The gas xenon is widely used in various gas discharge lamps, such as bacterial lamps, electron tubes, strobes and electron flashes, as well as in lasers. The isotope 133Xe is useful as a radioisotope. In aerospace, xenon is used as fuel in ion engines. Today, xenon gas-filled gas discharge lamps are also used in the automotive industry, these lamps provide up to 3 times better visibility than conventional halogen lamps.

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In our webshop we have the possibility to search what type of bulb is used in your car. On the homepage you will find a fitting finder where you can look up the right bulb. If it is not clear, you can of course always send us a message.

As standard, we offer a one-year warranty on our lamps but this may vary in some cases. The exact warranty period is mentioned in the product specification. In the unlikely event you are not satisfied with the product, you can return it to AutoLampDirect within 30 calendar days and get your money back within a few working days.

Difference between all the color temperatures / Kelvin ratings;

The K (kelvin) rating specifies the color temperature of a light source. The K ratings in HID xenon bulbs go from an almost yellow 3000K to an 8000K which is a more blue color (there are even higher K rating bulbs). Generally speaking (the color perception is a bit subjective) the K ratings and colors are as follows; 

• 3000k = Almost yellow
• 4300k = White with a hint of yellow (best for driving in bad weather conditions and comfortable for the eyes)
• 5000/5500k = More pure white color, good for general driving conditions and a modern color
• 6000/6500k = White with a hint of blue
• 8000k = bluer than the 6500k 

When light output/visibility is most important we advise the 4300k color temperature. For a modern look and a good output/visibility, we advise a bulb in the 5000/5500 range. And the customers searching for an icy white with a bit of blue color, the 6000/6500 is the best option. The K rating of the xenon bulbs doesn't correlate with the light output, so a higher K rating won't give a higher light output, it only tells the color of the light.

▶ Budget: When you are on a budget our regular D2S xenon bulbs are a really outstanding choice, don't be fooled by the low price, these D2S bulbs do have a good build quality and a seriously good light output.

▶ Premium: Don't want to break the bank? But want better quality than the regular D2S xenon bulbs? The Aharon XB35 is the best option for you. Better build quality, available in the popular 4300k color temperature and still for a very affordable price. This bulb really has a good price/performance ratio.

▶ High performance: When you want OEM (original equipment manufacturer) high-performance HID xenon bulbs, the Osram or Philips ones are the best xenon HID bulbs available.

► Osram CBB line: When you are searching for a bulb with high output and a bluer color temperature the Osram CBB xenon bulbs are the best available, color temperature around 6500k (no ECE approval).

► Osram XNN line: For the best light output and visibility in bad weather conditions we advise the Osram XNN line, it has a color temperature of around 4300k.

► Osram CBN line: For good light performance and more pure white color, the best option is the Osram CBN line, it has a color temperature of around 6000k.

► The Philips X-treme Vision Gen 2 bulbs are also very powerful (in some tests the most powerful available) and with 4800k slightly whiter color wise than the Osram XNN.

Although this is sometimes claimed, H type xenon and LED lamps are not ECE approved / have no E mark and should therefore not be used on public roads in the EU. Within the EU, these are only intended for use on, for example, circuit, own terrain, off-road, tuning / car shows.

Yes, we are an official Osram reseller. We buy our Osram bulbs directly from Osram BeNeLux. So we can assure you we only sell authentic genuine Osram products.

Once you received the bulbs you can always check the authenticity, see this link.