Headlight reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 122 Reddit reviews across 41 subreddits and 49 posts to rank the best Headlight brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/4Runner, r/GolfGTI, r/flashlight, r/ToyotaTacoma, r/ChevyTrucks. Top-rated brands include Morimoto (4.7/5), Osram (4.0/5), Sylvania (3.8/5).
Stats
Reviews122
Subreddits41
Posts49
Brands59
Products70
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#1
Morimoto
4.7
(15)
"Morimoto does lighting. It’s all they do."
"Don’t waste your time on Anzo or Spyder. Morimoto lights are fantastic and also look great too."
"OEM is the best for about $2k+. Morimoto or Alpha Rex are the best aftermarket around $1-1.5k."
"Morimoto 2Stroke LEDs. Headlights are important to the safety of you, your passengers, other drivers and pedestrian. These are one thing I do not skimp on."
"Morimotos have been installed since black Friday 2022. 27K miles. Flawless."
"Morimoto makes great headlights that are dot approved."
"OEM or Morimoto. I went with Morimoto, had em for years and they have been fantastic."
"I put in Morimoto headlights and I love them."
"I was planning to go with [this](https://www.4runnerlifestyle.com/collections/4runner-headlights/products/morimoto-xb-4runner-amber-drl) to replace mine."
"I didn’t want it to look junky and these are very white."
#2
Osram
4.0
(8)
"Osrams would be the best quality option."
"Osram makes good headlights and they are even street legal in Germany!"
"Completely agree,have them for quite some time on mk7.5 and no issues so far. Worth every penny"
"If you want to upgrade it properly, get the LED headlights from Osram specifically made for the mk6."
"Osram H7, don't fit LEDs or other cheap HIDs."
"Most others say osram or supernova."
"Osram if not. Though they're very costly."
"I wouldn’t go with Osram headlights 100%."
#3
Sylvania
3.8
(6)
"I bought sv-4s and I love them. I’ve yet to be flashed and they’re super bright"
"I always go for the best halogen bulb out there and never faced an issue."
"Your best bet for your needs is probably the Sylvania H6024 XtraVision or SilverStar."
"Used Sylvania restoration kit."
"Sylvania zXe, Osram Nightbreaker, probably a few others."
"Installed our 2005 Sequoia with Sylvania 6K 9003 LED on the headlights."
#4
Vland
3.5
(6)
"Cheap, easy to install, and look great."
"I’ll probably get the vlands then!"
"Spyder lights, Vland 2015 replicas, or or LED bulbs would be perfect for ur Mopar."
"Vlands are hit or miss."
"I would think quality wise, vland is probably not as good as bmp."
"I wouldn’t get them. They usually always have problems."
#5
Auxito
4.2
(5)
"[Auxito](https://www.auxito.com/auxito) has a wide range of bulbs... 15% off code at checkout: OFF"
"Auxito for budget friendly pero malakas na din"
"Auxito LED bulbs are really good I've got them in my car and they're plug and play."
"I put an Amazon Auxito h4 9003 led drop-in bulb module thingy in my 2016 and it works great."
"I’ve been running the same AUXITO LED conversion bulbs off Amazon for almost two years now."
#6
Diode Dynamics
4.8
(4)
"Check out Diode Dynamics based out of Missouri. They sell led bulbs made to be used in halogen housings for off road use only."
"Check out Diode Dynamics. I upgraded them 6 months ago. Very bright light."
"Diode Dynamics SL2 Pro"
"I chose to go with clear stocks and Diode Dynamics LED lights for them."
#7
AlphaRex
4.8
(4)
"I’ve been very happy with them."
"Honestly I would buy em again if I needed a new pair of headlights."
"I love my AlphaRex Luxx Series!"
"AlphaRex has some good options with different colors available."
#8
OEM
4.5
(4)
"I’d stick to OEM or DEPO. OEM is best but also most expensive."
"Oem led. Sooo good."
"Get OEM. Aftermarket headlights are terrible in Lexus."
"I bought some oem style cheapies for $200 off amazon."
