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Best Aftermarket HID Kits on Amazon under $60 - Lab Tested
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I find the lack of BS here amazing! 0:30 in and we are DOWN TO IT!
You guys rule!
Thanks Andy for the support, we are glad you enjoyed the video! More to come!
Best headlight testing video on the web! 👍 Love the road testing, and to the point.
Thanks Micah!
While this is good testing, the best is Headlight Revolution.
All are illegal to import, install and use on road in USA. Causes glare to oncoming traffic and a hazard to others on the road. DOT approved is a lie as well, DOT doesn't "approve" anything ever.
@@danblumel By law, in order to operate a LED light, or any other kind of light on public roads legally, it MUST BE approved by the department of transportation (DOT). If a light is SAE compliant, meaning it is built to the strict standards set by the SAE alone, and not DOT, it cannot be used legally on a public road or highway.
@@InBoostWeTrust7MGTE ive requested and asked headlight revolution and TRS to do real world on the road testing to fully show how well the bulbs perform. Non of them have yet to do so. Even better would be during inclimate weather conditions ie fog/rain. How would those bulbs perform? Additionally, the testing TRS does, is with just the projector by itself. Put the projector back in a headlight housing as most folks that retrofit, most likely their headlight lens arent as clear. That would also take into account, the real output vs just testing the projectors by itself alone.
Really enjoying these videos--yes, they're not released often, but they are a tremendous welcome. (Keep up the excellent work!!)
Oh, and thank you for, "HID is still king in projector [lens].." Proven and still holding true.
Thanks Peter!! I will keep releasing them as much as possible! Yes HID is still better than LED, many people still don’t know that due to the LED hype. Thanks again!
New Laser Light with adaptive feature are the new king now. Beam can hit up to 600m+
@@BulbFacts Having trouble deciding between the DEAUTOLED or the DDM. Wish i knew HIDs were king for Projectors before I bought LEDs for my 16 Chrysler 200, still cant see shit outta those LEDs not bright at al
@@borinvlogs what is this laser light can you put a link?
nvm, are they BMW only or can they be fit to any projector car?
This video got you a new subscriber 2yrs later. Keep keeping up on getting us informed.
same here, best headlight reviewer in RUclips. Fantastic channel. You can also check mine for car reviews.
Thanks for the sub! We try to keep everybody updated. Our website has the latest, but I try to do new videos as I get time :)
Thank you for the review, amazing comparison and also convinced me to spend a bit more and purchased Deautoled kit through your link and used the discount code, it worked! Thank you again, can't wait to try them out.
Glad to hear it! Let me know how they work out.
Awesome content. Aftermarket lighting can get really confusing and you do a great job of helping viewers make an informed decision.
Thanks! We just re-tested all HID kits as well (results on our website), and will do a new video on them sometime in the future.
I've had the same set of DDM HIDs 55W 10000K in my Honda daily since 2011 and they still work flawlessly. They make pretty high quality products.
did you need a relay harness
@@jorgefacio690 They actually works fine with the stock wiring in my 92 Prelude but I like modifying everything I own and was doing a big 4 wiring upgrade so I went ahead and made a headlight harness myself for peace of mind. I would recommend either making a harness for the 55W HIDs or buying a high quality one. Depending on what you drive you could actually make your factory bulbs quite abit brighter with a well made headlight harness because most companys use bare minimum sizes for all their wire to save money amd that causes voltage drop and higher resistance which decreased lumen output from your bulbs. My SV650 had this problem, when I made my own headlight harness for it the stock H4 bulb became about twice as bright as it was with the factory wiring.
cool ima have to look into it and make my own relay harness... thanks for the advice
Dude thanks for the great advise.
Just upgraded to 24,000K.
100% pure invisible UV light.
People in fluorescent high-vis jackets are easily visible from a mile away though.
We prefer 48,000K in order to see down to the molecular level, but to each their own right? 😂
Best video no BS. No blog garbage , no fake shit.. great job hope you make more with LED or Canbus HID
Thanks Anthony for the support!
Dude, thank you so much for all these videos! The information is presented in an easy to understand manner and it has helped me so much with making headlight bulb purchases.
Thank Fenrir51!
Love the info here, and thanks for doing all this leg work for all of us. I do have one comment though. When you go to 3:40 on the video, the pictures don't make sense to me when comparing the color temperatures. In the pic on the right, (the DDM kit), they are supposedly 5150k, and the Xtremevision on the left are supposedly 7250K.. yet, the pic on the right (DDM) looks to have much more of a blue tint, and the Xtremevision on the left look much closer to actual white. I prefer closer to white then blue. I ordered the DDM Tuning kit for a headlight upgrade on my truck and installed them in a projector housing. I ordered the 5500K kit, and they are quite a bit more blue than I like. So I am going to order a 4500k set and see if they are better. For those who are reading this and planning on ordering the DDM kit, they are great kits but I believe they are more blue than the color temp indicates. The 5500k kit is 'very' blue, enough that light output is compromised, in my opinion.
