6 best models of xenon lamps

There is a constant dispute between car owners about which xenon is better. In fact, there is no universal answer, everyone will be able to choose a lighting fixture on their own after studying the main selection criteria. It will also be useful to review the 6 most popular, and, according to many experts, the best models.

Selection criteria for xenon lamps

Before moving on to an overview of popular models, you need to figure out how to choose the right one. To do this, there is a whole list of criteria that should be followed:

1. Vehicle Compliance. Automobile lamps have a base in their design, with which they are inserted into a special optics connector. This connector in the car and the base must be of the same size, otherwise it will not work to put xenon.
   Classification of xenon bases
2. Colorful temperature. There are lamps on the market with indicators from 3000 K to several tens of thousands.Low performance for models with warm yellow light, which will work well as foglights, but cannot be used as main headlights. Too bright lamps are mainly taken mainly for tuning, because when driving they are inconvenient, minimal visibility in fog and blinding oncoming drivers in calm weather. Optimal for headlights are indicators of 4300-5000 K.
   The appearance of the headlights depending on the color temperature.
3. Manufacturer. Different companies produce xenon lamps for cars. You can take a chance and take a model from an unknown brand, but it’s better and more reliable to trust trusted manufacturers. These include Philips, Osram, Bosch, General Electric, MTF-Light, etc.
4. Product originality. The problem is that it is the products of well-known companies that most often try to fake. But you can even distinguish the original from a fake by external signs: the quality of materials and assembly. Also, the lamp should always come in a branded box with instructions inside. Additionally, before buying, you should check the reviews about the store for complaints that they sell fakes. Some manufacturers mark their products with a special code that you need to enter on the company's website and get information.
   Osram issues QR and text codes for authentication.

On sale there is also the so-called "pseudoxenon", it is essentially a bright halogen lamp, which is inferior in performance. Some unscrupulous sellers are trying to sell "pseudo" under the guise of a real one.

It is xenon lamps for car headlights that are considered the best option. If you purchase original products from well-known companies with suitable characteristics, xenon will last a long time.

Overview of the best xenon lamps

The rating includes 6 models of xenon lamps. They are selected according to the technical characteristics, reviews of the owners and the reputation of the manufacturer.

D2S Osram XENARC ORIGINAL D2S 66240 35W

The German company Osram is one of the market leaders in lighting fixtures of any type. There are also xenon lamps for car headlights in its assortment. Many automakers choose Xenarc Original for their standard headlights.

Plus Osram products - marriage is rare, you can be sure that the lamp will work out its time. In terms of lighting characteristics, it is just the basic choice for a car: a bright white-yellow light. This color temperature ensures visibility in any weather.

In the reviews, the owners emphasize that these lamps work stably, without interruptions. Complaints are met only at a high price, but, as you know, you have to pay for quality.

D1S Philips X-tremeVision +150 85415XV2S1 D1S 85V 35W

Lamp size D1S, but this time from the Dutch company Philips. The manufacturer claims that the X-tremeVision series has the maximum light intensity, which improves visibility by up to 150%.

A temperature indicator of 4800 K is suitable for those who like a minimum of yellowness. The lamp gives out a bright, slightly warm light.Even in lenses that are many years old, X-tremeVision delivers high brightness.

Judging by the reviews, everyone is satisfied with the quality of the lamp, only the price does not suit. Philips, like Osram, has the ability to check the originality of products, there is a code on the packaging that you need to enter on the company's website.

D4S Osram XENARC ORIGINAL D4S 66440 35W

Another universal xenon lamp for low and high beam from Osram. Used in trucks and cars. It has a long resource of 4000 hours.

Due to its relatively low color temperature, xenon emits a yellow-white light that ensures visibility in all weather conditions. As you can be sure, the warranty period is 4 years.

In the reviews, buyers note that the product copes well with its functionality. It works stably, the brightness is enough for lighting. Deviations from the specified luminous flux of 3200 lm can be + -15%.

MTF-Light H11 (H9, H8) ACTIVE NIGHT +30% 5000K

The Russian brand MTF-Light, although not as well known as the German and Dutch manufacturers, has its advantages in the form of equipment and pricing.

In favor of choosing this model is the fact that the package contains two lamps at once for the price of one from more famous companies. In this way, you can replace the light in two headlights at onceto keep it even.

In terms of quality, MTF-Light is slightly inferior to competitors, this is evidenced by the declared service life of 2000 hours and a guarantee that is given only for a year. Also, when choosing these xenons, you should pay attention that they have a white cold light of 5000 K.

Bosch Xenon HID 1987302905 D1S 35W

Another German company offering xenon lamps for cars. Bosch always focuses on quality, so there are no complaints about the assembly of the structure and the materials from which it is made.

The manufacturer gives a minimum of technical characteristics, but in operation the lamps show a stable brightness of about 3200 lm. The resource, unfortunately, is also not indicated, but according to customer reviews, we can conclude that xenons work for a long time.

The problem is that not all stores have these lamps, but, on the other hand, fakes are less common.

General Electric 53500-93036 D2S 85V 35W

The American company General Electric attracts buyers with a restrained pricing policy. At the same time, they do not save on quality; a Philips base and other high-quality components are used in a specific lamp model.

Low color temperatures contribute to a warm color that performs well in nebula and during rain. At the same time, the brightness is enough for high-quality illumination of the roadway.

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