit is working well. We notice an improvement in quality going to the premium options, however you do add in cost for a longer warranty and better customer service, based on feedback we have seen. Just upgrading to LED from halogen though can make a big improvement.
Thanks for this great comparison!
I purchased the Hikari LED H7 bulbs a few months ago and it looks if like if I drive with projector headlights!👍👍
Thanks Bob that's great to hear! They are truly an amazing product.
I went with the Katana for 2013 Prius, projector type. Great improvement over the halogens and I am satisfied! Wish I had this brightness 15 years ago.
Next step up would be slightly brighter Hikari ultra and then HID bulb or HID bulb with kit/headlights.
It sounds like around 5k color range looks better to the eyes although most are at 6k+, I'm getting used to the color change vs halogens.
Thanks for your helpful videos.
Thanks for sharing Greg! The Katana's can actually be better than Hikari if your looking for more overall light spread. The Hikari Ultra shoots concentrated light further. So it's really preference. I'll be doing some updating soon on the recommendations as that is the feedback I have been hearing, and our new lumens testing proves it as well. So great choice!
Great review! truly useful. Can you do a review on CSP Chips next time?
how is the techmax on fog lights? it looks pretty good for the price on the low beams reflectors, but not sure about fog lamp reflectors tho?
what led kits would you recommend for fog lights reflectors?
Hey Eddie! I would recommend the same, but we havn't officially tested all of the kits in fog light reflectors and projectors just yet. It's harder to determine for fogs as it's an overall light spread which is best, vs. a better hotspot for headlights, but they should be similar as the higher lux number should translate to more light to the sides and down lower. We'll release some official test results in the future though for fog lights.
@@BulbFacts thanks man, I would love to see the fog lights get some attention too.. Keep up the great work.
@@neometalx9 no problem, and thanks! We have some parts on order so hopefully we'll be able to test sooner than later.
Super happy with your recommendation of the Katana kit. The 4300k Kensun HIDs blasted light all over in front of the car and the color looked like straight garbage. I'm pretty sure it color shifted since new.
The Katana headlights are bright and clean, comparable to my fiancee's Corolla but not as good as my dad's BMW, which is probably ridiculously expensive.
Thanks for sharing David! It sounds like the Katana worked out well. The BMW OE headlights are probably very expensive, and created specifically for the vehicle with the headlight and lighting together to get the best performance.
I tried LED bulbs on our projector type headlights and it was a mess so I seen a video here on You Tube to use HID bulbs so I bought OPT7 and now it looks great guys I bought them off of eBay they were great in helping me out.
Hi Xavier, I'm glad we were able to help, thanks for sharing, and thanks for the support!
Please, keep doing your job! Thank you so much! Really!
Thanks Alex!
Thanks for the video. I have question can I put hikari for the low beam headlight and techmax for high beam ? tow different kinds. ? thank you
Hey bassam, you sure can! That is actually recommended to get the best performance for your budget out of your application as well.
Can u review or compare these bulbs to headlight revolutions supernova v4?
Thanks guyz! Awesome job!
Thanks, appreciate the support!
Hi I cant seem to find on amazon the Hikari Ultra LED that fits for my honda pilot 2007 projector low beam
Anthony Chilaka you’ll want to look for H11’s which are most common. If you need a link let me know!
Waiting on my Hikari Ultras in the mail for my projectors.. can't wait!
Have you tried them yet? If so how are they?
Installed a pair of the Nineo II in my 07 Wrangler and am thoroughly impressed. Bright with great beam pattern. Took me a little bit to get them tweaked to my liking. I have the passenger side turned up about half a turn compared to the drivers side. Very bright and I don't get flashed so I know they aren't scattering light where it shouldn't be. Awesome deal for the price.
supersportimpalass thanks for sharing that's great to hear!
@@BulbFacts your welcome. I bought the leds based on your recommendation even though you actually didn't review this bulb in the video but was the recommended bulb in the description. Thank you for taking the time to review all of these different bulbs.
@@supersportimpalass no problem! Yes sorry for the confusion, we released this video and shortly after tested the Nineo II (like any other) and it happened to be the new #1 rated kit based on our lab testing! Timing wasn't great but we wanted to provide the link at least so people know. Glad it worked out well!