Hey Brad! Great catch. The Xtremevision kit has an odd color, which our color meter picks up. It's sort of a rainbow effect. Here is a screencap of what I'm talking about: www.bulbfacts.com/assets/img/tests/HID-AM-beam/REFL-full/XtremeVision.JPG. You can see how blue it is. Here is the DDM 5500k: www.bulbfacts.com/assets/img/tests/HID-AM-beam/REFL-full/DDMTuning-Premium.jpg. It's hard to see the true color in the video and even on camera, but the XtremeVision is very blue. 5500k though can still seem sorta blue, and 5000k or 4500k is the way to go for an OEM look. Thanks again for sharing, good stuff!
@@BulbFacts The stills from the camera really make all the difference! And after seeing them, I agree 100% with your statement (the xtremevisions are more blue). I have upgraded lights on almost all of my vehicles over the years, I am a light fanatic.. haha... and the more I do it, the more I kick myself for ever ordering anything over 5,000k. I keep making the same mistake, as odd as that sounds. But jumping around and trying different brands adds another level of complexity to it. Now I believe I have finally settled on DDM Tuning (permanently), as they make an excellent product for the price, and their version of 5,500k is just too blue for my taste. I agree with what you said about losing light output the more blue the lights are. I am thinking 4,500K might just be the sweet spot for light output! I ordered a pair of 4500s to replace my 5500's.. we shall see!! Thanks again for all the priceless info. FINALLY someone out there that understands vehicle lighting and takes it to the next level. :)
@@braddsn thanks I really appreciate the support! I think 4500k will work well for you if 5500k is too blue. Color is subjective too, and again my meter picks up color the best it understands (just like the lux and lumens meters), but provides a good baseline to compare with others. I'll definitley add more colors in the future as I expand the testing further. Let me know how it works out!
I agree, I tried a DZG HID kit in my Mazda. Nice and bright.
Top video. Thanks for the info maan 👏👏
Thanks for the support!
Nicest reviews and compares in whole internet! Thanks, mate!
Thanks for the support, glad it's helpful!
Great video shots of lights. Thanks for clarifying that HID are for projector lights. Also please show High beam shots. I drive mostly back country roads, and need to watch for deer. So, a shot on high beams would be great.
Thanks Ed! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'll be sure to show high-beams in future videos as well, great point, thanks!
Absolutely fantastic video on HIDs! I have quite a bit of experience with HID headlights, but I’m always open to new information and and seeing comparisons. Best one I’ve seen yet. If you were ever to do a higher end comparison, would love to see Morimoto up against Xenon Depot. Will definitely be subscribing, thanks!
Thanks John! We have purchased a few premium products including the Xenon Depot HID bulbs (both conversion and OE), and will be testing soon with our new 'version 2' test procedures which include lumens, and more headlight styles. We'll release a video eventually for the top premium aftermarket HID kits, but the next video will be the best OE HID bulbs, we have a LOT of brands and models to compare :) Thanks for the support and for watching!
i have a 2015 mustang with a d3s bulb. and i found that the brightest bulb for it was the auxito led bulb. i've tried the morimoto xb hids for it and the osram stuff. but the led was just brighter in my experience
Thanks for sharing! The Auxito LEDs performed quite well for their small form factor, and in fact lasted quite a long time on our lifespan bench as well. Highly recommended.
Thanks for this great comparison! After testing numerous leds and "performance" halogens i was just about to give up, but the hids demonstrated here, specifically xtremevision, has given me hope!
Glad to help, let us know how it goes!
Best headlight reviews 👌. No fluff, no stupid rambling about your day or the processes. Subbed and liked!
Thanks for the support! We don't do videos often and focus on testing mostly, but I try to put out a new video once in a while 🙂
Thanks, I was hesitant to install HID aftermarket bulbs in a reflector housing. I wanted a higher output over halogen without blinding oncoming motorists. A good LED that is compatible with reflector style housing is probably the best choice.
LED is a great choice and if you get the right kit can perform very well, but regardless HID will still emit the most accurate beam with no dark spots. LED is a close second choice though and of course is much easier to install with less components!
I mean how can you make a video with so much perfection WOW
Huge like from India
One fun request can you make a video on cheap hids what you get from ebay for 15$ or aliexpress .. would be a nice comparison..
Thanks thugbir! And we have aliexpress on our radar for some products, and will eventually do a video on the extreme budget options in the future, great suggestion!
EXCELLENT PRESENTATION... not just data, comparison on road with up to 4 parts in same screen. Direct to the matter.
Thanks Nelson! We want to provide useful information in a fun way, as the lab details can get quite confusing and boring to most :). We know people just want to know what the 'best' are, and although subjective sometimes, we do our best to do just that. Thanks again!
@@BulbFacts Thanks. Now that we are talking, I want the LED CSP MOST BRIGHTNESS & CHEAPER, what you suggest?
BulbFacts Dear friend, need your help, if I want for the "cheaper & brightest bulb", I should search for the "whiter" and the "higher lumens", right?. I think the LED are the better type. So, what is your selection for me?.
In case you need it, let you know that I have a variety of cars, so I need the following bulb size;
H-11
H-7
H-4
H-3
9006
9005
9004
@@nelsondesdepuertorico3779 no problem. In your case I'd check out our test results chart for LED products: www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/chart/. Ignore the claimed lumens on Amazon as they are all inflated. We actually tested each kit. Lux and beam pattern is more important than lumens anyways.
Solid video. Good comparisons and to the point. Thank you for explaining the right way to install these without blinding other drivers; that's public service. Nothing worse than getting blinded around a curve by unfocused HIDs.
