T25 Headlamp bulbs?

[sproutdreamer]

I have Osram Nightbreakers that seemed a bit better than the original factory fitted bulbs but are still not up modern standards. On reflection any new bulb would probably have been better than an 8 year old bulb! The Optiwhite bulbs claim 60% more light. Are these really  any better than the Nightbreakers and what about the Philips or other bulbs. So what to buy to get an improvement?

[sproutdreamer]

 Please, someone must know the best legal bulbs to buy!

[FROSTYBALLS]

Which bulb fitment do you have?

[sproutdreamer]

Thanks for reply, the dip beam, the main consideration is H7.

[FROSTYBALLS]

Have a look at the Auto Express headlight bulb test - H4's tested but should be broadly comparable with H7's:

 https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/76760/best-car-headlight-bulbs-2019

One thing to bear in mind is that with halogen bulbs, the greater the output, the shorter the life.

The Osram and Philips bulbs are around £20 a pair on Amazon.

[perham]

Are there any LED bulbs that can replace the halogens? I've seen some Chinese ones, but they kinda look crap.