19.02.2023

The following table compares the technical characteristics of H7 halogen and LED and D2S xenon bulbs, such as light intensity (lumen), color temperature (kelvin), average bulb life, price and beam distance.

According to Osram specifications, the bulb life is B3/Tc = 200/400, where B3 means the time when 3% of the bulbs have stopped working, i.e. 200 hours, and Tc means that approximately 63.2% of the bulbs have stopped working after 400 hours.

So, if you drive with the headlights on for an average of 1 hour a day, it should last about 6-7 months.
H - halogen
K- xenon
Led
All bulbs in the table are for passenger cars, 12V for vans
Halogens in the table are with h7 socket

Color temperature table in Kelvin

https://ao-system.net/en/exceltable/

Brand

Type*

series

Color

Watt (W)

High beam distance / Additional distance m

More light

Lumen (lm)

Kelvin (K)

Lifetime TC/hour

Quantity pcs

Retail price*

Image

H7

Standard

Warm White

55W

up to 130m

-

1500lm

3200K

550h

1

2,58 €

H7

Classic

Warm White

55W

up to 130m

-

1500lm

3200K

550h

1

3,13 €

H7

Original

Warm White

55W

up to 130m

-

1500lm

4150K

550h

1

3,33 €

H7

Super

Warm White

55W

up to 130m +10m

30%

1500lm

-

520h

1

4,39 €

H7

Xenon blue

-

55W

-

-

-

5000K

400h

1

2,59 €

H7

Super White

White (daylight)

55W

-

-

-

5500K

-

1

2,59 €

H7

Extra Lifetime

Warm White

55W

up to 130m

-

1500lm

~ 2700K

650h

1

3,33 €

H7

Premium

-

55W

-

30%

-

-

800h

1

3,64 €

H7

Ultra Life

Warm White

55W

up to 130m

-

1500lm

3200K

1500h

1

4,29 €

H7

Super Bright Premium

Cold White

80W

up to 130m

-

1950lm

4800K

500h

1

4,60 €

H7

Vision

Warm White

55W

up to 130m +30m

30%

1500lm

3200K

550h

1

4,70 €

H7

Cool Blue Intense Next Gen

White (daylight)

55W

up to 130m

100%

1500lm

5000K

200h

1

6,06 €

H7

Night Breaker Silver

-

55W

up to 130m

100%

1500lm

3200K

550h

1

6,36 €

H7

Long Life Eco Vision

Warm White

55W

-

-

1500lm

3100K

1500h

1

6,82 €

H7

Night Breaker Laser 150

Warm White

55W

up to 150m

150%

1500lm

3200K

250h

1

11,11 €

H7

White Vision ultra

Cold White

55W

up to 150m

60%

1500lm

4200K

200h

1

12,17 €

H7

Night Breaker 200

Warm White

55W

up to  150m

200%

1500lm

3550K

250h

1

13,38 €

H7

X-treme Vision Pro150

Warm White

55W

up to 130m +70m

150%

1500lm

3400K

450h

1

14,39 €

H7

Racing Vision GT200

Warm White

55W

up to 130m +80m

200%

1500lm

3500K

250h

1

14,49 €

H7

Xenon 130

Warm White

55W

up to 130m +60m

130%

-

3700K

-

2

15,96 €

K

White Vision LED efekt

White (daylight)

35W

-

120%

3300lm +-350lm

5000K

2500h

1

54,34 €

K

Breaker Laser

Warm White

35W

up to  250m

220%

3200lm

4500K

3000h

1

50,05 €

Led

LED riving Night Breaker (Legal)

White (daylight)

19W

-

220%

1500lm

6000K

2500h

2

158,37 €

Led

Canbus

White (daylight)

90W

-

400%

9900lm

6500K

-

2

50,40 €

* Retail price as of 18.02.2023.

Explanations of the most commonly used words related to car lights and car bulbs.

