What are the best battery-powered Christmas lights on the market today? let`s take a look at different holiday lights and find you exactly what you need because going green this season with eco-friendly options that won’t break the bank is what you need to be doing.
If you’re looking to add some holiday cheer this holiday season, we’ve found the best options for illuminating your Christmas tree or swathing an entire home in Christmas bright lights.
But before we get to Christmas lights and holiday season decorations, we`ll have to answer one question you might have:
Can You Really Power Christmas Lights With Batteries?
The answer is a resounding yes! For years, people have been using battery lights to power their Christmas lights.
The most common form of battery-powered decoration is the fairy or LED bulb because they last much longer than traditional lightbulbs and don’t produce as strong an output.
These Batteries-operated Christmas lights are popular with homeowners who want shorter strands across larger areas without having multiple outlets needed for decorating all at once.
There are hundreds upon thousands of combinations you can use: from blinking orbs on tree branches downstairs (perfect if hiding your cables and extension cords in plain sight)to stringing out individual shapes around bushes outside the front door.
Snowflake Decorative String Lights
This comes as my number one choice because it`s not only a Christmas decoration light but you can use it in different places on different occasions.
It`s suitable for Christmas trees but will look brilliant in any dining room, garden, fireplace, stairs railing, or a Christmas party.
You can even use it for wedding decoration or give it as a present, this is an all-around Christmas light that`s also budget-friendly.
Now it`s worth mentioning that these may be too harsh for the bedroom as they have warm white light but works well for the other rooms in your house just like traditional lights would.
For those who want to go to sleep feeling that Christmas spirit without turning off the light, check our other recommendation below.
Abkshine Battery String Lights
Perfect for your Christmas decorative project. They come in delicate warm white 50 LED Beads on a 16 FT flexible original copper wire, the writes are so light and flexible you can literally create any shape you want.
If you want to decorate mason jars with some lights, these are your go-to as they are so easy to maneuver even in small spaces.
They are also soft enough to put in your bedroom without them feeling too harsh. Comes with a remote control so you don`t have to go out to turn it on/off.
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Best outdoor solar-powered Christmas lights.
A low-consumption, energy-saving Christmas light. The reason this makes for the list is the possibility to use a timer so the lights are off when you don`t need them, it`s waterproof so there is no problem leaving solar lights outdoors.
The soft illumination makes it suitable for indoors just as outdoors(no harsh lights). This makes it a must-have for those who are looking for the best battery operated Christmas lights with a timer.
Quntis Outdoor Christmas Tree Lights
Forget boring purple lights (although I don`t remember any Christmas lights ever being boring). This is for anyone who wants a burst of colors for those who want a color scheme.
This is not only limited to Christmas but it`s a light you can use all year round no matter what the occasion.
With 300 LEDs on a 132 -foot long strand, your tree will be eye-catching from any angle you look at it.
Again this works on a time so when you don`t need it on, just time it to go on and off when it suits you. With the energy-efficient timer mode, you can leave it for 6 hours nonstop. Want a multi-colored Christmas light, Quntis got you covered.
Whether you have a spacious home or are limited on space, we’ve found the best and most reliable options for lighting up your tree with color for your outdoor decorations.
From LED lights that will last all night long to incandescent bulbs suitable even if they’re old stock from before Christman came around; there’s something here everyone can use!
Christmas Snowflake LED Pathway Lights
Turn your courtyard and the front gate full into a winter wonderland and forget the boring vintage Christmas lights. These add an interesting touch to any Christmas house decoration.
Let your Christmas house become different this year, with the beautiful glowing snowflake LED pathway lights winter nighttime peace is guaranteed.
These attractive, battery-operated Christmas lights will bring an enchanting wintery feel to any outdoor space!
Add a little extra magic to your outdoor decor this season. They’re perfect for the holidays or wintertime, and they come with 10 long ground stakes so it’s simple to get them installed! These come in lights are warm white colors.
This innovative yet eco-friendly light is the perfect way to make your home feel Christmassy without spending a fortune on electricity bills.
Simply install batteries and you’re ready for hours of enchanting Christmas décor!
For those who are looking for an eco-friendly, water-resistant and easy-installation light then look no further.
This battery-operated string of lights can be used all year round for other occasions without the need to worry about an electric socket!
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LED Or Incandescent Christmas Lights?
Although both LED and incandescent string lights come in a variety of colors, including multi-colored fairy lights, there are some minor differences.
