| Brand | CIPA |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 85 watts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Color | Ultra White |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Auto Part Position | Center |
| Manufacturer | Cipa |
| Item Weight | 5.6 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 2.19 x 5.31 x 10.63 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 93443 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AFUN9 |
| OEM Part Number | BDQF93443 |
| Mirror Lighting Type | automotive-exterior-headlight-bulbs |
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CIPA USA is a privately-owned company with a dual infrastructure that co-exists to provide products and solutions all over the US and Canada. There are currently two divisions that make up CIPA USA including an Aftermarket division and an Original Equipment division. With both divisions combined, CIPA is able to offer products and solutions that are incomparable to other companies in the automotive mirror industry. CIPA's commitment to quality is defined by a goal that was set to excel in designing, producing quality mirrors and accessories for original equipment and aftermarket industries including automotive, recreational, and marine.
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| Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | JEGS | Ruiandsion. | 4into1 |
| auto part position | center | center | center | front | center |
| color temperature | 5500 kelvin | 5500 kelvin | 5500 kelvin | — | 6500 kelvin |
| material | Glass, Ceramic | Glass, Ceramic | Glass, Ceramic | Glass | Glass |
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Better than OEM, but Way Overrated Specs
I currently have a pair of Nighthawk Xenons (NHX) made by GE Lighting that I am very satisfied with. As of this review, Bulb Facts, a website that specializes in testing headlights, currently ranks the NHX the fifth highest overall out of about forty halogen bulbs. However, I am aware that bright performance bulbs like the NHX have a short life expectancy--no more than 200 hours. Out of prudency, I decided to buy a second set as backups, but to my sticker shock, they have since sky rocketed to the fifty dollar range. That is way more than the twelve some odd dollars I payed for the initial pair.I instead opted to shop around for a different set, and CIPA's Formance Alfas Maximum Intensity was one of the bulbs I stumbled upon. The product description was extremely informative, and equally alluring, but in reality, the Alfas fell way short of the promised numbers. First of all, their product page stated a 5500K color temperature, a pure white, but the package itself is imprinted with a big bold "4300K." I thought fine, the NHXs are rated at 3500K, 4300K should have an even fainter hint of yellow. Wrong, the NHXs are clearer. Their light I would call ivory in color, the Alfas' a margarine. That is better than my old OEM bulbs (made by Stanley Electric) which I would describe as apple juice, but still not 4300K let alone 5500.In the comparison photo, the Alfas are actually much better than the Stanley bulbs, being able to illuminate more of the fence and grass on the right without a heavy yellow cast, but still very yellow versus the NHX. Yes, I get it, the NHXs are double the price of the Alfas, but CIPA was throwing some rather lofty numbers that inflated my expectations. And no, the Alfas aren't bad bulbs. As stated before, they're a definite improvement over OEM, even comparable to my mom's trusty old XtraVision bulbs by Sylvania. However, the XtraVisions are rated to be only about seven percent brighter than factory bulbs. CIPA claims 2300 lumens, about double that of OEM, but nowhere am I seeing double the brightness.I'd only get the Alfas if I wanted improved lighting without sacrificing service life. At 800 hours, it is good for a halogen, especially one with such a high energy draw. Yet, as with color temperature and luminosity, I think that claim is overblown. I can't test it of course since I only had the Alfas for a single night, but I'm willing to bet an 85 watt bulb isn't going to reach 800 hours. The XtraVisions are rated at 850 hours, and that's with a 65 watt maximum.In the end, I ended up returning the Alfas. I shouldn't have expected a twenty dollar bulb to display all of CIPA's claims, but at that price, other much better bulbs are available. Osram's Night Breaker Unlimited for example is even more well regarded by Bulb Facts than the NHX. Philips' X-treme Vision +100% and +130% are also in the twenty dollar range. I'll probably get one of them as replacements for when the NHXs fail and use my old factory bulbs as backups. Unless the Alfas can be had for under twenty dollars, I suggest doing the same for other buyers.
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I currently have a pair of Nighthawk Xenons (NHX) made by GE Lighting that I am very satisfied with. As of this review, Bulb Facts, a website that specializes in testing headlights, currently ranks the NHX the fifth highest overall out of about forty halogen bulbs. However, I am aware that bright performance bulbs like the NHX have a short life expectancy--no more than 200 hours. Out of prudency, I decided to buy a second set as backups, but to my sticker shock, they have since sky rocketed to the fifty dollar range. That is way more than the twelve some odd dollars I payed for the initial pair.
I instead opted to shop around for a different set, and CIPA's Formance Alfas Maximum Intensity was one of the bulbs I stumbled upon. The product description was extremely informative, and equally alluring, but in reality, the Alfas fell way short of the promised numbers. First of all, their product page stated a 5500K color temperature, a pure white, but the package itself is imprinted with a big bold "4300K." I thought fine, the NHXs are rated at 3500K, 4300K should have an even fainter hint of yellow. Wrong, the NHXs are clearer. Their light I would call ivory in color, the Alfas' a margarine. That is better than my old OEM bulbs (made by Stanley Electric) which I would describe as apple juice, but still not 4300K let alone 5500.
