With traditional lights, you need a power source to fuel. One of the two main methods that are used is battery charging. That requires you to not only dip into your wallet to purchase them but every so often go back to drain your wallet to replace them after they run out.
The next and most popular method is electricity. This electricity of course is provided by you via an electrical cord. The cord that you most likely sifted out of your garage and untangled for 20 minutes just to run it down the house across the lawn and into the closest socket you can find that won’t blow a fuse.
But lo and behold some very smart people have been masterminding and they’ve created a way where you can satiate your hunger for a brightly lit home during events, holidays or everyday decorating and not have your wallet or bank account go hungry. Solar powered string lights are here to stay.
1. AMIR Solar Powered String Lights
The Amir Solar Powered String Lights have 100 – 200 LED lights and 72 feet of copper wiring that performs on eight modes.
Like traditional lights, they are waterproof, snow proof and perfect in every climate weather that your area is prone to. Some customers have stated that whether there’s a hurricane or an unruly blizzard you are definitely covered. As long as your lights have not blown away or been buried under snow they will keep shining come dusk.
The quality of this product is superior to most. The solar power mechanism is activated in cloudy weather as well as sunny weather.
Customers who were skeptical have said they were pleasantly surprised by how well the lights remained throughout the night.
Pros & Benefits:
- This product is sold in multiple lengths which provides multiple coverage options.
- No plug in necessary, no batteries needed, so it’s a great option for anyone on a budget.
- The two color choices that are given are traditional white and warm white.
- After you switch on the power button you never have to worry about it again as it automatically lights up soon as dusk sets in.
- Easy placement anywhere indoors and outdoors, for whatever occasion, no matter what time of year.
2. Lomotech 26.4 FT Solar String Lights Outdoor, Globe Patio String Lights with 25 Plastic Hanging G40...
Solvao Solar Globe String Lights add an elegant touch in any setting. The textured bulbs give a softer glow creating an inviting atmosphere for all to enjoy.
It’s a great clean energy power source with no plug-ins and no batteries needed. It has an automatic on/off feature and according to customers; stays powered between 8 – 10 hours as suggested.
The 20 feet of wire holds 30 waterproof lights that can withstand most snowy and stormy weather.
This actually comes with a risk-free, 60 day money back guarantee and a lifetime replacement policy.
Pros & Benefits:
- Shorter wire length to allow for quick set up in smaller areas.
- It only comes in warm white but the diffused lighting from the textured bulb provides a soft radiant glow.
- Perfect in most weather settings for any occasion.
- Lifetime product replacement guarantee so if your favorite lights go out from your balcony or umbrella you can order a replacement set at no cost just in time for your backyard cookout.
3. VMANOO
Vmanoo Christmas lights are the first on the list that offers more color options outside of the traditional warm white and classic white.
72 feet of wiring offers 200 LED lights in eight performance modes. Customers love the 4 – 5 drop lights that dangle in clusters along the wire. One person said that it gave their home a classic touch. Someone else stated that their son calls it firecrackers descending.
If you are big on color this product offers multiple options such as blue, multi color, warm white, and white.
Its water resistance makes it perfect for wet and snowy weather.
Pros & Benefits:
- With the choice of multiple colors you can add a more traditional or classic touch or go for a more festive vibe.
- It’s eco-friendly lights stay lit for most of the night.
- Drop lights provide a contemporary decorating option, i.e. more lights clustered together as opposed to one bulb at a time along the wire.
- Always budget friendly and automatically lights up at dusk so all the work is done for you.
4. Brightech Ambience Pro
These lights can be installed with a clip or stakes into the ground. With a lifespan of up to 20,000 hours your space will be lit for 5 – 6 hours throughout the night.
Each bulb is created with strong plastic shells to withstand extreme weather and temperatures as well as avoid cracking or breaking. These high-quality bulbs hang from a 27 foot long wire and are spaced 20 inches apart.
A full three-year warranty is offered with a full guarantee of satisfaction.
Pros & Benefits:
- A beautiful alternative to traditional string lights. It’s a little pricier and understandably comes with fewer bulbs but is just as bright and twice as elegant.
- Without question perfect for any event indoors or outdoors.
- Automatic light up feature at dusk and lasts for 5 to 6 hours.
- If at anytime you are dissatisfied with the quality of the lights or feel as if they are not functioning correctly you have a three-year warranty to fall back on to obtain a lovely new set of lights.
5. Ankway Solar String Lights Upgraded 100LED 4 Pack Solar Fairy Lights IP65 Waterproof 72ft Copper...
Ankway Solar String Lights offers you similar features to the other solar string lights but also offers you the ability to save a few bucks if you’re on a tight budget.
