3rd Gen HID vs LED vs Halogen H11 projector headlights

Just got my new Tacoma this week. Just to make sure, the H9 bulb swap is for the both the low and hi beams correct?

 

Just the low beams. High beams are already h9’s.

 

Thanks. Are the Philips H9 bulbs still considered an upgrade over the stock H9 in the high beams?

 

Stock high beams are already the German Philips H9s. For a significant high beam increase, additional aux driving lights would be best.

 

I've updated the original post with a link at the very top to posts #2 and #3 explaining those posts contain the latest updated information. I also updated post #3 on LEDs to have a quick summery on the highest output intensity LED products tested in the thread. Hopefully this makes it easier for people to navigate and find the information they are looking for. The #3 LED post could use some better organization still, but it is an improvement vs having the info buried in the details.

 

Thanks! If I chose to run the Hikari's in my high beams, would I need an adapter? I only see them listed for H11.

 

No adapters needed for high or low. LEDs make the mount tabs generic so they fit both H11 and H9.

 

I bought the Phillips H9's about a month ago, the light output was very noticably improved over stock. However one burnt out on me already today so I think I will try LEDs.

 

The halogen lifespan is definitely shorter than stock, but that is certainly a fluke. They should easily last 1-2 years for most people, so don’t let that shy you away from trying it again. Be careful to not touch the glass on install. If wanting to try replacement LEDs Hikari Ultras are the way to go.

 

For sure I should have been more clear. I love the Phillips, for anyone wanting the best performing light they are the way to go and my situation was probably a fluke bad bulb. I would buy them again, I just want something a little more white. Thank you crashnburn80 for all your testing, I definitely underestimated how much the Phillips was an improvement over stock in performance.

 

I can’t wait for the Hikari Ultra vs factory 2020 LED shootout!

I went on some trails with my friend with 2020 LEDs on his truck, and the 2020 seemed more even in coverage but it wasn’t a dramatic difference, especially with the pro fogs on. We didn’t do any kind of shootout though.

 

Man, I can't even remember the last time I even turned my headlights on.

 

For those with the Hikari LEDs, did you leave the little dongle/bulb drivers hanging?

 

I zip tied mine so they would not flip around.

 

https://www.diodedynamics.com/street-use-of-led-bulbs

 

Very interesting. I have to wonder why they really pulled them off the market.

 

Probably because they are illegal for street use, and someone from the government department in charge of such things sent them a cease and desist order.

 

Gee, this is gonna disappoint a lot of folks who favour bling over performance. But it could also make driving a little safer..........

 

Just legal E's, They still sell the same stuff.

 

Sort off. They removed all listings for headlight bulbs from their website and now sell them as fogs only (which are not regulated at the federal level). Other brands have started doing the same, at the same time. Clearly something changed.