Just by listening to the names of , , and H11 led headlights, we can clearly know that they are different things, but their adapter or look are so similar. To make more sure about compatibility issues, you should know more about the difference between , , and H11 headlight bulbs.
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The led headlight bulb is a perfect choice for you if you want to experience bright high and low-beam light. They are powerful enough to help you get a perfect view of the highway than halogens.
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The is also a popular option for car owners. It looks similar to the bulbs and fits into the same socket. However, there are some differences between them. The headlight bulb is always used as a low-beam bulb that gives you a better look at the area near you. Besides, the bulb socket and adapter of them are a little bit difference that many people will ignore. There is one foot in the socket which is in a different direction. From the top view, &#;s smallest foot is in clockwise, while &#;s is counterclockwise.
H11 Bulbs
H11, also known as H8/H9 LED headlights can be used to replace both high beams and low beams, they also used fog lamps H11 for some vehicles.
The socket of and H11
As you can see, the foot pins' distance of / is bigger than H11.
Some / are L-shap, and some are H-shap. also the H11 is L-shap if they are plug n play style. So accrding the shap look to distinguish them is not the good methods, you need to know their socket and adapter, so that you can better tell which type of your bulb is.
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What is the difference between H11 and headlight bulbs? Are and H11 the same?
Last updated: August 24,
H11 and (HB3) are two of the most commonly used and popular automotive headlight bulbs. Both are used in a great deal of cars, trucks, motorcycles, and in some cases, semi-trucks.
As a matter of fact, some vehicles use both H11 and (HB3) in different beams such as the Ford F-150, which uses H11 in its low beams and in its high beams for through models.
If you're in a hurry, let us save you some time - H11 and (HB3) are not the same bulb, you cannot replace one with the other, and neither is better than the other, they simply have different designs and fit on different vehicles and/or different beams.
If you've landed on this article, you are most likely trying to figure out which of the two you need, if they are the same, if you could use either, or if they are different. In the following sections, we get to the bottom of this debate in great detail.
&#; IMPORTANT: Automotive light bulbs are vehicle-specific! If you're not sure which bulb size you need, use our Bulb Finder Tool, check your owner's manual, or contact your dealership to make sure you're buying the right bulbs to avoid fitment issues.
Let's get one thing clear - H11 and (HB3) are NOT the same, they CANNOT be used interchangeably. Why? Because of a few important differences discussed in the next section.
While and H11 bulbs look similar, have the same L-shape, are both used on-road vehicles and can be found on the same or similar vehicles, they each have unique features that ultimately make them very different.
The main differences between H11 and (HB3) are their locking tabs, their connection points to the vehicle (plug), their size, and their application:
This means that you cannot fit or plug a bulb in an H11 headlight and you cannot fit or plug an H11 bulb in a headlamp.
The most important part of any electrical product is its connector (plug). If the connector doesn't fit, you can't connect the power, rendering your electrical product useless. Headlight bulbs are no different.
The main difference between the two bulbs is that the H11 connector has two narrow set prongs separated by a plastic tab compared to the (HB3), which has two wide set prongs.
The H11 connector is also smaller than the and has tiny plastic tabs on each side of the plug casing. These differences can be observed in the image above looking at the bottom right quadrant of each bulb.
The only similarity between the H11 and (HB3) connectors is the oval shape of the plug casing, however, this style appears on several other bulbs.
Aside from the 4 major points discussed in the previous section, these two bulbs have some other notable differences.
is occasionally used as a dual-beam bulb (for both the low and high beams in one bulb). Note, however, that this is only for specific vehicles.
If your vehicle uses separate bulbs for each beam, you cannot use as both the low and high beams. H11s are never used as dual-beam bulbs.
Another difference is that standard halogen bulbs come with a " default wattage" of 65 watts while H11 comes with 55 watts.
Compare all the differences and similarities between H11 and side-by-side.
H11 (HB3) Brightness Up to 9,000 lm Up to 9,000 lm Lifespan Up to 45,000 hours Up to 45,000 hours Wattage 55W 65W Voltage 12V 12V Total Height 58 mm 78 mm MOL 43 mm 55 mm LCL 25 mm 32 mm Bulb Diam. 12 mm 16 mm Total Diam. 19 mm 31 mm Plug Width 24 mm 46 mm Plugh Height 15 mm 15 mm Plug Type 2 narrow prongs 2 wide prongs Locking Tabs Metal Plastic Beam(s) Low Beam Low Beam, High Beam Colors Yellow, White, Blue, Purple Yellow, White, Blue, Purple Available in Halogen, HID, LED Halogen, HID, LEDLooking to upgrade your H11 or (HB3) bulbs with better, brighter, and more durable lighting?
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To further illustrate the difference between the two, let's use the analogy of a TV remote and household batteries. The most common batteries are AA and AAA batteries. Unless you've been living on a different planet, you've come across these at some point in your life.
and H11 are both automotive bulb sizes just like AA and AAA are both battery sizes. Now, if your TV remote uses AAA batteries (the smaller ones), you know that you cannot use AA batteries. AA batteries are bigger and they simply won't fit in the TV remote's battery slot.
By that same token, inserting H11 bulbs in a slot (or vice versa) will not work. The bulb will not fit inside the assembly, it won't lock into place, and because of the different plugs, you will not be able to connect it to your vehicle's harness.