It features 200 LED light-bulbs along 72 feet of copper wiring. This allows you the ability to conform the lights to nearly any shape you want to mold them to.
It features eight modes of lighting that are beautiful in any indoor or outdoor setting and can withstand most mild weather but should not be immersed in water. It also offers up to eight hours of lighting each night and comes with a twelve month warranty.
Pros & Benefits:
- The lights run along the wire individually so in any setting it gives off the delicate appearance of stars glowing.
- At one of the lowest prices, it is super budget friendly and less expensive than other brands.
- Bulbs come in traditional teardrop shapes or small globes in a warm white hue.
- Copper wiring allows for easy molding around most objects.
- The product offers a twelve month warranty.
6. Vivii Solar Powered String Lights
Vivii Solar String Lights offer you nearly the same ambiance as Britech Solar String Lights except it is more budget friendly and you get more bulbs for a similar look.
Instead of smaller traditional string lights, you get 30 crystal ball lights along 20 feet of wiring.
If you live in a climate where you are worried about not getting enough sunlight to recharge the solar panel then you have the option of a replaceable battery for it to work.
Pros & Benefits:
- You get more bulbs for your buck and it’s super budget friendly.
- In case you might worry that your area does not receive enough sunlight to recharge the solar panel you do have the option of replacing the rechargeable battery when there is not enough sunshine. So you never have a reason not to shine.
- Lights up a little longer throughout the night for up to 10 hours
- You have more lighting options with eight modes of flashing effects for the lights.
7. Binval Solar String Lights, 72ft 200Led, Copper Wire Led String Lights Ambiance Lighting for Patio,...
Binval solar string lights are A perfect touch for outdoor, lawn and event decorating. There are 30 textured LED bulbs along 19.7 feet of wire. The large textured bulb gives the lighting a defused look which creates a softer glow.
There are eight modes of lighting.
The bulbs are great for mild wet weather and shine for up to eight hours through the night.
Pros & Benefits:
- They are slightly larger than traditional string lights so you can achieve a more modern look.
- The textured bulbs give a soft glow. Nothing sharp on the eyes and just right for calmer occasions.
- You have eight modes of lighting to choose from.
- Eco-friendly with automatic light on at dusk.
8. LiyuanQ Solar Globe String Lights
LiyuanQ solar globe string lights offers you 60 crystal fairy lights along 33 feet of wire witheight modes of lighting and auto light up at dusk.
This set of lights are unique because it claims that if the solar panel absorbs maximum lighting you can get up to 15 hours of lighting throughout the early evening into the wee hours of the morning. This is nearly double the amount of half the lights on this list!
The lights are tiny but customers have boasted about how incredibly bright they shine. The thin copper wiring allows for maximum flexibility to conform to any desired object for decorating.
Pros & Benefits:
- These 60 tiny crystals pack a powerful punch when it comes to lighting. If you only need to decorate a small space these are perfect for it and will light up the area well.
- Not only do they come in cool white and warm white but they also come in multi-color so you can add a festive touch whenever you wish.
- You get long lasting light at up to 15 hours which is nearly twice as long than most other brands.
- These lights can be submerged into water and are great in most wet, snowy or stormy weather.
9. Dephen Solar String Lights
Dephen really stepped right out of the box with their warm white globe Moroccan bulbs.
They feature 20 large balls on 15 feet of wire. The balls are inspired by a classic Moroccan design on metal balls that also refract light.
These globes have been described as looking like a brightly colored burst of fruit in the sky as they hang off of trees during the night. They offer up to 10 hours of awe inspiring light and automatically light up at dusk.
It only offers two modes of lighting which are flash and non-flash but stands out on its own with its gorgeous Moroccan flair. It will automatically jazz up any event.
Pros & Benefits:
- These unique lights offer gorgeous lighting for hours on end.
- You’re given multiple color choices between warm white, white and multi-color.
- The short wiring allows you to quickly and carefully decorate any small space without tangling the wire or damaging any of the bulbs.
- The bulbs are incredibly festive, delicately crafted and offer a huge cultural appeal if you’re celebrating a foreign holiday or event.
10. Er Chen Solar Powered String Lights
Er Chen Solar powered string lights speaks to your inner child. They are also perfect for children of course but personally I would use them for myself.
These super cute solar powered lights offer the same luxury as all of the other brands featured on this list except it offers 30 adorable LED lights shaped like honeybees. These 30 honeybees are spread along 15 feet of wiring and offer eight modes of lighting.
The plastic material it is made out of renders them waterproof and stormy weather proof so you don’t have to be wary of any of the bees flying off to hide. It has automatic light on at dusk and lasts for a few hours through the night.
