Comparison: Best Cheap Solar Christmas Lights (Updated | Oct 14th)
Looking for affordable yet reliable solar Christmas lights? This guide compares top budget-friendly options, evaluating brightness, durability, and ease of installation. Whether you’re outfitting a small patio or lining a walkway, we highlight features that balance cost and quality, helping you find festive, energy-efficient lighting without breaking the bank. Discover which models offer the best performance for their price, ensuring your holidays shine sustainably. (98 words)
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Editor’s Choice
Best for a specific purpose
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Best for best budget:
Minetom Solar String Lights Outdoor Waterproof- 40 FT 100 LED Solar Powered String Lights with 8 Lighting Modes -
Best for best value:
SyouHome 6-Pack Solar String Lights -
Best for bright leds:
Solar String Lights for Outside -
Best for multi-color:
Dazzle Bright 2 Pack Total 400LED 132FT Multi-Colored Christmas Solar String Outdoor Lights -
Best for weatherproof:
Joomer Solar Christmas Lights -
Best for long battery:
2 Pack Total 200 LED 66FT Solar Powered Copper Wire String Lights Outdoor -
Best for c6 bulbs:
Brightown LED C6 Solar String Lights Outdoor Waterproof Fairy Lights -
Best for strawberry style:
Solar Christmas Lights Outdoor C6 Strawberry String Lights -
Best for premium upgrade:
2 Pack 200 LED Solar String Lights for Outside -
Best for copper wire:
JMEXSUSS 2 Pack Solar String Lights Outdoor Waterproof
Product Comparison: Best Cheap Solar Christmas Lights
Best budget
Minetom Solar String Lights Outdoor Waterproof- 40 FT 100 LED Solar Powered String Lights with 8 Lighting Modes, IP65 Waterproof Solar Christmas Lights for Outdoor Outside Tree Party Decor, Warm White
Minetom
- 8 Lighting Modes: This solar lights outdoor have 8 different lighting modes, including Combination, Waves, Sequential, Slo-glo, Chasing/Flash, Slow Fade, Twinkle/Flash and Steady-on. You can adjust different lighting modes according to different situations and mood
- Auto On/Off: The outdoor solar christmas lights will be auto on at dusk and auto off at dawn.No wire connection and household electricity required, just place the solar outdoor string lights 4-6 hours in direct sunlight during the day, and it can last for more than 10 hours of lighting at night after being fully charged
- Solar Lights Outdoor Waterproof: The solar string lights outdoor have IP65 waterproof performance, meet your requirements for indoor or outdoor use, can easily cope with all kinds of outdoor harsh weather
- Easy to DIY & Install: Our green wire christmas outdoor lights are so soft and flexible, very suitable for DIY any shape. Solar string lights outdoor with ground stake is easy to install, just stake into the ground
- Solar Powered Outdoor Lights Decoration: Our solar powered string lights has 33ft lighting length, 7ft lead wire, total 40ft length, which can be easily installed in the place where decoration is needed. It can be used to gardens, courtyards, trees, porches, roofs, fences bistros, restaurants, hotels, commercial buildings, also can also be used in weddings, parties, Christmas, New Year parties to create a warm, joyful and festive ambiance
Best value
SyouHome 6-Pack Solar String Lights, 600 LED Extra-Long 236Ft Solar Christmas Lights Outdoor Waterproof, 8 Modes Multicolor Led Outdoor Light for Garden, Patio, Wedding, Christmas Decorations
SyouHome
- 【600 LED Solar String Lights – Meet All Kinds Of Decorative Needs】6 strings of solar lights outdoor ( each string with 39ft, 100LEDs), total length 236 feet, total 600 LED lights. Adopting low heat generation lamp beads, it greatly improves the service life while reducing power consumption, and can meet your decorative needs.
- 【Advanced Monocrystalline Silicon & IP65 Waterproof Level】Solar lights outdoor use more advanced monocrystalline silicon solar panels, which can receive, store and release solar energy more efficiently, and the solar energy conversion rate has increased by 21%. This means charging time is only 5-6 hours and battery life is up to 10-12 hours. The solar string lights outdoor waterproof up to IP65 waterproof rating, no need to fear any weather!