Thanks Dave! Correct, very important to check the beam after installing anything new, even the same type of product isn't a bad idea.
Best HID bulb test in RUclips by far. Objective, professional, lab-tested, road tested. Could you tell the distance from the table to the wall? Keep the good work!
Thanks Rudolf! The distance is 12' to the wall, but we are in the process of re-testing all products at 25', and eventually further distances, so be sure to check the site for updates! You can find all of the test details here; www.bulbfacts.com/how-we-test/. We try to stay as transparent as possible.
My God I watch the video an order Morimoto HID d4s for my Toyota estima 2007. The bulb is awesome 6000k directly from Morimoto website. They are amazing ☺️☺️ thanks
Thanks for sharing Abiola!
The best review / comparison on HID kits!!!
Thank you for breaking everything down the way you did. Every detail helped me FINALLY decide (after quite a few video & google searches) what I want when I upgrade my bulbs.
Keep up the great work, sir!
Thanks Albert glad it helped!
I love your videos man... they really helped me choose the right HID kit for my BMW X5!!
Thanks Pedro, glad to help!
Great information! Information you can actually trust, unlike most of the other glam bs out there on the net. Thanks for another cool video guys!
Thanks! More to come, always true and unbiased tests 👍
Hey @bulbfacts I just wanted to state a few things,
I feel like anything over 10000k you loose some light output because 10000k is still somewhat bright.
You can put these in projectors unless they’re retrofitted because if you put them in stock halogen projectors the light output will be good but NOT great. But if you do install them in either one, just besure to aim them.
Otherwise I loved the video, it helped me out to decide which HID I want to go with, thanks.
Thanks JAMES for the comment! Great points for sure. Moving past 6000k in color with HID typically lowers the output. Installing HID into a halogen projector normally yields good results, but a true HID projector will have the best results as it is designed for an HID bulb specifically. Glad you like the video, I hope to add more HID conversion kits in the near future!
This is fantastic! Best light comparison I’ve seen. I mistakenly put LED into my projector housing and have been disappointed with them. Time to switch to HID.
This of course depends on usage, but any idea how long the DDM or Deauto should last on average?
Thanks for the video!
Thanks Prime Autotainment! Yes HID is superior to LED in a projector application. Most HID bulbs including DDM Tuning and DeAuto will last at least 2000 hours, but typically longer. They will degrade over time though, so it's a good idea to change them out at that time (just the bulbs). The ballasts should last much longer.
Thank you! dDM HID are great on my Altima... had opt7 before Had I seen this review before I would have saved my $ . Thanks again 👍
Awesome glad to hear Denisse! The Altimas have great projectors for sure 😁
@@BulbFacts what year altima
@@larrycarlson3261 5th Gen (12-18 years). I'm sure the 2019 has good headlights as well but have never dealt with them.
Like squad. Good job. Id ran ddm on my cars back in the day and just bought a daily driver camry. Im running Aukee 55W 6K kit and I like it.
Thanks Roy, I appreciate that! Thanks for sharing the info. We'll be adding 55W test results up soon, and I'll look into the Aukee kit for testing. Sounds like it works well for you.
I have 3 DDM kits, 2 on my car, headlights and fogs (both projectors), and my motorcycle (reflectors) (35W and 55W). It was a budget option for $39.99 at the time so i didn't expect much.
The problem with these budget kits is that they are all great when you first install them but the light output diminishes very quickly. Right now i'm considering switching back to halogens as they would probably be brighter. DDM sells cheap replacement bulbs for $15 (pair). One Philips HID bulb is like $150 - you get what you pay for i guess. I also tried their Ultra Bulbs for $25 a pair. They lasted a lot longer, still have them but the light is also horrible after a few months, very dim.
There were also a lot of reliability issues with ballasts and bulbs - luckily still under warranty so they replaced them 3 times (they don't replace the hole kit, just the defective part so it's up to you to diagnose, they make sure you know they will charge you for shipping if you send them a working part). The 4th time i just gave up and didn't bother to make a claim (running a halogen for my motorcycle high beam atm)
15 years ago i got one of the first HID kits which was about $260 and i was perfectly happy with it for about 7 years, then one of the bulbs died. I forgot the name of the kit - "Catz" sounds familiar like someone mentioned bellow. Those bulbs never changed the color and were very bright till the last day. Not a single warranty issue either.
I wish someone did long term testing on HID.
I'm tempted to try LED but i understand they are still behind HIDs.
Thanks for the info Mickey, great stuff! We are in the process of testing the lifespan on Halogen bulbs, and will eventually do HID and LED as well. You do get what you pay for, but DDM's higher-end bulbs seem to last a while, as well as Morimoto and others. Of course an OEM bulb made by Philips or OSRAM is the best, but you need an OEM HID configuration to run them. The nice thing about HID kits though is that they all pretty much use AMP style connections and you can swap the bulbs out pretty easily.
Its cool to see that DDM Tunning Still on the game, i had aways bought DDM and theyre amazing... am a car guy by the way... So you know theyre pretty good as he says...
Yes I was personally shocked to see how well they did. I used to run DDM Tuning in the past too, and it's good to see they still perform well, much better than other Amazon options!
Duratec only cost me $23 off Ebay, ballasts and bulbs. Looks amazing with no flicker, going on 5 years.
