8 best D2S xenon bulbs

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Xenon optics demonstrate bright radiation close to daylight. A distinctive feature of these automobile lamps is the internal cavity of the glass bulb filled with inert gases based on xenon. The filament is replaced by an electric arc, which occurs when current is applied to the electrodes. The first xenon D2S was installed by German automakers of famous brands Mercedes, BMW and Audi back in the late 90s. In contrast to the D2R version, the D2S optics have an oval reflector and a protective guard. Thanks to this design, the light flux passing through the lens falls onto the road at a certain angle. Not so long ago, lamps of the new generation D4S appeared, which are positioned as environmentally friendly (there is no mercury in the composition). But their operating voltage differs from D2S, which is important for motorists to consider when replacing. Since the stores offer a wide range of xenon, some expert advice will be helpful to potential buyers.

Recommendations for the selection of D2S xenon lamps

Colour temperature. One of the most important characteristics of lighting fixtures is color temperature. It is indicated in Kelvin. Depending on the temperature range, the light emitted can have different hues.

1. Warm yellow light is emitted by xenon lamps with a color temperature of 3000-3500 K. They are most often used in foglights, since they penetrate humid air well. But for head optics, the luminous flux power of 1500 lm is clearly not enough.
2. White light, which is observed in nature in the morning (before noon), emits xenon with a temperature range of 4000-5000 K. Neutral luminous flux does not form glare, does not blind oncoming drivers. Its intensity (about 3000 lumens) is enough to install lamps in headlights.
3. The radiation of xenon headlights with a temperature limit of 5000-6000 K is as close as possible to daylight. They have a powerful luminous flux of brightness up to 3900 lumens.
4. A blue tint appears when lamps are operating, the color temperature of which reaches 6000-8000 K. The higher the temperature, the more noticeable the blue, but less brightness (up to 2300 lm). Such lamps are used in foglights or headlights with lenses.

Ignition unit. The quality of the glow depends not only on the power of the lamps, but also on the capabilities of the ignition unit. This device is responsible for supplying a high-voltage pulse to the xenon electrodes. The output voltage should be 85V, which is optimal for D2S lamps. If the xenon optics have other voltage indicators, then the ignition unit will also need to be replaced.

We have selected the 8 best D2S xenon bulbs for review. You can buy them both in automotive and online stores in Russia. When allocating seats, the editorial staff of the magazine relied on the opinion of experts, taking into account the reviews of domestic motorists.

Rating of the best D2S xenon lamps

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Rating of the best D2S xenon lamps	1	OSRAM XENARC NIGHT BREAKER LASER D2S	RUB 9 555
	2	MTF Light ACTIVE NIGHT + 30% D2S 6000K	RUB 3,150
	3	Osram D2S Xenarc Ultra Life 66240ULT-HCB	RUB 1,817
	4	Philips “X-tremeVision gen2” D2S 35W base	2 806 rub.
	5	OSRAM XENARC COOL BLU E INTENSE + 20% D2S	RUB 6,729
	6	Philips “WhiteVision gen2”, D2S base, 35W. 85122 WHV2S1	RUB 2 795
	7	Narva D2S Standard 1pcs	RUB 1,525
	8	ClearLight D2S 6000K 2pcs	276 r

OSRAM XENARC NIGHT BREAKER LASER D2S

Rating: 4.9

Xenon optics OSRAM XENARC NIGHT BREAKER LASER appeared on the Russian market relatively recently. But in a short time, the lamps have undergone severe tests by international experts and Russian motorists. First of all, experts appreciated the powerful luminous flux, which exceeds its predecessor (Xenarc Night breaker Unlimited) in range by about 150-200 m.In addition to the increase in brightness (3200 lm), a change in the saturation tone is noted, the thermal temperature of the renewed xenon is 4600 K. Optics wins first place in our review.

Car owners have tested xenon bulbs in their headlights. In their reviews, they praise the optics for even light, an increase in color temperature after working for 10 hours. The headlights illuminate the road well in bad weather conditions.

Advantages

• powerful bright light;
• even glow;
• excellent work in bad weather;
• long service life.

disadvantages

• high price.

MTF Light ACTIVE NIGHT + 30% D2S 6000K

Rating: 4.8

South Korean xenon MTF Light ACTIVE NIGHT + 30% D2S optimally combines reasonable price and excellent quality. The optics show good brightness (3250 lm) at 35 W. Thanks to durable quartz glass and ceramic base, the lamps have a long service life (over 2000 hours). The luminous flux has a characteristic blue-white tint (at a color temperature of 6000 K). The experts gave the silver of our review, because during the tests, the Korean xenon was slightly inferior to the winner in the range of the light beam.

Domestic motorists liked the light bulbs for a reasonable price, excellent technical characteristics. Some users do not have enough light range in poor visibility conditions.

Advantages

• good brightness;
• long service life;
• reasonable price;
• resistance to vibration.

disadvantages

• limited range of the light beam.

