Panther Beam · Flagship · Gold Series

Panther Beam Gold 260W

Maximum brightness. Maximum control. CarXNeo's brightest car LED — 26,000 lumens of premium daylight, with dual colour temperature options.

MRP ₹14,999

H4 / H19 sockets ₹14,999. All other sockets ₹14,499. Live selling price (often discounted) on eAuto. Inclusive of all taxes.

260WPer Set
26,000LMOur Brightest
IP68Waterproof
2K/4.3KDual Temp
2-Year Warranty Gold Series Flagship CE · RoHS · ECE
The brightest in the range

Maximum brightness. Maximum control.

Our Brightest

26,000 lumens. The brightest car LED CarXNeo makes. 30% brighter than the 200W. Double the SE 130W. The flagship.

6000K crisp daylight white

Pick your light. 6000K crisp daylight for maximum impact, or 4300K warm white for kinder long-distance driving.

12,000 RPM Turbo

Silent micro-fan flushes heat continuously. Aviation-grade aluminium body conducts the rest away. Built for Indian summers.

IP68 Sealed

Highest ingress rating. Monsoon, dust, river crossings — the gold-finished housing keeps water and dust out, every drive.

How we built it

Brightest. Built for the drivers who refuse to compromise.

26,000 lumens — our brightest car LED

The Panther Beam Gold 260W produces 26,000 lumens per set of 2 (13,000 LM per bulb), measured at the bulb output. To put that in perspective: a stock H4 halogen produces about 1,500 LM per bulb. The Gold produces 8-9× more light per bulb. On a dark highway, that's seeing roughly 150-170m of road ahead on low beam, and nearly 300m on high beam — closer to driving at dusk than driving at midnight. The brightness is achieved through high-output dual-side CSP (Chip-Scale Package) LED arrays paired with a precision-aligned optical chamber that focuses every lumen onto the road, not into the sky as glare.

Aviation-grade aluminium with gold anodised finish

The housing is machined from the same aviation-grade aluminium alloy as the SE 130W and 200W — same thermal conductivity, same corrosion resistance, same structural rigidity. The Gold's distinguishing feature is its anodised gold finish, applied as a corrosion-protective oxide layer. The finish is purely cosmetic — a visual cue for the flagship tier that you can see when the headlight housing is open or during installation. Performance, durability and longevity are identical to a non-gold aluminium body.

100% copper tube heat sink + 12,000 RPM turbo

Every CSP chip sits against a 100% copper tube heat sink — copper conducts heat away from the LED junction 1.4× faster than aluminium. A 12,000 RPM turbo fan rated for 30,000 hours, acoustically isolated from the housing to prevent vibration noise, flushes warm air out continuously. The combination handles the Gold's 260W heat output through Indian summer 40°C ambient plus traffic idling — the failure mode that kills cheap LED retrofits within months. The Gold uses the same 12K RPM Turbo architecture as the SE 130W (proven across years of production); the 200W uses a different "5G Turbo" architecture optimised for its specific heat profile.

6000K — crisp daylight white

The Gold ships in two colour temperature variants. 6000K is crisp daylight white — the brightest-feeling option, maximum contrast resolution on unlit highways. 4300K is warmer white, easier on the eyes during 3+ hour highway drives, less light-scattered back by monsoon rain droplets. Both variants produce the same 26,000 LM brightness; pick the temp that matches the kind of driving you do. The dual-temp option is shared with the 200W; the SE 130W is 6000K-only.

On Indian roads

Flagship-only territory. Drivers who want everything.

The Gold 260W is the Panther Beam at its most uncompromising. It's not the right pick for every car — but for buyers who want our brightest possible output, no compromise on premium build, and the option of either 6000K or 4300K, the Gold is built for that.