There is a lot of misinformation out there on this topic saying that lasts longer than H11 - this is simply false. All headlight and fog light bulbs of the same quality will have approximately the same lifespan.
When it comes to bulbs, lifespan is measured in lighting hours. Standard replacement halogen bulbs can last as little as 180 hours while higher quality halogen bulbs can go up to 500 hours or so. Premium LED or HID bulb upgrades such as ours can last well over 10,000 hours.
Another consideration is the beam in which the bulb is used. For instance, if an H11 is used in the low beams (dims) and in the high beams (brights), the will logically outlast the H11.
This isn't because the is better or has a longer lifespan, it's because most drivers never use their brights and those who do seldom use them for very short periods when necessary. A recent study by the IIHS found that only 9-18% of vehicles used high beams. So, perspective matters!
Both H11 and are available in a variety of lighting technologies. From the factory, these bulbs always come in standard halogen but they can both be upgraded to LED or HID using what is commonly known as conversion kits.
For more information on halogen to LED conversion kits and halogen to HID conversion kits, check out our popular post Can I Put LED or HID Bulbs in My Stock Headlights?
Brightness depends on the quality of the bulb and the wattage. An H11 and a (HB3) bulb will emit the same amount of light if they are the same quality, same technology (halogen, HID, LED), and have the same wattage.
Looking at standard replacements, the (HB3) will technically produce more light because it has a higher default wattage (65W) compared to H11 (55W) but it won't be significant.
Another consideration is the beam in which the bulb is used. Assuming both bulbs have the same quality, technology, and wattage, a bulb positioned in the high beams (brights) will appear to produce more light. This is simply because of the angle of the bulb and light, not because the bulb is brighter than its low-beam counterpart. You can learn more on this topic here.
Standard H11 bulbs are 55 watts whereas standard (HB3) bulbs are 65 watts. The comes in a higher wattage because they are often used in high beams and some cases as dual-beam bulbs, which require more output.
Both H11 and (HB3) are rated 12 volts. Most automotive headlights and fog light bulbs are 12V.
If you've been reading along, you will already know the answer to this question. You cannot fit a (HB3) into an H11 headlight. You also cannot fit an H11 into a (HB3) headlight.
As explained in previous sections, each bulb has its unique locking tabs, plugs, and size which make them incompatible and not interchangeable.
If you've been reading along, you already know that the only difference between the two will be the locking tabs, the plugs, and the dimensions of the bulb.
When it comes to upgrading your H11 and/or (HB3) bulbs from halogen to LED there is not much of a difference. Each bulb size is available in the same range of wattages and colors, and the installation processes are identical.
For example, here at XenonPro, we offer both bulb sizes in 25-, 35-, and 45-watt options and in 4 color options (white, yellow, blue, and purple). You can check them out below:
Similarly to LED, when upgrading your H11 and/or (HB3) bulbs from halogen to HID there is not much of a difference. Each bulb size is available in the same range of wattages and colors, and the installation processes are the same.
At XenonPro, we offer both bulb sizes in 35-watt and 55-watt in 7 color options ranging from yellow to white to purple. You can check them out below:
H11 is the same as H8, H9, and the L-shaped H16. It is not the same as
is the same as HB3, H10, H12, , , , , , and . It is not the same as H11.
H11 is used on almost all car makes such as Ford, Chevy, GMC, Toyota, Honda, Dodge, RAM, Jeep, and in popular models such as the F-150, Silverado, RAM , Sierra, Charger, Accord, CR-V, Grand Cherokee, Carmy, 4Runner, Tundra, Tacoma, and much, much more.
To see which bulbs you need, use our Bulb Finder Tool, check your owner manual, or contact your dealership to make sure you're buying the right bulbs and avoid fitment issues.
is also used on almost all car makes such as Ford, Chevy, GMC, Toyota, Honda, Dodge, RAM, Jeep, and in popular models such as the F-150, Silverado, RAM , Sierra, Charger, Accord, CR-V, Carmy, 4Runner, Tundra, Sequoia and much, much more.
To see which bulbs you need, use our Bulb Finder Tool, check your owner manual, or contact your dealership to make sure you're buying the right bulbs and avoid fitment issues.
No. These two bulbs are different and cannot be used interchangeably.
No. These two bulbs are different and cannot be used interchangeably.
No. Brightness depends on the quality of the bulb and the wattage. Both will produce the same amount of light if they have the same specifications.
Looking at standard replacement halogen bulbs specifically, is technically slightly more powerful because of its higher wattage.
No. Brightness depends on the quality of the bulb and the wattage. Both will produce the same amount of light if they have the same specifications.
Looking at standard replacement halogen bulbs specifically, is technically slightly more powerful because of its higher wattage.
No. Neither bulb is better than the other, they are just different and used on different vehicles. This is like asking if a shoe size 8 is better than a size 10.
You'll need to buy the bulb size that fits your vehicle just like you'll need to buy the shoe size that fits your foot.
No. Neither bulb is better than the other, they are just different and used on different vehicles. This is like asking if a shoe size 8 is better than a size 10.
You'll need to buy the bulb size that fits your vehicle just like you'll need to buy the shoe size that fits your foot.
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