Best automotive back up light bulbs according to redditors

So it is actually a 3 part ordeal.

The actual fog lights since my car didn't come with them, and the stalk. Then I did some c-shaped drl since I have leds in my high beams and the factory drl doesn't work with leds, but then the c-shaped drl didn't work for a little bit so I bought the drl turn signals, and then the previous c-shaped ones started working again. I will just post all of my mods below:

Fog lamps with brackets : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FL8DPWU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Light stalk : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AWO7XOK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

C-shaped DRL : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014P7LPEI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Sequential LED Turn signals with DRL : https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/5veD22k

9005 LED High Beam : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075J9S4DT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

H11 55W HID Low Beam : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CMKT2F4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

7440 7443 LED Brake/Tail Light : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GTKLF32?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

7440 LED Turn Signal (rear) : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q8RZRZV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

194 LED License plate/used as side markers in the front/a couple other places : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BT23WVC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

194 LED side marker bulbs (not used but the correct ones if you want yellow, I liked the white and it was what I had when the originals burnt out but didn't ever change them from the above link) : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KY7GCXW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

License plate smoke : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007LICQ9M?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Grille : https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F254096211721

K&N 33-2480 Air Filter : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CR9WVPE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VfS6CbNBD59AQ

I had my rims done by a local company, they are the factory 16" painted gloss black. My mazda emblem is actually a long story, but essentially it is just scuffed up with sand paper ready to be painted but I liked the look and stuck it back on the way it is. I have also installed car play, and 3D printed a shift knob. The factory bose system was a little lacking and put a small under seat sub in to help fill the sound, but am still not happy with it, so that's a future project.

Some near future plans for the car include the aero kit, and I'll post the links to those here too:

Front Bumper Lip Air Dam : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FTUE8EY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bdS6Cb2X8Y22M

Black Mirror caps : https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F283050942561

Side skirts : https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F391544070112

And the rear diffuser : https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F113007041503

Did that as well, with an LED replacement.
(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NPIUFMM/ref=ya_st_dp_summary?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Pretty easy to replace as well.
Leave the two torx screws under the light alone, but unscrew the 5 hex screws, then you can reach in, and pull the assembly out to replace the bulb.

BEAMTECH H13 LED Headlight Bulb, 50W 6500K 8000Lumens Extremely Brigh (9008 Hi/Lo) CSP Chips Conversion Kit

Bonus: reverse LEDs I also installed LUYED 2 X 1700 Lumens

Currently looking into some LEDs that turn the fender flare lights into a DRL of sorts as well.

I have these as my reverse lights, and holy fuck they are bright.

https://smile.amazon.com/Earthland-Extremely-Bright-Lumens-Reverse/dp/B078MR9XJF/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?keywords=921+led&qid=1556932712&s=gateway&sr=8-8

Turn signals (front and back): https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0774HQC8Q/
I was hesitant to spend $110 on bulbs, but these things are beasts! plus they have the resistors built into them, so no splicing wires or anything. Totally recommend them
The front bulbs were the easiest to replace, just pop the hood, locate the bulb, twist the housing out and pop the bulbs in. The ones in the back were a bit of a pain. Pop the hatch, and where the door is normally closed, to the inner side of the light houses there's a small plastic panel, that just pops off. Behind it is a set of #10 (I believe) bolts. Undo those. The housing assembly takes some loving to get out, but it just pulls straight back -- I broke a tab off trying to go side to side... It goes back in and latches fine, but, learn from me: it goes straight back... Even though it doesn't seem like it does. Then once it's out, replace the bulbs as usual, reverse the process to put it back in.

Backup Lamps: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01LX4FMD1/
The backup lamps are just covered by a plastic panel on the hatch door that pops out with a pocket knife or small flat head screwdriver, then the bulb twists out as usual.

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Most of this was figured out first hand, or from the owner's manual.

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As for my internal lights so far, I've only replaced the one above the back seats and the ones above the front seats. The back seat ones pop out with a knife super easily, whereas the front ones were more complicated. I took some pictures of that process and uploaded them here: https://imgur.com/a/YJItuhz -- Basically, the whole module (lights, buttons, sunglasses holder, etc) all comes out, then you replace the bulbs from the back side. The bulbs themselves I picked up from Canadian Tire, which was just a run of the mill off the shelf LED bulbs

This is everything I use. Haven’t had any issues in 2 years so far. For the tag lights, you can just go to an auto parts place and buy their LEDs.

Low Beams:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01L1NLWEM?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

High Beams:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01KFBPCYC?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Adapter:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01J5SCQ1I?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Turn Signals:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M26IHAR?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Reverse Lights:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B072FHNZKW?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Fog Lights:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00N5BAWYK?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

I've not gotten any compliments or honked horns at me... so I'm not sure if they are blinding..

