H1 Light Bulb Replacement Guide

What cars use H1 bulbs?
Use the form below to see whether H1 bulb fits specific vehicles
  Why?

After extensively researching a number of different independent tests, we have chosen the H1 lamps based on the brightness, durability and lifespan.

Hikari UltraFocus H1 LED Bulbs,18000LM,32W Prime ZES LED KATUR H1 Extremely Bright LED Headlight Bulbs NUVISION LIGHTING Pair Slim LED H1 Bulbs Firehawk H1 LED Bulbs, Wireless Philips Automotive Lighting H1 X-tremeVision Upgrade Headlight Bulb Fahren H1 LED Headlight Bulbs, 6500K Cool White Xtremevision AC HID Xenon Bulbs SYLVANIA H1 XtraVision Halogen Headlight Bulb
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Product specifications (main)

Size H1 H1 H1 H1 H1 H1 H1 H1
Type LED LED LED LED Halogen LED Xenon Halogen
Wattage 32W 55W 30W 62W 55W 60W 35W 55W
Voltage 12V 12V 12-24V 12V 12V 12V 12V 12V
Color Temperature 6000K 6500K 6000K 3400K 6500K 5000K
Manufacturer Part Number B07R8D3MJY B07QVBYBPX B07Z6P2Z7W B08HJTYFPN B00UZ4TXQS B096S4WHLS B07C112W1Y B001D9DP0E
Road Legal Plus Plus Plus Plus Plus Plus Plus Plus

Product specifications (additional)

Light output 18000 Lm 6000 Lm 5000 Lm 10000 Lm 10000 Lm 1407 Lm
Lifespan 50000 Hours 30000 Hours 20000 Hours 50000 Hours 500 Hours 50000 Hours
Weight 1.13 Oz 0.8 Oz
Bulb Length 2.8 In 5.12 In 5.5 In
Requires Modifications To Install Minus Minus Minus Minus Minus Minus Minus Minus

Features

CANBUS-free Plus Plus Minus Plus Minus Plus Minus Minus
Requires Ballast Minus Minus Minus Minus Minus Minus Plus Minus
Universal Fitment Plus Plus Plus Plus Plus Plus Minus Plus
Plug and Play Plus Plus Plus Plus Plus Plus Minus Plus

Price

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Product Specifications (main)

Size

H1
H1
H1
H1
H1
H1
H1
H1

Type

LED
LED
LED
LED
Halogen
LED
Xenon
Halogen

Wattage

32W
55W
30W
62W
55W
60W
35W
55W

Voltage

12V
12V
12-24V
12V
12V
12V
12V
12V

Color Temperature

6000K
6500K
6000K
3400K
6500K
5000K

Manufacturer Part Number

B07R8D3MJY
B07QVBYBPX
B07Z6P2Z7W
B08HJTYFPN
B00UZ4TXQS
B096S4WHLS
B07C112W1Y
B001D9DP0E

Road Legal

Plus
Plus
Plus
Plus
Plus
Plus
Plus
Plus

Product Specifications (additional)

Light output

18000 Lm
6000 Lm
5000 Lm
10000 Lm
10000 Lm
1407 Lm

Lifespan

50000 Hours
30000 Hours
20000 Hours
50000 Hours
500 Hours
50000 Hours

Weight

1.13 Oz
0.8 Oz

Bulb length

2.8 In
5.12 In
5.5 In

Requires Modifications To Install

Minus
Minus
Minus
Minus
Minus
Minus
Minus
Minus

Features

CANBUS-free

Plus
Plus
Minus
Plus
Minus
Plus
Minus
Minus

Requires Ballast

Minus
Minus
Minus
Minus
Minus
Minus
Plus
Minus

Universal Fitment

Plus
Plus
Plus
Plus
Plus
Plus
Minus
Plus

Plug And Play

Plus
Plus
Plus
Plus
Plus
Plus
Plus
Plus

Price


H1 Bulb Main Specifications

The H1 bulb is a miniaturized version of the halogen incandescent light bulb. It belongs to the first group of automotive light bulbs that may be used in any position in the vehicle. Its nominal power is 6 V & 12 V: 55 W or 24 V: 70 W which means that it can fit a wide range of vehicles. The H1 bulb has a P14.5s base and an ECE category "R" which designates it as a road-legal light source.

But what does H1 mean in bulbs? The H1 is used for high-beam light, whereas the H7 is used for low-beam light. A single filament generates a fixed beam using the H1 and H7, which are both single-beam lights. Moreover, the H1 has a CREE chip that makes it more resistant to vibrations. This is the main advantage of the H1 over other automotive light bulbs.

The H1 is a powerful, compact bulb often used in car headlights and emergency vehicle lights. This halogen lamp uses a special gas mixture and tungsten filament, which gives it bright white light. Thanks to its small size, the H1 can be used in a wide range of applications.

The light output of 1410 lumens allows this bulb to produce a beam of light that is closer to natural sunlight than other types of automotive light bulbs. Besides, 6500 Kelvin color temperature is the closest to natural sunlight. So, next time your car needs new bulbs, don't forget about the H1!

Can I Replace H1 Halogen With LED?

They don't use gas, and there are no strands. LEDs have a few benefits over halogens. They're brighter, but they use less electricity, don't get as hot, and take up less room. You can't simply convert a halogen bulb to an LED unit, though. That is why your H1 bulb is the best choice for your car! Thanks to its many advantages, it will make your driving experience much safer and more comfortable. 

However, note, that LEDs and halogen bulbs have different bases. That is why it is not possible to replace a halogen bulb with an LED without changing the entire headlight assembly.

If you are looking for an H1 replacement, we recommend that you buy an LED headlight bulb. It will provide you with better light output and a longer lifespan. But keep in mind that it will require a different headlight housing.

Is H1 And H7 The Same?

Although both types of bulbs are in the same category, they cannot be interchanged. For example, an H1 and an H7 bulb may appear to produce the same amount of light; however, an H7 bulb will not fit into a socket for an H1 bulb. Therefore, it is essential that you use the correct type of bulb for your car.

So, in case you will want to interchange your H1 bulbs with H7 bulbs, remember that it is not possible.

If you want to replace your H1 bulb, we recommend that you buy an LED headlight bulb. It will provide you with better light output and a longer lifespan. But keep in mind that it will require a different headlight housing. The replacement process is not difficult, and you can do it yourself.

How Long Does An H1 Bulb Last?

Because of this, they provide significantly better life expectancies (up to four times longer than traditional halogen bulbs) and have a lifespan ranging from 100,000 km to 400,000 km. This means that if you want to use H1 for headlights or rear lights, they will last you a lot longer than conventional halogen bulbs.

The overall lifespan of your automotive bulb will affect not only your safety on the road but also your wallet. To get the most out of your H1 bulb, we recommend that you buy an LED headlight bulb. It will provide you with better light output and a longer lifespan. But keep in mind that it will require a different headlight housing. The replacement process is not difficult, and you can do it yourself.

All in all, the H1 is a powerful and efficient light bulb that will provide you with better visibility while driving. Moreover, such a lifespan of the bulb is impressive and will save you money in the long run. 

Conclusion

The H1 automotive bulb is a powerful and efficient light bulb that will provide you with better visibility while driving. Moreover, such a lifespan of the bulb is impressive and will save you money in the long run. Thanks to its many advantages, it will make your driving experience much safer and more comfortable.

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