LED head light H4. Manufacturers review and reviews

Safety in the car depends not only entirely on the driver, but also on many other factors. One such is the illumination of the road. And if there are no problems with it in the daytime, then in the dark time a half of the responsibility is assigned to the lighting system.

Of course, there are many newfangled and high-tech things like laser detectors that can distinguish objects in the dark for 200 meters or more, and in case of danger themselves will give the command to the driver or the braking system to stop. But such advanced gadgets are equipped with only a small percentage of cars from the premium segment, which is not available for the average car enthusiast.

In this article, we will try to figure out which H4 headlight lamps are best, let us designate the types of products on this base and consider the most popular models from different segments.

Features of socle H4

Unlike his more modest fellow H7, who has only one spiral of incandescence, H4 has two. One is responsible for the dipped beam, and the other for the far beam. Due to its design features, this base can accept not only halogen lamps, but also LED models, as well as xenon versions.

The most popular and common type of H4 head lamp is halogen. Here, the role is played not so much by the quality of products, as their cheapness. Xenon headlights are used less often, because here we are dealing with the difficulties during installation, the high cost of the devices themselves.

LEDs

LED head lamps H4 G5 have a complex and at the same time brittle design. There is an aluminum radiator, a fan, and heating systems, and much more. Due to the low demand and insufficiently developed technology for standard socle receivers, such products can be found either on the Internet, or "under the counter." In Russia, there are simply no certified H4 head light LEDs, and they are rarely sold on the market. You can also add the high cost of these products here, and we will get more minuses than pluses. A good half of auto experts advise not to contact them, but switch to xenon or expensive bixenon if you want chic. Therefore, if you are wondering which H4 head light bulbs to choose, go to the shelves with halogens and xenon.

So, let's go directly to the models. Immediately it is worth mentioning that there are not so many intelligent lamp manufacturers, so you do not need to buy products of little-known companies and companies without the acute need to do so. The leading brands are Osram (Germany), Philips (The Netherlands), General Electric (USA / Hungary) and Clearlight / MTF-Light (Russia), and treat the rest with caution.

"Osram" H4 Original Line Allseason (halogen)

This model enjoys a frenzied popularity among the domestic consumer due to the optimal ratio of price and return. Despite the slightly overpriced in comparison with the analogues of this segment, this H4 head light lamp has gained its popularity for a reason.

The model meets all the standards and requirements, which the Russian road legislation makes, and has a number of distinctive features. The first is a lemon shade of light, which greatly helps to make out objects in fog, rain or snow. And the second is a high operational resource (about one and a half years), which for the majority is one of the decisive factors during the purchase.

They are quite tolerable about the model. Some scold for flimsy contacts or an unremarkable appearance, but some critical remarks were not noticed. Moreover, you will change it only once, as well as admire it. And to wait for a special jump with the designer twists from the head light H4 for three hundred rubles is not necessary.

General Electric H4 50440U (halogen)

This American brand, although it leads its history from the end of the nineteenth century, but in Russia somehow did not get accustomed. Nevertheless, many domestic motorists buy General Electric products because of its cheapness. The product fell into such a low price niche due to the inexpensive cost of assembly. The head light H4 from this brand comes off the assembly line in Hungary, hence the more than a democratic price tag.

Despite the affordable cost, the model can not be called bad or substandard. Yes, it is slightly worse on the characteristics of the same "Osram", but not comparable to the Chinese consumer goods. Owners quite warmly respond about the lamp and especially note a clear light border with high brightness. Some complain about a modest service life (less than a year), but there is not much to expect for this price.

The price of the product is about 200 rubles.

General Electric H4 "Megalight" Ultra +90 (high brightness)

Here we are dealing with a light beam increased by 90% of the baseline. Most motorists in their reviews noted excellent roadside illumination in the mode of a passing light. In addition, the temperature of the scale in 3300 Kelvin suggests excellent illumination of the road in harsh conditions like snow, wet asphalt or fog, where now such fashionable white light is simply useless.

Also, many users mark more than a democratic price tag for this group, while competitors can see similar models almost twice as expensive as those of H4 head light bulbs. Reviews of car enthusiasts point to a critical shortcoming for some - it's the absence of a specific dusting on the passing beam, so the drivers of the oncoming cars will blink a long distance on the track. In urban conditions of special problems this point does not deliver.

A lamp costs about 700 rubles.

"Osram" H4 Cool Blue Intense (xenon effect)

Lamps with xenon effect - a kind of budgetary version of metal halide products. The first slightly better headlamps with increased brightness, but noticeably inferior to the original xenon lamps. Beginners-motorists can easily confuse the light beams from the first and second, but the traffic police distinguish them at times.

Model Cool Blue Intense from the venerable "Osram" has an attractive temperature of 4200 K, which is very close to the characteristics of daylight. The road can be seen very well both at the far and near-range headlights. The same can be said about the illumination of the roadside. If you look at the prices in this group, then the option with "Osram" looks very tempting, because the average cost of a lamp with the xenon effect fluctuates within 1300 rubles, which is almost twice as much as our respondent.

Owners leave basically positive responses to this model. Those who want to put xenon products, but there is no technical or financial possibility, quite satisfied with the specific white light and good illumination of the road.

The price is about 700 rubles.

Clearlight H4 4300K Standart (xenon)

Domestic xenon model was surprisingly high-quality. The color temperature of 4300 K, 35 W of power and a competent design give a warm and soft light, which perfectly illuminates the road, as well as the roadside.

In addition, the lamp distinguished itself by a noticeably rapid ignition even in the harshest frosts. It is also possible to add a very good operating reserve, a well-balanced cost, and we will get quite an explanatory option for patriots. The owners are mostly positive about the model. Many motorists preferred the domestic manufacturer to expensive foreign-made models and did not regret it.

The lamp will cost 1500 rubles.

H4 Cree Led Headlight (LED)

This set of LED head lights H4 goes in a serious suitcase and correctly packed. The overall quality of the product at the height: nowhere does not it lyuftit, does not creak and does not fall off. The lamp body is made of cast aluminum, and the light source is the Cree 1512 matrix.

The power consumption in the passing beam is 12.5 W, at the far end, respectively, 25 W. Unlike xenon models, LED lamps are installed in the headlights of H4 light for several minutes. There is no cumbersome wiring, some additional relays or switches: just connect the power to the unit and connect the lamp with the cooling fan.

Features of the model

Judging by the feedback of the owners, the brightness and intensity of light is similar to the xenon products - about 4300 K. But unlike the last lamps, blind drivers are much less blind, and there are practically no reflections on the wet road, which allows better control of the situation. The model is also equipped with a built-in temperature sensor, so overheating is excluded. As for the operational deadlines, the LED type of lamps is the long-running leader.

As a fly in the ointment there are several points. First, it is difficult to access lamps. As mentioned above, certification and other legalization has not yet reached our borders, so they have to be bought from under the floor, or through a network Internet intermediary ("AliExpress"). Also worth noting that for the installation and use of LED equipment fines or some penalties are not provided, so you can ride safely.

Secondly, it is a weak high beam. Of course, for urban realities this point is not so important, but for those who often happen on the roads, it can become, not very comfortable.

And thirdly, this is the price. Give more than 3000 rubles for products not everyone will agree. For this money, you can buy a few sets of xenon headlights, or at all be surrounded from all sides by halogen.

The price for the set is 4000 rubles.