Lightbulbs - Osram vs Philips

Munro83 · Jan 3rd, 2017, 21:08

I've used osram night breakers for a while now, I've based my choice on the fact that in tests there isn't much in it and they are cheaper than the Philips x-treme. I've gone throgh a few pairs of these now and now one headlight had gone today I'm sure I will be onto my 3rd set in my v70 in just over a year.

Im wondering if it's false economy, will the Philips last longer?
Anyone with direct experience of them both?

wimorrison · Jan 3rd, 2017, 21:20

I use the Philips Extreme Vision in my Landrover, Clio, Renault Master and MX5 and I used to use them in my V70.

I don't recall ever having to replace a bulb due to failure.

Bonefishblues · Jan 3rd, 2017, 21:25

OTOH I've given up on the Osram nightbotherers as my experience exactly matches yours, OP.

stephend · Jan 3rd, 2017, 21:29

The last time headlamp bulbs were tested in Which?, Bosch Pure Light was rated almost as well as Osram Nightbreakers, so I've tended to buy the Bosch ones recently. Last time I needed a new bulb, however, I found that Bosch are now doing a long-life version with a beefed-up filament, which is obviously relevant if your headlamps double as DRLs. I've fitted one to my Toyota (not because it has DRLs, but because the bulbs are such a swine to change, and I don't want to be doing it again any time soon!!) and it seems a bit brighter than the standard Bosch on the other side that I fitted back in the summer.

doingitsideways · Jan 3rd, 2017, 22:23

Philips for me.

Night breakers were just too tempremental.
Philips seem to last better, especially I'm the 850TDi that shakes a bit and ate Osrams at an alarming rate!

Munro83 · Jan 3rd, 2017, 22:25

Philips do racing vision which is rated at 150%- are these a bit extreme?

Munro83 · Jan 3rd, 2017, 23:52

Ordered the Philips extrem vision plus.
Looking in the handbook i notice bulb spec for extra main beam? Do all cars have this as standard? Or is it just for cars with xenon lights?

Jan 3rd, 2017, 21:08	#1
Munro83 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2022 18:47 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Aberdeenshire	Lightbulbs - Osram vs Philips I've used osram night breakers for a while now, I've based my choice on the fact that in tests there isn't much in it and they are cheaper than the Philips x-treme. I've gone throgh a few pairs of these now and now one headlight had gone today I'm sure I will be onto my 3rd set in my v70 in just over a year. Im wondering if it's false economy, will the Philips last longer? Anyone with direct experience of them both? __________________ Current car: 2015 VW Amarok Ultimate Edition ———————————————————————————— Previous Volvos 2009 V70 2.4d se - 2001 V40 T4 se lux - 2001 s60 2.0t s - 1998 s40 1.6 s

Jan 3rd, 2017, 21:20	#2
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	I use the Philips Extreme Vision in my Landrover, Clio, Renault Master and MX5 and I used to use them in my V70. I don't recall ever having to replace a bulb due to failure. __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

Jan 3rd, 2017, 21:29	#4
stephend Premier Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2023 21:20 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: S. Wales View Photos By: stephend	The last time headlamp bulbs were tested in Which?, Bosch Pure Light was rated almost as well as Osram Nightbreakers, so I've tended to buy the Bosch ones recently. Last time I needed a new bulb, however, I found that Bosch are now doing a long-life version with a beefed-up filament, which is obviously relevant if your headlamps double as DRLs. I've fitted one to my Toyota (not because it has DRLs, but because the bulbs are such a swine to change, and I don't want to be doing it again any time soon!!) and it seems a bit brighter than the standard Bosch on the other side that I fitted back in the summer. __________________ 1989 740 GL 2.0 estate 2000 V40 2.0 (gone) 2005 Toyota Avensis 2.0 estate (gone) 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi estate 1999 Land Rover Discovery 2 TD5

Jan 3rd, 2017, 22:23	#5
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Philips for me. Night breakers were just too tempremental. Philips seem to last better, especially I'm the 850TDi that shakes a bit and ate Osrams at an alarming rate! __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Jan 3rd, 2017, 22:25	#6
Munro83 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2022 18:47 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Aberdeenshire	Philips do racing vision which is rated at 150%- are these a bit extreme? __________________ Current car: 2015 VW Amarok Ultimate Edition ———————————————————————————— Previous Volvos 2009 V70 2.4d se - 2001 V40 T4 se lux - 2001 s60 2.0t s - 1998 s40 1.6 s

Jan 3rd, 2017, 21:25	#3
Bonefishblues Premier Member Last Online: Today 20:02 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Near Bicester, Oxon	OTOH I've given up on the Osram nightbotherers as my experience exactly matches yours, OP.

Jan 3rd, 2017, 23:52	#7
Munro83 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2022 18:47 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Aberdeenshire	Ordered the Philips extrem vision plus. Looking in the handbook i notice bulb spec for extra main beam? Do all cars have this as standard? Or is it just for cars with xenon lights? __________________ Current car: 2015 VW Amarok Ultimate Edition ———————————————————————————— Previous Volvos 2009 V70 2.4d se - 2001 V40 T4 se lux - 2001 s60 2.0t s - 1998 s40 1.6 s

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