Luminous flux Φ

Luminous flux is the total radiant power emitted by a light source in the visible light wavelength range.

Unit: lumen [lm]


 

Lighting Ev

Illuminance refers to the density of luminous flux on a given surface.
Unit: lux [lux= lm/m2]

Color temperature

Color temperature determines the hue of a light source. As the color temperature increases, the emitted light changes from red to yellow, white, and blue


Unit: Kelvin [K]

Halogen

The gas used to create the halogen cycle process in a light bulb. During operation, tungsten molecules evaporate from the tungsten. During the cycle, they combine with halogen molecules and fall back onto the filament. This extends the life of the bulb and allows it to operate at higher intensity. Halogen bulbs contain a high-pressure halogen fill. Non-halogen incandescent bulbs often use a vacuum.

HID (High Intensity Discharge)

High intensity discharge. The correct technical name for a xenon bulb.
See also gas discharge bulb, xenon light, xenon system.

UV block

Ultraviolet (UV) blocking glass absorbs UV light from a filament or electric arc. UV blocking is mandatory for all ECE-compliant automotive bulbs, as UV light can damage the plastic coating of the headlight.
See also Quartz glass
 

LED (Light Emitting Diode).

Light-emitting diode

Festoon

A tubular bulb with contacts at both ends, such as C5W, commonly used for interior and license plate lighting.

H(…)

Halogen bulb nomenclature. H = halogen.
The bulbs are numbered sequentially.
The most common types are:
H1 The first halogen bulb (single filament).
H4 Dual filament for both low and high beam in one bulb.
H7 The most common halogen bulb in Europe for low, high and fog lights.
 

HB(…)

The ECE designation for original North American bulbs that are also approved for use in Europe.
For example:
HB3 refers to 9005 and HB4 refers to 9006.

Xenon (Xe)

One of the noble gases. Commonly used to refer to HID bulbs.

Car low beams

Low beam is a standard driving light that provides a wide field of vision without dazzling oncoming traffic.

Two applications:
• The light-dark outline of the light pattern illuminates the road without dazzling oncoming vehicles.
• The asymmetric light pattern provides a wide visual range and minimal glare.
The asymmetric low beam pattern reduces the glare of oncoming traffic.

High beams

High beams create a longer and more symmetrical light beam on the road, which improves visibility in the dark. High beams should only be used in situations where there is no oncoming traffic.

Construction of a car halogen bulb

Halogen technology

When an electric current is passed through a
tungsten wire filament, the filament heats up and
glows, thereby producing light.

The tungsten material evaporates in this process,
but after contact with the surrounding inert
halogen gas, it is re-deposited on the filament.

This cycle of evaporation and re-deposition
eventually degrades the performance of the filament and causes
the bulb to "burn out".
 

FAQ

Are all car bulbs halogen?

You may have noticed that certain cars have different types of headlight bulbs. The two most common types of headlight bulbs today are halogen and LED bulbs. Halogen headlights were the standard in the automotive industry for many years, but now LED headlights are better than them.
80% of car bulbs are standard halogen bulbs.

Can I replace my car's halogen bulbs with LEDs?

Replacing a halogen bulb with an LED bulb is very easy, but Estonian law does not allow it. All LED car bulbs have a marking: "Forbidden to use in city traffic" or "for off-road use only", which means that they may not be used in the city or on highways, but only in organized rally racing or not in street traffic but, for example, in a field or forest, where traffic laws do not apply. If you have replaced the halogen bulbs in your car with LED bulbs, then such a car will not be allowed to pass the inspection, in addition, you may also receive a fine from the Police.

To save energy costs, of course, you can replace the halogen bulb directly with an LED bulb, but then at your own risk. In addition, LED bulbs last on average about 25 times longer than halogen bulbs. There are different types of LED bulbs that are suitable for replacing halogen lighting.

You can buy xenon bulbs, halogen bulbs, and LED bulbs offered in our online store here!
You can find the bulbs for your car model here.