Package arrived in two days. Package indicates that these bulbs were made in Germany and they are DOT approved. The bulbs are clear (no blue or yellow tint) with a small silver coating on the tip. I installed them in the stock projector housings of my 5th Gen 4Runner. Original bulbs still worked but I wanted additional distance and brightness.
I chose these bulbs because the 4Runner's projector housing works best with the light source of a halogen filament. Projector housings require a very tight, focused light source from a specific spot in the center of the housing to get the most distance and clarity. LED elements (even in a properly-sized H11 LED bulb) are too thick for the housing to properly focus the light forward of the vehicle. An LED bulb would light my garage door brightly, but because LEDs lack the centrally focused light source required by projector housings, they won't project down the road as far as a halogen. Many 4Runner owners have installed HID lights with filaments that work for them, but I chose to avoid using ballasts or making modifications to the dust caps.
The performance of these bulbs is a huge improvement in both distance and width of beam. I estimate that they light up the road 30% further, 20% wider, and 40% brighter over the original bulbs. The light is noticeably whiter than the original bulbs but still on the yellowish (softer) side of pure white (probably 3400K to 3500K). This color is a better wavelength for night vision (of driver and oncoming drivers) than bluish white and the color works well in foggy conditions. I often drive on dark, rural two-lane roads. With the added brightness and distance, I've found that I don't need to use high beams as often when running these bulbs.
I've used similar bulbs on other vehicles in the past, and I know that the life of these bulbs is much shorter than the standard halogen. I expect no more than one or two years of life with these bulbs. Personally, the performance is worth the cost and time of replacing them. Installing the bulbs takes only a few minutes, and I did not need to adjust the headlights after installing these bulbs. I highly recommend wearing clean latex gloves when installing any bulb. Getting dirt or even grease from your fingers on any headlight bulb will decrease the life and performance of the bulb due to uneven heating of the glass.
| Brand | Philips Automotive Lighting |
|---|---|
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Color | White |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Fit Type | Vehicle Specific Fit |
| Auto Part Position | Front |
| Manufacturer | Philips |
| Model | H11 |
| Item Weight | 0.8 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 4.7 x 4.5 x 1.3 inches |
| Item model number | H11 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Exterior | Polished |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 12362XVB2 |
| Mirror Lighting Type | automotive-exterior-headlight-bulbs |
