Lemontec Commercial Grade Outdoor String Lights with 15 Hanging Sockets - 48 Ft Black Weatherproof Cord Weatherproof Strand for Patio Garden Porch Backyard Party Deck Yard ¬œ S14 Black

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Make sure to include enough length to reach the outlet if it requires corded power, or keep an extension cord handy. We didn’t pull any punches, so rest assured, the string lights in this lineup are durable and up to the challenge of lighting up many types of outdoor spaces. We used four metrics — durability, light quality, ease of installation, and features — to determine the best string lights currently available. The bulb sockets are 24 inches apart, which is well suited for installing in multiple rows overhead but too far apart for most accent lighting. We tested brightness with a light meter at a fixed distance away from a single bulb to get an idea of the brightest and dimmest bulbs.

These are small LED lights; each white globe light is just ½-inch in diameter, and the plastic globes mimic white frosted glass. For those who want to upgrade from basic string lights, consider a product with extra features like color-changing bulbs, dimming options, and remote control or app operation. These traditional incandescent bulbs feature a warm, glowing appearance, thanks to their visible internal filaments. Overall, a heavy-duty cord, plastic bulbs, LED lights, and weatherproof sockets will make the most durable lights. The difference between this set and the Best Overall set is that these are made with shatterproof LED globe lights rather than incandescent glass bulbs.

This is the best starter outdoor light string set, since you can set it and forget it all year long.

If anything goes fallacious, kindly contact us for a replacement or full refund, no questions asked!At only one watt per bulb, they were five times dimmer than our next softest light as measured with our light meter. Some were commercial-grade permanent outdoor installation worthy, while others were better suited to indoor use.

When choosing the best string lights for your space, consider the light type, the size and shape, brightness, and color. Our only real complaint about the Solatec is that the commercial-grade construction might be overkill for some applications. For the tech-savvy, the XMCOSY+ Patio Lights will be a cool and clean addition to a variable lighting system and smart home living.

From highly weather-resistant outdoor lights to vintage-style Edison bulbs to mystical fairy lights, this list includes a range of options to illuminate most any outdoor space. Not only can they be hung anywhere because they don’t require an electrical outlet, but we also found them still glowing brightly the next morning. The easiest way to hang lights is to use existing fixtures or wrap them around columns and railings that surround a patio. After dark, we attempted to read or perform other activities—such as grilling—with just the illumination from the lights.