LED vs HID D3S Bulb Shootout | Performance, Beam Pattern, and Price Comparison 💡
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In this eye-opening showdown, we put LED and HID D3S bulbs to the test with seven top contenders. We meticulously evaluate their performance, beam patterns, and prices, helping you choose the perfect D3S bulb for your vehicle's lighting needs. Discover which bulbs shine the brightest, last the longest, and offer the best value. Whether you're upgrading for superior visibility or searching for the ideal lighting solution, this shootout delivers the insights you need to make the right choice.
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00:00 - Intro
01:06 - Why to Upgrade HID Bulbs
01:24 - Price Comparisons
02:16 - D3S Testing Explained
04:01 - Stock D3S Low Beam
04:38 - Cafopar LED Low Beam
05:38 - Suparee LED Low Beam
06:10 - Morimoto D Series Low Beam
07:09 - Osram Cool Blue Intense Low Beam
08:03 - Osram Night Breaker Lazer Low Beam
08:29 - Philips White Vision Low Beam
04:49 - Philips Xtreme Vision Low Beam
09:06 - Stock D3S High Beam
09:16 - Cafopar LED High Beam
09:28 - Suparee LED High Beam
09:44 - Morimoto D Series High Beam
10:04 - Osram Cool Blue Intense Low Beam
10:17 - Osram Night Breaker Lazer High Beam
10:34 - Philips White Vision High Beam
10:46 - Philips Xtreme Vision High Beam
11:11 - Outro
Stock D3S
Low Beam - 680 Max Lux
High Beam - 950 Max Lux
Cafopar LED
Low Beam - 710 Max Lux, 4% Brighter
High Beam - 720 Max Lux, -24% Less Bright
Suparee LED
Low Beam - 700 Max Lux, 3% Brighter
High Beam - 750 Max Lux, -21% Less Bright
Morimoto HID
Low Beam - 1,150 Max Lux, 69% Brighter
High Beam - 1,170 Max Lux, 23% Brighter
Osram Cool Blue Intense HID
Low Beam - 1,440 Max Lux, 111% Brighter
High Beam - 58% Brighter
Osram Night Breaker Lazer HID
Low Beam - 1,590 Max Lux, 134% Brighter
High Beam - 1.690 Max Lux, 78% Brighter
Philips White Vision HID
Low Beam - 116% Brighter
High Beam - 1,460 Max Lux, 54% Brighter
Philips Xtreme Vision HID
Low Beam - 1,300 Max Lux, 91% Brighter
High Beam - 39% Brighter
Note: We did not include the Lasfit D3S LED bulbs in this video. It involved pulling the bumper and the headlights and taking them apart. We wouldn’t recommend doing that much work for a change in output color!
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This video is for educational purposes only and may show street-use content with products that may not be DOT-compliant for use on public roads. The video is not intended to imply vehicle-specific street legality. LED and HID bulbs are street legal in the USA for fog light use and not in low beam or high beam headlights because they are not compliant with DOT / FMVSS108. When looking for on-road-use headlight upgrades we recommend DOT-compliant headlight housings, not bulb replacements. Certain specialty vehicles strictly limited to off-street use and not having DOT registration or license plates may use these products exclusively off-streets. International street legality varies by country. For detailed clarification, on-street use, go to www.headlightrevolution.com/s...
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Good information. Glad I went with Night Breaker lasers/CBI on my 3 cars. Brighter hot spot means I'm getting more light down the road. Warmer kelvin rating just performs better in poor weather conditions, white light just get drowned out at night in the rain.
You definitely made a fantastic choice!
Bought the Oscram Nightbreakers for my Audi Q5. Barely brighter than the original HIDs. I was so disappointed after spending $200. Returned them immediately. After buying and returning literally all of the top of the line HiDs, i found the Sinoparcel D3S LED 6000k for about $80. I have found what Ive been looking for. These LEDs are brighter than the HIDs and i see everything driving at night. I literally rarely use my highbeams anymore. I also added a new set of LED foglights and i swear to you, its the perfect setup. The color is a blue/violet, and i see EVERYTHING. It makes my 2014 car look like a 2024. Its been over 6 months and i still love the LED. I will always prefer LEDs but that's just me.