Turn signal lights

Alla Lighting Brightest CANBUS... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GVT4F2C?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Reverse lights

AUXITO 912 921 LED Backup Light... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0728DYR9H?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Inside lights

SEALIGHT 194 LED Bulb Error Free,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G4VJP5N?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
And
NAKOBO 2835 Chipsets （More... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7F2169?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Hope that helps!

My trim didn't have fog lights.
I can't remember right now, but I think I was having an issue with finding high beams, or something. I can't seem to find any order history on other bulbs.
But, these are the reverse lights https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008G4Y076/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JiQyDbVFPZQFZ

And these are for you interior lights, and license plate lights https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DE7UC6C?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

These work on my 2018 as well so they should still match a 2016.

Nice, I have summit grey as well and this makes me want to wrap the trim red as well. I just did my interior lights, plate lights and back up lights with LED bulbs. Links in case anyone is interested, I get no flicker.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071LHP5WP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0728DYR9H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074M5Z9YX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I suppose the difficulty would depend what your local junkyard has because everything I got for my car from there was an 'option' to buyers. Lots of them came on the LTZ.

The 3 brushed aluminum pieces, leather shifter cover, dimming mirror, and heated mirrors cost me 53$

yes I got all the LEDs from amazon

Courtesy, trunk and license plate

Dome Lights

Reverse Lights

Headlights

I don't think I am going to go with LED brake lights and turn signals because I was reading on the forum that it can cause problems, and I don't feel like dealing with it.

I used these lights, they work for most of the lights you will encounter in a Camry, no dead ones, been working great for a year so far: 194 LED Light bulb, Yorkim 2017... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JRE38EA?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Use this for the reverse:
AUXITO 912 921 LED Backup Light... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0728DYR9H?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I use Sylvania Silver Star Ultra for headlights

I also replaced my assembly with this:
Anzo USA 121181 Toyota Camry Projector with Halo/Black Clear with Amber Reflectors Headlight Assembly - (Sold in Pairs) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0038AX6W8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_X9ACCb8QDG00C

reverse

Something like this for interior.

And these are what I've been using for turn signal, but you're going to need a set of resistors if you do LED blinkers.

For rear, I would recommend the Diode Dynamics Tail as Turn Harness. It also gives you the ability to have twice as many reverse lights. shit is bright.

I installed the a129 last week. Seems to be running ok but haven't tried parking mode as there is still complaints about it's recording algorithms. Waiting for a more reliable firmware update. I had an a119s that ran fine in high temps for 3 years. Due to the steep angle of the windshield or the fov of the camera I opted to install my camera to the right of the rear view mirror. It looks more centered than to the left of the mirror. I haven't gotten around to running the rear camera. Im going to have to run it through the door sill rather than the headliner as there's no where to tucknin that thick wire for the rear cam. Also my rear hatch glass has dark tint on it so I'm not sticking the cpl on that.

Idk if it was just my dark tint making it hard to see but I've replaced the rear back up lights with these. Reverse is MUCH brighter now.

Right now I'm looking for a door sill vinyl with "fit" written on it. My fit already has a rather noticeable scuff on the driver's door. So far the only where I've seen a good looking one is Alibaba but I'd rather not buy from there. Amazon has one but it's not the same and also doesn't have prime shipping. If I can't find anything I'm problably going to add a "carbon" universal sill decal.

Tail as Turn LED Module kit and replacement LEDs. It turns your yellow blinker into an additional back up light and your reds into blinkers. I hated how little light there was when backing up. This is great cheap mod.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWZKDTB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Nx1XCbECTPVAF
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H57FXWA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_wz1XCbN9KP0ZH

It was both replacement housings and bulbs. I got the led bulbs the day before the new housings came so I put them in the old ones. Here are the links:

Bulbs: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LNNR9GG/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1#

Housings: http://www.amazon.com/Premium-2pc-Lights-Part-LTJ22917/dp/B00L8431Q2/ref=pd_sbs_263_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=51rQp9dx6GL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=19DTFGRT93WSAXKTMP1Z

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N01QCVM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1-headlights


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LNNR9GG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 -fogs

Valid point. But it’s his car, I won’t tell him what to do with it. At least you can still see his damn brake-lights.

I ‘m really happy with the taillights :) They look great and they were super easy to install. It’s all plug and play since the resistors are already wired in. They’re sold by K2 Motor and they’re super affordable on eBay. Only gripe is that they didn’t come with LED reverse lights, you’re expected to transfer the incandescent bulbs from your old lights. Easy fix, I got these LEDs and they fit just fine (and they’re super bright!)

Not OP, but it looks like some people on the T4R forums used these. I've got them in my Amazon cart now.

