H7 LED Bulbs: App Control, 150W and Compact Options
Quick answer: H7 is a single-filament halogen bulb used for the low beam, the high beam or the fog lights on many European cars. LightsUp sells three H7 LED options: App Control, CORE150 (150W) and a compact 1:1 bulb.
About the H7 bulb
Base: PX26d
Halogen power: 55W
Filaments: one – each bulb does one job (low beam or high beam)
Typical use: low beam, high beam, fog lights
LightsUp H7 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.
Compact 1:1 H7 LED bulbs (6000LM) – 6000LM per set, 6000K cool white, no external driver box. Fits like the original halogen bulb.
Best for: tight headlight housings and small dust covers.
Also available
H7 Magic Strobe bulbs – effect bulbs in white, orange, red or blue with a constant or strobe mode. May not work correctly on modern CAN bus cars.
Which H7 LED bulb should I choose?
Want the brightest light? Choose CORE150, if there is room behind your headlight for the driver box.
Short on space behind the headlight? Choose the Compact 1:1 H7 – it has no driver box and fits like the halogen bulb.
Want to change colour and brightness from your phone? Choose App Control.
Cars that use H7
These are some of the cars covered by our bulb size guides that use H7. Tap a car to see all of its bulb sizes.
Audi A3 8P (2003–2012) – low beam, high beam
Audi A4 B6 / B7 (2001–2008) – low beam, high beam
Audi A4 B8 / B8.5 (2008–2015) – low beam, high beam
Audi A6 C6 (4F) (2004–2011) – low beam, high beam
BMW 1 Series E81 / E82 / E87 / E88 (2004–2013) – low beam, high beam
BMW 3 Series E36 (1990–2000) – low beam
BMW 3 Series E46 (1998–2006) – low beam, high beam
BMW 3 Series E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (2005–2013) – low beam, high beam
BMW 5 Series E39 (1995–2003) – low beam, high beam
BMW 5 Series E60 / E61 (2003–2010) – low beam, high beam
Honda Civic 8th gen (2006–2011) – low beam, high beam
Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 (2000–2007) – low beam, high beam
Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 (2007–2014) – low beam, high beam
Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 (2009–2016) – low beam, high beam
Opel / Vauxhall Astra H (2004–2010) – low beam
Skoda Octavia Mk2 (1Z) (2004–2013) – low beam, high beam
Volkswagen Golf Mk4 / Bora / Jetta IV (1997–2006) – low beam, high beam
Volkswagen Golf Mk5 / GTI / Rabbit (2003–2009) – low beam, high beam
Volkswagen Golf Mk6 / GTI Mk6 (2008–2013) – low beam, high beam
Volkswagen Golf Mk7 / GTI Mk7 (2012–2020) – low beam
Volkswagen Passat B6 (3C) (2005–2010) – low beam, high beam
FAQ
Are H7 LED bulbs the same size as halogen H7?
All our H7 LED bulbs use the same PX26d base. The Compact 1:1 H7 has no driver box and fits like the original halogen bulb. CORE150 has an external driver box, so check that there is room behind your headlight cover.
Will H7 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.
Can I use H7 LED bulbs in my fog lights?
Yes – if your fog lights use H7 bulbs, the same H7 LED bulbs fit there too.
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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