You previously rated Lighting Dark top LED. Will you be reviewing the version 2.0?
Hey Javier! We did test the 2nd CREE version already, but have not done a full review yet. You can check out the results on our LED chart if you like for now: bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/
Would you recommend LED for reflector style housing? I have reflector style housing will the Hikari work for me?
Hey Joel! You can run LEDs in your reflectors, just be sure to use a recommended product like the Hikari Ultra. Some Reflectors take to LED very well, others just ok, so it depends on your vehicle. Most people are very happy with the results!
Thanks a lot for the helpful comparisons on your website and road tests on your videos! 👍
Glad to help, thanks for the support!
I bought both of them depending on what u says and i use the BULBFACT discount in Amazon 9 dollars on my bucket thanks for that i bought a hikari ultra for a projecter head light on low beam and techmax for a reflecter on high beam.
That's great TKMJ, we really appreciate the support! How did they work out for you?
What would you recommend for led’s in a projector headlight? More specifically spyder aftermarket projectors
Hey Eric, the Hikari Ultra's would be the best there, but you'll want to consider 35w HID as well for the best possible output. LED would be a great upgrade though!
Do I need to install the drivers or not by the way I'm using them on after market projector 2009 Toyota Corolla
Hey AR Rehman! All LED models have a driver of some sort, some are internal and some are external. If you are asking about an additional canbus/anti-flicker module, it's best to try without it as many LED kits have a general capacitor built in, but if the vehicle is very sensitive then go ahead and add one per the size of your aftermarket headlights.
Hi, which brand of LED for my 2017 Toyota RAV4 would you recommend ? Thanks
Hi Kael, I would go with an HID conversion if you can first, as that is superior to LED in distance and beam pattern. For LED, you can find our top recommendations for halogen projectors here; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/#hp
According to previous video,
I bought DDM tuning plus 35W premium HID kit for LOW BEAM
and also KATANA H7 LED headlight for HIGH BEAM.
Hi 멍 멍! That's a great combination, thanks for sharing!
DDM tuning is trash for hid kits.
Hey @@bf3Willief23! What makes you say that? I am truly curious to help out other viewers. We tested both their standard and premium/plus versions, and the premium model is the brightest and seemingly highest quality kit so far of the bunch. Of course there are much better brands like Morimoto, DeAuto, GTRLighting, etc. but for $60 it's really a great deal in our opinion. It all depends on one's budget though.
@@bf3Willief23 Hello there. Can u explain what makes you say that?
Last time I bought a ddm kit they sent me 6000k instead of the 4300k I ordered. Still worked great tho. No issues for 4 years. I really disliked the color tho so I ended up giving them away eventually
Hi,
Talking about this model: HIKARI Ultra LED Headlight Bulbs Conversion Kit -H4(9003)
im trying I understand i know it need face the led side to side but there two set of led strip on each side one sits above or below depending how you angle it which has a eyelid or lip. Does that eyelid or lip face down or top in side to side angle?
Hi NCY STORE! For LED Kits with a smaller end and a larger end; In a Reflector, the smaller side should be facing up in the low beam, and down for the high beam. In a Projector, the smaller end should be facing up. Hope that helps!
@@BulbFacts not sure if I quite understand fully but I'm talking about that little eyelid or I guess you can call it a lip depending on if it's on the bottom looks like an under lip it's normally on the near tip of the LED set if there is two set if led per sides. I'm putting it on my scooter so I only use one out of the pair but it loose fit so i can turn it 360 degree fully just want to clarify knowing its should be best tilt 9 and 3 clock should that eyelid or upside lip be on top or bottom?
@@BulbFacts see video @12:55 ruclips.net/video/9PFKly9TEnY/видео.html regarding the 3-prong question not sure it really matters is just floating I'm not sure which one that is ground and which one is actually high beam and low beam. But my original question was about the eyelid you must know I'm talking about the eyelid that's above LED strip or I call it the lower lip it depending on if you move it downward which does it face I know it faces 9 and 3 but like I said mine can be tilted 360° any direction does eyelid which is on top or does it become the lower lip which is on the bottom?
