LEDVANCE Halogen Bulbs

Where LEDVANCE Halogen Bulbs Still Fit Into Modern Projects

LEDVANCE halogen bulbs sit in an interesting niche: they’re not the default anymore in new builds, but they’re still important wherever you need perfect color rendering, compact point sources and compatibility with existing halogen luminaires. LEDVANCE – the spin-off of OSRAM’s traditional lamp business – continues to offer a focused portfolio of halogen lamps specifically for special applications and maintenance of installed systems. Halogen lamps remain useful in projects where a warm spectrum, steady colour rendering, and smooth dimming curves still matter more than efficiency targets. For spot replacements and tight-beam applications, many installers start with specialised ranges like orbitec halogen lamps, while broader maintenance work across public buildings and small commercial sites is often standardised on the practical, easy-to-source lines of navigator halogen lamps. In heritage interiors and display-focused environments, planners frequently incorporate stable, well-characterised series such as narva halogen lamps to maintain consistent light quality. Designers working on boutique retail or hospitality accents may choose the refined beam shaping available in luminizer halogen lamps, especially when precise illumination is required. At the procurement level, cost-sensitive facilities and rental operators often round out their stock with ledmaxx halogen lamps to keep replacement budgets predictable.

Most broad “general lighting” halogen lines have been phased out in Europe, but LEDVANCE maintains key types like HALOSTAR, HALOPIN and HALOLINE so professionals can still support ovens, display lighting, floodlights and compact decorative fixtures without redesigning the entire luminaire or optics.  

Construction and Light Quality of LEDVANCE Halogen Bulbs

LEDVANCE halogen bulbs use classical tungsten-halogen technology:

• A tungsten filament operates at high temperature, giving bright warm-white light and a Color Rendering Index very close to 100 – colors look extremely natural.
• The capsule is filled with a halogen gas mixture (typically bromine or iodine plus inert gas), which triggers the halogen cycle: evaporated tungsten is redeposited on the filament. That keeps the bulb clear and stabilizes luminous flux over life compared with standard incandescent. 
• The filament sits inside a quartz or high-temperature glass envelope, sometimes with UV-reducing properties to protect artwork, textiles and skin.
• Bases follow standard formats: G4, GY6.35, G9, R7s and others, ensuring drop-in compatibility with existing fixtures

Typical color temperatures cluster around 2700–3000 K, giving the familiar warm light designers expect from halogen. Luminous efficacy is significantly higher than old incandescent sources (roughly 16–25 lm/W vs 8–14 lm/W for classic tungsten), which is why halogen was historically the “efficient” incandescent option before LED. 

All LEDVANCE halogen bulbs are naturally fully dimmable with standard phase-cut dimmers; the light goes warmer as it dims, which is still valued in hospitality and residential projects.

Core Families in the LEDVANCE Halogen Bulbs Assortment

The LEDVANCE halogen bulbs range is deliberately compact: it focuses on the form factors that are hard to replace one-to-one with LED without changing the luminaire concept. Professional and home catalogs both highlight three main subfamilies: low-voltage pin lamps, G9 capsule lamps and R7s linear lamps.

Low-Voltage Pin LEDVANCE Halogen Bulbs (HALOSTAR)

These are the small capsules used wherever space is tight but you still need punchy light:

• Bases: G4 and GY6.35
• Typical voltage: 12 V via transformer
• Applications: furniture lighting, display shelves, shopfitting, under-cabinet systems, some accent downlights and even oven lamps in specific “oven” versions

The HALOSTAR and HALOSTAR SUPERSTAR series cover common wattages (from around 5 W up to 35 W) and are offered in standard and enhanced-performance versions with different lifetime and efficiency characteristics. Oven variants are built with glass and seals rated for very high ambient temperatures.

G9 Capsule LEDVANCE Halogen Bulbs (HALOPIN)

G9 capsules are compact mains-voltage sources that allow extremely small decorative luminaires:

• Base: G9
• Voltage: 230/240 V direct
• Families: HALOPIN, HALOPIN PRO, HALOPIN SUPERSTAR and HALOPIN OVEN

They are common in:

• Small wall and ceiling fixtures
• Glass or crystal decorative luminaires
• Modern chandeliers and mirror lights
• Oven lighting (HALOPIN OVEN versions)

The PRO and SUPERSTAR variants typically add features like longer lifetime, slightly higher efficacy or improved shock/temperature resistance, while keeping the same form factor and base.

