LED Headlight Bulb Manufacturer China: Buyer Checklist

Short answer: when you source from an LED headlight bulb manufacturer in China, check four things before you talk about branding: the platform range (power and cooling), the bulb bases your market needs, the quality checks on every batch, and the commercial terms for samples and OEM. ShinVea LED (shinvealed.com) is the LED headlight bulb division of ShinVea Group, operated by Guangzhou Shinvea Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. Founded in 2015 in Guangzhou, the factory exports 200,000+ LED automotive headlight bulbs per year, mainly to the Middle East and Africa, and is expanding into Central Asia, Russia and Southeast Asia.

Why the manufacturer checklist matters

Importers who only compare wattage claims on a quotation sheet often discover fitment, flicker or early-failure problems after the first container. A useful checklist focuses on facts the factory can show you: published platforms, socket coverage, waterproof rating, aging tests and clear MOQ rules. ShinVea publishes those facts on the product and quality pages rather than leaving them as sales talk.

Checklist item 1: platform range you can actually stock

The 2027 ShinVea range has 11 bulb models across the BT, DT, XT, M, Q and DX series. Power figures below are per bulb from factory spec sheets. See the full list on the LED headlight bulbs page.

Platform	Role for a distributor	Start / stable power per bulb	Notes from the spec sheet
BT150	Flagship high output	150 W / 120 W	Sanan 4575 chips; external driver; 12 V and 24 V versions
BT100	High output	100 W / 80 W	Sanan 3570 chips
BT80	Mainstream	80 W / 60 W	Twin copper-tube cooling
DT150	Second high-output design	150 W / 120 W	Sanan 4575 chips; 12 V and 24 V versions
DT80	Mainstream	80 W / 60 W	Sanan 3570 chips
XT80 (APP)	Feature / retail	160 W per pair	App-switchable 3000K / 4300K / 6000K
M9	Value	65 W / 45 W	Single copper tube
M8 Pro	Volume best-seller	65 W / 45 W	CSP3570 chips
MINI	Short body	55 W / 35 W	For tight housings
Q58	Compact plug-and-play	30–40 W by base	Built-in fan; close to halogen size
DX300	HID replacement	100 W / 50 W	D1S–D8S bases

A practical first factory order usually mixes one value platform (M8 Pro or M9), one mainstream platform (BT80 or DT80) and one high-output platform (BT150 or DT150). Add Q58 when shops complain that large heatsinks will not fit, and DX300 when your market still has many D-series HID cars.

Checklist item 2: bases and voltage coverage

Ask the manufacturer which sockets are tooled. ShinVea covers H1, H3, H4, H7, H11, H13/9007, 880/881, 9005/9006, 9012 and D1S–D8S. Fitment notes for each base are on the bulb size guides.

Most platforms accept 9–36 V, so one design can serve 12 V cars and 24 V trucks. BT150 and DT150 are sold in separate 12 V and 24 V versions—write the version on every purchase-order line. Motorcycle bulbs (BA20D, P15D, H4, H7, H11, 9005) are a separate plug-and-play line on 12–16 V DC at 6500K.

Checklist item 3: quality checks you should see on site

Before you commit to a brand or a private-label run, walk through the factory checks. ShinVea documents them on the quality control page:

Aging (burn-in) test on racks before packing.
Electrical check of start and stable power against the spec sheet.
Light output measured in a flux test box.
Pre-shipment inspection before loading; the payment balance is due after that inspection.

All ShinVea LED headlight bulb series are rated IP68. All products carry a warranty of at least one year. Certification documents are available on request where applicable—send your market's compliance list with the inquiry.

Checklist item 4: OEM and sample terms

If you want your own brand, confirm the commercial rules in writing:

Term	ShinVea
OEM MOQ	2,000 pairs, mixed models allowed
Samples	Fee paid upfront, refunded on the first order
Packaging	Your logo, your box design, or neutral
Logo on bulb	Custom printing on the bulb body
Payment	40% deposit; 60% balance after inspection, before loading
Lead time	Confirmed with your quotation (not stated as a fixed number here)

Full process steps are on the OEM and private label page. Because mixed models are allowed, one 2,000-pair order can cover several platforms and bases for a market launch.

How Guangzhou buyers usually run the first order

Shortlist three platforms and the top bases in your market.
Order samples; test fitment and CANbus behaviour on local cars.
Approve packaging artwork before mass production.
Place the mixed OEM or wholesale order and schedule inspection.
Keep a small buffer of the best-selling base so installers are never waiting on a re-order.

Add lenses when your customers are retrofit shops

Many LED bulb importers also supply workshops that cut in bi-LED projector lenses. ShinVea manufactures those lenses as well; see the sister site shinvealens.com for logo-on-glass and kit options. Grouping bulb and lens shipments through one company reduces supplier count for your purchasing team.

FAQ

Where is ShinVea's LED headlight bulb factory?

ShinVea LED is operated by Guangzhou Shinvea Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. in Baiyun District, Guangzhou, China. The company was founded in 2015.

How many LED headlight bulbs does ShinVea export?

The company publishes an annual export figure of 200,000+ LED automotive headlight bulbs per year.

What is the MOQ for OEM LED headlight bulbs?

For OEM brand orders with customised packaging, the MOQ is 2,000 pairs, and models can be mixed in one order.

Are samples free?

The sample fee is paid upfront and refunded when you place your first order.

Are the bulbs waterproof?

All ShinVea LED headlight bulb series are rated IP68.

Can one order cover both 12 V cars and 24 V trucks?

Yes on platforms with a 9\u201336 V input range. For BT150 and DT150, order the correct 12 V or 24 V version on each line. Mixed models are allowed within the 2,000-pair OEM MOQ.