Thanks for the recommendation! I'll be sure to add them to our list for testing. It'd be interesting to see how bright they are and if they are as precise as some others.
Thanks you, finally someone with a fair comparison. This is really good information especially if your on a budget. However what I and I think a lot of others want to see is a comparison between these cheap ones and more expensive ones like morimoto.
I think it would also be interesting if you changed the ballasts keeping the same bulbs and vise versa to see what really is the most significant variable in a setup.
Hey TheBaz568, thanks! We've only tested a few high-end kits so far, but you can see how they compare on the chart: www.bulbfacts.com/hid-oe/chart/. I did use the corresponding ballast that came with each kit, but that is a good idea to test on a premium ballast and see how they perform from there, as well as the different ballast models. As we add more kits we'll be adding more and more different types of tests. I didn't plan to do an Amazon vs. Premium HID kits as I didn't think it'd be fair (apples to oranges), however that may be something I state on some future videos just so people know if it's worth spending the extra money. Thanks!
@@BulbFacts Awesome, those charts are very useful for me when comparing high end to low end kits. Pretty much exactly what I needed.
Also the reason why I asked about the ballast comparison is because my bulbs are hard to get to (need to remove bumper) but the ballast is really easy. So I was wondering if I could just swap out the ballast for immediate results.
@@TheBaz568 I'm glad it's helpful! And I see your situation. It's certainly something that can make a difference if they output differently. I think it comes down to what the bulb pulls wattage wise though. During our testing, the wattage varied between 39-43 actual, so there is some difference there. I'll try to run some quick tests soon and circle back.
Hey so I've been messing with hid bulbs in reflectors. Mainly h13 bixenon. I have like 5 different sets. Kensun, inovate(?), morimoto, cnlight and ddm tuning.
No contest the ddm tuning work the best. Kensun and inovate are ok. Morimoto and cnlight are a mess. Ddm tuning works perfect.
I also have several sets of 880 fog bulbs. I prefer the inovate. While they are supposed to be yellow they are actually orange. I find for night time performance driving the orange fog and 4500k ddm tuning work best. I can send photos it's pretty amazing how well this setup works.
Hi OutlawUniverse thanks for sharing, that's great information! Some HID bulbs take well to reflectors and some do not. It sounds like you found a clear winner for your setup. What vehicle are you referring to?
@@BulbFacts this is for my solstice gxp. I have a h4 set for my other car but still in the shop getting the motor built.
Also I am running the 6000k 55w Car rover h11 HID kit from amazon (canadian side) and it is an amazing hid kit!! I find it really bright and awesome quality!! It is on amazon.com as well give that a check if you guys wanna add another great kit to your list!!!
Thanks! I'll definitely check it out as I want to build up the HID kits from Canada.I have the BPS Lighting HID kit right now and would love to provide options to people in all countries!
Syneticusa LED Headlight Light Bulbs 200W 20000LM 6000K White. Been installed in reflector housings for year & 1/2 and doing well. AMAZON. $36./pr. Really light up the night well. Just remember to aim them or you're a menace.
Thanks, we'll look into them for testing!
Super helpful reviews! I ended up going with the DDM kit. In the mail now. My 2 year old Innovited 55w kit is starting to fail. One of the bulbs sometimes doesn't turn on and I want something brighter anyways. On unlit forest roads I have to end up using the halogen high beams. These are in a Integra stock projector. I believe those are meant for halogens. I also tried a Snorda "9000 lumen" led and it was horrible! LOL They were about as bright as the old dim halogens but more blue. The beam pattern was horrific too. They didn't project far and were narrow. I'm sticking with your advice and staying HID for these projectors. I believe because the LED's cannot disperse light in a 360 degree field like how HID's can, the light pattern gets messed up..
Thanks Andrew, glad to help! That is correct, an HID bulb is the best solution for a halogen projector. LEDs these days do work well too, but nothing beats an HID! DDM is a great choice, and we consider their higher tier products like the one we reviews in this video a premium product, but at a much lower cost. You won't be disappointed, just be sure to go with their Premium/Plus model or better for the better bulbs and ballasts, and stick with 35W to prevent burn-in hotspots on your projectors that a 55W would potentially cause.
@@BulbFacts Ah yes, I went with the 35w premium. :) www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CJ70YZ2/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Dang wasn't sure which ones to buy but this video helped all kinds. Thanks bud 👌🏽
Glad it was helpful!
What are the fastest ballast you could buy? When I switch to my high beams it goes dark for a few seconds before they warm up. I've always had good luck with DDM The kit I have is a DDM 55 W but it's quite a bit older and black ballasts.
There are some options out there, but I do know Hylux makes a 'Xenon Quick Start' ballast which warms the bulb up much faster for high-beams. You'll sacrifice life of the bulbs though so just keep that in mind.
I know this is an older video, but to my eyes the extreme vision with 7250k looks like 4800k and easier on the eyes and better vision. In the comparison to DDM Tuning, it's the DDM Tuning that looks blue.
Totally confusing because of the high rated kelvin on the extreme vision.
Hi Mario! Sorry about that. The camera picks up color a bit differently, but the DDM's did have a small tone of blue (a bit overblow in the video), where the Extreme Vision's had a rainbow effect to them, which was very inconsistent in color. You can tell by the road footage mainly, where it looks more reddish, but in real life it looked quite odd.
