For this post, I have put together a collection of the best solar lights currently available. Also see my top picks for all types of garden accessories.
Our Top Picks
- Best Solar String Lights: Sunnest Ambience Pro Solar Powered LED String Lights
- Best Solar Spike Lights: Aityvert Solar Torch Light
- Best Solar Ground Lights: Flowood Solar Lights
These are today’s top deals and bestsellers for solar lights.
Solar lights are a welcome feature in any garden. Not only do they look pretty, but they illuminate the garden when it’s dark and create a wonderful atmosphere and ambience.
There are so many solar lights available in plenty of different styles, from string lights to ground lights and spike lights to motion sensor lights.
We’ve scoured the market to find the best solar lights available for your garden or back yard. All with excellent customer feedback and ratings.
You may also be interested to see my top recommendations for solar water features and garden mirrors.
So here’s my pick of the best solar lights. Enjoy!
Best Solar Spike Lights
GardenBliss Solar Lights
- These premium energy-efficient outdoor solar lights are 100 percent waterproof, fully-powered even on cloudy days and look elegant and stylish.
- They continue to shine brightly for at least 30,000+ hours in all types of weather conditions.
- Available in pack of 10.
- Available in; 10 White Light/ Pack of 8 Brushed Bronze Metal/ Pack of 8 Brushed Antique Bronze Metal/ Pack of 8 Brushed Bronze Metal/ Pack of 8 Satin Black Chrome Metal/ White Light – Bronze Plastic.
- Easy to install.
- Highly recommended by customers who say they are “easy to install” and “great value for money”.
- Good reviews. From 6,883 ratings 83% of buyers gave these 4-5 stars.
Best Solar String Lights
Unihoh Star Solar String Lights
- 100 LEDS warm white solar star lights which will twinkle in the garden and create a perfect ambience.
- Energy-saving, just place the solar panel under the sunlight and it will work automatically, durable and safe.
- Can withstand all kinds of weather, including heavy rain and snow.
- Built-in rechargeable battery can work continuously 8-10 hours once fully charged.
- These will look great draped across trees, pergola or patio furniture.
- Available in 30ft and 49ft.
- Very good reviews. From 1,839 ratings 78% of buyers gave these 4-5 stars.
Sunnest Ambience Pro Solar Powered LED String Lights
- These LED bulb string lights are designed to look like retro light bulbs.
- They are made of shatterproof plastic, and are designed to withstand strong wind, rain and snow.
- The string contains 12 bulbs in total on a 27ft cord.
- The solar panel can be attached to a fence or railing or staked into the ground.
- They will last up to 6 hours on a full charge.
- Excellent reviews. From 629 ratings 81% of buyers gave these 5/5 stars.
Best Solar Fairy Lights
Lezonic Solar Fairy Lights
- 50 high quality coloured LED fairy lights with 23ft length.
- With 8 working modes – Combination, In Waves, Sequential, Slo-Glo, Chasing/Flash, Slow Fade, Twinkle/Flash, Steady on.
- IP65 Waterproof.
- 6-8 hours charging in the daytime can provide 6-10 hours working time in the night.
- These are great for parties, weddings, garden events or will just look pretty and add colour to a garden.
- Plenty of good reviews. From 3,139 ratings 80% of buyers gave these 4-5 stars.
Kolpop Solar Fairy Lights
- Flexible copper wire fairy lights which can be dotted through trees or shaped into any shape you like.
- 8 Gorgeous lighting modes including combination, fireflies flashing, waves, fading, chasing/flashing, fading slowly, twinkle/flashing and steady on.
- These are also perfect for decorating outdoor Christmas trees.
- Both the string lights and the solar panel are IP55 Waterproof.
- Available in Cool White/ Multi-Colour/ Warm White.
- 240 lights on a 24m length wire.
- Good reviews. From 7,807 ratings 71% of buyers gave these 4-5 stars.
Best Solar Torch Lights
Aityvert Solar Torch Light
- Attractive torches that produce a flame-like flickering like real fire but are much less of a hazard.
- Ideal for parties or barbecues.
- Each torch features a solar panel on the top, which lets you position them around the garden.
- IP65 weather-resistant.
- Just place into lawn/ flower pots.
- Fantastic reviews. From 1,046 ratings 86% of buyers gave this 5/5 stars.
Best Solar Hanging Lanterns
GIGALUMI Hanging Solar Mason Jar Lid Lights
- Solar-powered mason jar lanterns which will add a quirky/ rustic look to any garden.
- Each jar features a solar panel along with a string of 15 LEDs inside.
- They would look cute on window ledges, outdoor tables or hanging from handles (which are included in set).
- There’s an on and off switch under the lid, but they turn on automatically once dark.
- 6-Pack(6 Mason Jars+6 Lid lights+6 Hangers) or also available as single item.
- Very good reviews. From 3,131 ratings 77% of buyers gave these 4-5 stars.
Best Solar Ground Lights
Flowood Solar Lights
- These solar ground lights with powerful LED lighting will add illumination along pathways or borders.
- After 8 hours of full charging, the garden solar lights can last 8-10 hours.
- Made of high quality stainless steel and plastic, the compact solar garden lights are waterproof and corrosion free.
- Simply push the switch and insert the solar powered ground lights into the ground. Thanks to the integrated light sensor, the lights switch on automatically at night and off during the day.
- Pack includes 8 ground lights.
- Very good reviews. From 1,995 ratings 80% of buyers gave these 4-5 stars.
Best Solar Spotlights
Atlas Solar Powered Outdoor Spotlights
- Pack of two ultra bright warm white outdoor solar powered garden spot lights.
- 4.5m of cable between each light and solar panel allows lights to be placed 9m apart.
- Mutliple mounting options with wall, decking and spike fixings included for both lights and solar panel.
- Optional powersaving mode doubles runtimes each night with only a small reduction in brightness.
- Turns on and off automatically but can be switched off manually.
- Designed to work in UK winter.
- Positive reviews. From 57 ratings 69% of buyers gave this 5/5 stars.
Best Solar Motion Sensor Lights
Mpow Solar Light Outdoor
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- Bright motion sensor light which will light any path or driveway in the dark.
- They use sensors to detect motion and don’t stay on for more than 30 seconds at a time unless you remain within sensor distance.
- Equipped with the most accurate PIR motion sensor, this solar light can detect any movement in a range of 8m/26ft at a 120° detection angle
- Turn on gradually.
- IP67 waterproof rating.
- Ideal for positioning down a side passage or near the pool or hot tub.
- Excellent value for money.
- No products found.. From 1,808 ratings 75% of buyers gave these 5/5 stars.
I hope this list of the best solar lights was helpful.
If you think I left any out that are important or have a suggestion for a future article, let me know in the comments below.
Nicola
