9005XS Light Bulb Replacement Guide

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General characteristics

The 9005xs halogen headlight delivers a brighter, whiter light. Using a specially designed filament and propriety gas mixture, the 9005xs achieves this by shifting the color temperature towards a whiter light. This combination of downroad, sideroad, and white light helps drivers achieve more clarity during nighttime driving which can improve contrast and object visibility such as street signs and road hazards. This lamp is usually sold in pairs.

The wattage of this bulb is 65W and the voltage is 12V. Such a nominal power allows it to be used in a wide range of car models. The peculiarities of nominal power have an impact on the service life of a bulb that usually makes it about 1000 hours.

The 9005xs comes with a P20d base type. The most widespread use of this base is in sealed beam headlights. It has two metal tangs that protrude from the bottom and fit into corresponding slots in the headlight housing. This design helps to ensure a more secure connection and prevent moisture from entering and causing corrosion.

Also, the brightness level is about 1700 lumen which makes the light output of this lamp one of the best on the market. With a color temperature of 4000K, it creates a bright white light that is close to natural daylight.

What are the pros and cons of 9005xs lamps?

Any driver before making a purchase decision wants to know what he/she is going to get. It’s only natural that you want to know about the main advantages and disadvantages of 9005xs lamps before making a purchase.

Pros:

• Bright light output
• Whiter light
• Excellent beam pattern
• Increased downroad, sideroad, and white light visibility
• P20d base type for increased connection security
• Long service life

Cons:

• Not street legal in some states due to the high intensity of the light output

As you can see, there are more advantages than disadvantages to using 9005xs lamps. So, if you’re looking for a brighter, whiter light for your car, then 9005xs lamps are a great option.

How to choose a nice bulb?

Whenever you select the 9005xs or any other lamp, you have to know what aspects to pay attention to. Here we will tell you how to opt for a good lamp, no matter if you use it for headlights or brake lights. So, let`s get started.

Material

First of all, you should check what the lamp is made of. The most widespread materials are glass and quartz. If a lamp is produced from glass, it will have a softer light. Such lamps are considered to be more old-fashioned but they are still relevant on the market. As for quartz lamps, they have a brighter light but their service life is shorter than that of glass ones. So, it`s up to you to decide which material to give your preference to.

Light output

This aspect is one of the most important when selecting a bulb for your car. You should know that light output is measured in lumens (lm). The higher this number is the brighter the light will be. So, if you want to buy a bulb for your car`s headlights, pay attention to this aspect.

Color temperature

It`s also important to know what color temperature you need. The most widespread options are yellow, white, and blue. Yellow light is considered to be the safest as it doesn`t glare. White light is brighter than yellow but it can be hard on the eyes when used for long periods of time. Blue light is the brightest but it can be very glaring. So, it`s up to you to decide which color temperature you need.

Size

When selecting a bulb for your car, pay attention to its size. It should fit your car`s headlight housing. If it`s too big or too small, it won`t work properly.

Shape

The shape of a bulb is also important. The most widespread options are round and oval. Round bulbs are more old-fashioned but they are still popular on the market. Oval bulbs are more modern but they may not fit all headlight housings. So, it`s up to you to decide which shape you need.

Final words

9005xs lamps are a great option if you’re looking for brighter, whiter light for your car. They have many advantages such as long service life, increased downroad visibility, and a P20d base type for increased connection security. However, there are some disadvantages to using 9005xs lamps, such as the fact that they are not street-legal in some states due to the high intensity of the light output. So, if you’re looking for brighter, whiter light for your car, then 9005xs lamps are a great option.