Typical owners are buyers of upper-mid and premium Indian-market cars — Hyundai Verna SX, Honda City ZX, Mahindra XUV700 AX7, Tata Harrier XZ+, Hyundai Tucson Signature, Toyota Innova Hycross — drivers who view the OEM headlight as the single weakest functional element on an otherwise well-equipped car. The Gold's 26,000 lumens transforms the night drive experience: on the Pune-Hyderabad NH-65 at midnight, on the Leh-Manali pass in early autumn, on the Coorg ghats in monsoon — the Gold makes the road visible at distances the OEM headlight never reaches.

Choice of colour temperature is a small but meaningful preference. 6000K drivers describe the experience as "seeing the road in HD." 4300K drivers describe it as "less fatiguing on the eyes after 4 hours." Neither is wrong. The dual-temp variant lets the same product serve both kinds of drivers.

Where the Gold is NOT the right choice: cars with high-output alternators or modified electrical systems (the 200W's wider 9-32V range is the safer pick). And city-only drivers whose driving rarely takes them onto unlit highways — the SE 130W is plenty for that use case at less than half the price.

The IP68 sealing, gold-anodised aviation-grade aluminium body, and 100% copper tube heat sink mean lifespan lands in the 7-9 year range for typical Indian commute use — long past the 2-year warranty. By the time the bulb needs replacing, you'll likely have replaced the car around it.

Panther Beam Series

Three tiers. You've chosen the flagship.

You're on the Gold 260W page — the top of the range. Step back to the 200W if you need wider voltage range (luxury cars, EVs, modified vehicles). Or to the SE 130W for everyday city use where flagship brightness isn't needed.

TierSE 130W200WGold 260W (this)
PositioningDependableAdvancedFlagship
Tagline"Sharp Light. Clear Vision.""Pure Power. Perfect Visibility.""Maximum Brightness. Maximum Control."
MRP (H4/H19)₹6,499₹11,999₹14,999
MRP (other sockets)₹6,299₹11,499₹14,499
Power per set130W200W260W
Brightness13,000 LM20,000 LM26,000 LM (brightest)
Colour temp6000K6000K6000K
Voltage9-16V9-32V9-16V
Cooling12K RPM Turbo5G Turbo12K RPM Turbo
IP ratingIP68IP68IP68
Socket types910 (incl. H27)8
Warranty2 Years2 Years2 Years

See the Panther Beam SE 130W for everyday use or the Panther Beam 200W for wider voltage flexibility.

Universal Fit · 8 socket variants

Fits the cars you drive.

The Gold 260W is offered in 8 socket variants — covering most premium Indian-market cars. Does NOT include H27 (we're confirming with engineering — if your car needs H27, the SE 130W or 200W are the right pick).

H4
H19
H7
9005 / HB3
9006 / HB4
9012
H1
H8 / H11 / H16

Compatible with most Maruti, Hyundai, Honda, Toyota, Tata, Mahindra, Kia, Skoda and Volkswagen Indian-market cars. Not sure which socket your car uses? Check the existing bulb's base code or message us before ordering.

Full specifications

The details, in full.

Model namePanther Beam Gold 260W
Model numberPB260
Power260W (per set of 2 bulbs)
Brightness26,000 lumens (per set of 2) — our brightest
Colour temperature6000K (crisp daylight white)
Beam typeDual beam (high and low)
Socket typesH4, H19, H7, 9005/HB3, 9006/HB4, 9012, H1, H8/H11/H16 (8 variants)
Voltage9-16V DC
Lifespan>30,000 hours rated
Cooling12,000 RPM Turbo Cooling Fan
Body materialAviation Grade Aluminium with anodised gold finish
Heat sinkThick Plate + 100% Copper Tube
Ingress protectionIP68 — fully sealed, dust- and water-proof
CertificationsCE, RoHS, ECE
VehicleAll Cars & SUVs
InstallationPlug-and-play, socket-to-socket, no controller required
Warranty2 years against manufacturing defects
In the Box

Everything you need.

Panther Beam Gold 260W LED bulbs (set of 2)
Matched pair with anodised gold housing. Socket and colour temperature as ordered.
Warranty card
2-year coverage, valid from date of purchase.
Installation guide
Step-by-step instructions for common Indian cars.