@@NCYSTORE you'll want to compare to to your halogen if possible, but typically for H4 LEDs they are installed/inserted like this: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0020/5901/0112/products/Morimoto-2Stroke20-H4_1024x1024@2x.jpg?v=1546115076 . LEDs should almost always face left to right (9-3)
Has anyone had issues with the bulbs not being warm enough to melt ice off from road spray?
Thanks for a great video. I would like to see a led compare for fog lights. Specifically the 5202 bulbs, hard to find good replacement.
Hey Ted thanks for the support! We have our fog test equipment and are in the process of re-testing, and will be producing a new video in the future, but should have a new page up on our website soon for the fog light results. 5202 is certainly harder to find, as H8 and 9006 bulbs are most common, so aftermarket companies target the most popular sizes unfortunately. Morimoto 2Stroke 2.0 makes that size and it is quite a good quality kit and very bright! If I find anything else I'll let you know!
What should I get for low beams with projectors ?
Hi Edgar, here are our recommendations for halogen projectors; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/#hp
I’m looking to purchase the Hikari’s for a 2016 Chevy Malibu is this a good choice, also is there anything to worry about? I’ve never upgraded to LEDs before
Hey Justice Drewzies! You shoudln't have any issues. Worst case is you may get a bulb error out on your dash due to the low wattage pull, but you can add an 'error eliminator' kit to cancel that out.
Thanks man, based off your stats, and the running temp of the lights I'm going with the techmax h7 for my motorcycle.
Hey Joseph, the Techmax is a great choice as it's very small and compact for a bike, and extremely bright. Let us know how it works out!
@@BulbFacts Yes Sir, I'll be making a video about them. I used your affiliate link and will make sure to reference my decision going off of your findings.
@@JosephMyLife awesome! And thanks for the support, it really helps us continue to test new products 👍
What Fanless H4 lightbulbs do you recommend, looking for quality and brightness (white) plz?
Hi Roy, you can check our latest recommendations here; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/
Hey great review. Very informative. Just wondering if you will be doing a similar review for LED/HID kits for Fog lights. Thanks, keep doing these reviews.
Thanks Steve! Actually yes, we just got in a few fog light housings, and will be re-testing all of the products soon in order to better recommend in that application. Thanks for the support!
I've been holding for a review of the Hikari "Eye of Megatron" LED's. We've installed them in reflector and projector assemblies. To say the least, these were amazingly satisfying for light output (on the road). As we did the install in projectors, the skepticism was highly present. But we were daunted by the results. The Hikari replaced a pair of Auxbeam LED's--color temperature is actually whiter than the Auxbeam (which were too high into the blue hue at 6500K).
To be honest, we pulled the Hikari LED's and reinstalled HID's. That added light output, SLIGHTLY higher current draw and 15 second warmup time are all worth it. Still, the Hikari is no doubt worth every bit of $89.
Thanks for another informative and unbiased presentation!! Always awaiting more.
Peter Ozzi I agree “peter” Hikari is amazing 👍👍
The best LED testing channel in RUclips ...Kudos too bulb 💡 facts
Very nice review, keep it up!
Thanks Peter for the info! Always awesome to see people share their experiences. And yes, HID is still best over LED if you have projector headlights. Many people still like to install LED due to how much easier they are, but HID is worth the trouble in my opinion. Thanks everybody for the support!
Yeah I use Hikaris and they're pretty great. Had an issue where one of them wouldn't come on one morning but it hasn't happened since.
How can I determine if my vehicle has reflective or projector light fixtures? Also we are saying that these LED kits are to replace halogen bulbs, yes?
Headlight Revolution did a good video on this: ruclips.net/video/MFR4SI0u8JI/видео.html. The LED kits are considered aftermarket and yes they replace your halogen bulbs :)
Thank You sooo much for the video. Very very helpful!!
You got it, thanks for the support!
Is the Nineo LED review coming soon? Can’t wait for it so I can make my decision versus the Hikari Ultras. Best unbiased channel !
Hey James! Thanks for the support! I'm planning a new video in the future for sure! I like to spread them out in order to offer the most relevant information with the most amount of data from our testing. Certainly expect something this year though! I keep our charts and recommendations on the website up to date though!
