When it comes to HID bulbs, the best in the aftermarket has always been brought to us by Morimoto, and their latest examples are no exception.
Sure, we think the options from Osram and others are great too, but when it comes to bang for the buck - nothing compares to the XB HID lineup from Morimoto.
Compatible with 35W and 55W, the XB's will produce more lumens, last longer, project farther, and look better doing it.
At the heart of the D3S XB bulbs is their perfectly aligned 100% quartz glass that houses a capsule from APL-USA.
Using high quality halide salts from German-supplier Messer, the bulbs produce nearly the same luminosity (intensity) as the amazing Osram bulbs.
No, you're not seeing things here, but yes, you will be seeing everything at night.
The Plansee electrodes sourced from Austria help keep the bulbs running brighter for longer.
In comparison to a bulb with 200 hours of use, the Morimoto will maintain 83% of its intensity whereas the other bulb will retain 86%.
Yeah, the other maintains a little longer, but this kind of longevity is unheard of in the aftermarket.
We're impressed!
Surrounding the base of the glass capsule is Morimoto's precise Symmetry-Structure frame, keeping everything properly lined up, which is paramount when it comes to HID bulbs.
In the past, we all agreed that precision wasn't the strong suit for the XB bulbs...
But indeed, the latest are the greatest - and they're now consistently well-aligned, which is a good thing - because it means the output is also consistently bright and uniform throughout.
Built to industry-standard specifications, the XB replacement HID bulbs meet/exceed all SAE, DOT, and ECE requirements, making them a perfect match for a replacement bulb or upgrade!
They have been tested for reliability with all ballasts from Morimoto, Denso, Hella, Bosch, and Koito and passed with ease.
