{"product_id":"hella-h7-led-bulb-6500k-12-24v-dual-beam-set-of-2","title":"Hella H7 LED Bulb 6500K 12\/24V Dual Beam | Set of 2","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Hella LED-H7 is a straight LED upgrade for any light running an H7 halogen. You get two matched bulbs, a crisp 6500K white beam, and 12\/24 volt operation that works on cars, trucks, and 24V systems from one part number. Drops right into the PX26D socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hella LED-H7 is a straight LED upgrade for any light that currently runs an H7 halogen bulb. You get two bulbs in the set, so you can do both sides at once and keep the output matched left to right. Each one puts out a crisp 6500K white through a dual-beam LED, and the whole thing drops into the standard PX26D socket that H7 halogens already use. No cutting, no new housing. Pull the old bulb, seat the new one, and you're done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this bulb apart from a basic swap is the voltage range. It runs on both 12 volt and 24 volt systems automatically. That's a genuinely handy feature. Most LED retrofits are locked to a single voltage, so if you've got a mix of 12V and 24V equipment in the garage or on the boat, you'd normally have to stock two different bulbs. This one covers both. Cars, light trucks, larger commercial rigs, and 24V house systems all see the same clean white output without a separate part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color is the first thing you'll notice. At 6500K, the light reads as a bright, daylight white instead of the yellowish glow you get from a tired halogen. It's easier on your eyes over a long night run, and it makes reflective signs, lane markings, and dock lines pop the way they should. 6500K sits right at the cool end of white. A touch cooler than a 6000K bulb, still short of the blue-tinted look that a lot of cheap LEDs push. Hella tuned it to stay clean and legible rather than flashy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment is the part people worry about with any LED retrofit, so let's be straight about it. The base is a true H7 with the PX26D locating tabs, which means it seats exactly where your halogen did. The 20-watt draw per bulb is well under what the old halogen pulled, so you're not adding load. The one thing worth checking before you order is clearance behind the housing. LED bulbs carry a heatsink where a halogen has nothing, so on a few tight reflector or projector housings you'll want to confirm there's room for the body and any cooling element to sit behind the bulb. Most H7 housings have the space. A quick look with the old bulb out tells you everything you need to know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a real Hella part and not a generic import, the build quality is what you'd expect from a company that's been making lighting for a very long time. Hella's whole philosophy is fit and forget. Solid materials, sensible thermal design, and a bulb that's meant to outlast the halogen it replaces rather than burn out in a season. On a 6500K LED, that longevity matters. You're not going to be climbing behind the headlight or fog light every few months to swap a filament that's gone dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo who's this for? Anyone running H7 halogens who wants brighter, whiter, longer-lasting light without changing the housing or the wiring. Daily drivers, work trucks, and any 12V or 24V setup where the H7 is the fitted bulb. It works as a driving light and a fog light, and the dual-beam design covers the H7's single-position pattern. If your vehicle uses bulb-monitoring that watches current draw, know that some systems read the lower LED draw as a fault and may want a decoder or load resistor to settle down. That's true of LED retrofits in general, not a quirk of this bulb, and it's an easy add if you run into it. For everyone else, this is about as clean a halogen-to-LED upgrade as H7 gets. Two matched bulbs, one dual-voltage part number, and Hella build behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eH7 base with PX26D locating tabs drops straight into any existing H7 halogen socket, no cutting or new housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e6500K color temperature for a crisp daylight-white beam that's easier on the eyes than yellow halogen\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12\/24 volt dual-voltage operation runs on car, truck, and 24V systems from one part number\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e20 watt LED draw per bulb, well under the current an H7 halogen pulls\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDual-beam LED design covers the H7 single-position beam pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold as a matched set of 2 so both sides output the same brightness and color\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGenuine Hella build with fit-and-forget materials and thermal design for long service life\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks as both a driving light and a fog light bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Hella Marine reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat socket do these Hella H7 LED bulbs use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThey use the standard H7 base with the PX26D locating tabs, the same fitting as an H7 halogen. They seat exactly where the old bulb did, so there's no cutting or adapter needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill these run on both 12V and 24V systems?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The bulbs are rated for 12\/24 volt operation, so the same part works on cars, light trucks, and 24 volt systems without a different bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat color is the light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e6500K, a crisp daylight-white. It's noticeably whiter than a standard halogen's yellow glow, and it sits at the cool end of white without going blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many bulbs come in the set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTwo. You get a matched pair so both sides of the vehicle put out the same brightness and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I replace my H7 halogen with these LEDs?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, that's exactly what they're for. Pull the halogen and seat the LED in the same PX26D socket. The one thing worth checking first is that there's clearance behind the housing for the LED's heatsink, since a halogen doesn't have one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs 6500K whiter than 6000K?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSlightly, yes. 6500K is a touch cooler and reads a bit crisper. Both are in the cool-white range, so the difference is subtle in real-world use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the power draw per bulb?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e20 watts each. 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