This set comes with a twelve month warranty and you have a 30 day money back guarantee. Your concerns will also always be addressed via a 24 hour customer service line.
Pros & Benefits:
- These honeybee lights are perfect for any event but you get double bonus points at children’s events and birthday parties.
- The thin copper wiring offers you the ability to mold the lights to nearly any shape you desire.
- The wiring and the bees are coded by plastic so they are safe to use in any outdoor wet or stormy weather.
- Eco-friendly, budget friendly and customer friendly with a 12 month warranty and 24 hour customer service. Now that’s what I call beyond amazing!
11. Aluvee String Lights
The lights come in multiple colors ranging from purple, warm white, white, multi color, and blue. After a lengthy day charging, the solar lights stay lit for many hours throughout the night.
In the event that you are dissatisfied or find that the product is damaged in any way your lights will be exchanged or a refund will be given.
Pros & Benefits:
- The hard plastic covering can withstand most wet, snowy and stormy weather.
- You have the choice between multiple color options for a festive feel or a classic touch. The choice is yours.
- The rope lights are perfect for submerging underwater if you’re hosting a pool party or want your fish to enjoy some cool lights inside of their tank or a small pond near your home.
- The lights are still bright and beautiful and shine consistently through the night.
12. Skyfire Solar Flower String Lights
OK, so when it comes to the various designs and options of solar lights the limit is truly beyond the sky. Skyfire soloar flower string lights offers a unique product with their cherry blossom shaped solar lights.
You get 50 LED cherry blossom lights on a 22 foot wire. It has great lighting capacity with up to 10 hours of working time in any indoor or outdoor setting.
The lights are waterproof and able to withstand most wet, snowy or stormy conditions. Because of the copper wiring it is easy to mold the lights along any object.
These lights have a traditional automatic light on feature at dusk and switch from flashing to non-flashing mode.
Pros & Benefits:
- These lights are not the brightest but they are more meant for a soft and elegant touch for your indoor and outdoor decorating ventures.
- Great affordable pricing for anyone looking to decorate on a budget.
- Comes in white, warm white and multicolored.
- Complementary for yard decorations especially around the garden.
13. Hometown Evolution, Inc. Solar Powered Air Bubble String Lights - 100 LED Warm White, 8 Modes,...
Hometown Evolution Inc. solar powered water drop string lights add a unique touch for all outdoor purposes. The wiring is 14 feet long and each set comes with 30 textured water drop shaped bulbs.
After charging in the sun all day these lights offer up to 8 – 10 hours of light through the night with eight modes of operation.
They are waterproof and able to withstand most wet, snowy and stormy weather. They are also fantastic for indoor usage and come in colors such as warm white, multi color and white. There are also many choices for lengths ranging from 8 feet to 33 feet.
Pros & Benefits:
- These well-crafted textured light-bulbs look great in the day and in the night. They’re perfect for winter and outdoor settings.
- They come in multiple colors and with eight different modes of lighting, you can have them flashing all night, solid or fading in and out. Every setting looks beautiful.
- You have maximum flexibility with different lengths. Shorter lengths are easier to use for small spaces so you can do a quick set up without the hassle of massive tangling. In large spaces you have the ability to spread the water drops to cover a larger space.
- These bulbs are delicately crafted but the quality is great and can withstand most wet, snowy or stormy weather.
14. Zoutog String Lights
Zoutog string lights double as hummingbird wind chimes. This is next level solar lights and is not only super cute but beyond charming.
As seen in the picture you have a set of six plastic hummingbirds that dangle with a multi colored glow that lasts for hours after dusk. These lights are eco-friendly and once you switch on that power button; it charges all day.
The lights are designed to never heat up so they always stay cool and they never overheat, melt or burn.
I love love warranties! This product comes with a one-year warranty in case you run into any defects or problems with assembly or workmanship.
Pros & Benefits:
- A truly unique and charming touch to any outdoor setting. You’ll stand out from all of the other houses and it won’t cost you a penny.
- This has to be the easiest installation which requires no prolonged stretching or bending or reaching.
- Automatic light up at dusk and eco-friendly.
- Set is also budget friendly for all spenders just in case one set is not enough. As always you $ave on your electricity bill.
- This product comes with a one-year limited warranty to the original purchaser so keep your receipts or if it’s a gift make sure the receipt is given to you just in case you run into any problems.
Final Thoughts
So as you can see, solar powered string lights are here to stay and they are quickly evolving.
This list ranges from traditional to contemporary to fun and charming.
No matter what your taste is you can find string lights for any budget, for any style and for any taste.
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