BulbFacts I’m having a hard time deciding on which type to go with. You recommended the HB3 (9005) in your link but after research, it says that’s only for high beams & H11 are for low beams. I’m looking to get the BEST Hikari lights for my low beams only and need some guidance on what to get for my 08 Chevy Malibu LTZ
So I have a question/would like your speculation on the Techmax leds in projector housings. At 3:10 you said they have a little bit of blocking in the front and you don't recommend them for projectors. I have tried other leds you suggest but they don't fit under my dust caps. My question for speculation is, what if I were to remove/grind/sand off the blockage on the front of the led to make it look more like the Hikari Ultra? Do you think you would get better performance from the Techmax led in a projector housing?
Hey Jordan, that's a great question. Yes the Techmax has the front cover which helps reduce glare in a reflector, but blocks a lot of the light in a projector. Theoretically if you ground down the front end to make it straight, it should product more light in the halogen projector, simliar to Hikari Ultra. Just be careful!
Hi, saw your video and was my favorite and most informative. I was wondering if you have a recommendation for 2020 in a reflector headlight? Thanks
Just bought an Katana HB3 9005 Kit for my Chevy Cruze 2017 which have a reflector housing (same bulb for low and high bean). Just to confirm, the led strips must be install in 3-9 position and with the thin end facing up? Thanks!
Hey Ricardo, that is correct!
With the Hikuri, does the larger section on the front of the led need to be facing up or down once installed?
Hey AK! The larger side would face down typically in a low beam headlight.
Great information, thanks!
Thanks Fenrir51!
Thank you for that incredibly informative video. To the point.
Thanks Khaled, glad it was helpful!
Do the same recommendations hold true for DRL highbeams with the reflector?
Hi Jay, we tested all products in high beam reflectors as well. For your DRL, only certain products are compatible there, so be sure to check our chart for details. Keep in mind the output of the DRL will be significantly brighter pending the voltage of the vehicle vs. halogen. If it's a high-beam DRL, it could become a problem. Something to consider.
Can you partner with us to have the Nineo II LED on amazon UK or in EU? We would like to be able to buy :(
Totally agree
which one would you recommend for a 2017 honda civic lx budget friendly
Hi Damian, I actually just installed an HID kit into that vehicle recently. The DDM Tuning CANBUS Plus kit ( brisource.com/collections/aftermarket-hid/products/ddm-tuning-35w-plus-canbus-hid-conversion-kit ) and it turned out very good. If you want to stick with LED though, there are our latest recommendations from premium down to budget; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/#hp
I have a Ford F-250. Which uses H13 style bulbs. Your tests appear to be for low beam only. Have you tested the H13 style ? Which led bulb had the best results? Brightness, scatter, focus in high and low settings. Thanks
He MX5-Speed! We have tested in both low and high beam for reflectors and projectors, but with H7 and some H11 so far. We plan to expand to more sizes in the future though so we can give you a more accurate result specific to your application. The general test results should help compare against each other though.
Great video, i'm gonna buy the hikari for low beam, do you recommend the aukee for high beam/DRL on 2014 mazda3, its the most budget friendly on amazon.ca, and do I need to install anything else to keep the DRL working?
Thanks Bashar! That sounds like a great combo. You may need to add a CANBUS adapter (error eliminator) in-line if you get a dash error is all. If you have the same DRL, we will be testing kits that work as DRL as well on a lower voltage, so stay tuned for that!
Just add the DRL compatibility, check them out!
Will the techmax work on gm daytime running lights, like 2017 Chevy traverse,they seem like the best for this application, being projectors.
Hi Rodney! We haven't found many kits that work as DRL, but we will be doing some further investigating very soon to validate further. You can check our chart to see which kits work: www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/ (See Dimmable as DRL), but I'll be retesting with some new equipment soon. Hope that helps for now!
Just updated the DRL compatibility, all fixed, check them out!
My Auxbeam FS3 series (9005 and 9006) bulbs are the best bulbs i have used. At $40, also affordable
Thanks for sharing UCN Conversions!
