Rating of the best HB3 lamps for a car for 2022

One of the important elements in a car for traveling on public roads is the head light. In the absence of such, the car is prohibited from moving until the problem is fixed. The main cause of failure is wear and tear. Here is a list of the best HB3 lamps for a car for 2022, which are used for a long time and illuminate the road well in any bad weather.

Classification of lamps for a car: selection criteria

The HB3 autolamp is used for installation in headlights. It has one filament and serves to supply low and high beams.

Note! Lamps of this category are often installed in fog lights as the best light sources.

What are lighting lamps? The table shows the various types of these lighting devices.

Table - "Type of lighting and its features"

Name of lamps:	Description:	Recommendations:
Halogen:	increased brightness, allow you to race along the road at any time of the day without slowing down	replacement every three years
LED:	a white light source allows you to combine fog and running lights; at night does not blind drivers of oncoming vehicles	for those who value reliability and efficiency
Xenon:	increased service life: resistant to temperature changes, do not heat up and do not crack	people for whom driving safety is paramount

Note! There are the most common designs - incandescent lamps, which are used, for example, to illuminate the license plate.

Replacement Tips:

• use protective gloves and goggles, as the lamp is under high voltage;
• using an optical axis adjuster, recheck the headlight beam angle.

Important! LED equipment of external lighting devices of the car is carried out only with the permission of the certification body (for example, NAMI). As for lighting the space under the hood, interior, luggage compartment, diode lamps are allowed.

By appointment, all lamps are divided according to location: side, front and rear. The table is more accurate.

Table - "Car lighting and its role"

Name:	Purpose:	Location:
Dimensional:	indicate the dimensions of the transport	front/rear
Near light:	illuminate the road in the direction of travel at a distance of 40-50 meters	anterior
Far light:	provide a light path at night at a distance of 200-300 meters	front
Turn indicator:	indicates which way the car will turn	side, front and rear
Stop signal:	vehicle stop alert	behind
fog lights:	additional lighting in bad weather	front
Running:	additional marking of vehicles on the road	ahead

Note! Fog lights are used in conjunction with low beams.

What to look for when buying HB3? Regardless of the type of lamp, you need to pay attention to the intensity of light. For example, according to the standards, the technical side of the daylight headlights should be 400-800 Candela.

Note! The intensity of light can be measured in lumens, however, to evaluate lighting, the first value is used.

The intensity of light (in candela) is closely related to the indicator of the angle of illumination of the headlight. Ate an angle of 90 degrees, then converting candelas into lumens, we get a brightness of 700-1450 Lm, which corresponds to the glow of low beam headlights.

In turn, the power of LED fog lights for cars must be at least 1500 Lm, i.е.roughly equal to the daytime running lights.

Automobile lamps are also selected according to other criteria:

• power;
• plinth marking;
• voltage;
• food;
• color.

Basically, all devices in this category emit white rays of light. However, there are companies that produce devices that give blue lighting. To create such models of lamps, the manufacturer applies paint of the appropriate color to the finished flask made of quartz glass. Numerous reviews from drivers confirm that there is no interference when driving a car with such light.

Which lamp to choose for your car is the decision for the owner of the vehicle.

On a note! Any test will show that the brightest light comes from the diode; more hardy and practical, xenon is considered (the most expensive option); the popularity of models, among HB3 lamps, was won by halogen - the best value for money.

Common mistakes when choosing lamps for headlights are ignorance of the marking of the lighting device and matching the connector / base. According to international standards, markings for car lamps consist of three rows: 1st - headlight category, 2nd - international approval and 3rd (lower) - approval code.

The main thing to understand is the decoding of the top line (headlight accessory):

• fog - "B";
• dipped beam - "C";
• headlights for halogen lamps - "H";
• high beam - "R";
• headlight lamp (for example, reversing) - "S";
• plastic diffuser - "PL".

As for the choice of the color of the lighting rays, the countdown goes from yellow to white-blue. The lower the temperature of the light, the more yellow it will be, and vice versa.

Rating of high-quality HB3 halogen lamps for a car for 2022

The best steel producers in this category are:

• "Philips";
• "MTF";
• Clearlight;
• Osram.

Philips Vision Model

Purpose: in the car for any lighting (external, inside the cabin).