Thanks for the heads up. Me too with Osram CBI. Looked just like the 6 year old originals. I daren’t get the LED as I am not convinced they will last or be still bright when hot. However watch this video by scrubbing the timeline back and forth so you can directly compare. The ones that win are dull with a small hot spot. The ones that lose give off a much more even spread of bright light. A better way to measure is required.
Did you have to add a sensor so the LED bulbs would work?
Osrams take a while to burn in, won’t reach their full potential over night
@TakeThis_L I waited about 3 days. I commute an hour and a half to and from work along with other commutes for errands everyday. I gave them a chance to "break in".
Do the sinoparcel loose brightness after being ran a while reaching temperature?
Thank you, you've helped me make a decision.
This was a very interesting and informative comparison, thanks. I replaced the stock D2S bulbs in my 5 year-old 370Z with a set of the OSRAM Cool Blue Intense Next Gen bulbs. After steadily getting brighter and whiter over the last two weeks as they burned in, I can say that they are a great upgrade over stock and are very reasonably priced, about $100 for the pair.
Can't go wrong with OSRAM at all..
We love Osram 👌🏻
I'm glad to hear they burn in brighter. I just installed the CBI-NG on my car and it's only a little brighter than the OEM. That said, my OEM bulb was an Osram Xenarc so it was good to begin with stock. Hoping these continue to burn in well
I've got osram cbb.. They suck in the rain
@@simpleautothings_official3549 That was my concern about getting something with a higher color temperature, increased light scattering on dust and moisture droplets in the air plus the human eye's reduced sensitivity to the shorter wavelengths.
I sped this video up and was amazed. This presenter could be a dancer!(If he isn't already) Some move bustin gesturing! Lol! Totally messing! Love my Morimoto XB lights from you guys!!
😂😂
Thanks for the video - very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Can you test an LED insert in a KC Apollo housing? I really like the serviceability of things like 9005 and H11 bulbs. It's nice to have spare bulbs in the glovebox.
Would love to see a test of the deNX Gen D3S LED's from deAuto LED they make some pretty bold claims and would be great to see an independent test like this with some real data.
Great video. Big thank
Glad you liked it!
I put the Nightbreaker Lasers in my Audi SQ5, and even compared to just one year old basic Osram D3S capsules they were amazing. I saw someone make a comment about their Q5 and the Nightbreaker Lasers and I just have to assume they were looking for ricer-style glare producing flood lights, with photons scattered everywhere they SHOULDN'T be. These definitely put a lot more light where it needs to be, and the high beams are an absolute no-brainer compared to any LED alternative.
You guys should do a video with Lasfit bulbs. After my reading the reviews and testing Lasfit bulbs to hid, i was impressed with their LED bulbs. I upgraded our 2 vehicles and recommended to my brothers car. I bought the Lasfit Pro Series and LA Series. Beam pattern was nice and wide and shot down the road good!
We did intend to include the Lasfit LED bulbs in this video, but their D3S replacement LED required the headlight to be taken apart. Not worth the effort, and not what we'd recommend for our customers. Maybe we can include them in another testing video for the future!
the problem with these LED bulbs is they tend to overheat an fail 6 months later.
I used Lastfit LA series on a 2009 Camry, I thought just as you did that they were very impressive, then I put in XenonDepot XTR 5000K bulbs on 45W ballasts and then I was brought back to reality. With my own Lux tests it was about 40% brighter than the Lasfit bulbs.
That's right! Whiter isn't always brighter!
@@Dexion845I highly doubt that.
Was this tested with the Phillips XV1 or XV2?
Morimoto HID's come in 3 kelvin temperatures and at 35 watts or 50 watts. But the Osram Cool Blue Boost's only come in 6000k anywhere sold.
