Are H8 H9 and H11 the same?
One interesting thing about automotive headlight and fog lights bulbs is that many sizes are cross-compatible or equivalent. For example, H11 is equivalent to H8, H9, and the L-Shaped H16 bulb.
What is the difference between H8 and H9 bulbs?
The biggest difference between H8, H9, H11, and H16 are both the wattage levels that they run at and whether or not they have a painted-on reflector cap at the top of the glass tube. H16 is most commonly used in fog lights, whereas the H11 is most commonly used in headlights.
What bulb is the same as H8?
In terms of aftermarket bulbs, yes H11, H9, and H8 are all the same bulbs as they share the same base and shape!
What is the difference between H11 and H8 bulb?
The H8 bulbs are 35 watts with an unimpressive 712 lumen rating. The H11s are 55 watts with a 1250 lumen rating.
Can I use H8 instead of H11?
H8 bulbs will fit in H11 housing. They might take a little effort or tweaking but they are 98% close.
How many watts is a H8 bulb?
| Category | Filaments | Stock Power Draw (major/minor filament where applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| H4 | 2 | 6 V & 12 V: 60 / 55 W |
| H7 | 1 | 12 V: 55 W |
| H8 | 1 | 12 V: 35 W |
| H9 | 1 | 12 V: 65 W |
Can I use a H11 in place of H9?
You can, but it will be dimmer than a h9 bulb because the tip of an h11 is coated so it doesn’t blind oncoming traffic.
Can a H11 bulb fit a H8?
H8 and H11 are very close. H8 bulbs will fit in H11 housing. They might take a little effort or tweaking but they are 98% close. I’m speaking from experience with the bulbs we sell from HPB.
Will H11 work for H8?
H8 and H11 are very close. H8 bulbs will fit in H11 housing. They might take a little effort or tweaking but they are 98% close.
What’s the difference between H9 and H11 bulbs?
i don’t want to give up the higher “wattage” of an H9 by using a low beam H11 in the high beams. Yes you can, the only difference is the wattage between the three bulbs.
Is H16 the same as H11?
Yes the H16 is the same as the H11. The LED bulbs run at a much lower wattage than the traditional halogen bulbs for less power consumption and more efficiency while still giving off a very modern crisp color hue.
How many lumens is a H8 bulb?
680 Lumens
H8 LED Daytime Running Light Bulb – 680 Lumens.