Thank you! Made it super easy for me to make a decision.
No problem glad to help!
Excellent review, The best ever technical,accurate and simple i ever found.Thank you indeed.
Thanks Hany! More to come :)
Just stumbled on this video. Very good info and video demo. Like someone else mentioned, maybe it's best to compare same Kelvin temp in each Kelvin category etc, but I guess that would be a lot of effort. Myself I currently have hid 100w 4300k, bought for £20-£22 which is approx $28. It's awesome, I personally will only use 4300-5000k bulbs as they are the best temp for me. 6000k I had previously were not good at all in the rain. I'm using it on projectors of course.
Hey mo jo, thanks I appreciate that! I'm going to eventually buy more bulb colors and re-test, it'll be interesting to see how the different kelvin models compare. For now I tried to stick to 5000k as it seems to be the most popular. Some are 5000k, and some are 5500k though. The actual colors were close with some, and very far off on others. 100W is pretty high, no issues there?
@@BulbFacts Yes 5000k it seems is the most popular color, it still output very good amount of lumens and looks whiter than 4300-4500k. 4300k will perform better in the rain/fog/snow. My 100w is absolutely fine, no melting and projectors direct the light as design for hid. A relay need to be wired up and the bulb base on 75w+ are made from ceramic to withstand the extra heat. I think my hid kit operate at 78w efficiency as read from a forum someone measured the output.
Anything over 6000k is just rubbish tbh. I wouldnt even use 6000k. So if u decide to make a future video, just do it for 4300-5500k. Waste of time and money from 6000k onwards. Unless u r being paid to do it.
@@MattOn1010 I agree 100% there, however everybody's taste is different. I did mention in the video that going into the higher kelvins should just be used for show cars and such, but I really don't plan to test much over 6000k. I am going to be adding 4000-4500k options soon though, as those should be even brighter. And I always decline paid reviews :)
My cheap HID ballast died after 4 years. I switch to expensiVE XHP50 Led and its not that bright. I miss my old one.
Im using projector healights
It could also be the bulbs, as they will dim over time. Did you try changing them out?
Ever tested Headlight Experts Xenon Headlight Conversion kit? (55w canbus series) and how does it compare to the deauto?
Hey David, we'll add them to our request list for testing, thanks! BTW, we did add a number of premium brands to our projector tests recently in Aftermarket HID.
BulbFacts awesome thank you!
Awsome headlight benchmark
Thanks!
Any specific brand bulbs you recommend for d4s? Last I’ve used where morimotos and yeakys before, but I want something that has a nice 5000k-6000k that is bright. Thanks in advance
Hi Neto, take a look at our latest recommendations for Xenon bulbs here; bulbfacts.com/hid-oe/recommended/- They are tested with D2S, and a D4S is the eco bulb with no mercury running at a lower voltage, but the results should still be relevant.
@@BulbFacts can I use D2s in my vehicle that came with d4s? Thanks in advance
@@netob6826 unfortunately not, as your headlight and ballast system is designed for D4S. Some people convert it over by changing out the ballasts and modifying the headlight, but it's a good amount of work involved.
I have a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I want bright lights for both headlights and fog lights . What brand would you recommend?
Hi Edward, I'd recommend an HID conversion kit in your main halogen headlights. Morimoto and DeAuto are higher quality brands, but DDM is a great budget option. Here's a video on HID: ruclips.net/video/cr7jdvJcWL4/видео.html. You can go LED as well as it's an easier install, but won't provide as good of a beam vs. HID. Supernova makes a great LED kit, as well as Morimoto. Again, there are Amazon brands, and it depends on your budget. Hope that helps!
at 3:47 the DDM Tuning actually seems bluer than the Extremevision
Yes sorry the camera color wasn't true to life, but the DDM's are more of a pure white, where the Xtreme Vision bulbs had a rainbow effect to them which was very strange.
Hello, i have a 2004 Honda pilot. What would be the best upgrade from halogen Bulbs ?
Hi Nema, here are out latest top rated LED bulbs; www.bulbfacts.com/led-kits/recommended/
Which brand Ballast will keep my 6k d2s with a slight blue hue? I rather some white with a little blue rather than any type of yellow hue.
The ballast just provides power, so the color should not change unless the ballast power type is changed.
Hi what is the best option and bright for toyota sienna projector I try morimoto Xb bulbs with denso ballast doesn't seem bright and sv4 looks same only look bright on wall not on road.
Hi Raju. HID is the best option for projectors. If you had trouble with the brightness from the Morimoto XB bulbs I would reach out to the seller to see if there is a replacement set or newer model perhaps, as based on our tests their bulbs are very high quality and very bright. Are your Denso ballasts 35w?
Really should point out the difference between the H11A vs. H11B lamps. H11B is intended only for projector lens housings. The problem I've found is most aftermarket HID bulbs have plastic locating tabs, 2-3 times thicker than the thin steel OEM bulbs. Because of the extra thickness, the tabs will NOT insert deep enough to allow the bulb to rotate/lock into the housing, no matter how hard, firmly inserted into housing.
I bought an HID Bulb 6000k xenon, both of the pieces have a yellow stain spot in the bulbs. Is this Normal or did i receive a defective product.
It's normal as it's the salts which glow during operation.
