While they are the lowest price, don’t discount their superiority over OEM headlights. Halogen: Being the oldest form of forward driving lights (readily available), you don’t need to look any further if you’re looking at doing the least damage to your bank balance. To increase the brain strain, add the need to choose between old school halogen (quartz halogen is simply a quartz glass bulb with halogen gas inside) beams, high intensity discharge (HID, or known as Xenon by some it’s still a quartz glob but filled with Xenon gas), or the latest type – light emitting diode (LED). If you ticked the pencil beam box, how far do you really want to see ahead 500 metres, 800 metres or is it really necessary to see 2000 metres down the track? Mind-boggling stuff and pretty much anything is available, depending on how deep your pockets are. You still get to choose pencil or spread beams, but how much of each do you need or want 10 degrees, 20 degrees or up to (almost) 180 degrees of light throw. Nowadays, there’s endless choice on offer in the lighting scene. This article was originally published in the August 2014 issue of 4x4 Australia. Sure, you got to wrack your brain deciding on a pencil or spread beam and whether to ‘up’ the bulbs from 100 to 130 watt in some brands. We highly recommend considering 9007 headlight bulbs for your car over 9004.Not so long ago, when looking for driving lights, the only choice you had were halogen lights. If you feel up to the task, 9007 bulbs can easily be fitted into 9004 sockets and offer better performance and value than 9004 bulbs. And, being dual filament bulbs, they can be used in both high and low beam configurations. They are brighter than their 9004 rivals and more efficient and affordable.ĩ007 bulbs are also more commonly found on most cars and are easy to find on the aftermarket.
ConclusionĪll said and done, 9007 bulbs take the cake. Pro tip: If you do decide to use 9007 bulbs in a 9004 socket, or vice versa, make sure to hook up the connector pins in the correct spots.
These two bulbs can be used interchangeably with some slight modifications. 9004 bulbs offer slightly less clarity, but the difference is not quite night and day. When it comes to real-world performance, 9007 bulbs are brighter and generate a longer throw, providing better visibility. That said, the difference in prices may vary depending on the manufacturer of the bulb. Costĩ007 bulbs are a bit more affordable than 9004 bulbs. 9004 bulbs are also popular but not quite as standard as 9007. Popularityĩ007 bulbs are more commonly found on modern cars of the two bulbs. However, the ground pin on 9004 bulbs is situated to one side with pins for high and low beams in the middle and on the opposite side.
With 9007 bulbs, the ground pin is in the middle with high and low beam pins to either side. Connector pinsĪt a glance, another significant difference between these two bulbs is the orientation of their connector pins. BrightnessĪs expected, 9007 bulbs feature a brighter light output of 1000 lumens in low beam and 1350 lumens in high beam configurations, compared to 700 lumens low beam and 1200 lumens high beam for 9004 bulbs. This makes 9007 bulbs significantly more efficient and provides better visibility. Power Ratingĩ007 bombs are rated for 45 watts, whereas 9004 bulbs are warranted for 55 watts. This refers to the alignment of the filaments within the bulb.ĩ007 bulbs have an axial filament which allows for better reflectivity of light, whereas the transverse filament of 9004 bulbs is less reflective. 9007 bulbs have a dual axial filament, whereas 9004 have a dual transverse filament. One of the most noticeable differences between 90 bulbs is the type of filament. Visibility is slightly lower than if you use 9007 bulbs Ground pin to one side and pins for low/high beam are in the middle and on the other side of the base Ground pin is in the middle with high/low beam pins to either side of the bulb base Keep reading for more information on the differences between 90 balls. If you’re confused about which bulb to choose, we have years of experience working with all types of bulbs and can help you figure out which one suits your needs. Another noticeable difference is the orientation of connector pins on the bulb base. One of the main differences is that 9007 bulbs have a brighter light output, are cheaper, and are more commonly found in modern cars than 9004 bulbs. The look and performance of these bulbs are pretty similar, but there are a number of differences between them. We’ll be discussing the main features that differentiate 9007 vs 9004 bulbs.