11 Best Halogen Headlight in 2020 – Top Rated Products

What are the best halogen headlight bulbs in 2020 and what are the top brands?

Halogen bulbs come in different colors, voltages, ranges, both long-range down the street and side ranges, life-spans, and most importantly prices.

But you’re never going to know how the bad ones perform. I will tell you the best halogen headlight bulbs on the market today, no matter what your price range.

I’ll also tell you what types of headlights don't pass the legality test! Don’t worry, anything I recommend is legal in the U.S. That is why we are sticking to halogen headlight bulbs only.

At 4000K, these halogen bulbs are so bright that you may wonder if they are street legal. These are approved, and they aren’t bright enough to bother the police. These bright headlights give great visibility and are a good option if you're looking for replacement bulbs.

These are some of the best H11 headlights. They will need to be replaced more often, but if you are looking for the brightest halogen light bulbs they are definitely worth the price.

Fun fact: these are actually slightly blue. 

These halogen bulbs have the light partially concentrated in the center of the bulb. Think of a laser. This allows the light to travel farther before it dissipates, so that you can see farther down the road.

Philips has been making headlights almost as long as cars have been around. Their technology is bar none. Philips headlight bulbs are always DOT approved. These are a great budget friendly option without being cheap.

These are the best Sylvania bulbs for the cost. These halogen bulbs are just a bit more expensive than their basic brand and they are brighter and project farther down the road. These halogen bulbs are a cooler color so they don’t burn out as quickly.

This is Sylvania’s premium bulb, and it’s easy to see why. It has both excellent down-road and wide angle. Their light burns at about 4100 K, which is quite bright. Nevertheless, these halogen headlight bulbs are known for staying power, at least when compared to other lights of this type.

These lights are a great example of what a small increase in price can get you. These lights are still cost effective, but they put out 130% more light on the road that Philip’s basic lights. That means that with your high beams on, you get two extra seconds to see danger ahead and avoid it. These H7 Philip's bulbs give great visibility.

Again we find ourselves in the premium department with these top rated halogen headlights. These emit 90% more light than a standard GE Bulb. They have better range both down the road and to the sides. These also don’t have the blue tint, so they are cooler than some lights and have an extended life.

If your main objective is standard bulbs that will light up the street for the lowest possible price, these are your halogen bulbs. They brag, as do all Philip’s bulbs, to be OEM and easy to install.

This is Sylvania’s answer to the low-priced halogen bulb. This one has a brighter color and longer range. Again, though, the hotter burning temperature means you will have to replace it more often, which means less of savings in comparison to the Philip's low cost option.

These medium priced bulbs are an excellent buy. They allow you to see further, adding to your reaction time. They have a blue coating over the front to protect the lens from UV radiation. They are also brighter. So they will light up your viewing area better but might burn out a bit faster than lower priced bulbs. What do you sacrifice by going with these bulbs instead of the premium ones? The side light; these are designed to focus head on.

No, these aren’t actually headlights. These are the bulbs you need for your brake lights and turn signals. You can get colored ones if you’d like, but you will spend a lot more. In these cases it’s the color of the plastic cover that matters, These lights go out in a random fashion, so there is no need to replace all of them if one goes out. Just buy a pair and throw them in your glove compartment. It may well save you a ticket.

It is very important that you always replace standard bulbs in pairs. If one bulb is going, the other will be soon.

Never touch the headlight bulbs with your fingertips. The oil in your hand can cause the bulb to short out more quickly. Halogen bulbs are also under pressure and can shatter. For high-performance headlight bulbs, it might be necessary to have a mechanic install them. Check the recommendations on the package.