In the comparison photo, the Alfas are actually much better than the Stanley bulbs, being able to illuminate more of the fence and grass on the right without a heavy yellow cast, but still very yellow versus the NHX. Yes, I get it, the NHXs are double the price of the Alfas, but CIPA was throwing some rather lofty numbers that inflated my expectations. And no, the Alfas aren't bad bulbs. As stated before, they're a definite improvement over OEM, even comparable to my mom's trusty old XtraVision bulbs by Sylvania. However, the XtraVisions are rated to be only about seven percent brighter than factory bulbs. CIPA claims 2300 lumens, about double that of OEM, but nowhere am I seeing double the brightness.
I'd only get the Alfas if I wanted improved lighting without sacrificing service life. At 800 hours, it is good for a halogen, especially one with such a high energy draw. Yet, as with color temperature and luminosity, I think that claim is overblown. I can't test it of course since I only had the Alfas for a single night, but I'm willing to bet an 85 watt bulb isn't going to reach 800 hours. The XtraVisions are rated at 850 hours, and that's with a 65 watt maximum.
In the end, I ended up returning the Alfas. I shouldn't have expected a twenty dollar bulb to display all of CIPA's claims, but at that price, other much better bulbs are available. Osram's Night Breaker Unlimited for example is even more well regarded by Bulb Facts than the NHX. Philips' X-treme Vision +100% and +130% are also in the twenty dollar range. I'll probably get one of them as replacements for when the NHXs fail and use my old factory bulbs as backups. Unless the Alfas can be had for under twenty dollars, I suggest doing the same for other buyers.
I instead opted to shop around for a different set, and CIPA's Formance Alfas Maximum Intensity was one of the bulbs I stumbled upon. The product description was extremely informative, and equally alluring, but in reality, the Alfas fell way short of the promised numbers. First of all, their product page stated a 5500K color temperature, a pure white, but the package itself is imprinted with a big bold "4300K." I thought fine, the NHXs are rated at 3500K, 4300K should have an even fainter hint of yellow. Wrong, the NHXs are clearer. Their light I would call ivory in color, the Alfas' a margarine. That is better than my old OEM bulbs (made by Stanley Electric) which I would describe as apple juice, but still not 4300K let alone 5500.
In the comparison photo, the Alfas are actually much better than the Stanley bulbs, being able to illuminate more of the fence and grass on the right without a heavy yellow cast, but still very yellow versus the NHX. Yes, I get it, the NHXs are double the price of the Alfas, but CIPA was throwing some rather lofty numbers that inflated my expectations. And no, the Alfas aren't bad bulbs. As stated before, they're a definite improvement over OEM, even comparable to my mom's trusty old XtraVision bulbs by Sylvania. However, the XtraVisions are rated to be only about seven percent brighter than factory bulbs. CIPA claims 2300 lumens, about double that of OEM, but nowhere am I seeing double the brightness.
I'd only get the Alfas if I wanted improved lighting without sacrificing service life. At 800 hours, it is good for a halogen, especially one with such a high energy draw. Yet, as with color temperature and luminosity, I think that claim is overblown. I can't test it of course since I only had the Alfas for a single night, but I'm willing to bet an 85 watt bulb isn't going to reach 800 hours. The XtraVisions are rated at 850 hours, and that's with a 65 watt maximum.
In the end, I ended up returning the Alfas. I shouldn't have expected a twenty dollar bulb to display all of CIPA's claims, but at that price, other much better bulbs are available. Osram's Night Breaker Unlimited for example is even more well regarded by Bulb Facts than the NHX. Philips' X-treme Vision +100% and +130% are also in the twenty dollar range. I'll probably get one of them as replacements for when the NHXs fail and use my old factory bulbs as backups. Unless the Alfas can be had for under twenty dollars, I suggest doing the same for other buyers.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2016
12 USD Alfas vs 50 USD Philips, It's a tie!! Description lies, Color is 4300K!!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2016
These are cheaper than the ones I had, I bought some philips Halogen bulbs for about $50 USD years ago, they are still running smooth!! It was the wire that melted that caused one of them to fail but after I changed the wiring I realized they still work, I changed them anyways and kept the philips as replacements, these are much more cheaper but still look very good and bright, I can't notice much difference meaning that these pair for the price worth as good as some expensive pair, also note the color is 4300K it says in the package, that is why I'm rating 4 stars, the description said it was 5500K which is not, I hope they last long as the philips, the philips probably are about 3 years old! the first photo is the old ones (philips), the second has one Alfa on the right and the 3rd photo displays both alfas already installed, they pretty much look the same and the brightness looks very similar, I'm afraid I would need to drive around to see if they reach as far as the philips
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2016
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