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Updates from the BulbFacts test bench, product category releases, headlight upgrade guides, and notes on independent automotive lighting testing.

Test updates
BulbFacts product testing in progress
March 11, 2023

We are still testing! An update from BulbFacts

It has been an eventful few years, but BulbFacts is still testing new products, especially in the LED and Halogen categories. Lifespan testing has continued, new products are being added as requests come in, and the charts and recommendations are still being maintained.

Projector headlight beam pattern test output
September 29, 2020

All products now on the 2.0 test bench

All product re-tests were completed on the 25-foot 2.0 platform and uploaded to the test charts and recommendation pages. New products were used when available so the results stayed as relevant as possible.

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GTR Lighting Ultra 3 LED product photo
January 13, 2019

Updated tests and new recommendations

BulbFacts updated recommendations after additional re-testing with more product samples and more headlight types, improving the data behind the recommendations.

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Car headlights on a dark road
December 6, 2018

Ultimate Headlight Upgrade Guide

A guide for drivers comparing LED, HID, and halogen upgrades, including reflector vs. projector headlights, bulb color, CANBUS systems, DRL concerns, and practical upgrade choices.

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Close-up LED headlight bulb inspection
October 11, 2018

Better LEDs and more updates

More LED kits were added to the charts after viewer requests, and the site expanded reflector and projector test results so shoppers could better estimate performance in their own headlight type.

HID kit product photo
September 23, 2018

Aftermarket HID kits now live

BulbFacts purchased and tested popular aftermarket HID kits, then added a dedicated HID chart and video review coverage for shoppers comparing budget HID conversions.

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Xenon bulb product photo
June 5, 2018

HID / Xenon bulbs now live

BulbFacts expanded into factory D-series Xenon bulbs from OSRAM, Philips, and other brands, with chart data to compare replacement performance.

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LED headlight kit product photo
April 8, 2018

LED is now officially tested

After many reader requests, BulbFacts began purchasing and testing popular LED headlight kits, launching LED chart data and video review coverage.

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Halogen bulb product photo
January 18, 2018

PIAA halogen kits tested and ambient brightness added

BulbFacts added PIAA halogen products and started measuring ambient brightness to capture more overall light scatter beyond the peak hotspot.

BulbFacts video review thumbnail
December 7, 2017

More product review videos

BulbFacts expanded halogen review video coverage with detailed stats and comparisons across the halogen products tested at the time.

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Road lighting comparison image
November 4, 2017

Our first YouTube videos

BulbFacts launched early YouTube reviews covering bright halogen bulbs and Xenon-look halogen bulbs, bringing the test data to a wider audience.

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Headlight close-up background image
August 7, 2017

BulbFacts.com is now live

The first BulbFacts site launched with 22 halogen bulb kits tested for lux, color temperature, claimed life, compatible bulb types, cost, and purchase links.

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