The Morimito HID Bulbs are an amazing upgrade compared to the off market HID bulbs on the market. They are Advisably brighter, and you are able to tell they have a more consistent color temperature. If you are stuck with reflector Halogens? The Morimito LED bulbs are an amazing upgrade from Factory bulbs.
Why no diode dynamics?
tnx....👍
I've tried just about all of the higher end bulbs from GTR to Morimoto and everything in-between and then discovered Diamond Vision and these blew everything else out of the water. More than happy with them.
amen
are those halogen from philips?
@@ob1kdanny87 no they're LEDs from the company Diamond Vision.
You didn’t like the GTR ultra 2s? I have them in H11 and my lights are so bright and they have lasted 3 years so far. I’m looking for DS4 bulbs for my sons car and GTR doesn’t make them so I’ll check out the brand u suggested
Another great video. What happened to the Lasfit?
Exactly what I was wondering🤔
Honestly it involved pulling the bumper and the headlights and taking them apart. I wouldn’t recommend ever doing that much work for a change in output color.
@@DrivenRealityUnderstandable, but you did mention them on your video plus they were the most expensive LED'S so I was really hoping to see the results. I recently installed Luxster punisher leds on my truck with standard reflector/HID kit and another pair on a vehicle that has Factory HID's. I gotta say they blow the morimoto HID conversion kit for the truck and the Factory HID with CBI"s out the water kinda nutts. Put it this way when I'm driving next to other vehicles at night they are just as bright if not brighter next to luxury vehicles with laser headlights like Mercedes and Audis. I've only had them on for a few months so far they are holding up great and have already been through a few rain storms, but time will tell. I was never a fan of LEDs, but with the rapid tech advancement plus the $70 a pair price point I took the leap. I Never had a problem with the HID kits and had them on for years. If these hold up the test of time I'd say good quality LED'S are a great alternative to HID'S
isnt plug and play, that why
@@rodasriola obviously. But a lot of people come to these videos for guidance. Would have been nice to complete the thought at least.
Can you please do the same test for Charger headlights? I need to replace my factory HID bulbs and would like to know what one would be the best for replacing it.
The Charger uses a D3S bulb type, so this video would be pretty relevant for your Charger!
@@HeadlightRevolution i know its relivant but you guyts always say what worked in one housing may be different in another one. that why i ask.
@@BrittanyMartin917 I put the Osram Laser Breakers in my Charger. I think they're still not adjusted right, but they work much better than stock. Apparently Charger HID projectors aren't great to begin with
Hi!!, I was wondering what Ballast you guys were using during the Test.?? 35W or 55W??
35W, the OEM standard!
I find this difficult to believe but lasfit never disappoints. Are you testing with fresnel lens or clear lens? In the real world, I struggle with HID.
100% OEM headlights, no clear lens modifications.
Ok @@HeadlightRevolution
Can you do a comparison of a factory LED headlight vs factory xenon? If LEDs are so much better from the factory why aren’t they available in that standard as an aftermarket part? Is there a difference in the projector or something?
There is a difference between an LED projector and an HID projector! Typically LED projectors have the LED chip built-in, which means there aren't options for replacement. You get what you get! HID projectors are made specifically for HID technology - they are not compatible with LEDs or halogens. HIDs have a lot more options for customization.
Can you do a review to see if the GTR LED headlights can work in 2014 ford mustang
GTR Lighting does not have a D3S replacement bulb.
Hi, i already got nightbreaker 200 d3s, would you say the newer 220 are worth the upgrade, cheers.
Depends on how long you've had the current ones! If you've had them for a few years, we'd definitely recommend the upgrade 🔥
@@HeadlightRevolution They was in the car when i purchased it 3y ago, iv drove it around 3k miles, and they was already installed, i wish they was slightly blue, i do cave cbb in my other scirocco but there not as bright, thanks.
I have a 2018 Suburban Premier , came with Osram D3s Hid and they are not white enough , presently the look warmer . What can I do to obtain a Pure white color like 6K temperature or so ? can you help
Osram Cool Blue Boost. Pure white and powerful.
Did anyone tried Sylvania D3S High Performance SilverStar ZXE HID Headlight Bulb
What you recomend on 2011 dodge Ram 5500? Thank you.