#9
Skilhunt
4.7
(3)
"The above leads to the following options: Skilhunt H150"
"The Skilhunt H200 (dual channel with red) or the H04 RC (cheaper) is the best for your requirements."
"I think the skilhunt h04 rc 519a is the best headlamp for that price."
#10
Amazon
4.7
(3)
"I installed these about a year ago and have had no problems whatsoever. The difference in lighting was literally night and day: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084VFKSG5"
"I put these in mine, bright as F, make sure your headlights are aimed properly."
"I got these off Amazon and they fit right in my GE8 headlights like they were made for this!"
#11
Sealight
4.7
(3)
"The lights have been phenomenal."
"They've been working great since then."
"Someone from a previous thread recommended me Sealight LEDs, got some off amazon and i’m liking them so far."
#12
Philips
4.3
(3)
"D2S Philips 4800K X-treme Vision Gen2 HID Bulbs 85122XV2 best HID light output you’re going to get."
"I always buy the Philips brand on Amazon."
"They don’t last quite as long as a stock bulb but they’re way, way better."
#13
Outbound Detour
5.0
(2)
"Outbound detour. Just found one on fbmp $100 steal."
"It's so much better than any other light."
#14
Fyre Flys
5.0
(2)
"I replaced my bulbs with Fyre Flys and could not be happier."
"I replaced my bulbs with Fyre Flys and could not be happier."
#15
Headlight Revolution
5.0
(2)
"I swapped out for some by Headlight Revolution. They seem to do some great research and development. I installed the GTR Ultra Series 2.0"
"It makes a world of difference."
#16
Magicshine
5.0
(2)
"Magicshine cbl 1600 pinaka best. Maliwanag then hindi kalat ang light nya."
"If budget is no issue, MagicShine. Check out MagicShine EVO 1700."
#17
Lasfit
4.5
(2)
"Get bulbs from lasfit and be done"
"Get lasfit LEDs"
#18
Outbound
4.5
(2)
"Made in USA, amazing optics for a very refined beam."
"I've got the previous version and have been very happy with it."
#19
DEPO
4.5
(2)
"DEPO is the best stock replacement outside of mopar."
"Depo or TYC stock replacements"
#20
Colight
4.5
(2)
"I bought a set of 3 inch LED lights from colight (china). Bright as hell and pretty cheap."
"Colight mini projectors are a popular led projector bulb on this sub."
#21
Raxiom
4.5
(2)
"I have Raxiom Axle projectors in my 15 OR (blue ribbon metallic) and I’m very happy w them. Great for bright LEDs that won’t blind on coming traffic."
"He said they were pretty cheap. Plug and play and quite bright."
#22
Auxbeam
4.0
(2)
"I've got a set of Auxbeam 2 inch pod lights mounted to the underside of my winch plate"
"Fog lights: i like my auxbeam units, they're available in white or amber, and you can get covers for them."
#23
Rockbros
4.0
(2)
"Rockbros rhl 1000 naman kung gusto mo nang bright light pero hindi masyadong mahal"
"I suggest na mag-invest ka na sa quality headlights kesa tipirin mo sarili mo and amg-end up bibili ka din ng mas mahal"
#24
Gecko LED
5.0
(1)
"I love my Gecko LED. Worth the cost, in my opinion."
#25
2K
5.0
(1)
"Take your two part can of 2K max clearcoat get it off Amazon for like 20 $22a good couple of coats on that he'll clear it right up."
#26
GSXRLED
5.0
(1)
"Https://gsxrled.com/ For the main and high beams, unreal bright (I'm a lighting/ LED/ flashlight nut) and these things are incredible!"
#27
Trustfire
5.0
(1)
"Check out the trustfire x3 mini with the red light option. It is a very versatile little light, super bright on the highest setting, has a 90 degree emitter that could work as a headlamp, excellent magnetic base, two way clip."
