Xenon and halogen bulb

Failure is the first reason that may force you to change your car bulbs. The lifespan of original bulbs is relative and, without mentioning planned obsolescence, we know that all the lights on a vehicle should be checked every 7,500 km.

Another reason: prevention. If you notice that your headlights are less bright, or you have more difficulty driving at night, it's time to get new xenon bulbs or halogen ones!

Quality is also a criterion. AGM Vision halogen and Xenon bulbs promise you high-end, durable, and efficient lighting, whatever the driving conditions.

The aesthetic aspect of our bulbs allows you to play with lighting colors. Our range is suitable for road driving, off-road, or track use, not to mention professional lighting for cars and construction or agricultural machinery.

The xenon bulb according to AGM Vision

What is a Xenon bulb?

Xenon bulbs already have a long history. The first ones appeared in the 90s. This technology is simple, but the rarity of the gas used makes it a product that can seem expensive. A current of 25,000 volts applied between two electrodes will "ignite" the gas and form an electric arc that will be maintained by an alternating voltage of 85 V.

It is thus possible to adjust the power to obtain a more or less white light with a slight bluish or even violet tint, depending on the power of the current applied. Formerly reserved for high-end cars - BMW was the first manufacturer to use them - they are now increasingly found on factory vehicles. A xenon bulb can also replace a halogen bulb. AGM Vision Xenon bulbs can be used for high and low beams.

How to choose a xenon bulb?

There are three characteristics to consider. The power in watts, the color, measured in kelvin, and of course, the use of the xenon bulb.

You will find in our range a wide choice of colors, but also of powers, for use on the road, on the track, or in competition.

The colors of xenon and the AGM choice

It should be noted that we use advanced instruments to measure the color of the light. Kelvin is a unit used to define a temperature. In our field and generally in optics, kelvin is used to qualify the whiteness of a light. The more kelvins, the whiter the light. Of course, AGM Vision xenon bulbs use this universal standard to qualify the whiteness of the light.

• 2,500 to 3,000 kelvins: these Xenon bulbs tend towards yellow and give a nice retro effect. They are often used for fog lights.
• 4,000 to 4,500 kelvins: This is called warm white. The lighting is powerful and does not tire the eyes. This is the color chosen by manufacturers. Example with the bulb xenon D1S Optimium 200% 4500K and the bulb xenon D1S Standard PRO 4000K.
• 5,000 to 6,000 kelvins. Pure white 5,000 k which gives way to blue at 6,000 k and violet beyond 10,000 k.
• The 5,000 k Optimium White range allows you to enjoy the best balance between performance and aesthetics.
• The 6,000 k FROZEN Effect range is more intended for aesthetes with a nuanced light and a slightly bluish spectrum.

What are the advantages of AGM Vision xenon bulbs?

When we talk about xenon bulbs, we obviously think of style. This is undeniable and it's no coincidence that this type of bulb has long been the preserve of high-end cars. Above all, Xenon bulbs offer a light quality and power twice as great as halogen bulbs.

Indeed, for a voltage of 14 volts, the Xenon bulb will produce 3,000 lumens while the halogen bulb will only produce 1,500 lumens. Moreover, the AGM Vision Xenon bulb has a lifespan twice as long as a halogen bulb. On average, the Xenon bulb will work for 1,000 to 1,500 hours compared to 500 to 1,000 hours for halogens.

Characteristics of the halogen bulb

How does a halogen bulb work?

A halogen bulb consists of a glass capsule capable of withstanding very high temperatures. Inside is a tungsten filament, a chemical element found in many minerals including wolframite and scheelite.

It is placed in the heart of a halogen gas. Under tension, the filament will sparkle and the metal will evaporate. The temperature will reach 3,400 degrees and thus create a very powerful light.

The metal will heat up and evaporate and form a new layer on the filament as it cools. This cycle ensures a very long lifespan for the halogen bulb.

Where are halogen bulbs used in a car?

The halogen bulb is used in many configurations:

• High and low beams,
• Fog lights,
• Position lights,
• License plate lighting,
• Turn signals and brake lights...

AGM Vision halogen bulbs are designed and tested to be optimal whatever function they fulfill.

What colors for our halogen bulbs?

We offer different colors of halogen bulbs:

• Yellow: this retro color is still a hit, but today, you can forget traditional, fragile, and unreliable bulbs, and use our YELLOW STORIC 2700 K range which combines aesthetics and high-end lighting.
• Standard white: if you want to replace your original bulbs and keep the same color, we recommend the efficiency of our STANDARD ST-PRO range.

For a less yellow, lighter shade than the original, close to white and with a +150% vision improvement, choose our Bluish Halogen Bulbs X-BLUE 4500K.

The lighting power is highlighted with our SUPER CORSA X-TV1 range and its 55 watts. Our tests have shown a 200% improvement in the intrinsic quality of the lighting with a whiter color shade at 3,700 k. We have developed a specific range for rallies that offers exceptional lighting with 100 watt ULTRA COMPETITION halogen bulbs dedicated to car racing. They are absolutely forbidden on the road, as they are far too powerful.

What are the advantages of halogen bulbs?

The first advantage is the quality/price ratio. Our halogen bulbs are inexpensive but offer high-quality lighting with a longer life cycle than those sold commercially. The second advantage is obviously the quality of the lighting and its performance in all conditions. The third advantage is due to the technology. When heating, it will melt frost, ice, and snow while defogging the headlights. When you live in the mountains or in a region with harsh winters, this is a detail that is very important.

The last advantage is the size of our halogen bulbs, miniaturized to the extreme and therefore lighter and less bulky.

Our tools for installing xenon and halogen bulbs

In the AGM Vision store, you will find everything you need to install your bulbs yourself: clips, adaptable ballasts, anti-error boxes, wiring harnesses, etc.