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Short answer: An H11 LED headlight bulb is a single-beam LED replacement for the halogen H11. The H11 models TUHO lists run from 2,850 LM at 35W-30W per set up to 25,000 LM at 250W per set. H8, H9 and H16 look similar but are separate bulb types with their own wattage and base codes, so confirm the number your vehicle calls for before you stock or fit one.
Key takeaways
- Osram lists the halogen H11 at 12 V, 55 W and 1350 lm nominal per bulb, on a PGJ19-2 base.
- H8 (35 W), H9 (65 W) and H16 (19 W) are separate halogen types in the same catalog, so they are not interchangeable by default.
- All 14 models in TUHO’s H11 category list H11 as a single-beam socket; they differ in lumens, power, voltage range and cooling.
- Listed lumens and watts are per set (a pair) and are catalog values, not independent test results.
- Whether an H11 LED bulb is legal depends on the destination market, so confirm documents per model and per order.
What is an H11 LED headlight bulb, and how does it differ from H8, H9 and H16?
An H11 LED headlight bulb is a single-beam LED bulb made to replace the halogen H11 in the same lamp socket. TUHO’s product pages list H11 under single-beam sockets.
Osram’s catalog lists its standard halogen H11 (article 64211) at 12 V nominal voltage, 55 W nominal wattage and 62 W maximum power input. It gives nominal luminous flux as 1350 lm (±10 %) at a 13.2 V test voltage, with a PGJ19-2 base and ECE category H11 (Osram ORIGINAL LINE H11). That is the baseline an LED replacement is compared against.
H8, H9 and H16 look like close relatives of H11, but the same catalog lists each with its own wattage, light output and base code.
| Halogen type (Osram ORIGINAL LINE) | Nominal power | Max power input | Nominal luminous flux | Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H8 | 35 W | 43 W | 800 lm (±15 %) | PGJ19-1 |
| H9 | 65 W | 73 W | 2100 lm (±10 %) | PGJ19-5 |
| H11 | 55 W | 62 W | 1350 lm (±10 %) | PGJ19-2 |
| H16 (64219L+) | 19 W | 26 W | 500 lm (+10 % / -15 %) | Not specified on the page |
Use the table as a reminder that four similar-looking numbers cover four different bulbs.
- Do not treat them as interchangeable: The lamp, wiring and housing were designed around one of these bulbs, and the halogen wattage differs from 19 W to 65 W.
- H11B is a separate product: Osram lists H11B as its own item next to H11, so read the exact designation on the old bulb or in the owner’s manual.
- H11 is not 9005: They are different sockets, as explained in our H7 vs 9005 vs H11 guide.
- Function depends on the vehicle: Some vehicles use an H11 socket for the low beam and others for a fog lamp, so the owner’s manual tells you which one the position is.
How much power and how many lumens do H11 LED bulbs list?
TUHO’s H11 category lists 14 models, from 2,850 LM (V20 Tri-Color) up to 25,000 LM (X01-L) per set.
The table shows the figures as the product pages give them. Every figure is for one set, meaning a pair of bulbs.
| Model | Listed lumens per set | Listed power per set | Voltage | Notes from the product page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V20 Tri-Color | 2850 LM | 35W-30W | 9-32V | Tri-color / dual-color |
| V23 | 3000 LM | 35W-30W | 9-36V | Truck specific; 0.103 kg per H11 set |
| Z2 | 3200 LM | 35W-20W / 22W | 9-32V | Direct insertion, linear drive; 0.081 kg per H11 set |
| Z2S | 3300 LM | 33W-20W | 6-32V | Direct insertion, Canbus-ready, no polarity |
| V20 | 5200 LM | 60W-45W | 9-32V or 9-60V | 6000K, 4300K and 3000K; 12V and 24V versions |
| V18 | 5900 LM | 65W-52W | 12V-24V | 6000K |
| V28 | 6000 LM | 65W-52W | 9-60V | Trucks and cars; 0.200 kg per H11 set |
| S01 (H8/H11 version) | 6000 LM | 65W | 9-18V | Copper base plate, 6 chips of 3570 beads, gunmetal aluminum |
| V25 | 8000 LM | 75W-50W | 9-32V | Canbus-ready; 0.268 kg per H11 set |
| V27B | 8000 LM | 120W-70W | 9-32V | 15 chips of 4575 beads; digital display version also listed |
| 12V 12000LM model | 12000 LM | 126W | 12V | 6 chips of 3570 beads |
| X02 | 20000 LM | 200W | 9-60V | 2 copper pipes |
| X01-S | 24000 LM | 245W | 9-60V | 3 copper pipes, small fan |
| X01-L | 25000 LM | 250W | 9-60V | 3 copper pipes, big fan |
Read these numbers as listed values, not measured results. The product pages give no test method, so ask the supplier how lumens were measured before you compare models or brands.
