SYLVANIA 9003 SilverStar Ultra Halogen Headlight Bulb, 2 Bulbs

I used to use the Silverstars before the Silverstar Ultras came out. The Ultras are a enhanced, great product, that illuminate the road further and wider whether on the Interstate or country roads. The street signs, reflective paint and strips on the roads really pop out which makes it easier to drive at any speed. I could really tell with these lights the improved visibility over the standard halogen OEM bulbs how much brighter it was. I don't care for fake ultra ultra white (HID) lights look, I care more about how a product illuminates the road. I had some fake HID white bulbs before and couldn't see very well at night especially when it rained even when they cost more, but the Silverstar Ultras are great! Even though they last from 9-12 months, changing the bulbs takes me less than 5 min for both headlights so if you have trouble changing them out you may want to look at longer lasting ones at the expense of dimmer lights. I couldn't justify the price premium on the Piaa Intense White H4 bulbs over these. You will also notice they have a sharp European headlight beam pattern (low on the right and higher on the right hand side like a fat check mark). They are brighter but do not blind other drivers because if they are aimed properly the cut-off pattern really helps. PROS: -buy from Amazon, 40-50% less then auto part stores (~[...] pair vs ~$50 pair). Plus free shipping :-) -keep your receipt and Sylvania may your replace your bulbs if they burn out in less than a year. You will have to contact [...] customer service (make sure you have a receipt) -white and bright light make it well worth the cons -if you have poor night vision they really help CONS: -may cost 2x more than standard cheap bulbs -will not last as long as the cheap bulbs -the longevity is a big con if you have a hard time to access and change your headlight bulb

I have used these for several years in my pickup truck -- they're startlingly bright, and really make a difference in seeing trouble well before you're close to it and have limited steering/braking options. For a long time, I valued these characteristics highly enough that I shrugged and put up with reliability and durability problems in this product. It is my understanding (and my personal experience) that the manufacturer seems to have cleared-up those problems. More on those durability/reliability problems: four or five years ago, I actually bought a replacement socket for my truck and wired it in because 2 bulbs in a row (fresh out of the packaging) did not light, and I assumed this was due to a bad contact or connection. Imagine my surprise when I tried the same bulbs in the light socket on the other side of my vehicle, and they once again did not light! I had also seen bulbs of this type (installed new from the packaging, and using nitrile gloves to keep my perspiration off the glass) fail within two or three months of installation -- especially frustrating given the price. However, the last set of these I installed (over one year ago) lit correctly, were exceptionally bright (even on the "low beam setting") and are still functioning just fine, showing no sign of dimming or flickering. And, the Amazon price for this double pack is WAY below the "shelf-price" from most retailers. I really appreciate that! Bottom line: this item seems no longer to have quality problems, and is being offered at a great price.

Made such a difference in dark morning driving!

...and I would concur. I bought these for my wife's Subaru. We live in a rural area of AZ and when there is no moon out here, you can't see your hand at arm's length at night! Worse yet, when it rains, light cast on the road from headlights can be totally "absorbed" like a sponge. Was hesitant at first to buy these because of reported longevity issues. I disconnected the daytime running lights to hopefully get more life out of them. We also make sure to turn the SWITCH off when shutting down at night so they are not unnecessarily switched on when restarting or during daylight driving. Quite a few vehicles nowadays have a headlight auto-off feature when turning of the ignition. The Subaru has this feature, but our newer Xterra does not. With the Subaru, if you leave your headlight switch on as many do, the lights will be turned on when the ignition switch moves through the ON to the START position, then switches them OFF momentarily to start the vehicle and then back on when it is running. This cycles the lights unnecessarily (leaving them on) and can contribute to early failure. The beam these throw is truly amazing. I didn't tell my wife I replaced them and she saw the difference 1st time out. I readjusted to a lower position and as bright as they are, we have never been flashed by oncoming drivers for blinding them. AZ drivers do not hesitate to let you know! They put light on the road where you need it and none where you don't, but that speaks more to adjustment and lens/reflector design. Efforts to preserve them are apparently working because we've had them for a year now (knock on wood). There is almost always a trade-off for increased performance and the package clearly shows reduced life expectancy for these lights. So, no surprises for us here. If I had to replace them every year, my wife is worth it. 4 stars for now; if we still have them this time next year, will consider 5 stars. The Xterra will be the next to get them and they appear to be interchangeable with 99 Super Duty if we felt like swapping them out. (Yes, I can be that frugal.)