So I was looking at hid for my reflector housing. U guys took the results down and noted the test2.0 why did u take it down? Should I not get hid for my housing?
Yes sorry about that. Our focus was on projector style headlights, but I will look into adding that page back in the future. Just be cautious on the beam pattern, as in some vehicles an HID bulb will work well, but in others it might have too much glare due to limitations of reflectors. LEDs are able to focus the light better typically performing better in reflector style headlights.
Looking at the comparison shot, at 5:51..
I don’t see why DEAUTOLED is beter than DDM TUNING PREMIUM.
In fact, DDM looks brighter to me.
Am I missing something?
Hi David, sorry about that. The DDM's are brighter closer to the vehicle, whereas the DeAuto's throw light further down the road. It's hard to tell by the footage and focus we had set to.
So I found the DDM tuning HID bulbs but I have a projector I’d like to get that supports H1 bulbs and the car has a 9007 dual beam plug. I was curious as to what I need to get the HID to work with the vehicle correctly especially with high beams because I’ve heard that using the high beams would shut off the bulb and open the solenoid projector. Wondering if there is a set up to get so everything works properly before I buy or does it require rewiring in the vehicle itself?
Hello just got the 35w ddm premium HID kit with 5500k bulb H11, installed them in my 2019 honda odyssey and they seem to be dimmer than my stock halogen but the build quality was nice just not working for my projectors
Hi Luis, thanks for sharing! That is certainly odd. I would check to be sure the return wire is not in the beam, as perhaps you need H11A or H11B. Here is an article to explain the difference; brisource.com/pages/h11a-vs-h11b . While rare, some headlights just don't take well to HID and LED.
BIG thank from Iraq,
very helpful videos, we appreciate what u did to us,
and we want to see new videos from you
missed YOU ^-^
Thanks Omar, glad they are helpful! We'll have some new videos very soon!
You need them bright lights to dodge them IEDs and Talaban.
EXCELENT EXCELENT VIDEO ABOUT HEADLIGHTS BULBS UNDERSTANDING. THANKS A LOT. SO NICE PRESENTATION.
Thanks FOTO KHATRI we appreciate that and are glad it was helpful, more to come!
I don't know if my eyes are failing me, but here you say that DEAUTOLED is the brightest one, but it seems to me that the DDM kit is lighting up better than the rest. Am I confused here in any sense?
Hey Jehison! It's hard to tell on camera, but the DDM Tuning is brighter up-front, and the DeAuto is brighter down the road. They are both great options, but you'll need to pay a premium to get a bulb that produces a further distance. Hope that helps!
The link to the xtremevision hid bulbs does not work for me, what is the type of xtremevision hid bulb they you brought?
Hi Iban, very sorry about that. We have seen many products change on Amazon. Here is a link to them on eBay; ebay.us/hKm00K - I'll be sure we update the description here as well.
love what you guys are doing! keep it up
Thanks for the support! I'll be sure to try out some air fried chicken as well, sounds yum 😁
hello
what do you think about DeAutoLED LED Exclusively for Projector Headlights ,
they are new at there website and they said that it could compare with the HID of them! plz what should i chose
HI Omar, we have tested them and they are right on par with the top performing Lumibright XT1's!
@@BulbFacts
Thanks a lot for the reply ❤️
Is it worth upgrading the ballast and bulb to 55W from standard 35W xenon/HID kit? Just wondering if I can upgrade my Audi HID headlights at all?
It depends if you have OEM Xenon. If you do, you'll want to stick with the same wattage, and instead upgrade the Xenon bulb to something improved. Here are our latest recommendations; bulbfacts.com/hid-oe/recommended/
For the DDM Tuning Kit should it gives me an option for the "Relay Harness." I plan on using the these for low beams and eventually purchase some HID for my high beams. It is smart to get the "relay harness?"
The Relay harness redirects the power to the battery, and uses a relay to signal on/off. CANBUS includes a built-in additional capacitor to trick the vehicle's system during it's checks, and also improves the uneven voltage from the vehicle. If your vehicle has a bulb-out indicator when you pull a headlight bulb, go with the canbus option. If it doesn't, it's smart to go with a relay, but many people skip it for ease of install. In that case, you are relying on the vehicle's wiring solely. Hope that helps!
I like that you consistently measure lux to compare output but it would be even cooler if you made an intergraded sphere or lumen tube to get a pure light output number as different housing will not perform the same.
Hey Jon! Great point! We actually started testing lumens recently with our integrating sphere, but haven't completed the aftermarket HID bulbs just yet, but do plan to add that in the near future as we add more products as well in this category.
We'll also be adding more headlight housings and applications as well, but that is a bit later this year.
when you put one of the kits in your car .Do you replace all four bulbs or gust to bulbs.
He Lee, we actually test in a dark lab (and do road tests for a visual in the videos). You can find the details of our testing here; www.bulbfacts.com/how-we-test/
Hi.so 35w or 55w for h11 better?will it burn battery?
Hi Jefri, stick with 35W if you are unsure to avoid burning the headlight bowl, as many plastic based headlights may not be able to handle the higher UV/heat from the 55W bulbs.
I have a question and I think you can help me with it. I have a Kia Optima SXL that comes with hid Low Beam lights. The replacement HID Factory bulb is a D1S but I am told I can also use a D3S HID bulb. What is the difference?