#28
Armytek
5.0
(1)
"Armytek Wizard C2 WR (warm light) .... also used as EDC Light"
#29
Sofirn
5.0
(1)
"Sofirn HS21 has a high cri food, a focused throwy beam, and a red light. The flood and throw can be used together or separately. It's super simple to change modes by simply rotating the head of the light. It can be charged via usb-c, or you can swap out the 18650 battery."
#30
Zebralight
5.0
(1)
"Zebralight. You can get 18650 or AA one. Both would be amazing"
#31
HWSTAR
5.0
(1)
"Look at the HWSTAR 5x7 LEDs on Amazon. I have a similar, older set from a few years ago and they're phenomenal."
#32
Hikari
5.0
(1)
"Hikari, hands down"
#33
Baja Designs
5.0
(1)
"Just put some Baja design LP6s in there and call it a day!"
#34
Beamtech
5.0
(1)
"Have had them for 4+ years running no issues. Solid reliability and the centering of the light is spot on."
#35
Road Manners
5.0
(1)
"These [https://roadmanners.shop/products/rm-h4-projector-headlights?srsltid=AfmBOoprjibzGkDqnX4BsvCA7kIo9yj8xrysdzVIQQMVUUjN7lxtj7_x]"
#36
Hella
5.0
(1)
"Super bright and cheapest option. Also has the best light pattern in my opinion, no hard cutoff lines."
#37
JW Speaker
5.0
(1)
"Love them, they've been great for 9 years."
#38
OEM LEDs
5.0
(1)
"Best made. Have a great look."
#39
VLEDS
5.0
(1)
"I put in VLEDS Micro LED Headlights and use those for low beams, works great."
#40
bevinsee
5.0
(1)
"I have a set of bevinsee LEDs in mine. They work great and they have lasted for 4 years."
#41
Mopar
5.0
(1)
"Expensive but I went with the Mopar upgrade led. They are great."
#42
Firelight
5.0
(1)
"I recommend the Firelight, sold by Ginger On Wheels."
#43
Autobeam
4.0
(1)
"I just bought some from Autobeam. I recommend buying the micro h7 dipped beam units. They slot right in."
#44
Acebeam
4.0
(1)
"2 Acebeam X75’s. One per shoulder"
#45
Nitecore
4.0
(1)
"Nitecore NU25"
#46
BMP Tuning
4.0
(1)
"I've heard good things about these: https://www.bmptuning.com/products/bmp-tuning-illuminator-series-dynamic-led-headlights-mk7-mk7-5"
#47
The Retrofit Source
4.0
(1)
"The best quality aftermarket are going to come from theretrofitsource.com. You can also get some custom built with premium projectors for like $900 or so."
#48
Novsight
4.0
(1)
"Go for novsight"
#49
Meguiar's
4.0
(1)
"Maguiars has a good kit recommended by Scotty Kilmer."
#50
Spyder
4.0
(1)
"Spyder leds"
#51
vhautoaz
4.0
(1)
"Check for some on vhautoaz they got some good headlights."
#52
Movotor
4.0
(1)
"I like the movotor ones personally it's what I have on mine."
#53
Grit Shift
4.0
(1)
"I got the Grit Shift Blinder LED headlight and im stoked with it."
#54
RCJ
4.0
(1)
"They seem to be doing a great job so far. Nice even light that is pretty bright."
#55
Spec-D
3.0
(1)
"Spec-D projectors"
#56
TEQ Customs
3.0
(1)
"TEQ Customs or HIDprojectors are the two I know of but don’t know anyone who offers smoked lenses."
#57
HIDprojectors
3.0
(1)
"TEQ Customs or HIDprojectors are the two I know of but don’t know anyone who offers smoked lenses."
#58
Alpharex
3.0
(1)
"Pros: crisp, bright, look as close to OEM as aftermarket can get."
#59
HELLA
1.0
(1)
"HELLA brand makes the headlights on these cars OEM and is the ONLY good headlights. I wasted $1,200 on aftermarket headlights for my car bc the oem ones where $1,400. Huge fucking mistake, they have water ingress issues, the clearcoat is peeling after not even a year."
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