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Toyota Camry: Aftermarket Headlight Reviews

Upgrade your Toyota Camry with a pair of stylish, top of the line headlights.

By Charlie Gaston - August 3, 2015

This article applies to the Toyota Camry (1997-2011).

Let's face it. You need your headlights to drive at night and during times of low visibility, such as during dense fog or heavy rainfall. So why not choose the best aftermarket headlights on the market? With so many brands vying for your attention and dollar, we've constructed this guide to give you a rundown of which brands hold up against scrutiny. We not only take the power of the bulb into account, but also whether it's a good fit for the Toyota Camry.

Aftermarket Headlights

PIAA
Luminics
Spyder
Price
 $300 (kit) $30+ (bulbs) $300-$600
Size
 2.75", 3.5", 5", 6", 7" 7" Various
Performance
 Excellent Good Excellent
Lifespan
 Long (50,000 hours) Short (several months) Extra long (100,000 hours)
Warranty
 2-year limited warranty 90-day warranty 90-day warranty
Best Quality: PIAA and Spyder

Best Value: Luminics

PIAA

Price – $300 (kit)

Size – 2.75", 3.5", 5", 6", 7"

Performance – Excellent due to illumination

Lifespan – Long (50,000 hours)

Warranty – 2-year limited warranty

When it comes to PIAA headlights, you have three main options: Performance halogen bulbs, performance LED bulbs, or specialty mini bulbs. Let's consider the differences between the three:

Performance Halogen Bulbs

  • Manufactured to increase your safety on the road by offering stronger contrast at night.
  • Built with aerospace alloy filaments, this option is long-lasting.
  • The headlight's heat-resistant quartz glass is durable enough to withstand common heat damage.
  • Choose from three color temperatures: 2500k / 3600k / 4000k.

Performance LED Bulbs

  • Runs 75% less power from your car's battery than factory halogen bulbs.
  • Choose from two color temperature options: 2800K / 6000K.
  • Reduces glare.
  • Long-lasting.
  • Easy installation; no professional experience is required.

Specialty Mini Bulbs

  • Available in halogen, LED and wedge varieties.
  • Color options include white, blue and yellow.
  • T6, T10 (168), 1156, 1157, W2, 3156, 7440, 7443.
  • Recommended for Camry owners who value style and illumination above all else, including price.

PIAA is the go-to brand for the Toyota Camry, with many people ranking these as one of the best headlight bulbs on the market. What makes them such a smart buy is their long lifespan and durability.

Luminics

Price – $30+ (bulbs)

Size – 7"

Performance – Good due to brightness and color options

Lifespan – Short (high replacement ratio)

Warranty – 90-day warranty

Luminics receive glowing reviews (pun intended). Many people rank these as one of the best headlights on the market, offering the highest in illumination and style. With one of the widest selections of bulb colors of any brand on the market today, Luminics are an excellent choice for Camry owners who value customization and uniqueness, not just functionality, durability and lifespan (all of which Luminics deliver on). People buy Luminics for their easy installation, but spread the word about their low price. A set of four bulbs on Amazon will cost you around $30.

Spyder

Price – $300-$600 (pair)

Size – Various

Performance – Excellent due to style and design

Lifespan – Extra long (100,000 hours)

Warranty – 90-day warranty

You’ll hear the brand name Spyder mentioned again and again in any discussion about top of the line aftermarket projector headlights. Many Camry owners rave about these "aggressive-looking" and "well-designed" headlights because of their unique shape and size. What makes them stand out, though, is the incredible level of illumination they give off. Choose from a wide range of colors, or play it safe with white. Either way, you can upgrade your Toyota Camry with these "cool looking" headlights for about $300-$600/pair.

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