The device is made of quartz glass with a UV filter. The material is many times stronger than ordinary hard glass. Due to the chemical composition of glass, the product can withstand huge temperature fluctuations, and if moisture gets in during operation, the product does not explode and continues to work in the same way

Specifications:

Size (centimeters):	7,86/1,6
Net weight:	32.1 g
Article (bl.):	9005PRB1
Plinth:	P20d (HB3)
Voltage:	12V
Power:	65W
Color:	black/transparent
Manufacturer country:	Germany
By price:	375 rubles

• Universal product: suitable for any headlight and even interior;
• Compared to standard options, it illuminates the area by 30% more;
• Value for money;
• Provide comfortable movement.

• Not identified.

Model "Standard" from the company "MTF"

Purpose: high, low and fog light.

The halogen lamp is installed in the head section and emits white (warm) light. Standard size - HB3. Glass has the property of not transmitting ultraviolet radiation, so the lamp does not turn yellow.

Specifications:

Packing dimensions (centimeters):	8/4,7/3,5
Net weight:	28 g
Stream of Light:	1700 lm
Colorful temperature:	2900 K
Included:	1 PC.
Plinth:	P20d
Power:	65W
Voltage:	12V
Manufacturer country:	Korea
Average price:	250 rubles

• Inexpensive;
• Gives good lighting.

• For headlights only.

Model "X-treme Vision" from the company "Clearlight"

Purpose: for low / high beam + auxiliary lighting in bad weather.

This model pleases with updated technical properties: the view is increased by 40 meters, the brightness of the light flux has increased by 150% and the color of the beam is whiter. Complete set - two products with instructions on the package.

Specifications:

Vendor code:	545315
Packing dimensions (centimeters):	10/6/4
Power:	60W
Operating voltage:	12V
Temperature:	4300K
Light flow:	1800 lm
Plinth:	9005/HB3
Amount in a package:	2 pcs.
Where:	from China
Average cost:	461 rubles

• Functional;
• Decent price;
• Bright lighting.

• Not identified.

Cool Blue Intense by Osram

Purpose: low / high beam or fog lights.

Pleasant soft white light, brighter than standard lighting. Characteristics are good. The model is made of metal and glass, the color of which takes on a blue tint.

Specifications:

Vendor code:	9005CBI-HCB
Net weight:	20 g
Plinth:	P20d
Rated power:	55W
Voltage:	12V
Colorful temperature:	4200K
Kit:	2 pcs.
Glass color:	blue
Producing country:	Germany
By cost:	1100 rubles

• Appearance;
• They shine well.

• Expensive;
• Frequent replacement: every 6 months.

Rating of the best HB3 LED lamps for a car for 2022

Popular models in this category are installed for specific lighting:

• "Runoauto";
• "Silver Light";
• Clear light.

Model "C6-COB-HB3" from the company "Runoauto"

Purpose: for lined headlights or high beams.

Modified diodes for the head light "C6" - a budget version of the "S2" LEDs. They are made on a very bright "OWL" matrix. A powerful diode is located on thermoelectric plates, which are actively cooled by a fan.

Specifications:

Size (centimeters):	3,5/3,5/8,4
Number included:	2 pcs.
Plinth:	9005
Beam Angle:	360 degrees
Power:	36 W
Light flow:	3800 lm
Color temperature:	6000K
Glow:	white
Producing country:	China
Average price:	890 rubles

• High power;
• Good viewing angle;
• Value for money.

• Not identified.

Model "15 SMD3030" from the company "SilverLight"

Purpose: for daytime running lights.

LED lamp with a non-radiator type of cooling, there is a snag. The light is white and pure. As LEDs (15 pcs.) use "Epistar SMD 3030". There is no position adjustment. Manufacturer's warranty - 1 year. The body is made of chrome-plated aluminium.

Specifications:

Lamp length:	5.3 cm
Light flow:	1450 lm
Voltage:	12-24V
Glow temperature:	5000 K
Optics type:	reflector
Actual power:	9.9 W
Production:	China
Amount in a package:	1 PC.
Working temperature:	-50-+70 degrees
Price:	1100 rubles

• Long service life;
• Excellent illumination in any bad weather;
• Resistance to temperature changes;
• High quality.

• Expensive.

Model "LED Flex" from the company "Clearlight"

Appointment: for installation in devices of far/near and antifog lighting.