Replace it with these and never touch it again. https://www.amazon.com/UPGRADED-SEALIGHT-Non-polarity-Chipsets-Warranty/dp/B0791DNWWB/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1524752184&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=led+921+bulb&psc=1

These are 194's theyll work in the trunk and the running light in the headlight housing and for license plate lights

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071LHP5WP/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These are 912/921's that i put i the reverse housing
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0728DYR9H/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

oh i didnt even notice that you said Q50, these are for my g35 and g37's im sure infiniti hasnt changed the bulb size but id double check to be sure.
http://www.modifiedlife.com/2014-infiniti-q50-change-light-bulb-size-guide/
This site is what i usually go by and it says there arent bulbs to change.

my best advice is to yank out the OEM bulb and look for a part size, if they do indeed match one of these auxito lights, it will defintiely make a HUGE difference.

Find the Auxito LED Reverse Lights 6000k/1000lm for T15, 912, 921, 906, 904, W16W, and W5W here: https://amzn.to/33YtODa

LUYED 2 X 1550 Lumens Extremely Bright Error Free 921 912 W16W 3030 24-EX Chipsets LED Bulbs Used For Backup Reverse Lights, Xenon White https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01LX4FMD1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YSmACbQAPMYRZ

Alla Lighting 912 921 LED Backup Light Bulbs
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072FHNZKW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_YtVuDb6H8JP3H

Seems to be the way most companies are going now. I read that you can also upgrade those lights on your break light above the rear window. Be careful if you do order them as that's where the key fob reciever sits and if you get bad LEDs they will interfere and knock the range down to about 20 feet (I know from experience).

I got these ones here and they were shielded (what I replaced the interfering ones with).
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQFQ0UG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

They aren't super bright like the ones I had before them but, they are brighter than stock and don't mess with my key fob.

I installed these LUYED 2 X 1550 Lumens ... Error Free 921 ... W16W ... as my backup lamps.
They work great for me.
Now to find out how long they last.

Headlights - low beam - I didn't get high beams because I live in a bigger city and never use them.

https://www.amazon.com/JDM-ASTAR-Extremely-Headlight-Conversion/dp/B01JYC0RTI

Fog lights


https://www.amazon.com/JDM-ASTAR-Extremely-Bright-Chipsets/dp/B01IMVQWDM

Backups/ Reverse lights


https://www.amazon.com/LUYED-Extremely-Chipsets-Reverse-Brightest/dp/B01LX4FMD1


Just make sure to select the correct bulb socket, not sure if any of them have changed with each generation, mine were for a 2014.

Edit - not a bad idea to keep your stock ones in the glovebox in case one goes bad, although they are rated for way longer than you will probably use them. Use a glove to take glass ones out and put back in if you are able. Oil from your skin will heat up on the surface of the bulb and heat up and it will burn out quicker otherwise.

Edit again - if you don't like the lights on the mirrors being a big contrast, you can use vinyl smoke film to cover them. You can still see them when they're blinking but otherwise they're not nearly as noticeable. It's personal preference but if you do, vvivid makes good products and they're easy to use. You can find that on Amazon too and I think it's only like $10-12, one roll is way more than you'd need for those.

I used to own a 9th gen sport and wanted to do the same upgrade as you. If you're willing to splice wires then you can purchase the touring headlights from college hills honda and do that for yourself. however, I'd recommend bulb swaps to all LED and keep the housing, any aftermarket housing imo looks cheap and ruins the aesthetic.

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these are bulbs i'd recommend

• high beam: https://www.amazon.com/Cougar-Motor-Headlight-Bulbs-Conversion/dp/B01H6NZ6F2/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=9005+led+headlight+bulb&qid=1563471075&s=gateway&sr=8-6
  
• low beam: https://www.amazon.com/Cougar-Motor-Headlight-Bulbs-Conversion/dp/B01H6NZ7D8/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1S1HFZW96VWAQ&keywords=h11+led+headlight+bulb&qid=1563470842&s=gateway&sprefix=h11+led%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-8
  
• fogs: https://www.amazon.com/BEAMTECH-Headlight-8000Lumens-Extremely-Conversion/dp/B06XHDYTGL/ref=sr_1_6?crid=31KD7YGZIVLZM&keywords=h8+led+fog+light+bulb&qid=1563471284&s=gateway&sprefix=h8+led+%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-6
  
  I had the 2017 sport so I already LED fog light strips from the factory but with these low/high beam bulbs the projection was great and didn't bother other drivers ( i had my brother drive behind me one night and I was fine)
  
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  if you want to go further you can get these for the back
  
  
• reverse light: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LX4FMD1/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• tag light: https://www.amazon.com/License-Accord-Odyssey-Lights-Replacement/dp/B07FHR52J3/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=2015+accord+license+plate+led&qid=1563471785&replacementKeywords=license+plate+led&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&vehicle=2015-59-751------------&vehicleName=2015+Honda+Accord&psc=1
  
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  hope it helps.