Osram D2S Xenarc Ultra Life 66240ULT-HCB

Rating: 4.7

Another model of the well-known German manufacturer Osram got into the top three of our review. Xenarc Ultra Life xenon lamps were liked by experts for their high quality workmanship, a long warranty period (10 years) and a bright light beam (3200 lm). The novelty was appreciated by domestic motorists, since xenon has a good balance of price and technical parameters. The main problem of German optics is the presence of fakes. Therefore, a special page has been created on the official website where you can enter a unique product code. Then the system will give the result.

Users praise xenon lamps for their bright light, durability (300 thousand km), German quality.

Advantages

• high-quality manufacturing;
• adequate price;
• beautiful light beam;
• long warranty period.

disadvantages

• counterfeits appeared on the Russian market.

Philips “X-tremeVision gen2” D2S 35W base

Rating: 4.7

The renowned European manufacturer of automotive lamps has applied Philips patented Xenon technology to create X-tremeVision gen2 xenon optics. The optics give out pleasant white light without any shades. The color temperature is 4800 K, the Dutch manufacturer claims a 150% increase in the light beam. Experts consider this to be a marketing ploy, although xenon has a good glow brightness. The traffic situation is clearly visible both in dry weather and during a rainy night.

In the reviews, users are flattering about high-quality packaging, solid assembly, a wide and bright spot, more light on the sidelines. Some motorists complain about blinking lights when driving on uneven roads.

Advantages

• bright white light;
• high-quality assembly;
• reliable packaging;
• wide light beam.

disadvantages

• blinking on bumps;
• 1 year warranty.

OSRAM XENARC COOL BLU E INTENSE + 20% D2S

Rating: 4.6

Cars with OSRAM XENARC COOL BLU E INTENSE + 20% xenon are installed in their head optics. The blue-white glow captivates the eyes of motorists. However, not only for external beauty, experts included light bulbs in our review. The light beam provides excellent contrast and visibility of the road environment. Xenon works well both in dry weather and in bad weather. The advantages of the model include the uniform distribution of the luminous flux, the brightness of which reaches 3200 lm.

Domestic motorists have different opinions about the performance of German xenon. Praise deserves the brightness of the light, excellent visibility in snow and dry weather. The disadvantages include poor visibility in rain and fog, as well as a high price.

Advantages

• beautiful appearance;
• uniform lighting;
• good brightness;
• durability.

disadvantages

• high price;
• poor visibility in fog and rain.

Philips “WhiteVision gen2”, D2S base, 35W. 85122 WHV2S1

Rating: 4.5

Experts have noticed the maximum similarity with LED optics in Philips “WhiteVision gen2” xenon. The second generation lamps give out natural white light thanks to a color temperature of 5000 K. The advantages of xenon optics include a rich uniform glow. At night, the road is well lit, all objects and road signs are visible from afar to the driver. The flask is made of pure quartz glass, salt deposits are visible inside. Since Philips products are often counterfeited, experts recommend that you pay attention to the presence of a sticker with a confirmation code and ID-number. Originality check is carried out on the official website of the manufacturer.

Motorists have no complaints about the technical characteristics. Only the cost of xenon lamps is very high.

Advantages

• high-quality manufacturing;
• saturated light;
• uniform glow;
• resistance to temperature extremes.

disadvantages

• high price.

Narva D2S Standard 1pcs

Rating: 4.3

Experts saw a lot in common between Narva and Philips xenon lamps. This is due to the fact that the German brand is an integral part of the Dutch concern. Standard lamps in D2S version are securely fixed in the packing box using square holes with tabs. The geometrically precise dimensions of the flasks, the strictly vertical arrangement of the electrodes, the same font and neat contact welding points are striking. The advantages of xenon are the affordability and effective lighting of both roads and curbs.

Russian car enthusiasts are attracted by the low price and German quality. Most of the reviews are positive, but there are also critical comments. They relate to the fragility of lamps, the brightness of the light beam also leaves much to be desired.

Advantages

• low price;
• high-quality assembly;
• reliable packaging;
• effective lighting of the road situation.

disadvantages

• low service life.

ClearLight D2S 6000K 2pcs

Rating: 4.0

Chinese xenon lamps ClearLight D2S meet all the requirements of world standards. They provide illumination of the night road at the same level as daylight. Experts note the correct distribution of the emitted flux, the absence of eye strain, and comfortable focusing. The high color temperature produces a bright white light beam. Experts refer to the advantages of lamps as resistance to vibration, resistance to temperature extremes. At night, they do not blind the drivers of oncoming vehicles. The model closes our review.

Most of all flattering words are expressed by motorists about a relatively low price. Lamps effectively illuminate the road, while saving energy. Among the shortcomings, unstable quality is often mentioned, unequal light in two bulbs from the same batch.

Advantages

• bright white light;
• vibration resistance;
• low price;
• profitability.

disadvantages

• unstable quality.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.