We have a ton of options, check them out: www.headlightrevolution.com/buyer-guide-by-vehicle/2011+Ram+3500_with_2_Headlights
Why didn’t you test the Lasfit.? It was on the table 🤔
Check the disclaimer - we'd have to disassemble the headlights to install and we don't recommend that for an LED upgrade. Much better, easier options are available.
HID is still king, especially in projector headlights. If you're willing to do a full projector retrofit, there're Bi-Led projectors available that perform excellent.
We completely agree!
I have a 2015 gmc sierra with projector housing. Any recommendations on a bult? Night driving is terrible!
4300k is the best output for HID hands down and with a reputable brands like Morimoto, Osram, and Phillips it's worth every penny if you have deep pockets. Xenon lights are just better in projectors,LEDs are better suited for reflectors with the right design of course. They just don't project 360 degrees of lightning due to the 2 sides in projector housings. I'm curious to see what will be the outcome if you test some reputable plug and play LEDs in a reflector housing against the same HID bulbs. Also if you can try out the Hikari Luxster Punisher LED 2024 as they are also plug and play and they are marketing crazy numbers 😂.
A blackbody radiator at about 5500K will emit a distribution of wavelengths, centered at about 555 nm, that is perceived by the human eye as being brighter than an emitter at 4300K, given the same luminous flux(watts/m²). This is because the average human eye is maximally sensitive to wavelengths around 555 nm, between the yellow and green region of the color spectrum. This is also why you often see nighttime safety vests with reflective panels of this color. A lower temp radiator does have some advantages over a higher temp one, especially in inclement weather where fog and snow would scatter the warmer light less than the cooler light. For my particular preference, the 6200K temp of the OSRAM Cool Blue Intense Next Gen produces the most white and bright light shy of being blue.
@@videomaniac108 I agree with what you're saying being that 5500k is the brightest source of light that our eyes perceive when the sun is mixed with the sky at the horizon,but in terms of real world test it has been proven that 4300k is the best color in all weather conditions and gives the most contrast, lumens of light on the road..That's why most if not all car manufacturers used this color for many years when it came to HIDs.Lumens tend to go down as you move up the tempurature scale and anything past 5000k tends to look more blue in color,would cause eye strain,and would not stand a chance in rain,fog,or snow.
5700K is OEM LED color temperature. 4300K - 4600K seems to be the brightest for HID. But that color is not the best for night driving unless it's always raining AND it's always raining in dark non-lit areas. The contrast of white light is better in all other circumstances of night driving. The best of both worlds as far as HID would be 5000 - 5300K 4300K definitely does not have the best contrast. The closer to yellow you go the worst contrast you have. Take the 3000K street lamps for example. Everything blends in
Just bought a 2015 sierra and the headlights are terrible and I litterly don't drive at night cuz of it. They are projector with no name led's in them what should i get???
What bulb type does it use?
@@crs1474 9012
I recently put d3s led bulbs in my charger and the beam pattern is awful. but when I'm backed up from a wall like the mustang in the video it looks just like this, perfect. but when I drive on an empty dark road it's a huge downgrade from d3s hid. from the research I've done LED won't project the same way as the hid and that's why I have empty spots in my beam pattern
That is 110% true, an HID projector is really only made for HID optics. Therefore, LEDs really aren't the best option for HID headlights.
Best to get the Osram CBI Next Gen, they will settle in at around 5300K after 8-10 hrs of runtime. The other problem is reliability, these LED bulbs don't have adequate cooling and the chips burn out. Alot of people complain their bulbs burn out in 6 months sometimes.
I beg to differ @HeadlightRevolution, at least in the case of my 2016 Edge Sport with factory HID projectors. The direct replacement LED D3S's, which plug directly into the existing HID ballast, had the EXACT same beam pattern and cutoff line as the Xenon bulbs they supplanted. Reflectors on the other hand, although halogen, scatter terribly depending on the LED used. Some are better than others, but in numerous different vehicles, halogen reflector assemblies have had some level of beam pattern and cutoff problems. My theory is that projectors control the light better given they have less volume for the photons to travel though and of course the lens focusing the beam. Where as reflector lamps are far more sensitive to the location of an LEDs light source being off the mark, relative to the original filament or capsule light source. My two cents anyhow..
