Philips X-tremeVision 100% Halogen Review
X-tremeVision 100% remains a solid Philips performance bulb, with strong gains in both reference housings and broader recorded sizing than the later 130% version. Its current measurements do not approach a universal doubling of output, but the balanced result is credible.
- Reflector performance
- 3.4BulbFacts score · 5.0 baseline
- Projector performance
- 3.3BulbFacts score · 5.0 baseline
- Measured output
- 1,586 lmper bulb
- Estimated lifespan
- 2.7 yrcurrent chart estimate
Our verdict
Philips X-tremeVision 100% produces meaningful gains without dramatically changing color or total lumens. Reflector low and high beam improve about 18% and 34% over OSRAM Original, while projector low and high beam improve roughly 18% and 31%. Its 3,500K color is near stock and its 1,586 lumens are only about 1% higher, showing that filament placement and optics drive much of the focused improvement. A 2.7-year lifespan and $20–34 estimated price are reasonable rather than exceptional.
What we liked
- Both reference housings show substantial low- and high-beam gains.
- The current record is stronger than X-tremeVision 130% in every recorded beam measurement.
- Recorded sizing is broader than the later 130% and Pro150 versions.
What to consider
- No current measurement supports a universal 100% increase.
- Estimated lifespan is 2.7 years versus four years for OSRAM Original.
- Newer Philips bulbs can offer higher peak output, depending on the housing.
Conventional hardware with useful size coverage
X-tremeVision 100% is a conventional 55-watt halogen bulb. It needs no ballast, driver, cooling fan, heat sink, or conversion wiring, so installation remains similar to the original bulb when the base and application are correct.
The 3,500K measurement stays close to standard halogen color. This product focuses on beam performance rather than the strong blue coatings used by appearance-oriented bulbs.
The chart records 9003, 9004, 9005, 9006, 9007, 9008/H13, H1, H7, and H11. The exact bulb code and vehicle application still require confirmation.
Historical version 1.0 videoWatch the original X-tremeVision 100% reviewUseful background, but its older figures and comparisons may differ from the current chart results.
Strong gains in both reflector beams
The current reflector record shows a clear upgrade over the reference, with the larger improvement in high beam.
About these tests: Measurements come from BulbFacts reference housings for consistent product comparison. They are not exact-vehicle results; seating, optics, lens condition, and aim can change real-world output.
Gray dots show every scored bulb. Named markers are current BulbFacts recommendations. The 5.0 reference is a baseline, not a maximum.
Reflector performance score 3.4 compared with 83 scored halogen bulbs and the 5.0 reference baseline.
- Low-beam hotspot
- 441 luxper bulb
Reflector low-beam output of 441 lux compared with 83 halogen bulbs.
- High-beam output
- 1,178 luxper bulb
Reflector high-beam output of 1178 lux compared with 83 halogen bulbs.
- Reference low beam
- 373 lux
- Reference high beam
- 876 lux
- Reference color
- 3,425 K
- Reference output
- 1,564 lm
The 3.4 reflector score is above VisionPlus 60% at 3.2 and X-tremeVision 130% at 3.1. Despite the naming sequence, the current 100% record is the stronger of those X-tremeVision generations.
X-tremeVision Pro150 produces more low-beam intensity at 474 lux, but its 1,026-lux high beam is lower and its 1.1-year estimated life is much shorter. Product choice depends on which tradeoff matters.
An especially strong projector high beam
The projector reference housing preserves the low-beam gain and produces an even stronger high-beam result.
Gray dots show every scored projector result. Named markers are current BulbFacts recommendations. The 5.0 reference is a baseline, not a maximum.
Projector performance score 3.3 compared with 82 scored halogen bulbs and the 5.0 reference baseline.
- Low-beam hotspot
- 334 luxper bulb
Projector low-beam output of 334 lux compared with 82 halogen bulbs.
- High-beam output
- 1,226 luxper bulb
Projector high-beam output of 1226 lux compared with 82 halogen bulbs.
The 3.3 projector score again places the 100% version above the current 130% result, which measures 305 low lux, 1,076 high lux, and a 2.8 score.
Pro150's projector result is also lower at 272 low lux, 1,062 high lux, and a 2.9 score. X-tremeVision 100% remains a particularly coherent older Philips result across both housing types.
Near-stock color and lumens
The focused beam improvements are much larger than the changes in total light or color.
X-tremeVision 100% Kelvin
X-tremeVision 100% lumens
We measured 3,500K, only 75K above the OSRAM Original reference at 3,425K. The bulb remains warm and stock-like rather than producing a white-blue appearance.
Total output measured 1,586 lumens per bulb, 22 lumens or roughly 1% above the 1,564-lumen reference. The much larger lux gains come from placing light more effectively in the reference housings, not from doubling total output.