Spare parts for head and auxiliary light provide white illumination. Housing material - metal + plastic. Operating time - 30 thousand hours, due to which the replacement is carried out less often than in the case of simple lighting fixtures. The design does not contain a filament and glass, which increases its strength.

Specifications:

Vendor code:	673429
Net weight:	40 g
Light flow:	over 2000 lm
Voltage:	12 V
Equipment:	2 pcs.
Guarantee:	1.5 years
Energy consumption:	20-30W
Producing country:	China
Middle price segment:	2000 rubles

• Low energy consumption;
• High resistance to shocks and vibrations;
• Long service life.

• Price.

The best HB3 xenon car lamps for 2022

According to buyers, the best representatives of this category are:

• Clearlight;
• "MTF light";
• Optima Premium.

Xenon Premium Model by Clearlight

Purpose: for head lighting.

The lamps are made according to modern German technologies, due to which the technical indicators are many times higher than the halogen counterparts. The raw material is quartz glass with UV blocking function. The heating of the device is carried out in 8 seconds, and the formation of an arc is 0.4. In this model, it was possible to increase the pressure of gases inside the flask by 2.3%.

Specifications:

Vendor code:	669647
Net weight:	10 g
Power consumption:	35 W
Operating voltage:	85 V
Light flow:	5000K
Max Brightness:	3700 lm
Kit:	2 pcs.
Working hours:	4000
Distance between electrodes:	4.3mm
Ground temperature:	+210 degrees
Material:	metal, plastic
Producing country:	China
Average cost:	1600 rubles

• Relatively inexpensive lamps;
• Long service life;
• Improved specifications.

• Not identified.

Philips bulb model from MTF light

Purpose: for installation in standard places of halogen lamps.

The bulb of a lamp is made of the quartz glass interfering passage of ultra-violet beams. The radiation of the light flux is white. The temperature in the base reaches 210 degrees, heating is carried out within 5 seconds. The set contains 1 lamp.

Specifications:

Vendor code:	XBPB3K
Brightness:	2600-3200 lm
Lamp ignition:	23 KV
Stream of Light:	4300K
Plinth:	9005
Capsule pressure:	6-8 atm
Current consumption:	0.45 A
Distance between electrodes:	4.2mm
Power:	35 W
Operating supply voltage:	85 V
Working hours:	2000
Producing country:	South Korea
By price:	2100 rubles

• Multifunctional;
• High quality materials;
• Resilience to climate change.

• Price.

Model "ITP HB3" from the company "Optima Premium"

The set comes with 2 lamps. Due to the high density of the gas in the device, the brightness of the light flux increased. The base of the structure is made of metal, which prevents deformation of the lamp seat. Compensating inserts are made of non-ferrous metal; prevent soot from settling on the lantern.

Specifications:

Vendor code:	ITP-HB4
Plinth:	9005
Brightness:	3900 lm
Current:	0.45 A
Operating voltage:	85 V
Arc formation time:	0.2 seconds
Colorful temperature:	5482K
Average cost:	1200 rubles

• High protection against moisture;
• Appearance;
• Budget;
• Technical side.

• Not identified.

Conclusion

According to test results and consumer demand, LED models have become the best HB3 lamps for cars. Further halogen (due to availability) and xenon (due to the quality of lighting). The table provides a list of the best manufacturers and their trade items. To figure out which product is better to buy, the main technical characteristics and cost of the lamps are presented.

Table - "Popular HB3 lamps for cars for 2022"

Model:	Manufacturer:	Luminous flux (Lm):	Color temperature (K):	Average cost (rubles):
"vision"	Philips	-	-	375
"Standard"	"MTF"	1700	2900	250
"X-treme Vision"	"Clearlight"	1800	4300	461
"Cool Blue Intense"	Osram	-	4200	1100
"C6-COB-HB3"	Runoauto	3800	6000	890
"15 SMD3030"	"Silverlight"	1450	5000	1100
"LED Flex"	"Clearlight"	from 2000	-	2000
Xenon Premium	Clear light	3700	5000	1600
with Philips flask	"MTF light"	2600-3200	4300	2100
"ITP HB3"	"Optima Premium"	3900	5482	1200

Note! Most of the products in this category are made in China. They are often overpriced. In this regard, you can order the HB3 paw directly from AliExpress.