Rating of the best xenon lamps for a car for 2022

In 2022, all major engineering companies are trying to make their products as affordable, economical and safe as possible. However, the last point directly depends on the owner of the transport and often requires additional investments. So, lighting plays a key role in driving a car at night. It's no secret that high-quality lamps are installed mainly in expensive models, and budget options are equipped with rather poor quality headlights. As a result, they quickly become unusable, or the owner sees that there is clearly not enough lighting, and then you have to think about replacing the factory headlights. The rating of the best xenon lamps for a car for 2022 will help determine the main market leaders, as well as focus on the features, advantages and disadvantages of each model.

Xenon lamps 2022

The first xenon lamps appeared in 1992 and were then produced by only one company - Phillips. Today, this list has been replenished with a huge number of new brands, but looking ahead, it is worth saying that the leadership in terms of quality still belongs to the Dutch pioneer Philips.

The structure of "xenon" is as follows: inside the flask filled with inert gases (xenon) there are two opposite electrodes. When the ignition is turned on, an electric arc jumps between the electrodes, which is the source of light. However, in order to effectively scatter light, such lamps must be placed on special lenses and in no case should you try to install them on reflector headlights - if adjusted incorrectly, such a solution will strongly blind oncoming cars, which can create an emergency.

The main advantages of xenon:

• Brightness. The arc is capable of delivering about 1500 - 2000 Lumens (halogen produces only 1000 Lumens on average). In addition, the viewing angle of such lamps is larger, which allows you to shine farther, more directed and more accurately indicate pits on the road.
• Lifetime. High-quality devices are able to work for more than three years, which allows not only to save on replacement, but also not to waste time on repairs.
• Structural features. This item is rather an addition to the previous one, due to its design, xenon practically does not heat up and is not afraid of vibrations, which allows you not to load the side panel due to voltage control and prevent sudden failure.

Minuses:

• Cost and installation. Good appliances are expensive.In addition, they are not so easy to replace and set up, so you will either need to contact a service center or spend your time in the garage.
• Optics. As mentioned above, reflector headlights are not suitable (you can also fit them, but this will also cost a decent amount). As a result, you will have to spend money on new optics when switching to xenon.

Having analyzed the main features, you can proceed to the rating, and for a quick reference, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the table below:

Model	Power, W)	Color temperature (K)	Producing country	Average price (rub)
SVS Silver Series D1S	35	6 000	Taiwan	1 000
Clearlight D2S	35	5 000	China	900
SVS D1S Classic	35	5 000	China	600
Xenite D1S PremiumD1S	35	4 300	China	2 000
Sho me d1s	35	4 300	China	600
Optima Premium Ceramic D1S	35	4 200	China	900
Osram D1S PK32d-2, Xenon	35	3 000	Germany	3 000
Osram D1S PK32d-2, Xenon	35	3 000	Germany	3 000
Neolux NX1S-D1SC1 Xenon Standard	35	4 150	Germany	about 3,000
MTF-Light Trend D1S	35	5 000	South Korea	3 000
Philips D1S X-tremeVision gen2	35	4 800	Germany	6 000

SVS Silver Series D1S 6000K

Average price: 1,400 rubles.

The Russian-made model Silver Series D1S 6000K opens the rating. The company positions its products as "analogues of well-known brands at affordable prices" and, it is worth recognizing that their quality and capabilities are really very good. Although reliability is inferior to more expensive competitors, sensitivity to pits and potholes is especially noticeable, however, they still develop an official warranty period of 18 months.

The devices are distinguished by saturated pure light, but it is not white, but rather bluish. Some drivers even like this solution, but still white light better illuminates the road in bad weather. However, there is nothing critical in this.The only thing that is required is fine tuning - the blue light without tuning is very blind to the oncoming traffic and this must be taken into account when installing it yourself.

Among the advantages - a very affordable price and more than a year of official warranty. The weak point is sensitivity to road irregularities, but the number of positive reviews about this model speaks for itself - in its price range this is the best option.

Characteristics: power: 35 W, voltage: 12 V, color temperature in Kelvin: 6,000, D1S type base, luminous flux: 2,800 Lm, country of origin - Taiwan.

• Price;
• Saturated light;
• Pretty simple replacement;
• Official guarantee;
• Good reliability and little marriage.

