Best H7 LED bulbs - Philips, MTF or Osram?

Initially, the H7 size meant the use of halogen lamps with a power of 55 watts per piece. This is a fairly high load on the generator. But LED lamps do not require such power, while their beam brightness and the temperature of the light flux are not related to this indicator. Therefore, the best option is the one that, ceteris paribus, has the lowest voltage, hence it will be repelled when the winner of the nomination is identified.

Among our participants, three nominees have the lowest power consumption: Osram and MTF 14 watts each, and Vizant 16. And Philips and Narva will require 25 and 20 watts, respectively. Therefore, the pedestal is divided into two steps.

For H7 halogen lamps, 1500 lumens is optimal. There it is explained by the requirement for maximum power. But LED lamps are devoid of such restrictions, so you can meet a variety of numbers.

It is impossible to say which luminous flux is the most optimal, therefore, it will be based on the fact that our LED lamps imitate halogen, and should be as close as possible to it. That is, the closer the parameter is to 1500, the better. Accordingly, the places in the nomination are divided as follows: the first place is Philips (1500 lm), Osram (1250 lm) and Narva (1700 lm). Second line: MTF (2500 lm) and Vizant (3000 lm).

In order for a light bulb to give an accurate, directional flow, it must mimic a halogen. This is achieved by placing the LEDs in such a way that they imitate the incandescent filament in the halogen module. The position of the diodes is very important, and, for example, there are models with circular placement. Such paws shine very brightly, but you are unlikely to be able to adjust the direction of the light.

Among our nominees, the imitation of the thread is noted by Osram, Philips and MTF, and we will give them the first line. Byzant and Narva also have optimal placement, that is, their diodes are not arranged in a circle, but they stand in two rows, that is, they are already knocked out of the design features of halogens. They only have second place, as the lamps will be more difficult to adjust.

LED lamps allow you to choose the color of the beam yourself, and it can fluctuate from dull yellow to the brightest white. Each car driver has his own preferences, and given that the H7 format uses low beam and high beam in different shades, you can even combine colors. Here, too, it is difficult to say which color is better or worse, but it is best to take proximity to real daylight as a basis. The temperature is measured in kelvins, and the daylight simulation is in the range from 4000 to 5500. Everything below goes yellow, everything above goes blue:

We consider it right to give the first place in the MTF and Philips nominations, since their color temperature is closest to daylight, which means that the beam will look adequate. The rest of the participants also decided not to experiment much and with them your car will not turn into a UFO, but they are a little further from the ideal, which means the second line.

All LED lamps work through a special driver that stabilizes the voltage and incoming current. It also allows you to deceive the car, convincing him that halogens are installed in the headlights.The driver also regulates the voltage, so you can put the same light bulb in both high and low beams. Structurally, diode lamps can be with a remote or built-in driver. The former is the best option, as it prevents heat build-up, which prolongs the life of the module, and makes it possible to install the lamp in almost any headlight.

So, the best option is lamps from Osram and Vizant. They have a remote driver. The design of Philips lamps is slightly worse. Here the driver is built-in, but it is very compact and of high quality. The module will fit in almost any headlight, even if the car does not have much space in their back. Definitely second place in the category. The rest of the participants share the third line, since they have built-in blocks, and they greatly increase the size of the device.

Diodes have their own lifespan. It is approximate and may depend on many factors. It is not how long the lamp will work, but the life span of the crystals themselves that is taken into account. Of course, the larger it is, the better, but the higher the price. Among our nominees, long-livers are Byzant and MTF. They have 30 and 35 thousand hours respectively. This is a very large figure, very different from the participants who took second place in the nomination.

Philips and Osram have 5,000 hours each, while Narva has only 3,000. These are also big numbers, and it should be understood that they are more honest.No, it cannot be said that the winners deliberately deceive buyers, this parameter is simply conditional and cannot be taken into account as real. Be that as it may, the higher the numbers, the better, since LED lamps are initially an expensive pleasure.

In most cases, the lamps are designed for passenger cars, that is, they work exclusively from 12 volts. If you have a truck running on 24 volts, you should look for the appropriate lamps. Osram and Narva have a universal appointment among our nominees, we give them the first place. Such lamps will stand in the headlights of both cars and trucks. The rest share the second place, since they are designed only for 12 volt voltage and you can’t put them in a truck anymore.

LEDs get very hot, and for them, an increase in temperature often becomes fatal. The module needs to be cooled, and there are two options: a radiator, that is, passive cooling, and a cooler, that is, forced.

Using a cooler is more preferable, since you don't care what temperature it is outside.The headlights can be as insulated as possible, and the heat from the inside will still be removed. Among our nominees for forced cooling are Narva, Philips and MTF. The rest of the brands go to second place.

H7 LED lamps can be installed in both high and low beams, but if your car also uses fog lights, you will have to find either a universal module or something else. Ultimately, the best option is multifunctional lamps. Those we have are: Narva, MTF and Vizant. But Philips and Osram fit only in standard headlights. It is not recommended to put in foglights.

The price is a fickle thing and can change depending on many factors. But the average value can be calculated in any case. This is what we will be comparing:

The result is predictable, the most expensive models are from top brands, that is, from Osram and Philips. We give them the last place in the nomination. Yes, the manufacturers are popular and in demand, but it is clear that you give part of the price just for the logo, since in other respects these lamps differ from competitors not so much.

The second line belongs to MTF and Byzant. Both cost around 5 thousand rubles for a pair. And the Narva lamps become the winner. The cheapest among the nominees at the time of writing.

So, the best option in terms of value for money is the MTF light Dynamic Vision H7. Relatively inexpensive, but high-quality and reliable LED lamps with a long service life, optimal power and forced cooling. A great option that can be put not only in the high or low beam, but also in the fog lights.

Not far left on the total score and other participants. Phillips and Osram, though scored less, but they can not be called bad. On the contrary, they have top characteristics, which are partially offset by a very high price. Yes, famous brands are always more expensive, but here the difference with the rest of the participants is very big. The Narva brand is not far behind.Yes, it is not as high quality and reliable as Osram, but it is much cheaper.