Best Fit
Budget shoppers with reflector-style headlights who want strong low/high beam throw, decent CANBUS behavior, and a low-cost kit that still tested surprisingly well.
Current Chart Snapshot
- 872 reflector low lux and 1576 reflector high lux per bulb in the current chart data.
- 508 projector low lux and 546 projector high lux, making it less compelling for projector housings.
- 6150K color, 2270 lumens per bulb, 29.6 watts per bulb, 70 dB fan noise, and 1-year warranty.
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Current chart note: The original 2019 article used older version 1.0 values, where Nineo II ranked extremely high for reflectors. This page keeps the original review story but uses the newer chart values for the main facts and snapshot.
Shortly after the Hikari Ultra review, we tested a few more LED products from viewer requests, including the Nineo II. We expected it to land somewhere in the middle of the chart, but it ended up being a surprise budget performer.
We were surprised enough that we double, triple, and quadruple checked the results. In reflector-style headlights, this kit performed very well for the price, especially considering it sat around the $50 range at the time of the original review.
Reflector Style Headlight Test Results
The Nineo II's main strength is reflector performance: strong output, useful high beam throw, and a beam pattern that stayed more controlled than expected for a budget kit.
Reflector score
Usable reflector result, with the tradeoffs covered in the review copy. The 5.0 marker shows the reference point.
In the original article, the Nineo II was one of the biggest reflector surprises we had tested. It beat many more expensive kits in the older test format and was especially strong in high-beam reflector use.
In the current chart data, it remains competitive for a budget LED: 872 lux on reflector low beam and 1576 lux on reflector high beam. Those numbers keep it in the conversation for affordable reflector upgrades.
The beam pattern does not disappoint for the price. It is not a premium sealed-lab miracle, and every reflector housing behaves differently, but the chip placement and covers helped keep the pattern reasonably close to halogen behavior.
Current glare testing shows 164 glare lux in the reflector test housing with a 4.0-star beam rating. As always, check your beam pattern after install and re-aim your headlights if needed.
Projector Style Headlight Test Results
The Nineo II can still improve some projector headlights, but the reflector result is the cleaner reason to consider this kit.
Projector score
Usable projector result, with the tradeoffs covered in the review copy. The 5.0 marker shows the reference point.
In the original review, we noted that projector users still had better options available. That remains the right read today.
The current chart lists 508 lux for projector low beam and 546 lux for projector high beam, with a 2.5-star projector beam rating. That is usable, but not a standout projector result compared with LED kits designed around projector output.
If your vehicle has reflector headlights, the Nineo II makes more sense. If your vehicle uses projectors, compare it carefully against projector-focused kits before buying.
Kelvin, Lumens, And Road Visibility
The Nineo II sits in the common LED color range: mostly white with a small blue hint, and enough measured output to support its reflector performance.
Nineo II Kelvin
Nineo II lumens per bulb
Color temperature tested at 6150K. That is almost pure white with a small blue tint, and it is common for LED upgrade kits from this era.
This color works for many drivers, but if you drive in a lot of snow, rain, or poor-weather conditions, a lower color temperature can be easier on the eyes and can scatter less light.
The current chart lists 2270 lumens per bulb. Lumens alone do not explain why the Nineo II performed well in reflectors; its biggest benefit was how far and where the light was thrown, not just raw output.
LED Chips, Power, CANBUS, Temperature, And Noise
The Nineo II uses CREE LEDs, runs at higher wattage than some budget kits, and stayed cooler than halogen in testing.
Measured draw
30-min temp
Fan noise
The Nineo II uses a CREE LED chip, one of the common high-output LED chip families from this test era. We suspect part of the brightness comes from the higher running amperage and wattage.
Measured power draw is 29.6 watts per bulb. The bulbs run warmer than some LED kits, but still much cooler than halogen, with a measured running temperature around 110°F / 43°C compared with about 160°F for a halogen bulb.
Fan noise measured around 70 dB. That is not silent, but it is typical for many budget fan-cooled LEDs.
In our CANBUS test on a mildly sensitive VW Jetta, the Nineo II did not throw bulb-out errors. Current chart notation lists it as CANBUS-friendly, though sensitive vehicles can always vary.
One downside: if you are trying to use them in high beams that also act as DRLs, they likely will not dim properly and may cut off instead.
Warranty, Cost, And Final Thoughts
The Nineo II is not a premium build-quality pick, but it remains a strong value-minded reflector option when bought at the right price.
Coverage
The kit carries a 1-year warranty, which is expected for a budget LED kit. Around the original $50 price point, that was hard to complain about.
Highly recommended for reflector headlights, especially when the goal is low-cost low-beam and high-beam output. It is not the highest-quality premium LED kit, and projector users should be more selective, but the test results show why this one stood out.
The color is typical LED cool white at 6150K, the beam pattern is better than expected for the price, and the external removable driver with capacitor helps smooth the signal and keep the kit functioning well in many vehicles.
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Full Test Details & Facts For Nineo II
Current chart values are shown first, with old version 1.0 article context preserved in the review copy above.
Beam Output
- Reflector low beam lux
- 872 per bulb
- Reflector high beam lux
- 1576 per bulb
- Projector low beam lux hotspot
- 508 per bulb
- Projector high beam lux
- 546 per bulb
- Lumens per bulb
- 2270
- Estimated price
- $30-50
Beam Quality
- Current reflector score
- 3.8
- Projector score
- 3.4
- Reflector beam rating
- 4.0 stars
- Projector beam rating
- 2.5 stars
- Low beam reflector glare lux
- 164
- Tested Kelvin
- 6150K
Hardware
- Running temperature
- 110°F / 43°C
- Rotatable
- Yes, 45 degrees
- Heat sink size
- 40 x 33 mm (W x L)
- Noise
- 70 dB
- LEDs per bulb
- 6
- Direction
- Flat, unique
Electrical And Fitment
- Driver type
- External, removable
- Wattage
- 29.6 watts per bulb
- Cooling type
- Fan
- DRL / high-beam dimmable
- No
- CANBUS compatible
- CANBUS-friendly
- Lifespan rating
- N/A
- Warranty
- 1 year
- Bulb sizes
- H4, H7, H8, H9, H11, H13, 9003, 9005, 9006, 9007, 9008
Facts listed above use the current BulbFacts LED chart where available. See how we test for current procedures and use the chart for the latest product comparisons.