- 【8 Modes & Light Sensors】Press the mode switch, there are 8 different modes: Combination, Waves, Sequential, Slow Glow, Chasing/Flash, Slow Fade, Twinkle/Flash, and Steady on. The solar string lights for outside also have a memory function and will remember your last set of patterns. They feature light-sensing technology, which means they can automatically turn on at night. Now you don't have to reset it every day!
- 【Versatile Outdoor/Indoor String Lights】Solar string lights with a total of 6 strings allow you to be more flexible with your imagination and can be easily installed wherever you need to decorate. The solar lights can be molded into various shapes for gardens, patios, trees, porches, roofs, fences, bistros, restaurants, hotels, commercial buildings. It can also be used for weddings, parties, Christmas and New Year parties to create a warm and joyful holiday atmosphere.
- 【Excellent After Sale Service】If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact us. We will reply you within 24 hours and deal with it until you are satisfied. NOTE: It will automatically charge and light up at night when the switch behind the solar panel is turned on.
Bright LEDs
Solar String Lights for Outside, 39Ft 100 LED Solar String Lights Outdoor with 8 Modes ，Solar Christmas Lights Outdoor Waterproof for Yard, Fence,Balcony, Party,Christmas Tree Decorations (Warm White)
Flechllary
- [Comprehensive Optimization To Create Excellent Decorative Products]–In order to meet the needs of various decorations, our solar string lights have been fully upgraded in performance. They not only use low-heating lamp beads to reduce power consumption, but also enlarge the LED beads to make them brighter. In addition, solar lights for outside have high toughness and can be easily bent into various shapes. They are suitable for various places and create a sense of space atmosphere.
- [Highly Efficient Range , Outstanding Quality]–The outdoor string lights use more advanced monocrystalline silicon solar panels, and the size has been upgraded to receive and store solar energy more efficiently, and then release it effectively. At the same time, outdoor solar lights has IP65 waterproof function, so it can be used outdoors whether it is raining, windy or snowing.
- [Variable Lighting Modes to Meet Daily Needs]–The solar outdoor lights has 8 different modes to choose , including wave, combination, gradient, firefly, chase, flash, slow gradient and steady lighting. It can be adjusted through the "mode" button behind the solar panel to feel different romantic atmospheres; it also has a memory function and does not need to be reset.
- [DIY Shape, Ideal Design]–The solar LED string lights is 32.8FT long, the LED lamp bead spacing is 0.33FT, and the lead length is 6.56FT, which can be easily installed wherever decoration is needed. At the same time, outdoor christmas lights have soft light cords that can be flexibly DIY designed into various creative shapes you want. They can also be wrapped around plants, stairs, courtyards, Christmas garlands and almost everything to create a charming atmosphere.
- [Wonderful Light, Creating A Romantic Space]–When there is sufficient light, the solar twinkle lights for outside will automatically turn on the charging mode, so there is no need to worry about forgetting to turn off the light. When the light is dark enough, it emits a warm glow. Whether used as decoration for gardens, patios, trees, porches, fences, or bistros. It can also be used for weddings, parties, Christmas, and New Year parties to create a warm and joyful holiday atmosphere.
Multi-color
Dazzle Bright 2 Pack Total 400LED 132FT Multi-Colored Christmas Solar String Outdoor Lights, Solar Powered with 8 Modes Waterproof Fairy Lights for Bedroom Patio Garden Tree Party Yard Decoration
Dazzle Bright
- Christmas lights: The solar led light is 66 feet, the lead wire is 6.5 feet, and the bulb spacing is 3.9 inches. Outdoor led lights suitable for decorating your garden, patio, yard, bedroom, stage, fence, hotel, etc.
- Solar Powered: Mono crystalline silicon solar panel can be adjusted 180 degrees, the solar panel has an inbuilt 1800mAh rechargeable NiMH battery, can store more energy and illuminate longer. Automatically turns on when dark and turns off when bright.
- Safe to Touch: Low voltage not overheat even after long time use, does not need to worry about safety. And the string lights is flexible, can be easily transformed into the shape you want even wrapped around the tree trunks or eaves.