Do the HID get dimmer with age, or is it hours of use? 🤔
It is with usage overtime, 25w kits are around 4/5 years, 55w would be more like 2/3 years.
Yep, dimmer as they age. Both the bulbs as well as the ballasts degrade slowly over time. Akin to those long florescent tube fixtures.
Is the Auxito D3S LED worth it?
You could find much better options with HIDs
I never saw Lasfit in this video, as they always speak well of the brands they sell and always compare them to purely cheap Chinese brands. I bought some Luxster brand LEDs that are high quality and economical and illuminate much brighter than the HID and twice as bright as the GTR Lighting Ultra 2.
It involved pulling the bumper and the headlights and taking them apart. We wouldn’t recommend ever doing that much work for a change in output color.
GTR doesn't come in d3s You would need to modify the housing
Best to get a Lux meter and make that determination, your eyes might think whiter = brighter, but it might be that the LED bulbs just give off better contrast.
I think for me would be longevity. As having to take the damn bumper cover off etc. to access the bulb, it had better last. Being more of a high performance bulb generally means less life. Hmmmm
So which one is the best ?
From our testing, the Osram Night Breaker Lazer HID had the biggest improvement!
What happen to the lasfit?
Disclaimer in the description, it didn't fit the housing, and wasn't worth modifying the headlights to make them fit! Much better bulb options.
You never reviewed the lasfit led bulb
LasFit led's have always worked well for me when replacing incandescent bults.
It involved pulling the bumper and the headlights and taking them apart. We wouldn’t recommend ever doing that much work for a change in output color.
Test: osram nb d3s vs auxbeam, bullvision leds
Good suggestion!
Where is LASFIT?
Lastfit did not fit without modifying the headlight - we wouldn't recommend it.
@@HeadlightRevolution oh nice…Thanks!!😉
I think there something wrong with your measuring device or the Led bulbs cannot be read properly with the same measuring device..they are clearly brighter than all hid bulbs in your vides
Brighter does not always mean better, that's why we do the testing 🤔
A couple of things EVERYONE should know here. First thank you for testing these bulbs this is great information for everyone. Now does anyone notice how your eyes were squinting at the OEM (probably philips or osram oem's) and then your eyes relaxed when the first LED bulb came up? Yeah that's why car manufacturers go with LED now. The color is more pleasing to the eye and reduces eye-strain, but if not aimed correctly can be harsher to oncoming drivers. The sides of the beam pattern are also much better with the LED bulbs for the most part and that is very important for turning a corner at night. That is until you get to the options from Osram. The Lux figures are simply recording the brightest part of the bulb which for the HID options are the hotspot directly in the middle. This will make HID look like it's the clear winner but we don't only see straight ahead of us when driving. The Cafopar bulbs did a great job at being an OEM replacement but might be abit too blue at 6500K The best of both worlds is definitely going to be the OSRAM CBN as it's got the intensity of HID and contrast of LED. You can even see the sides of the beam pattern have better contrast on the CBN than on the Lasers. I dont know what's going on with Philips, both the WV2 and XV2 had some clear alignment issues as the hotspots were all over the place throwing the beam pattern off but the Osrams were perfect. I think we are really close to having viable options from LED on a D-series replacement option but reliability is a whole different topic. The Aftermarket LED bulbs seem to have heating issues causing the chips to burn out in sometimes a few months.
You are joking right? Led's have worst eye strain
Why did you compare them to the worst LED bulbs? Seems suspect..
These are some of the most popular LED options we could find 👀 Not many manufacturers made LED replacements for HID bulbs
@@HeadlightRevolution DDM, Philips, SV4, Morimoto, etc don't make LED bulbs for HID projectors?
Are you doing sign language while talking??? That’s crazy cool dude.
Lol