• There is a sensitivity to bumps;
• Blue light is not the best solution in bad weather;
• Careful adjustment required.

Conclusion: Affordable, reliable and rich - all this is about the SVS Silver Series D1S 6000K, and although they cannot be called a quality standard, as a budget option they can compete with even more expensive foreign brands.

Clearlight D2S 5000K

Average price: 900 rubles.

A fairly popular Chinese model, the main feature of which is a bright white light with a cold tint. This solution allows the human eye to be less tired, and also not to blind oncoming cars. The manufacturer also took care of improved resistance to various kinds of vibrations and protection against temperature extremes, which made it possible to increase the service life.

It is worth saying that Clearlight D2S 5000K are distinguished by good efficiency and are able to effectively dissipate the luminous flux with a power of 3200 lm.Owners highlight reasonable cost, long life and no eye fatigue during long night trips.

Characteristics: power: 35 W, voltage: 12 V, color temperature in Kelvin: 5,000, D2S type base, country of origin - China.

• Price;
• White cold light does not blind oncoming traffic and does not “press” on the driver’s eyes;
• Life time;
• Vibration resistance;
• Profitability.

• No guarantee.

Conclusion: Clearlight D2S 5000K is one of the most affordable and functional xenons on the market, demonstrating good performance, which is confirmed by numerous reviews. Unfortunately, there is no official guarantee, and this is perhaps the only significant disadvantage - running into a marriage is not so difficult.

SVS D1S 5000K Classic

Average price: 600 rubles.

Another model of the SVS brand, however, this time made in China. The price contributes to the huge popularity of the model not only in Russia, but throughout the world, it is also worth considering that the D1S 5000K Classic will be an excellent solution for inexpensive domestic cars. The build quality is at a decent level, and the manufacturer gives a 12-month warranty.

There is also a small minus - the non-compliance with the standards of the luminous flux, which for gas-discharge lamps of 35 W should be about 3200 Lumens. But most owners emphasize the excellent speed of appearance of light, as well as its purity - it is an even white light without distortion. So for its price, the model simply has no real competitors.

Characteristics: power: 35 W, voltage: 12 V, color temperature in Kelvin: 5,000, D1S type base, country of origin - China.

• Low price;
• Warranty 12 months;
• Pure white light;
• Easy installation.

• Non-compliance with the standard;
• Adjustment required.

Conclusion: A very budget solution that can work for quite a long time. The owners respond mostly positively, which is not surprising - it is simply useless to demand more from xenon for 600 rubles.

Xenite D1S PremiumD1S 4300K

Average price: 2,000 rubles.

Xenite is one of the largest suppliers of lighting equipment to the CIS countries and Russia. The company's products are distinguished by good indicators of price and quality, but the possibility of marriage is not excluded - but there is a plus, in the form of an official guarantee for 2 years. So the question of reliability can be removed (it is stated that the lamp can work up to 3,000 hours).

The glow of the Xenite D1S PremiumD1S 4300K ​​almost completely corresponds to expensive European counterparts, and the white light puts less pressure on the eyes and allows you to stay behind the wheel longer. It is also worth considering the high power of these lamps at a relatively low price. By the way, the color options of light can be very different, so that everyone can choose the perfect option.

Characteristics: power: 35 W, voltage: 85 V, color temperature in Kelvin: 4,300 (5,000 K, 6,000 K), D1S type base, maximum brightness of the glow 3200 Lm, country of origin - China.

• Official warranty 2 years;
• Long service life;
• Compliance with more expensive analogues;
• Various colors of light;
• Excellent color range;
• High prevalence in the CIS and Russia.

• Overpriced;
• There is a marriage.

Conclusion: if we discard the slightly overpriced and defective, which occurs quite often (however, this is not too scary with a guarantee), then the D1S PremiumD1S 4300K ​​may well pass for a high-quality replacement for factory lamps.

Sho-me d1s-4300k

Average price: 600 rubles.

Again a model of a Chinese brand, but this time it is a really serious company, which is called one of the best budget manufacturers of car xenon lamps in China. Lamps are often compared to factory originals, and they are almost as good as them, having a much lower price. Yes, judging by the reviews of the owners, they will most likely work less, but given the price, it is difficult to take this factor seriously as a minus. According to the company, the average service life is about 18 months, so based on this, you can calculate the possible costs. There are no complaints about the quality of the lamps - everything is securely fastened, and the light is even and clean. There are different variations of the glow from golden to blue (8000K), which is very difficult to ride for a long time.