- Per set, not per bulb: A 3,200 LM Z2 set works out to 1,600 LM listed per bulb. You can set that against Osram’s 1350 lm halogen H11 figure only if both were measured the same way.
- Same lumens, different power: V25 and V27B both list 8000 LM, at 75W-50W and 120W-70W. The extra power is extra heat for the same listed output, so ask what the difference buys.
- Color temperature: Most models list 6000K, and S01 and the X-series list 6000-6500K. V20 adds 4300K and 3000K, which suits markets that ask for warmer light.
- Rated life: The product pages rate Z2, Z2S, V20 Tri-Color and V23 at 30,000 hours or more, and most of the others at 50,000 hours or more. These are listed ratings, not field data.
How is an H11 LED bulb different from a halogen H11?
An H11 LED bulb swaps the filament for LED chips, so it lists a longer rated life and a wider voltage range, but it needs cooling hardware that a halogen does not.
| Item | Halogen H11 (Osram ORIGINAL LINE) | TUHO H11 LED models (product pages) |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 55 W nominal per bulb, 62 W maximum | 20W to 250W listed per set |
| Light output | 1350 lm nominal per bulb | 2,850 LM to 25,000 LM listed per set |
| Life | 350 hr (B3) and 580 hr (Tc) as listed | 30,000 hours or more, or 50,000 hours or more, as rated |
| Voltage | 12 V nominal | 6V to 60V depending on the model |
| Light source and cooling | Filament | LED chips with heatsink, fan or copper pipes |
The rated-life gap is the biggest difference in the table, but both columns are listed values. Osram’s figures are for its halogen lamp, and TUHO’s are product-page ratings.
How do you check cooling and fit before installing an H11 LED bulb?
Check four things before you install: space behind the bulb, voltage range, polarity and Canbus behavior, and beam fit in the housing.
- Space behind the bulb: Higher listed power needs more cooling hardware. X02 lists 2 copper pipes, X01-S and X01-L list 3 copper pipes and a fan, while Z2 is a compact direct-insertion design for lamps with little room.
- Voltage range: V28, X02, X01-S and X01-L list 9-60V, so one model covers 12V cars and 24V trucks. S01 lists 9-18V and the 12000LM model lists 12V, so both suit 12V cars only.
- Polarity and Canbus: Z2S lists no polarity and Canbus-ready operation, and V25 is listed as Canbus-ready. That matters on cars that show a bulb-out warning with ordinary LED bulbs; our Canbus vs non-Canbus guide explains why.
- Beam fit: The LED chips must sit where the halogen filament sat, or the cutoff softens and glare increases. Test a sample in the lamps your customers use most.
A typical installation follows these steps. Our LED installation guide covers them in more detail.
- Confirm the number: Read the bulb designation in the owner’s manual or on the old bulb.
- Remove the old bulb: Switch the lamp off, let it cool, disconnect the connector and take the halogen out.
- Fit the LED bulb: Seat it so the chips sit in the filament position and connect the plug.
- Check the clearance: Make sure the heatsink, fan or driver does not touch the housing or block the dust cover.
- Test and aim: Switch both lamps on, watch the dashboard for warnings, then check the aim.
Are H11 LED headlight bulbs legal, and what should importers check?
Legality depends on the destination market, so importers should confirm the rules and the supplier’s documents for each market and each model.
- US definition: FMVSS No. 108 defines a replaceable bulb headlamp as a headlamp with a bonded lens and reflector assembly and one or two replaceable light sources (49 CFR 571.108).
- US light source filings: Part 564 requires manufacturers to file dimensional, electrical and marking information for replaceable light sources, so replacements are interchangeable with original equipment and perform equivalently (49 CFR Part 564).
- NHTSA position on LED headlamps: In December 2022 NHTSA said that using LED technology in an integral beam headlamp does not make the headlamp noncompliant. It also said that decision does not address other headlamp types such as replaceable bulb headlamps (Federal Register, 2022-26658).
This article does not say that any H11 LED bulb meets DOT, ECE or any other approval. TUHO matches products to the destination market’s rules, and the required documents are confirmed per model and per order.
What should distributors stock in H11 LED bulbs?
Stock one compact model, one Canbus-ready model and one wide-voltage model, then add high-output SKUs only where customers ask for them.