I replaced my LML reverse lights with these. Way brighter than stock.

Haha, yeah I didn't take that photo. My Bonnie has fabric seats. I believe it is the SE, but I'd honestly have to consult my owner's manual to verify that information. Regarding the lights, I bought these turn signals (only fit in the front, according to Amazon), these for the rear turn signals, and these to help with nighttime visibility (and they are AMAZING!). Everything was very plug and play, and it made me realize that working on my baby may not necessarily be as complicated as I once thought. The only issue I had with the installation of those parts is the hyper flashing of my turn signals, but that seems easy to correct and I've already ordered the resistors recommended by Amazon.

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Edit: I'll probably end up ordering more for my brights and tail lights once I get some more money to play around with. I've spent too much on those listed above, a seat cover set, floor mats, a headlight restoration kit, and an impact drill. My wife is about ready to kill me! :P

Had to dig them out of my order history... here you go! (-:

Headlights-got a set for MIL's 2010 Forster and FIL's 2006 Forester... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FXP4KRS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CAlzDbM6HHTV4

Turn signals for the front...(Aurora) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PY4VDD4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_sBlzDbFYTEF0R

These are the resisters for the turn signals so they don't blink fast...(both cars)... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UNG3EXQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BClzDbADZV5S6

License plate lights and marker lights (I think he used these for both)... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0186P1MUW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9BlzDb01J1YPN

Fog lights for the Aurora, they can be yellow or blue, just have to turn the switch off and back on... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DGY4LQK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UIlzDbSPTJ0EF

Headlights in the Aurora, can be a white/blue or yellow, switch off and on... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MF1RY6V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZJlzDbQFKK85N

Tail lights/brake lights for the Aurora... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NPIUFMM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JLlzDbYRDS6B4

Sorry all the links are Amazon, hubby works there, so he gets a discount...the rear fog light bulbs must have come from somewhere else though, that's the only thing I can't find in our order history... unless it's the same bulbs as the brakes, there are two on that order...

If you really want some bright LED turn signals you might want to just go custom - something like these https://www.amazon.com/YITAMOTOR-Offroad-Driving-Waterproof-Warranty/dp/B017NJNVWE/ref=sr_1_5?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1497595815&sr=1-5&keywords=20w+led

with a square piece of yellow plastic infront would make some very noticeable turn signals, or just placing bulbs like these in the OEM blinker housings if you can get them to fit would be SUPER bright turn signals that no one would miss

https://www.amazon.com/JDM-ASTAR-Extremely-Bright-Lights/dp/B00NJ903MY/ref=sr_1_17?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1497595774&sr=1-17&keywords=50w+led

JDM ASTAR bulbs on Amazon

Reverse lights

And third, middle taillight bulb

Trunk: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0177C3AZ0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Plate Lights (Havent burt out so far for 6 + months unlike the other 10 pairs I have tried. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013TXLTRM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Reverse Lights: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MUF1APW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Map Lights/dome2/3 (5 of them in the car) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JIEX722/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Resistors (For middle rear light see video below) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BVOR8PO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Ford led bar upgrade and puddle lights under mirrors (http://www.daytimebrightlites.com/Daytime_BrightLites_Running.php) I didn't do turn signals since I didn't want to mess with the stock wiring of the car.

Dome Light install: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfRpxUjR0c8 (Hardest set to do)

For backup lights, I switched to these which were much brighter.

For dome lights, I switched to these, which were also much brighter (and whiter) than stock.  Power consumption is dramatically less than factory incandescents 0.7W vs. 6.7W so you don't need to worry about battery drain.

> Any one tried to fit these in before? Both Amazon and Philips said it’s a fit with our cars but it felt like a little bit too big for the socket.
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Those aren't the good ones. They don't have the rear-facing emitters that the earlier Philips 921 had, so they won't effectively illuminate the reverse lamp reflector. Even no-name Chinese shit like "DeAutoKey" LEDs will be better than this Philips LED at actually illuminating behind you.

In my personal experience, as much as it pains me to say it, the JDM AStar 921 Max reverse LEDs are good.

These are probably even better.

They might throw errors on a VW, but at least in terms of illumination, they're great.

No problem! There is indeed a tiny blue tint in the light, which I reflected in the pictures. It's not a lot though, which is probably why you didn't notice lol. How you see it in the pictures is exactly how it looks.

I did have the reverse lights done as well, using these bulbs. They're pretty bright, and work great with the backup camera. I also had my license plate lights done too, with these.