Characteristics: power: 35 W, voltage: 85 V, color temperature in Kelvin: 4,300 (+ - 200) D1S type base, maximum brightness of the glow 3,000 Lm, country of origin - China.

• Almost complete compliance with factory analogues of well-known brands;
• Bright, clean light;
• Relatively low price;
• Warranty 12 months.

• The life span rarely exceeds 18 months.

Conclusion: Sho-me d1s-4300k is a high-quality and inexpensive xenon light with excellent performance, but the low price is offset by a short service life.

Optima Premium Ceramic D1S

Average price: 900 rubles.

This model is in some way innovative lamps, because their design uses a ceramic ring at the place where the bulb and base are attached. This solution allows to increase the reliability of the structure, as well as provide additional protection against vibrations and other mechanical loads.

Lightning ignition and a large selection of color solutions stand out from the features, which allows you to choose exactly the model that you need. The official warranty is valid for one year, and according to statistics, there are practically no problems with Premium Ceramic D1S during the warranty period. Owner reviews are mostly positive, which confirms the expediency of the purchase. The average service time is about 3,000 hours.

Characteristics: power: 35 W, voltage: 85 V, color temperature in Kelvin: 4 200, D1S type base, maximum brightness of the glow 3 200-3900 Lm, country of origin - China.

• Long life span;
• Very fast ignition;
• Choice of different colors;
• Wear and vibration resistant.

• The price is a little high;
• It is quite difficult to find a model for sale.

Conclusion: high-quality and reliable xenon, which is often put on foreign cars. The official warranty and good performance, combined with an affordable price, allow you to improve the head light for a couple of years without significant financial costs.

Osram D1S 35W 12V PK32d-2, Xenon

Average price: 3,000 rubles.

Osram is one of the world market leaders and a major player in the lighting industry. The company is located in Germany, which affects both the quality and the cost of production.And although Osram is not very famous for the release of xenon lamps, their models are very reliable and productive, they are used in expensive foreign cars Ford, Hyundai, Audi and Mercedes Benz.

The most interesting solution is considered to be a white-yellow glow that illuminates the road by almost 100%. The light is even and clean, without any distortion, "jumps" and spots. High reliability is confirmed not only by the words of the owners, but also by a one-year warranty. And it will not be difficult to purchase this model, because Osram has official representatives around the world.

Characteristics: power: 12 W, voltage: 35 V, color temperature in Kelvin: 5,000, D1S (PK32d-2) type base, maximum brightness 3,200 Lm, country of origin: Germany.

• Brightness and gamma of light are ideal for roads;
• One year warranty;
• Reliability and service life;
  Well-known brand, wide distribution.

• Price.

Conclusion: Almost everyone who put these lamps instead of standard ones was satisfied with their work. Osram knows how to make quality things, but for them you will have to pay almost twice as much as for a good Chinese model. There are no questions at all about the purity of light and reliability - Osram D1S 35W 12V PK32d-2, Xenon are just perfect.

Neolux NX1S-D1SC1 Xenon Standard

Average price: about 3,000 rubles.

Another manufacturer from Germany, the quality of whose products can be no doubt, despite the rather poor popularity in Russia. The first thing to say about the NX1S-D1SC1 Xenon Standard is that they fit perfectly not only in the head light, but also in the fog light.

The light gives off cold shades, so it cannot be called white-yellow.At the same time, the level of illumination is at a high level - clear contours, clarity and brightness, which does not “press” too much on the eyes.

As mentioned above, the company's products are assembled in Germany, hence the correspondingly high price tags. However, the factories of the brand are equipped with modern equipment, which makes it possible to create lamps that are resistant to loads and have a long service life.

Characteristics: power: 35 W, D1S type base, maximum luminous intensity 3,200 Lm, country of origin - Germany, approximate resource - 3,000 hours.

Also, the manufacturer gives a year of warranty, which allows you not to worry about marriage - it is not enough and most of it manifests itself in the first 12 months.

• Modern equipment can significantly improve the build quality - even externally, the lamps look much more attractive than their competitors;
• Bright and clear cold light;
• Eyes do not get tired;
• Universal - suitable for both head and fog lights;
• Great resource;
• Load resistance;
• Warranty 12 months.