Do you Know if possible install the Katana on my KIA Sorento 2016 because of the error problems
Hey Orlando! I do believe your Kia uses a CANBUS system, so you may need 'error eliminators' in line to trick the computer so you don't get any errors: amzn.to/2DCvOqP
I'd like to upgrade the LEDs in my fog lights (reflector). What is recommended for 2020?
I've been rocking the Techmax LED for 2 years but one of the LED diodes has dimmed significantly.
Hey Miguel! We just recently updated and renewed our reflector tests, so be sure to check out the latest recommendations on our website; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/ . For fogs though, I would suggest the DDM Tuning SaberPro (50w) model, as they have the highest lumen count we have seen with a good beam, as well as a whiter color. Here is a link to the full review; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/reviews/ddm-tuning-saber-led-50w-pro-series-led-kit-review.html
For projectors Supernova V4 or Hikari Ultra LED?
Hey Julio, both are great choices but the Hikari Ultra's have the best light output in terms of the distance, but the Supernova's will have more overall light (side to side). Hope that helps!
Thanks for a very informative video, especially the part for projection headlights. But no mention of Sealight LED, they have DOT certificates on most of their models?
Hey Stewart no problem! We have Sealight in our bin for testing soon, so be sure to check back on the results for those. DOT requirements are strict, and most LED products won't meet the requirement, however some do like Diode Dynamics for example. They are much more expensive though as they have performed extensive testing for each bulb type.
Sealight x2 series on my 2017 civic projector headlights are freaking amazing. I tried many different led lights and nothing came close to the brightness of the Sealight x2. They are $60 for the H11. Not sure when the x2 sealights led lights came out but I promise you they are great and have a awesome beam pattern.
Would you recommend the hikari or the ddm tuning hids? Since they’re around the same brightness?
Hey KiddFpv, if you have halogen projectors, go with HID. For reflectors, LED is best. The beam is most important.
Great video, but I have a question. I have a 2012 outback that use H7 bulb. I wonder if I can reinstall the rear cover over the LED bulb since LED bulb has a fan at the end. if not, can I just leave it open?
Hey Ziyi! You'll want to re-install the cover to deep the environment out of your headlight. The fan's primary function is to keep the LED chips cool so they stay bright. LED runs much cooler than halogen and produces a lot less heat.
What led bulbs do you recommend for highs and lows in a 2016 civic?
Hey Ben, check out our recommendations for halogen projectors here; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/#hp . It will depend on your budget of course, but these are the best options for a large improvement in brightness. Also consider an HID conversion, as that will have a superior beam compared to LED.
I want to upgrade the high beam since they seem dim compared to other cars. Whats the best budget light for H9 high beam? LED or HID?
Hi Moises! The best High Beam upgrade is either Halogen or LED. You'll want to stay away from HID as it takes time to warm up and is not suited well for turning on/off a lot. A quick and cheap upgrade would be the Techmax LED kit. It's small and easy to install, and very bright!
Congratulations for your awesome channel! I need your precious help though! My car came with stock halogens with a projector, so few years ago I upgraded to a cheap generic HID kit. However, it didn't last long and with minimal usage, so I'm up to buy something better now. I'm 100% lost though and I need you help. Should I go for LED or HID? My headlights (H1) got a closed housing that seals with a cap. LEDs should last longer but I'm concerned with the heat and the fan design and from some people's reviews that report early faults. So what should I buy? I'd like to spend below 100$ and I live in Europe. Thank you.
Hi Kypriaka Talenta, thanks for the support! We have not directly tested H4 yet, however I would recommend sticking with HID as they will perform best in a projector. Since you have installed HID already, you know the work involved and components. It sounds like you just need a better quality kit. We have only tested a number of kits so far, but can recommend a few, check our recent video here on this: ruclips.net/video/cr7jdvJcWL4/видео.html. If you are set on LED though, check to see if either the Hikari Ultra or Katana kits are available in your area, they are very bright in projectors as well, but the beam pattern is not quite as good as HID. You shoudn't work about heat buildup with LED models that include a fan, as they actually produce less heat vs. most halogen. Hope that helps!
I miss those great lightbulbs videos from you!
Please post again when you get a chance.
Thanks Persi! We hope to release a new video very soon! We are just waiting for a few new products to release to test prior to finalizing the video.