Hey RonnieB300! You can't mix and match them unfortunately as they are a different in a few ways. The connection will be different, as well as the voltage they pull at the ballast. They are also more eco-friendly as they use no mercury unlike D1 and D2 series. Here is a video explaining it in more detail: ruclips.net/video/lWte-9VAXV4/видео.html. Although we test in D1/D2 bulbs, you can use our chart as a comparison between them to help you choose: www.bulbfacts.com/hid-oe/recommended/
What about the temperature the bulb holder reach. Would these burn the projector reflective part?
They have UV coatings which help. The premium brands offer a better coating typically. I wouldn't recommend 50 or 55 watts, but instead to stick with 35W as they will run cooler than a 55W halogen.
You have earned my subscription based on your videos. I recently purchased a sportiva hid kit but I plan to upgrade to the dm hid kit eventually. Do you mind reviewing the sportiva hid kits from tempest direct?
Thanks Darkness Bringer for the support! We'd be glad to look into the Sportvia HID for testing, thanks for the suggestion! The DDM Tuning product is very good for the price, definitely recommended once you need a new set. 👍
BulbFacts In terms of light output or what aspect?
@@dyingbreathe3611 in all really. For the price, they really can't be beat. Higher quality than most other products you find, output is amazing, and the color is on-par. Bulbs are of quality as well as the ballasts. All around great kit, more in-line with a $100-150 kit but for about half the cost.
Do you have a specific recommendation for an HID to replace an H7 halogen bulb in a aftermarket projector headlight?
Hi Michael, you can find our latest recommending here, as we keep this page updated as we test; www.bulbfacts.com/hid-kits/recommended/ - Be sure that if you are changing out your H7 bulb, that you take a look to see if you need a special adapter/holder, as in some cases you may in order to install the bulb correctly.
I have a 2019 Challenger with Stock HID's the low beams are not very good on a rainy night. the car does not have fog lights. Are there aftermarket D3S bulbs that will deliver a bit more lumens? I would like them in the 5000 kelvin range.
Hey Sky1, D3S is a newer bulb style which contains no mercury, so they warm up quicker and require less energy to run (and last longer), however they are not as bright as D1S for example. You most likely have an OE style bulb as well, which last quite a long time but are not as bright. We have tested D-Series bulbs, and you can check out our video on them here; ruclips.net/video/f_VwHnHE4Vw/видео.html and our latest recommendations as we test new products are always here; www.bulbfacts.com/hid-oe/recommended/ Hope that helps!
This video was great on point and direct I appreciate the time and effort that it took you and your crew to make this video very informative very helpful to be honest I have not even looked around much for information on HID lightbulbs as I am looking to upgrade but looking at this video I don’t feel the reasoning you answered basically all the questions I had for an HID upgrade don’t want to pay too much and I don’t want to get a shitty brand thank you for the information friend
Thanks! The video may not have all of the information you need, but take a look at our website; www.bulbfacts.com/hid-kits/chart/ which outlines more details. If you have any questions though feel free to reach out; www.bulbfacts.com/contact-us/
A video comparing the best LED and best HID lights would be cool. Not just amazon bulbs
Hey Dejayyy, I agree! So our next video will be the top LED bulbs, and we will no longer show specific Amazon brands, but overall best products. We don't release videos too often so this would work best for viewers. Thanks for the suggestion :)
What would be the best HID kit for a 2016 impala LT it has projectors on it....Im looking for a HID bulb that works well at night even in bad weather your help would be much appreciated thank you.
Hi Gilbert! The best brands are DeAuto, Morimoto, XenonDepot, GTR Lighting, etc. We have only tested a few premium brands so far, but are adding more soon. You'll need an H11 kit also, and if you want the best overall color be sure to go with something around 4500k. Let me know if you need any links or any more info!
Is there a good 50-55w hid ballast that's not outrageous in price but quality? Also if changing from 35 to 55w is it necessary to change out ignitors?
Hey Bryan! The best brands would be Hylux, Denso, Hella, etc. The mid-tier would be Morimoto, DeAuto. You may want to check those out. Just be careful with 55w in a halogen reflector as you could get some burn to the bowl. The ignitors as long as they are PnP AMP should work the same on any wattage ballast. Hope that answers it!
Hey Blaise! What is your take on best hid kit, period. No budget. Would you go Morimoto, or do you still prefer deautoled? Or would you go with something else?
Hey Neil! I have personally had very good success with both DeAuto and Morimoto, so I'd really recommend them both, and then it comes down to your preference of color. DeAuto works with CAN-BUS systems though for example VW, Audi, Kia, etc. that produce a bulb error out. Morimoto makes some specific kits though too but they are more expensive. I'll be testing more high-end HID kits in the future though, so I'll be able to give you an even better idea then.
Can I use LED H7 on my 2019 Hyundai Tucson? My Tucson does have a projector style headlight. It’s specifically fits H7’s
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Hey Mike, you sure can, just be sure to check to see if an H7 adapter is needed. They can be found on Amazon.
Gtr ultra2 l.e.d. vs gtr ultra 2 hid in projector headlights vs reflector headlights. Please!
Hi Jaguarspaw5. Thanks for the suggestion! I know a lot of people are interested to see how HID and LED compare, so I'll see if we can do some comparisons there soon.
Great video.... Thanks for producing this video
thanks David!
