Top 10 Brightest LED Headlight Bulbs Ranked | Best LED 2025 Shootout by Headlight Revolution

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We’ve waited years to make this video—now it’s finally here. In this ultimate LED bulb headlight shootout, we put your favorite brands to the test in both projector and reflector housings. We’re comparing lux output, beam pattern, and overall build quality across the most recommended LED bulbs on the market. From the tried-and-true GTR Lighting Ultra 2 to the brand new Ultra 3—and everything in between like Morimoto, BeamTech, SV4, and Hikari—you’ll see real-world performance side-by-side. Which bulb really earns the crown as the brightest and best? The results may surprise you.

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰
00:00 – Introduction
00:21 – LED Bulbs Featured in This Shootout
00:50 – Halogen vs. LED: What Makes a Good Bulb?
02:16 – LED in Projector Housings: Yes or No?
03:00 – Test Setup & Methodology
03:28 – Stock Halogen (Projector)
03:48 – Auxbeam Q30 (Projector)
04:27 – Sealight Scoparc (Projector)
04:46 – S-V.4 (Projector)
05:02 – Fahren Termitor (Projector)
05:09 – Morimoto 2stroke 4.0 (Projector)
05:33 – Sylvania (Projector)
05:45 – Hikari (Projector)
05:56 – 5 Minute Testing Disclaimer
06:15 – Beamtech (Projector)
06:43 – GTR Lighting Ultra 2 (Projector)
07:08 – GTR Lighting Ultra 3 (Projector)
08:00 – Stock Halogen (Reflector)
08:21 – Auxbeam Q30 (Reflector)
08:29 – Sealight Scoparc (Reflector)
08:34 – S-V.4 (Reflector)
08:39 – Fahren Termitor (Reflector)
08:45 – Morimoto 2stroke 4.0 (Reflector)
08:58 – Sylvania (Reflector)
09:05 – Hikari (Reflector)
09:12 – Beamtech (Reflector)
09:29 – GTR Lighting Ultra 2 (Reflector)
09:41 – GTR Lighting Ultra 3 (Reflector)
10:26 – DOT Compliant Disclaimer
10:40 – Summary & Final Thoughts

🔦 Projector Headlight Results
Halogen: 274.4 Max Lux
Auxbeam Q30: 142.6 Max Lux (-48% Brightness)
Sealight Scoparc: 571 Max Lux (108% Brighter)
S-V.4: 548 Max Lux (99.7% Brighter)
Fahren Termitor: 529 Max Lux (92.7% Brighter)
Morimoto 2stroke 4.0: 462 Max Lux (68.3% Brighter)
Sylvania: 294.8 Max Lux (7.4% Brighter)
Hikari: 471 Max Lux (71.6% Brighter)
Beamtech: 611 Max Lux (122% Brighter)
GTR Lighting Ultra 2: 596 Max Lux (117% Brighter)
GTR Lighting Ultra 3: 928 Max Lux (238% Brighter)

🔦 Reflector Headlight Results
Halogen: 482 Max Lux
Auxbeam Q30: 1,431 Max Lux (196% Brighter)
Sealight Scoparc: 1,228 Max Lux (154% Brighter)
S-V.4: 1,308 Max Lux (171% Brighter)
Fahren Termitor: 1,464 Max Lux (204% Brighter)
Morimoto 2stroke 4.0: 819 Max Lux (70% Brighter)
Sylvania: 412 Max Lux (-14% Brightness)
Hikari: 1,539 Max Lux (219% Brighter)
Beamtech: 1,907 Max Lux (296% Brighter)
GTR Lighting Ultra 2: 1,420 Max Lux (195% Brighter)
GTR Lighting Ultra 3: 2,345 Max Lux (386% Brighter)

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Note: This video is for educational purposes only. Some products shown may not be DOT compliant for street use. LED and HID bulbs are only street legal in fog lights in the USA. For on-road use, we recommend DOT-approved headlight housings. Learn more:

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