Philips X-tremeVision Pro150 H7 car headlight bulb +150%, set of 2

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Running both tests at the same time, although in different headlamps, gave us a chance to see just how big an advance HID was over halogen when it was introduced over 20 years ago. Many aftermarket headlight bulbs come equipped with fans or heat-dissipating materials like aluminium. Cooler bulbs tend to have longer lifespans, hence super bright headlight bulbs often require heat sinks and turbo fans to handle the excess heat they generate. If you have a dual barrel setup with separate high and low beam, my favorite combination would be Osram/Phillips LED for low beam and Xtremevision/NB laser for high beam. It would give the best of beam spread as well as throw and will be a boon on the highway. Make sure the installation is correct especially with the LED which is sensitive to the rotation of the bulb. Of course, with some poorly designed bulbs, increased light doesn't necessarily mean increased vision. It is crucial that where extra brightness is achieved, that light is put to good effect and is positioned to accurately frame the road ahead. Thankfully, Philips' engineering team has proved themselves more than up to the task. The X-tremeVision Pro150 has a perfectly accurate beam that enables it to illuminate up to an extra 70 metres of the road ahead.

The following video compares the Extreme Vision with other popular bulbs. I’ve queued it up to the comparison section – just hit play. Experiencing Xtreme Vision’s Material and Longevity While there are longer lasting or brighter bulbs, Philips X-treme vision is one of the best bulbs for its price point. I’ve personally used this bulb for the last 6 months and so far haven’t had any qualms with this bulb. Osram's Night Breaker family has - Night Breaker Unlimited, Night Braker Laser and Xenarc Night Breaker Unlimited. Which among these is better? This is the category of the bulb. It may be Max Vision or just a standard replacement or even off road etc. Lumens (denoted by lm) are a measure of the total amount of visible light (to the human eye) from a bulb or light sourceComing to the actual problem itself, please clarify if you have a double barrel headlight setup or a single one for both high and low beam. I have seen Jazz With both so not sure. Few clarifications regarding Blaupunkt - Is no longer a German brand now and is no longer into any manufacturing compared to before. Someone has brought that trademark only. Right now, they are just an importer and source products from various locations like China etc and slap the brand name into it. Compared to this Osram and Philips have actually been manufacturing their own products with R&D and I would bank on them for quality anyday. I have had two Blaupunkt head units earlier with me and while I have no complaints about it, it isn't what it was before. Thats why products and offering is somewhat inconsistent, with new versions coming up and product portfolio growing randomly. None of it is their own R&D or production. Where neither bulb range has a particular flaw, the biggest difference that might hold sway between the RacingVision GT200 and X-tremeVision Pro150 is the extra 50% light that the RacingVision GT200 boasts. Though it is worth remembering that where this is a significant increase in light output, it does come at the cost of a reduced bulb lifespan – 250 hours compared with the X-tremeVision Pro150's whopping 450 hours. There are no bad H4 bulbs here, but the RacingVision is our choice. For top D3S performance it has to be the Philips, and Ring is our standard choice. Don’t be tempted to save cash on unbranded alternatives. Color temperature is an indication of colour and not to be confused with heat. Color temperatures over 5,000K are called cool co

Again these are from what I read on the forum and beyond, no experience though and it might not be accurate. Where the Philips RacingVision GT200 surpasses its predecessor, the RacingVision range, for light output, it does so at no cost to bulb lifespan. In fact, miraculously, where the RacingVision offered a bulb lifetime of up to 200 hours, the experts in Philips' engineering teams have endowed the new RacingVision GT200 range with an expected bulb lifespan of up to 250 hours. Given the enormous enhancements to light output already achieved, this extra lifespan is a definite bonus. Thankfully, Philips RacingVision GT200 is also fully tested and ECE-certified for road legal use on all public roads and highways. Ultimately, it's up to the driver to weigh up bulb lifespan and extra light and decide which is the best option for their specific lighting needs. Whatever the choice, you can be sure of a stellar halogen light performance and optimal bulb design. Phillips provides a two-year warranty, which is impressive for this price point. In contrast, most other bulbs only guarantee a one-year lifespan, ensuring you’ll get your money’s worth.

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In a similar vein to the X-tremeVision Pro150, the RacingVision GT200 is another improved update on a previously existing Philips halogen car bulbs range: the Philips RacingVision. Much like its namesake, the Philips RacingVision GT200 is a Maximum Performance halogen headlight bulb, capable of achieving breathtaking amounts of light on the road. Amazingly, where the RacingVision already boasted a huge illumination increase (up to 150% brighter than standard), the RacingVision GT200 achieves a miraculous light up to 200% brighter than a standard halogen bulb. With two such supreme, similar bulbs as the Philips RacingVision GT200 and X-tremeVision Pro150, it's practically impossible to choose a 'best' option! Both bulbs offer big improvements to light output and give drivers with halogen headlight bulbs the chance to drive with impressive vision and visibility, while remaining road legal. The tests were the same for both types, despite the different light sources: filament for the halogen and an arc between electrodes for HID.

Reason behind choosing this (for now): I too was looking for better halogens, but BHPian Behemoth advised that there wouldn't be significant improvement. Details here (Auto Lighting thread : Post all queries about automobile lighting here). Ideally read all communication between myself and Behemoth, starting from this point, to get the full perspective. I am still keen on halogens, but only during the monsoon seasons for now. When it comes to brightness, Philips Xtreme Vision leaves quite an impression, though pricier options may outshine it. Using these headlight bulbs at night, I found they offered quality visibility over a remarkable distance. Bulbs are placed in a headlamp - a reflector type from a Fiat 500X for halogen bulbs, projector from an Audi A3 for HID - allowed to burn in to settle output, then an image is taken of the beam pattern on the wall. Between Philips and Osram, which is better in terms of light throw, clarity during rains and reliability?The Figure of Merit for HID is close to double that of the halogen, with a beam that’s 30 or so metres longer. If you’re in the market for a budget-friendly headlight bulb with a decent lifespan and a substantial beam, then I see no reason not to suggest Xtreme Vision. Personally, I feel it’s wise to opt for the Phillips Xtreme Vision 130% as they’re virtually identical, but the 130% offers a slightly brighter beam. So far, I’ve only been able to test Philips X-treme Vision for a total of six months, and I haven’t discerned any dimming of the beam. These bulbs pledge a total lifespan of 800 hours. While 800 hours is relatively standard for headlight bulbs these days, there are alternatives offering better value for money. However, they’re notably more costly than the Xtreme Vision. It finished last in all our tests and delivered just 16 per cent of the area above 30 lux compared with our winner – easily visible to the naked eye. It came as no surprise that both samples failed to reach the minimum light levels by a significant margin. Avoid. Philips X-treme Vision, otherwise known as the Xtreme Vision, is maybe the most popular headlight bulb available and for good reason. In this review I’m to show and tell you why, Philips Xtreme Vision is one of the best all rounder headlight light bulbs on the market.