Who This Guide Is For
If you buy automotive LED headlights in volume - as a distributor, a tuning shop, a fleet manager, or a contractor speccing a retrofit - the "which model" question is rarely about one number. Chedina ships two headlight families, the L-Series and the C-Series, and the 20-plus SKUs in the catalog are variants of those two platforms. This guide breaks down how they differ, where each one earns its keep, and how to match a model to a real installation.
The Two Platforms at a Glance
The L-Series is the workhorse line. It runs from the L14 (42 W, about 3,800 LM) up to the L26 (120 W, 10,500 LM) and the L25 (134 W, 9,100 LM). The family shares a copper-tube cooling architecture - dual tubes on most models, triple on the L25 - and a 9-32 V input that covers both 12 V passenger cars and 24 V trucks. If you want a predictable, field-proven bulb that drops into the common H1/H4/H7/H8/H9/H11/H16/9005/9006/9012 bases, start here.
The C-Series is the high-output line. It opens with the C6 (36 W, 6,000 LM, COB) and climbs to the C12 (170 W, 20,000 LM) and C13 (80 W, 13,000 LM, rated to 80,000 hours). C-Series parts carry IP68 sealing as standard and push higher light output on the flagship chips. They are built for buyers who need maximum light from a single bulb - off-road, heavy equipment, or premium retrofit kits.
L-Series: Where Each Model Fits
Across the L-Series, these are the realistic brackets buyers actually order:
- Entry - L14 and L12: 42-52 W, 3,300-3,800 LM. Standard halogen replacement where you want a clean 6000K white beam without drawing attention.
- Mid - L13, L11, L7, L15: 48-84 W stable, 5,300-6,000 LM. The everyday upgrade; dual copper-tube cooling keeps them stable on long drives.
- Upper mid - L8 and L29: 63-80 W stable, 6,900-8,700 LM. 15-core chips for installers who want noticeably more throw.
- High - L25 and L26: 83-95 W stable, 9,100-10,500 LM. Triple and dual copper-tube cooling; for trucks and high-beam-heavy duty.
C-Series: Where Each Model Fits
The C-Series brackets:
- Entry - C6: 36 W, 6,000 LM, COB. Small, IP68, a low-risk way to test the line.
- Mid - C8, C9, C10, C11: 70-140 W, 8,000-13,000 LM, IP68. The volume sellers for retrofit kits.
- Flagship - C7, C12, C13: 80-170 W, 13,000-20,000 LM (C7 rated 32,000 LM), 6500K, IP68, 30k-80k hour life. For off-road and heavy equipment where output is the point.
How to Choose: Four Questions
- What is your voltage? Both families cover 9-32 V, but confirm 24 V truck fitment if that is your market.
- How much light do you actually need? More lumens is not automatically better - an over-driven bulb in a reflector housing just scatters light. Match lumens to the lamp type.
- What is your duty cycle? Copper-tube L-Series and IP68 C-Series both handle heat; pick the cooling that matches how hard and how long the bulb runs.
- Bulk or sample? Every model is universal-fit on the common bases, so sample one L and one C before committing a container.
FAQ
- Will these fit my car? They use the universal H1/H4/H7/H8/H9/H11/H16/9005/9006/9012 bases. Confirm your socket before ordering.
- What about warranty? Every model carries a 1-year warranty.
- Can I get OEM or ODM? Yes - Chedina runs end-to-end OEM/ODM. Talk to the team about custom lumens, color temperature, or branding.
Talk to the Team
If you are speccing a bulk order or a private-label run, the fastest path is a sample. Chedina ships samples worldwide and runs a Mexico warehouse for duty-free dropshipping across the Americas. Tell us your vehicle mix and target price band, and we will point you at the two or three SKUs worth sampling first.
"Sample one L and one C before you commit a container - universal fit means the risk is low and the data is already on the shelf."