LED Christmas Lights
LEDs don’t “burn out” or fail, they just get dimmer with time. These lights become 30% less bright over their lifetime and it’s not always clear when this will happen because the light output can change gradually rather than suddenly fading away and giving a slow glow as a bulb would.
So there are some warning signs you might want to look out for if your lights seem dimmer than usual, but other times these issues may go unnoticed. Other points worth mentioning
- Less energy consumption compared to incandescent bulbs.
- Last longer: LEDs are rated up to 100,000 hours.
- Burn at a lower temperature.
- Come in both warm- and cool-glow varieties.
Incandescent Christmas Lights
They are perfect for both indoor and outdoor use. They have the ability to work with a wide range of other devices, like dimmers or photo sensors so you can even control when they turn on,a must-have for those looking for fairy string lights! Other points worth noting:
- More affordable compared to LEDs.
- Have a warm glow.
Types of Christmas Lights
Battery-Operated Christmas Lights:
As the name suggests, you don`t need any electricity for these making them a good choice for places that aren’t near a power source like in the shrubs or mason jars.
Net Lights: these come already strung into forms, all you have to do is hang them where you want.
Mini String Lights: Just as the name suggests, these are mini, usable in delicate places like hanging on the curtains or at the front door if you have a small apartment.
LED Projection lights:
The quickest way to get that merry feeling is with the right set of lights, these require no installation and are a brilliant alternative to traditional string lights. Led string lights are now more accessible than some years back.
Plug into an outlet, point them to your Christmas trees, and outdoor trees and you`re ready to go, you have Christmas decorations and Christmas lights, and instant vibrant colors in minutes.
What Are The Best Christmas Lights To Buy?
The best Christmas lights to buy are those multicolor lights that will make your home come alive with a magical and memorable experience.
There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes down to choosing which type or brand of artificial lighting you should go for; as such, there’s an endless number of options available!
Types Of Christmas lights for your needs:
Christmas lights are to be admired, not hated so choose right! There is nothing like the twinkling of a warm white light display during this festive time.
The best festive lights for you will depend on your home and what type of décor it has, in order to create an appropriate ambiance that suits its aesthetics while still being festive enough.
A few popular options include strand bulbs (which usually come as sets), LED panels/pillars for wreaths with candles stuck onto them.
One or more things worth considering though?
Budget:
The higher-end brands cost more but provide better quality products so if money isn’t really something on hand just know where these brands fall into their price ranges.
But Budget Christmas lights and Christmas decorations can still give that magical feeling. It`s not always a matter of splashing out, even vintage Christmas lights can still look appealing when arranged properly.
Colors In Christmas Lights
Unlike in the past when battery-operated Christmas lights were limited, today Christmas lights come in different colors ranging from white, and multi-colored to Pink or purple(not my thing but it`s good to know there is something for everyone).
What Color Christmas Lights Are Right For Me?
For indoor use, white (in my opinion) and yellow or gold color are the most popular. The best outdoor Christmas lights (again my opinion), warm white Christmas lights can be used to create an elegant look at any place you like, they just work everywhere. Colored Christmas lights work better outdoors and multicolor lights work brilliantly on artificial Christmas trees.
Generally, incandescent Christmas lights are powered using C or D batteries, while LED Christmas lights are powered using AA or AAA batteries.
Now this will greatly depend on your Christmas lights, but generally Incandescent Christmas lights(again depending on light size) you should use either C Batteries. Or in some cases D batteries.
Conclusion On The Best Battery-Powered Christmas Lights
There are so many Christmas battery-powered lights in the market today that you may get confused but the best battery-powered Christmas lights should:
- Not require a lot of assembly time.
- Be affordable.
- Come in acceptable colors.
- should last long without the need for replacements.
In order to get your desired effect, it’s important for you as the buyer (or potential customer) in terms of what kind of style you want.
sources: https://www.energystar.gov/
Christina Austin says
Nice review! I’m in the market to replace some old lights and this really helped
admin says
im glad to know you found the post useful
Marie-Pierre Breton says
These little solar snowflakes are irresistible! Nice informative post; now I’ll buy more consciously my next Xmas lights!
admin says
Glad you gounf the post helpful don`t forget tree trunk christmas lights too they make your yard come alive
Brooke says
Thanks for the great tips! Will keep this saved for when we decorate for Christmas! I really love the snowflake lights! Will have to add these to my shopping list.
admin says
Thanks Brooke, Christmas decorations especially lights are loved by adults and kids,and battery or solar powered christmas lights are so budget friendly.
