H1 LED Bulbs for High Beam, Fog and Projector Headlights
Quick answer: H1 is a single-filament bulb used for the high beam, the fog lights or the low beam in projector headlights – common on older European cars such as the BMW E36, VW Golf Mk4 and Mk5. LightsUp sells H1 LED bulbs in the App Control and CORE150 range.
About the H1 bulb
Base: P14.5s
Halogen power: 55W
Filaments: one
Typical use: high beam, fog lights, projector low beam
LightsUp H1 LED bulbs
Magic App Control LED bulbs – change colour temperature and brightness and switch on a strobe effect from your phone over Bluetooth. Built-in CAN bus, up to 4× brighter than halogen.
Best for: drivers who want a modern look and full control from the phone.
CORE150 LED bulbs (150W) – 75W per bulb, 150W per set. Bright white light and an external driver box for better cooling. Plug & play, CAN bus ready, no app needed.
Best for: maximum brightness when there is room behind the headlight for the driver box.
Which H1 LED bulb should I choose?
Want the brightest light? Choose CORE150, if there is room behind your headlight for the driver box.
Want to change colour and brightness from your phone? Choose App Control.
Cars that use H1
These are some of the cars covered by our bulb size guides that use H1. Tap a car to see all of its bulb sizes.
BMW 3 Series E36 (1990–2000) – low beam, high beam, fog lights
Opel / Vauxhall Astra H (2004–2010) – high beam
Skoda Octavia Mk2 (1Z) (2004–2013) – high beam
Volkswagen Golf Mk4 / Bora / Jetta IV (1997–2006) – high beam
Volkswagen Golf Mk5 / GTI / Rabbit (2003–2009) – high beam
FAQ
Do H1 LED bulbs fit projector headlights?
Yes, they use the same P14.5s base. For CORE150, check that there is room behind the headlight for the driver box.
Will H1 LED bulbs cause a dashboard error?
App Control and CORE150 are CAN bus ready, which is designed to prevent flicker and bulb-out warnings on newer cars.
Are the bulbs sold as a pair?
Yes, every set contains two bulbs – one for each side.
Check before you order
Check the code printed on the base of your current bulb or in your owner's manual before ordering. Not sure? Send us a photo of your bulb to info@lightsup.pro and we will confirm the right size for you.
Not sure which size your car uses? Try our Bulb Finder – pick your make, model and year and see the right bulbs in seconds.
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