Is 55W HID brighter than 35W?

A bulb running 55W will usually last about half as long as a bulb running 35W. Brightness: 35W bulbs driven by a true 35W ballast will provide at least 3200 lumens. This is over double the brightness of a factory halogen bulb, and plenty of light for night-time driving.

What is better 35 watt or 55 watt HID?

It allows HID bulbs and ballasts to operate independently of the vehicle’s original wiring system and can provide a power source that is more consistent. 55W ballasts should only be installed alongside 55W bulbs since you run the risk of running down 35W ballasts much faster if they’re powered by a higher power source.

How many lumens 55W HID?

55w HID will produce 4,500 – 5,500 Lumens of output.

What’s the difference between 55W and 35W HID kits?

35w bulbs can run at low temperatures with enough brightness, whereas 55W lights can get overheated. They do provide better light output but, due to heating problems, can have a shorter lifespan than 35W bulbs. If correctly fitted and taken care of, the 35W bulbs can outlive the car.

How many lumens does a halogen HID bulb produce?

A high-quality, standard D2S OEM HID bulb at 35 watts produces 74 lumens per watt. The highest-efficiency halogen bulbs produce only 38 lumens per watt, at maximum. Is it really 55W? Before reading this section, know that most “55W” kits on the market aren’t even 55W!

Which is better 35W or 55W HID bulbs?

It allows HID bulbs and ballasts to operate independently of the vehicle’s original wiring system and can provide a power source that is more consistent. 55W ballasts should only be installed alongside 55W bulbs since you run the risk of running down 35W ballasts much faster if they’re powered by a higher power source.

How is the efficiency of a HID bulb measured?

If an HID bulb is 50% efficient, and you drive it at 30 watts, that means that only 15 watts will be converted to light, and 15 watts will be lost as heat. We can also measure the performance of a bulb by saying that it generates a certain number of lumens per watt of input power. This is known as efficacy.

Which is more efficient 35W or 55W ballasts?

If you increase power by one watt, you get an additional 20 lumens, but adding another watt will only result in a increase of 19 lumens. So it would seem that while 55W ballasts produce greater power, they are less efficient than their 35W counterparts.