- Compact fit: Z2 and Z2S suit lamps with little room behind the bulb. Z2S adds Canbus-ready operation and no polarity.
- Mainstream cars: V25 lists 8000 LM, Canbus-ready operation and a 9-32V range. It also covers H1, H7, 9005, 9006, 9012 (single beam) and H4 (dual beam), so one model serves several sockets.
- Trucks and mixed fleets: V28 lists 9-60V, so the same SKU serves 12V and 24V vehicles. V23 (9-36V) and V18 (12V-24V) are the other options.
- Enthusiast and high-output: V27B and the X-series list the highest outputs. They need space and cooling, so expect more fitment questions and returns in tight housings.
The most avoidable return is a wrongly labeled socket. X02, X01-S, X01-L and the 12000LM model list H8 and H11 side by side, and S01 has a combined H8/H11 version, while Osram’s halogen H8, H9 and H11 differ in wattage and base code. Do not list a bulb as a fit for H8, H9 or H16 on your own store unless the supplier confirms it for that vehicle.
For an OEM or private-label order, confirm these parameters in writing:
- Electrical: Voltage range, power at start and when stable, and Canbus behavior.
- Mechanical: Bulb dimensions, weight and base orientation for the H11 version.
- Light: Color temperature and how the listed lumens were measured.
- Packing: Color box, outer carton, logo and sets per carton.
How TUHO supplies this category
TUHO Lighting is an automotive LED lamp manufacturer in Dongguan, Guangdong, and it lists 14 H11 LED headlight bulb models in its H11 LED headlight bulbs category.
- OEM and ODM: TUHO supports OEM and ODM projects; see the OEM/ODM page for the order process.
- Custom branding: Custom logo, color box and outer carton are supported.
- Mixed orders: Small batches and mixed-SKU orders are supported, which suits e-commerce sellers and shops testing a range.
- Lead time: Delivery is usually arranged within 1-10 working days, depending on quantity. Minimum quantities and prices are confirmed per order.
- Warranty: The product pages for V25, V28, V27B, S01, X02, X01 and the 12000LM model list a 2-year warranty. Check the page of the model you want.
- Quality steps: TUHO’s quality-control process includes burn-in testing, lumen testing and waterproof testing, among 12 steps.
Sourcing H11 LED headlight bulbs for your range? Send us your sockets, vehicle markets and target quantity. TUHO can quote OEM/ODM orders with custom logo and packaging, mixed SKUs, and samples for testing. Request a quote
FAQ
Can an H11 LED bulb be used in an H8 or H9 socket?
An H11 LED bulb should not be assumed to fit an H8 or H9 socket. Osram lists the halogen H8, H9 and H11 with different wattage and base codes (PGJ19-1, PGJ19-5 and PGJ19-2), so confirm fit for the exact vehicle with the supplier first.
Do H11 LED headlight bulbs need a Canbus decoder?
Only some H11 LED headlight bulbs need a decoder, and it depends on the car. V25 and Z2S are listed as Canbus-ready, which is meant for cars that show a bulb-out warning with ordinary LED bulbs.
How many lumens does an H11 LED headlight bulb have?
TUHO’s H11 LED headlight bulbs list from 2,850 LM to 25,000 LM per set, which is a pair of bulbs. Halve the figure for one bulb, and note that Osram lists its standard halogen H11 at 1350 lm nominal.
Can an H11 LED headlight bulb run on a 24V truck?
Yes, some H11 LED headlight bulbs run on 24V. V28, X02, X01-S and X01-L list 9-60V, V23 lists 9-36V, and V18 lists 12V-24V.
Are H11 LED headlight bulbs legal?
Whether an H11 LED headlight bulb is legal depends on the destination market and the headlamp it is used in. Confirm the local rules and the supplier’s documents for each model and order, as covered in the legality section above.
Bottom line: Pick an H11 LED headlight bulb by voltage range, cooling space and beam fit first, and by listed lumens second. Check the exact bulb number before you label a fit, because H8, H9, H11 and H16 are separate bulbs.
Editorial note: Product figures were read from the live TUHO product pages on 21 October 2026 and are catalog values, not independent test results. Halogen H8, H9, H11 and H16 figures come from Osram’s ORIGINAL LINE catalog pages, checked in October 2026. US rules come from the eCFR text of 49 CFR 571.108 and Part 564 and from NHTSA’s December 2022 Federal Register notice. UNECE Regulation No. 37 and NHTSA interpretation letters could not be opened during research, so this article does not rely on them.