- Waterproof: Solar Christmas lights outdoor have an IP44 Waterproof rank, there is no need to worry about safety in bad weather such as rainy and snow, suitable for both outdoor and indoor.
- 8 Different Lighting Modes: Including combination, slow glow, wave, sequential, chasing/flash, slow fade, twinkle/flash, and steady on. You can press mode button selects 8 different modes to satisfy your diverse needs.
Weatherproof
Joomer Solar Christmas Lights, 2 Pack Total 144 FT 400 LED 8 Modes Waterproof Solar Christmas Lights Outdoor for Christmas Decorations (Multicolor)
Joomer
- Solar Powered and Auto On/Off: These multicolor solar Christmas lights use solar energy, eliminating extra electricity costs and battery replacements. The light sensor charges the lights by day and turns them on automatically at night
- 8 Modes and Memory Function: Use the On/Off and mode buttons to select from 8 lighting modes. The built-in memory chip saves your last mode setting, so you don’t need to reset it daily
- Waterproof: With an IP65 rating, these solar Christmas lights are designed to withstand all weather conditions, including heavy rain and snow, making them suitable for indoor and outdoor use
- Easy to Install: 2 Pack ,each string 72 ft (including 6.5 ft lead cable) with a solar panel and ground stake is ideal for wrapping around trees or decorating various outdoor spaces. Ensure the solar panel is exposed to sunlight
- Widely Used Solar String Lights: These solar-powered string lights are perfect for Halloween, Christmas, weddings, holidays, gardens, yards, lawns, fences, porches, trees, roofs, and decks
Long battery
2 Pack Total 200 LED 66FT Solar Powered Copper Wire String Lights Outdoor, Waterproof, 8 Modes Fairy Lights for Garden, Patio, Party, Yard, Christmas (Multicolor)
DAYLIGHTIR
- 8-Lighting Modes: Choose from 8-Lighting modes to warm your heart and light any occasion from combination, waves, sequential, slogs, chasing/flash, slow fade, twinkle/flash, and steady on
- High Quality: The flexible and durable copper wire can bend to any shape you want, easy to affix to tree or shrubbery or pergola or deck in any position you like
- Upgraded Solar Panel: Lights for up to 10-12 hours after fully charged. Two Switch Buttons, POWER ON/OFF. Auto on at dusk, auto off at dawn
- IP65 Waterproof and Heat-resistant: Both the string lights and the solar panel are IP65 Waterproof. Copper wire insulation, will not overheat. No worry to use them in the rain and hot sun
- Satisfied Choice: Steady 360 degree viewing angle they illuminate in every direction. Perfect for outdoor and indoor decoration: garden, yard, party, wedding, holiday, Christmas, Easter, porch, tree, roof and so on
C6 bulbs
Brightown LED C6 Solar String Lights Outdoor Waterproof Fairy Lights, 22.64ft 50 LEDs Multicolor Solar Christmas Lights Outdoor, Christmas Decorations for Christmas Garden Yard Fence Patio Party Decor
Brightown
- [50LED Solar C6 Strawberry Christmas Lights] The 50 led C6 strawberry solar lights will bright up your Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving day and autumn holiday, bring magical and brightness to your home. Total length: 22.64ft, lead wire length: 6.56ft, space between LEDs: 4 inch
- [8 Lighting Modes Function] 8 Modes(combination, in wave, sequential, slo glo, chasing/flash, slow fade, twinkle/flash, and steady on). Press the button on the solar panel to switch the lights on and choose light modes to satisfy your needs
- [Solar Powered, Auto ON/OFF] Solar powered, energy-saving, built-in light sensor, it will automatically recharge during the day and light up at night
- [IP65 Waterproof] Sturdy plastic housing, waterproof plastic strip, enable the christmas lights to prevent rain and water from entering effectively. Perfect for indoors and outdoors christmas decoration, such aspatio railing, front door, house eaves, front porch, gazebo canopy, backyard, balcony railing, outside front window, front deck railing, front yard, Christmas tree etc
- [Diamond Strawberry Shaped Led String Lights] Diamond C6 strawberry shaped, durable and exquisite, built-in colored lights, very nice Christmas color, perfect for outdoor Christmas party, Christmas tree decorations
