Headlights Osram or TYC

I swapped the stock halogens on my 2020 GTI for Osrams. I purchased them straight from a German parts site and they were shipped right to my door here in the US. I love the way the Osrams look

First time removing bodywork, and it was a little finicky, but it all came together (minus one tab). I had a set of trim removal tools that was super helpful. Otherwise just a couple Torx bits, no lift. Took 3h all in.

Bought these for my 05 and they turned out nice.

For that price, you’re looking at the same cost as a set of TYC headlights, which are great quality headlights.

I went all in with the Osrams from Germany. Doesn't have leveling lights, but definitely a huge upgrade from halogen and the quality is worth the price.

TYC or Depo are OE replacement lamps, they're good enough for insurance and/or body shops to use instead of OE. The difference is the lens material, it's a thinner, lower grade plastic.

My son bought some they looked immaculate. We compared the OEM housing to the TYC and it looked like TYC bought the molds or the engineering drawings as everything was identical, down to seam lines.

Looking some more and I ran across TYC brand and that may be what I have in my Suburban. Anyone have any experience with TYC regardless the year?

Don't get TYC. My beam pattern is poor, and I had cast metal parts inside the headlights get soft and bend from the heat.

TYC headlights are trash and their sealant is the main cause of letting moisture in.