• Not well known in Russia and the CIS;
• Price.

Conclusion: Neolux NX1S-D1SC1 Xenon Standard are lamps that can be talked about a lot, but the main thing is that they last a long time and do not raise questions during operation. If you need light with which there will be no problems, even if for a rather high price, then this is the best option at a price of up to 3 thousand rubles.

MTF-Light Trend D1S (5000K)

Average price: 3,000 rubles.

MTF does not need to be introduced to the lighting equipment market, but its new model is not yet well known not only in Russia, but in the world. The main advantages of the MTF-Light Trend D1S are amazingly pure white light without any impurities, as well as a long service life.Motorists claim that they were satisfied with the purchase of new items - in addition to the characteristics (which are not lost over time), the lamps work longer than the official service life. And a guarantee for a year, it is allowed not to worry about a possible marriage. Although it is worth recognizing that today MTF products boast enviable quality, and factories have excellent equipment that allows you to trace the smallest details of production and avoid any flaws.

And although the device is quite expensive, most owners are not inclined to criticize it - a long service life pays for all expenses.

Characteristics: power: 35 W, voltage: 85 V, D1S type base, maximum glow brightness 3,200 Lm, glow temperature - 5,000 Kelvin, country of origin - South Korea.

• Build quality;
• Works for a long time;
• One year warranty;
• The purest white light;
• Does not lose characteristics during long-term operation.

• The price, and there may also be problems with delivery, but you can already find this model in stores in Russia and the CIS.

Conclusion: MTF-Light Trend D1S (5000K) is a novelty that was able to attract attention with cool features and keep customers due to quality and reliability. The lamp is definitely worth the money and will be a great solution for several years.

Philips D1S X-tremeVision gen2 4800K

Average price: 6,000 rubles.

As mentioned at the very beginning of the article, it is Philips that creates the most advanced xenon lamps today. Everything is good in them, from the characteristics to the reliability, which has already become synonymous with the company's products.However, the high price really hits the demand for D1S X-tremeVision gen2 4800K, but if the choice fell on this model, the first thing to do is to make sure the product is original. It is imperative to buy them only in specialized stores, checking the country of origin and requiring a warranty card, since it is Phillips products that are counterfeited more often than others.

By the way, the inscription "gen2" in the title is not without reason. This is indeed the second generation, which promises an increase in light brightness (compared to the standard one) up to 50% and provides improved light output and visibility. It is worth saying that the devices are suitable for installation in the head light and standard xenon kits.

In addition to reliability and energy efficiency, the lamp also features a color temperature of 4,800 K, which corresponds to almost perfect white light. The light itself is bright, clean and without distortion (does not put pressure on the eyes of the driver and oncoming traffic), provides a clear detour ahead. Another plus is easy installation, which you can handle yourself.

Characteristics: power: 35 W, D1S type base, glow brightness 3200 Lm, glow temperature - 4800 Kelvin, country of origin - Germany.

• Perfect white light;
• Eyes do not get tired during a long ride;
• Reliability and strength of the structure;
• Long service life;
• Guarantee;
• Easy installation;
• The popularity of the brand and model - easy to find on sale;
• Energy efficient (consume little).

• The risk of stumbling upon a fake;
• Price.

Conclusion: Philips D1S X-tremeVision gen2 4800K is the best lamp you can find on the xenon market in 2022.The price often scares off buyers, however, even in such a situation, the model has a lot of positive reviews, which confirms the high level of quality and reliability of the lamp. This model is an option for those who want to get reliable xenon and forget about this problem for several years.

Summing up

In 2022, finding xenon lamps will not be a problem - unlike in 1992, they are now produced by a myriad of companies. And we have to admit that, despite the hegemony of Philips, even inexpensive Chinese and Russian brands can offer competitive options for a very attractive price. Yes, they will not be as good and are unlikely to last even half of the resource of top models, however, given the difference in cost, this is acceptable. And therefore, you should not chase brands - yes, ideally, of course, purchase Philips D1S X-tremeVision gen2 4800K or Osram, MTF and Neolux models. But even inexpensive SVSs like the Silver Series D1S 6000K are quite capable and provide good levels of illumination. And safety depends not only on the lamps, but also on the person and compliance with the rules of the road, the main thing is to buy original products with a guarantee and comply with international standards.