Stephanie Grillo says
Those snowflake Christmas lights are just perfect for my dining room buffet! Glad to know I don’t need to have cords hanging down.
admin says
Thanks Stephanie,Battery powered Christmas lights are convenient and you can use them almost anywhere, you don`t need to worry about extension cords or power outlet.
hailee says
the snowflakes! OMG that looks so good. Thank you for sharing some very useful tipsxx
admin says
Thanks Hailee, with so many Christmas lights to choose from, it can get confusing.
Stephanie says
I didn’t know battery powered christmas lights were available! Thanks for the review – our lights are so old and often seem to have issues. I think it time we upgraded with the ones reviewed here!
admin says
Thanks Stephanie, yes you can buy battery-powered Christmas lights so instead of having cables every where, you just use batteries.
Kat says
The Christmas Snowflake LED Pathway Lights looks so pretty but the solar-powered outdoor lights is my best choice.
admin says
Thanks Kat, Christmas decorations and lights adds to the merry of the season.Solar powered lights are great for those outdoor spaces.
Angela says
Excellent decorating ideas. Battery powered lights will work great if you have pets
admin says
Not only for pet owners but battery operated Christmas lights are the go to if you don`t want cables hanging around outdoors or if you have those places hard to reach with electric cords to light your Christmas tree.
aisasami says
These are really great lights, I really love the snowflake ones. I never knew about battery-operated slights before until a friend told me. I want to try them someday.
admin says
Battery-powered Christmas lights are brilliant for those places your electric chord can`t reach,try them next time, you`ll not know the difference from traditional Christmas lights.
Renata Feyen says
I love those Christmas light, but we are moving soon so none here
admin says
then I hope you`ll need some Christmas decorations next year,these Christmas lights can also be used for parties, they are not only limited to Christmas lightening anyway, enjoy your new home.
Nelly's Blog says
Great ideas! I bought solar-powered Christmas outdoor lights, BEST idea ever, low maintenance, and super bright!
admin says
So true, I too do prefer solar powered Christmas lights, saves me money and I can keep my christmas lights buringi for as long as I like and not have to worry about electricity bills.
Christine - Adventure Awaits Us at Home says
Thank you for this. Cords on lights drive me crazy. We have a lot of lights throughout our house and I’m constantly trying to find ways to hide the cords. I just haven’t spent the time looking to replace them. We did change our year round outside deck lights to solar this past spring.
admin says
Battery powered christmas lights are great for any one who wish for no cords, I do go crazy with Christmas lights as my place do look like Santa has just landed, to avoid having too many chords I do go for battery-powered Christmas lights and for Solar powered Christmas lights outdoors,.
Krysten Quiles says
I have those exact snowflake lights and I love them, they’re so cute!
admin says
Lucky you, I desperately needed to stock up as there is a chance we might not have a white Christmas this year but Amazon currently has sold out.
Krysten Quiles says
Wow really? That’s too bad. I think I might want to put lights up outside next year, we’ll see if I’m up to the task.
admin says
I never understood why people will want to decorate indoors and ignore outdoors, Christmas spirit starts outside when you greet your guests, so have some Christmas lights to welcome them.
Andy says
We have a few battery-operated LED light strings powered by AA batteries. They only really work inside as rainwater would get into the battery compartments. We tend to use them for small decorations on the mantlepiece or similar. The vast majority of our Christmas lights are mains-powered LEDs and we manage to make them work pretty much wherever we want to put them. The battery-powered lights are fine but I wouldn’t say they were environmentally friendly. Even if we were to use rechargeable batteries the carbon footprint and environmental impact would still be more than mains-powered LEDs.
admin says
Hi Andy, thanks for stopping by, I think almost everything we use leave footprints,but having said that I think there are times and places you can only have battery-powered Christmas light.
I`ve spent a Christmas on a safari in Africa,solar-powered Christmas trees made it possible to have lights on trees, something that could have been impossible without solar.
Rechargeable batteries when used well do have a very long lifespan so to me, it`s ok to use them.It`s just hard to have everything neatly packaged in a nice wrap the way we want it.
Lynn says
I like battery-powered Christmas lights. I especially like your suggestion about wrapping mason jars with the Abkshine string lights. But the snowflake decorative string lights are super cute too. I could see my daughter hanging them in her bedroom for sure.
It also brings back memories for me of working at Menards (a large hardware store like Home Depot) and seeing every kind of Christmas light there was, or so it seemed.
admin says
Thanks, Lynne, I do feel that Christmas lights do bring extra celebration with them, I still do feel like a kid in a sweet shop every time I hang my Christmas lights,everything just seems so glamorous.