Xenon D1S 35w 12v bulb vs. 85v blub

[bobthesponge]

Hi Skoda Fellows,

 

I need to change the xenon d1s bulb on Skoda Ocatvia 2011 because color has turned pink/red on left side.

There are two variants available in the market. First with 12v and second with 85v.

My guess is that OEM (original) is 12v, plz correct if this understanding is incorrect.

I'm looking for a good quality replacement. As per my research on internet, it seems that OSRAM is the best.

I like to buy one of the followings (preference is #2):

1. https://www.osram.com/ecat/XENARC ORIGINAL-Xenon headlight lamps-Car lighting-Automotive/com/en/GPS01_1056953/ZMP_83508/

2. https://www.osram.com/ecat/XENARC COOL BLUE INTENSE (NEXT GEN)-Xenon headlight lamps-Car lighting-Automotive/com/en/GPS01_3570162/ZMP_4061814/

but both are 85v. So I want to double check that is it OK to use 85v bulb on Skoda Octavia 2011 headlights?

Just of understanding, if both types of bulb (12v and 85v) are suitable then what is the difference?

 

Best Regards,

 

[bobthesponge]

A friendly reminder.

[softscoop]

Both 85v and 12v are technically correct.

 

All D1S bulbs are HID and are thus high voltage at the bulb. 

The ballast on the inside of the headlight unit boosts the voltage from the car's 12v up to the required voltage.

 

Unlike a halogen bulb, a HID bulb will not run directly on a 12v source, it needs the ballast/driver to work. 

 

Both of those bulbs linked will work in your car.

[bobthesponge]

Bundle of thanks for your reply with explanation.