Note: The Gold 260W is offered in 8 socket variants and 2 colour temperature options (6000K or 4300K). When ordering, specify both socket type and colour temp. Professional installation is recommended for the flagship — the Gold's higher output makes proper beam-aim verification more important than on the lower tiers.

Frequently asked

Questions car owners ask.

Is the Panther Beam Gold 260W really our brightest car LED?

Yes. At 26,000 lumens per set of 2, the Gold 260W is the brightest car LED CarXNeo makes. It's roughly 30% brighter than the 200W and double the SE 130W. On a dark highway at night, the Gold reaches 150-170m of usable visibility on low beam and around 300m on high beam — closer to driving in dusk than driving at midnight.

Why is the Gold 9-16V when the 200W is 9-32V?

The Gold 260W targets stock Indian-market premium cars whose electrical systems run within the standard 9-16V range. The 200W's wider 9-32V regulator costs more and adds complexity that isn't needed for the typical Gold buyer — a Hyundai Verna owner, a Mahindra XUV700 driver, a Honda City customer. If your car has been electrically modified or is a luxury import with a high-output alternator, the 200W is the more appropriate pick despite being less bright.

What's the difference between the 6000K and 4300K Gold variants?

Both produce 26,000 lumens. The choice is character. 6000K is crisp daylight white — maximum contrast resolution, best for unlit highways. 4300K is warmer white, easier on the eyes during 3+ hour highway drives, less light-scattered back by monsoon rain droplets. Most Gold buyers pick 6000K for maximum visual impact; long-distance highway commuters often prefer 4300K.

Why does the Gold list 8 socket types when the SE and 200W list 9-10?

The Gold 260W does not include the H27 socket variant. We're confirming with engineering whether this is intentional (the Gold's flagship positioning targets newer premium cars that don't typically use H27 fitments) or an omission on the current production batch. If your car uses an H27 socket, the SE 130W or 200W would be the right pick for now.

Is the Gold worth ₹3,000 more than the 200W?

Worth it if any of these apply: you want the absolute brightest output we make (26,000 vs 20,000 LM); you drive frequently on unlit highways and value the additional 30-50m of visibility; or you want the flagship aesthetic of the gold-finished housing. Not worth it if your car needs the 200W's wider 9-32V voltage range, or if your typical driving is city commute where the SE 130W is already sufficient.

Will the Gold trigger headlight error warnings on my car?

On most Indian cars (Maruti, Hyundai, Honda, Tata, Mahindra, Toyota, Kia) — no. These don't actively monitor headlight current. On some European cars with CAN-bus monitoring, a warning may appear and an inline resistor / CAN-bus decoder is required (sold separately).

Is the warranty valid for self-install?

Yes. The 2-year warranty covers manufacturing defects regardless of installation method. Professional installation is recommended for the flagship — the Gold's higher output makes proper beam-aim verification more important than on the lower tiers. Exclusions: physical damage, water ingress through misinstallation, AC supply connection, unauthorised modifications.

How long does the Gold last in Indian conditions?

30,000+ hours rated. In real-world Indian conditions, typical lifespan is 7-9 years for a daily commuter. The 12,000 RPM turbo cooling system, 100% copper tube heat sink, and aviation-grade aluminium body keep the LED junction within thermal limits through Indian summer 40°C ambient + traffic idling.

Does the gold finish affect performance?

The gold finish is anodised onto the aviation-grade aluminium body — purely a visual cue for the flagship tier. Thermal performance, durability and longevity are identical to a non-gold aluminium housing. The finish does provide the same anti-corrosion protection as bare aluminium for monsoon-Indian-conditions resistance.

What if it doesn't fit my car?

Return in original packaging within 7 days of receipt for a full refund. The Gold 260W is offered in 8 socket variants — message us on WhatsApp or email support@carxneo.com with your car's year and model and we'll confirm compatibility before you buy.

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