Double victory for Philips bulbs in Auto Express test

Following on from Philips RacingVision GT200 scooping Headlamp of the Year and H7 Best Buy honours in the previous Auto Express product mega test and awards, the latest edition of the Auto Express Headlamp Bulb tests – which in 2023 covers both H4 Halogen bulbs and D3S HiD Xenon headlamp bulbs – Philips bulbs have won the coveted ’Best Buy’ status across the board.

Lumileds comments that this “adds further recognition” to the numerous awards that Philips RacingVision GT200 has taken in various bulb tests across Europe since its launch in 2020. The Philips product was the first bulb rated at up to +200 per cent brightness compared to the industry standard. This raised the bar for halogen lighting at the time, and still, some three years later, Philips RacingVision GT200 is proving to be the benchmark that other halogen bulbs aim to match.

A high luminance filament and a unique coating on the glass are key factors in the Philips RacingVision GT200’s performance, says Lumileds. Like all Philips bulbs, it is produced to extremely high standards, with precision welding and precise filament alignment, but the RacingVision GT200 also features Diamond Precision Quartz-glass technology, with its increased translucency for a brighter light on the road. This also helps protect the headlamp optic from UV damage and gives increased pressure and shock resistance properties.

The technology behind the bulbs is all aimed at making them deliver a safer and more comfortable driving experience for drivers and other road users.