Hey @BulbFacts , I would love to buy that DDM Tuning Premium Kit, but they would not ship to my country. Tell us is there the exact alternative for this kit (price, performance, warranty, shipment)?
Did you use the same headlamp for all bulb you tested?
Thank you very much for your sharing.
Hi Pencari, for these tests we did yes, however we are currently re-testing and introducing various makes. These results will give you a good idea, but each vehicle is different of course.
Hi there, I´m looking to buy a premium KIT what do you think about DZG HID ?
Hi Ignacio! We haven't tested that brand, but I'll be sure to add it to our list for future testing, thanks for the suggestion!
Hid s are brighter.. but halogens are best for rainy rides
HIDs combined with a quality projector is best for headlights to provide the best overall light and distance, and fogs are great in halogen like you said to produce good foreground and side to side light output in inclement weather.
With the xtremevision, would the bulbs be the weakest link? Replacing a set of bulbs with an hid kit isn’t the biggest issue but replacing ballasts is more of a pain
Jeremy, i would consider replacing the entire kit, but you can certainly start with just the bulbs, as most aftermarket HID conversion kits use an AMP style connector for the bulbs to the ballast so you shouldn't have an issue. I have seen both bulb and ballasts fail prematurely, especially in the cheaper products.
BulbFacts I see. I have a xenonhids.com moon 35watt 5000k hid kit and I think the bulbs are on their way out
@@jeremys8360 you can certainly replace the bulbs with an upgraded brand like Morimoto, Diode Dynamics, etc. which use a CNLight bulb known to be the best quality.
I use the brand innovited ✅
Thanks for sharing Aris. We tested that brand's standard kit and they did ok but had some flickering in our samples; bulbfacts.com/hid-kits/chart/
I’m torn on what to get for my projector headlights should I get the ddm tuning premium hid kit or the hikari ultra led kit I’m just not sure
Hey BEASTMODE 82! It's really up to you, but they are very close in output. The LED kit will be easier to install, but the HID kit will have a superior beam. You can also choose the color in the HID as well, whereas the LED is a static 6500k.
Hi there, dont know if you remember me, I asked you if the 2nd gen of lightening dark are good but they are not as bright as I spected, Im running them in projectors should I get HID for my projectors???
Hey Rodrigo I do remember ya! Well to be honest I haven’t tested all of the LED kits yet in a projector so I can’t say for sure, but from some testing I’ve do so far, HID is superior in projectors! Just make sure you get a good kit :)
Hi
I wanted to ask you about OEM reflektor Hid light like in some older volvo or mercedes cars...
Is this OEM reflektor xenon brighter than projector?
It will in fact depend on the headlight housing, we have seen some reflectors brighter than some projectors, and visa-versa. The older Merc projectors are inferior to the newer ones, typically using Hella, but I can't say for sure with their older reflectors as we don't have any in our lab sorry!
Why are so many webshops recommending 35W 4300K for lowbeams and 55W for high beam?
More than likely because a 35W runs cooler and is better suited for a main/low beam. They also have less issues with wiring, compatibility, etc. For a high-beam though you'll want to stick with halogen or move to LED rather. HID takes time to warm up, and is not designed to be triggered on/off a lot.
Should I use like 55w or 35w for low beam? or is 35w for low beams and 55w for high beams
Shizuru, I would recommend 35W for your low beams to avoid premature wear and issues with heat. For your high-beams, go with a quality LED kit rather as HID is not designed for that application as a standalone install.
Seems to me it would be more accurate have used kits that where all claiming the same kelvin rating. while they all appear brighter than stock, when I pause it at 5:55 and compare the 4, the xtremevision looks less harsh and closer to stock color...(which IIRC OEM stock kelvin is normaly 4300K i think)
Hey David, we tried to pick the closest to 5000k for each kit we could. Some kits only offer 4500k, 6000k, etc. Some came out way differently than the claimed rating which is why you see different colors shown. We'll be adding more color options in the future though, and sticking with 4300k is always the best choice for various weather as you mentioned OE. Thanks!
Great videos straight to the point 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks Ramin for the support, glad you enjoyed it!
Informative and well produced and edited!!!
So here’s my situation. I have a 2015 Toyota Avalon and the headlamp assembly has a double projector in each assembly. I have yet to see a video or any site that addresses that kind of setup. Any kind of information regarding the best aftermarket hid or LED kit for the best way to maximize the light output for that design would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and keep up the great work guys!!!!
Thanks Ian, we appreciate that! For your Avalon with dual halogen projectors, that is a double bonus setup you have there. You'll want to do an HID conversion in your low-beams for the best visibility and beam, and for your high beams go with LED as they are instant on/off and the brightest at startup, whereas an HID takes a few minutes to reach peak brightness. DeAuto, Morimoto, and DDM Tuning are great choices for HID, and the best LED product for high beam projectors we tested would be the Hikari Ultra's. Hope that helps!
What benefits do certain light outputs color and temperatures offer?
Hey Motor Mafia! The 'best' overall color for daily driving as well as inclement weather is around 4500k. A 'whiter' light like 5000k is better for clear conditions, whereas a 'yellow' bulb around 3000k is best for rain, snow, etc. Above 6000k starts to get 'blue' and becomes distracting and harder to see, as well as loses real light output lumens, so I woudn't recommend it. I hope that helps explain it better.