Lifespan, fit, and value
The product sits between everyday replacements and the most aggressive short-life performance bulbs.
Performance tradeoff
- Electrical rating
- 55 W standard-wattage category
- Estimated price
- $20–34 varies by size and seller
- Cooling and noise
- N/A no LED-style cooling system
- Recorded warranty
- Not recorded confirm seller terms
A moderate lifespan penalty
The current data estimates 2.7 years for X-tremeVision 100% versus 4 years for OSRAM Original. That is about 33% shorter than the reference but longer than the 1.1-year Pro150 estimate and sub-one-year RacingVision GT200 estimate.
The estimated price is $20–34. It costs more than VisionPlus, but the stronger output and broader recorded sizing can justify the difference when those gains match the intended housing.
Recorded sizes and vehicle fit
The chart records 9003, 9004, 9005, 9006, 9007, 9008/H13, H1, H7, and H11. Confirm the exact product generation, bulb code, socket, housing, and vehicle guide before ordering.
Should you buy it?
Philips X-tremeVision 100% remains a good performance bulb despite its age. It delivers meaningful beam gains in both reference housings, keeps color and total lumens near stock, and covers more recorded sizes than some later Philips generations.
The “100%” name should not be read as a current measured doubling. The real advantages are approximately 18% more low-beam intensity and 31–34% more high-beam intensity, with a moderate 2.7-year lifespan estimate.
Choose it when genuine stock is available in the correct size and its price is competitive. It is a stronger current all-around result than X-tremeVision 130%; compare Pro150 and RacingVision GT200 only if newer fitment, higher peak output, or a different beam emphasis justifies shorter life.
If the measured gains, mid-tier price, and lifespan tradeoff suit your vehicle, check the current price or compare the complete chart before deciding.
Full measurements and specifications
Open this reference for every recorded measurement, specification, unavailable field, and test-context detail. The main reflector and projector findings remain visible above.
Show all recorded measurements and specificationsFive groups · current chart record
Measured output
- Reflector performance score
- 3.4; 5.0 reference baseline
- Reflector low-beam hotspot
- 441 lux per bulb
- Reflector low-beam change
- About 18% above OSRAM Original
- Reflector high-beam output
- 1,178 lux per bulb
- Reflector high-beam change
- About 34% above OSRAM Original
- Projector performance score
- 3.3; 5.0 reference baseline
- Projector low-beam hotspot
- 334 lux per bulb
- Projector high-beam output
- 1,226 lux per bulb
- Measured lumens
- 1,586 lm per bulb
Beam quality
- Reflector beam-pattern rating
- Not recorded in the current halogen data
- Reflector glare measurement
- Not recorded in the current halogen data
- Projector beam-pattern rating
- Not recorded in the current halogen data
- Projector glare measurement
- Not recorded in the current halogen data
- Historical comparison graphics
- Version 1.0; not used as current evidence
- Dedicated beam photographs
- Not recorded for the current chart record
Color, power, and reference
- Measured color temperature
- 3,500 K
- Electrical rating
- 55 watts per bulb
- OSRAM Original reflector low beam
- 373 lux per bulb
- OSRAM Original reflector high beam
- 876 lux per bulb
- OSRAM Original projector low beam
- 284 lux per bulb
- OSRAM Original projector high beam
- 935 lux per bulb
- OSRAM Original color
- 3,425 K
- OSRAM Original output
- 1,564 lm per bulb
Dimensions, features, and recorded compatibility
- Recorded product sizes
- 9003, 9004, 9005, 9006, 9007, 9008/H13, H1, H7, H11
- Product identity
- Original Philips X-tremeVision 100%; not X-tremeVision 130% or X-tremeVision Pro150
- Cooling method
- N/A; conventional halogen bulb
- Fan noise
- N/A; no LED-style cooling fan
- CANBUS status
- N/A in the current product data
- Exact-vehicle fitment
- Unconfirmed; verify product generation, bulb type, seating, housing, and vehicle guide
- Housing context
- Reflector and projector reference housings; not an exact-vehicle test
Lifespan, price, and test status
- Estimated price
- $20–34
- Estimated lifespan
- 2.7 years
- OSRAM Original estimated lifespan
- 4 years
- Recorded warranty
- Not recorded; confirm current seller terms
- Publication date
- December 9, 2017
- Last updated
- September 15, 2026
- Test status
- Current chart record; original video and graphics used version 1.0
- Current Philips comparison
- Stronger than X-tremeVision 130% in every recorded beam measurement
Facts above follow the Philips X-tremeVision 100% record in the current BulbFacts halogen data. See how we test for current procedures. Product applicability still depends on exact bulb size, generation, housing, vehicle configuration, and installation.