R7s Linear LEDVANCE Halogen Bulbs (HALOLINE)

HALOLINE lamps are double-ended linear halogen bulbs with R7s base, widely used in:

• Floodlights and security lights
• Façade and sign lighting
• Older uplighters and interior wall washers

LEDVANCE offers both PRO and SUPERSTAR HALOLINE versions in 230/240 V with typical wattages in the 48 W+ range as direct replacements for older higher-wattage linear halogen lamps. 

Where LEDVANCE Halogen Bulbs Are Still a Smart Choice

Even in an LED-dominated world, there are cases where LEDVANCE halogen bulbs are technically or economically sensible:

• Ovens and high-heat zones – purpose-built HALOSTAR and HALOPIN oven lamps handle temperature cycles and radiant heat extremely well
• Legacy floodlights and façade projectors – replacing a HALOLINE lamp is far cheaper and faster than swapping an entire luminaire, especially when budgets are tight or access is difficult.
• Compact designer luminaires – some fixtures are built around the tiny point source and thermal behavior of a G9 or 12 V capsule; LED retrofits can change appearance or create glare.
• Stage, exhibition, and special equipment – devices engineered around a halogen filament make use of the exact filament position, size and color characteristics; LED would require a redesign.
• Perfect color rendering with smooth dimming – for certain high-end hospitality or residential spaces, the “halogen look” under dimming is still a deliberate design choice.

How to Specify LEDVANCE Halogen Bulbs Correctly

Treat every LEDVANCE halogen bulbs choice as a specification decision, not just a guess based on wattage. A practical workflow:

1. Identify lamp family and base
   • Check whether the existing lamp is HALOSTAR (G4 / GY6.35), HALOPIN (G9) or HALOLINE (R7s) – markings on the lamp body and datasheets are your best guide.
   • Confirm low-voltage (12 V) vs mains (230/240 V).
2. Verify luminaire rating
   • Read the maximum wattage on the luminaire label; never exceed it.
   • In enclosed or recessed fixtures, stay conservative with wattage to keep temperatures under control.
3. Target light level, not just wattage
   • For maintenance: mirror existing wattages and beam characteristics to preserve the look.
   • For upgrades: estimate required lux values on task surfaces (e.g. 300–500 lx for retail, 150–300 lx for circulation) and choose lamp count and wattage combination accordingly.
4. Consider operating hours and replacement strategy
   • High-hour environments (hotels, shops) burn through halogen faster; choose PRO/SUPERSTAR variants if lifetime and maintenance cost are key.
   • Plan group relamping in areas with many lamps to maintain uniformity and minimize repeated access.

Safety, Compliance and Handling of LEDVANCE Halogen Bulbs

LEDVANCE halogen bulbs are designed within the framework of modern lamp safety and performance standards, but real-world lifetime depends heavily on how they’re handled and installed:

• Touch only with clean cloth or gloves – fingerprints on quartz capsules create hot spots and can dramatically shorten life.
• Allow cooling time before replacement – halogen lamps operate at very high envelope temperatures.
• Respect distances to flammable materials – follow luminaire instructions, especially for R7s floodlights and compact decorative fixtures.
• Check for UV-sensitive objects – most LEDVANCE halogen bulbs for general use incorporate UV-reducing glass, but for artwork or delicate textiles, combine with appropriate filters and exposure limits.
• Regulatory awareness – many general-purpose halogen lamps are no longer allowed for new sales in the EU, but special-purpose lines (such as selected HALOSTAR, HALOPIN and HALOLINE models) remain permitted. Professionals should always align with current regional ecodesign rules when specifying halogen in new projects.

Procurement and Portfolio Management for LEDVANCE Halogen Bulbs

For wholesalers, installers and facility managers, LEDVANCE halogen bulbs work best when integrated into a structured sourcing strategy:

• Limited, well-chosen SKU set
  • Standardize on a small collection of G4/GY6.35, G9 and R7s types that match the majority of luminaires you support.
  • Avoid proliferating similar wattages and lifetimes unless a project explicitly needs them.
• EAN / MPN control
  • Always order using exact LEDVANCE article numbers (family, wattage, voltage, base, packaging) to ensure consistency between projects and batches
• Stock planning based on burn hours
  • Retail and hospitality: high annual consumption – keep buffer stock of the main HALOSTAR, HALOPIN and HALOLINE lamps.
  • Residential and low-use environments: smaller stock but longer support window for replacements.
• Mixed-technology strategies
  • Combine LEDVANCE halogen bulbs in critical or special-purpose luminaires with LEDVANCE LED lamps and luminaires in the rest of the building. This keeps operating costs down while preserving halogen where it genuinely adds technical or visual value

Handled this way, LEDVANCE halogen bulbs become a controlled, well-understood part of your portfolio: used selectively where their strengths – compact size, perfect color and predictable dimming – truly justify keeping halogen in the mix.