This is the best thing to LED brightness one can achieve with halogen bulbs without blinding other drivers and deers by installing illegal LED bulbs in reflector headlight housing. The negatives are its price and longevity. In one car that is driven daily, this two-pack Silverstar Ultra lasts just over a year, and in the other car that is driven every other day, it lasts two years. When replacing, replace both at once even though they might not fail at the exact time. If you drive at night often, or eyes don't see properly at night, I recommend these Silverstar Ultra bulbs. Like I said before, downsides are cost and short lifespan.

I just ordered my second pair of those bulbs, the last one lasted about 14 months. Yes, some people might consider this "short" but I think it is totally worth it. Some comments to go with my rating: 1) Lifetime was 14 months, always driving with lights on (also for daylight driving). 2) The two bulbs failed within 3 weeks of each other, hence I think this is true life expectancy and not me leaving fingerprints (I used gloves to install and I also wiped the grease of all the stuff that might be touching the bulb during install) 3) During the 3 weeks in between the failures I had one old 9003 SU and one OEM bulb (which I kept for spares in my trunk): in the direct comparison, the 9003 SU was clearly the much brighter and much whiter bulb. Some other thoughts for people contemplating whether to replace their halogen OEM bulbs with "aftermarket" discharge bulbs: DON'T. Yes, there are discharge bulbs that fit in you socket and they come with little electronic gadgets that convert the voltage from your standard system to what the discharge bulb needs... However, this doesn't change the geometry of your headlights! Yes, there is a lot of physics involved where exactly that little light emitting coil is places within the bulb and if you ever have seen an oncoming car that simply blinded you with this annoying blue glare (that you can immediately identify as a "wanna-be-discharge" bulb) than that demonstrates the bad effects you get when replacing a halogen bulb with a discharge bulb and not adjusting the reflector (i.e. buying a new headlight assembly...). Bottom line: if you have a socket that takes 9003 SU bulbs: get them, it is the PROPER way to get brighter and whiter light. Don't be fooled and do not get discharge bulbs - get these ones :)

These work really good! Love the natural light like daylight 4300k look in the halogen style bulb. Installation was easy and it fit great. Price is reasonable but better than my local store. I’ve attached 2 photos driving in the city at night and one on the free. Very clear and bright for good visibility, no need to install retrofit type projector.

Why buy one standard Silverstar bulb at an auto parts store, or a two pack of Silverstar Ultra on Amazon for a couple dollars more? This is an amazing value for a great product. Over the years, I've tried all the different types of bulb (long life, super bright), and I've come to rely on the Silverstar Ultras. They may not last as long, but the increased brightness is worth it; I always have my low beams on for safety, and I can still get 1.5-2 years out of a set in the car (at 9-10k miles a year). I've swapped these bulbs into both my car and motorcycle, and they make such a difference at night. If your bulb burns out, buy the cheapest one you can find at the local auto parts store for an emergency replacement, and go and order a two pack of Silverstar Ultras here on Amazon. I always make sure to replace in pairs for a couple of reasons: - If one burns out, the other is likely to follow soon. - The new bulb will be significantly brighter than the older one, and a matching set of new bulbs is better than an old dim one and new bright one when driving at night. If you are willing to exchange some bulb life for better visibility at night, these are the bulbs to go with. I'd rather be able to see and change out the bulbs every two years than have mediocre vision for 5 years. For installing, ALWAYS wear some latex gloves to avoid getting skin oils on the bulb (which can SEVERELY reduce bulb life, and might account for the 4-5 month life that other reviewers are getting), and wipe the bulb with an alcohol pad if you do touch it.

Much cheaper than the store. Nice and bright.

Excelente iluminación, mejor que los de agencia sin ninguna duda, color blanco sin llegar a verse azul como otros focos, mejora mucho la visibilidad a lo largo y ancho.

La iluminación en carretera es muy buena y llegó al siguiente día de pedirlo. Los compré en oferta, en ningún otro lugar los vi a tan bajo precio.

These lights are very good for night driving in pitch black areas, i have zero trouble seeing the road. however if you are expecting these lights to look any cooler in colour temperature compared to standard oem bulbs you will be disappointed. i didn’t notice any difference whatsoever.

I bought theses headlights for my 211 Honda Cr-V. I had been using the original stock lights since I bought the car and I needed some whiter lights. These lights are an improvement! Much whiter and can see better at night. I’ve only had them a few days so I can comment on the longevity of the lights but I will update. *These are suppose to be easy to install but for some reason I had a little trouble turning the bulbs clockwise to lock them in place in there sockets.