The Best Outdoor String Lights
We compared five outdoor string lights on owner ratings, expert reviews, and specs. The Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 is our top pick for its smart features and durability.
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The bottom line
The Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 (B0D14WP9TB) is our top pick for outdoor string lights, thanks to its smart features, durability, and ease of installation. It scored 9/10 from 3035 owners and 9/10 from experts. The Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro (B0HD9ZQQJB) is a close runner-up with similar features but at a higher price. For a budget option, the Dazzle Bright Multi-Colored Christmas String Lights (B0B5TC2GXC) offer good value at $37.99, with 8.8/10 from 8578 owners.
Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 $219.99
Smart, durable, and versatile outdoor lights
The Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 offer year-round RGBIC lighting with smart features and IP67 waterproofing. At $219.99, they are a premium choice backed by a 9/10 owner rating and expert praise. The tradeoff is the higher price, but the smart features and durability make it worth it for most users.
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Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro $339.99
High-end outdoor lights with cuttable design
The Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro provide similar smart features and durability but with a cuttable design. At $339.99, they are more expensive but offer more flexibility. The tradeoff is the higher cost, which may not be justified for all users.
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Dazzle Bright Multi-Colored Christmas String Lights $37.99
Affordable and versatile multi-colored lights
The Dazzle Bright Multi-Colored Christmas String Lights offer 1000 LED lights and 8 lighting modes at $37.99. With an 8.8/10 owner rating, they provide good value for the price. The tradeoff is the lack of smart features and lower durability compared to the top picks.
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- Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Best for smart features and durability 9.0/10 $219.99 Amazon
- Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro Best for cuttable design and high-end features 8.5/10 $339.99 Amazon
- Dazzle Bright Multi-Colored Christmas String Lights Best for budget and versatility 8.0/10 $37.99 Amazon
- Fairy Lights with Remote Good for basic, color-changing lights 7.0/10 $16.99 Amazon
- Joomer Orange Purple Halloween Solar String Lights Best for solar-powered, festive lights 6.0/10 $14.99 Amazon
Who should buy which
Users looking for smart features and durability should go for the Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 or Pro. Those on a budget should consider the Dazzle Bright Multi-Colored Christmas String Lights. The Joomer Orange Purple Halloween Solar String Lights are best for solar-powered, festive lighting.
Also-rans
The Fairy Lights with Remote (B0B7X15D9B) did not make our top picks due to its basic features and lower durability compared to the Govee lights. It is still a good option for users who want simple, color-changing lights without smart features.