Strawberry style
Solar Christmas Lights Outdoor C6 Strawberry String Lights, LED Christmas Fairy Lights 50 LEDs Solar Operated Rechargeable Garden Lights for Christmas Tree, Holiday, Arbor Decor (Multicolor, 8 Modes)
Huacenmy
- 50 LED multicolor Christmas lights. Total length: 21ft, lead wire length: 3.2ft, space between LEDs: 4 inch
- Diamond strawberry shaped LED string lights, C6 bulbs Christmas lights to create a festival and a romantic atmosphere
- Function: 8 Modes(combination, in wave, sequential, slo glo, chasing/flash, slow fade, twinkle/flash, and steady on). Press the button on the solar panel to switch the lights on and choose light modes to satisfy your needs
- Solar powered waterproof outdoor garden lights. Eco-friendly, convenient to move. Suit for indoor and outdoor, Christmas party, night party, birthday party, stage, Christmas trees, courtyard, garden, festival, wedding, sheds, holiday, pergola, restaurants, bars decorations
- You can buy this decor lights with confidence. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us
Premium upgrade
2 Pack 200 LED Solar String Lights for Outside, Solar Christmas Lights Outdoor Waterproof, Solar Outdoor String Light with 8 Lighting Modes for Xmas Tree Wedding Party Garden Decorations (Warm White)
EEW
- 2025 New Upgraded Solar Christmas Lights: These solar string lights feature super-bright enhanced LED bulbs and offer 8 versatile lighting modes, a memory function, and auto on/off for effortless operation. With a larger solar panel, they achieve a higher energy conversion rate, while the larger capacity battery ensures extended illumination. Perfect for adding a festive touch, these twinkling lights on a green wire are ideal for decorating your home, yard, or outdoor spaces
- Waterproof IP65 and Widely Use: Designed with IP65 waterproof solar panels and wires, these solar Christmas lights outdoor are durable and suitable for both indoor and outdoor decor. Perfect for a variety of occasions, these outdoor solar string lights are an excellent choice for decorating during Christmas, weddings, parties, or enhancing spaces like the patio, garden, yard, fence, porch, roof, or even your Xmas tree
- Energy-saving and High Efficiency: These solar powered string lights capture sunlight to operate, eliminating the need for additional utility costs or battery replacements. Once fully charged under direct sunlight for 6-8 hours, they can provide 8-10 hours of illumination at night
- 8 Lighting Modes, Auto On/Off, and Memory Function: These solar mini lights feature both an ON/OFF button and a mode button. With just press the mode button, you can choose from 8 different lighting modes to suit your various needs. The solar tree lights automatically turn on at dusk and off at dawn. Additionally, the built-in memory chip retains your last mode setting, eliminating the need to reset it each time
- Buy with No Worries: If you have any questions about order or product, please contact seller and we will respond in 24 hours and address your issue
Copper wire
JMEXSUSS 2 Pack Solar String Lights Outdoor Waterproof, Each 33FT 100 LED Solar Lights Outdoor, 8 Modes White Fairy Light for Outside Yard Tree Patio Garden Wedding Christmas Decorations
JMEXSUSS
- 【2 Pack Solar String Lights with Reel】 JMEXSUSS solar string lights for outside come with brighter 100 LEDs with a wider 360° lighting angle and 150° adjustable solar panel. The 33 Feet Copper Wire Fairy Lights rolled on our JMEXUSS well-designed reel, you no longer need to worry about knots when decorating, it's ideal for decorating gardens, patios, yards, decks, stages, Christmas, holidays, and more!
- 【8 Lighting Modes White Solar Lights】 8 modes which include Waves, Combination, Fading, Fireflies, Chasing, Twinkle, Fading slowly, and Steady-on. The solar outdoor Christmas lights will intelligently remember your last choice lighting mode, no need to reset every time.
- 【Flexible & Durable Solar Fairy Lights】 Flexible copper wire can easily build the shapes you want, you can bend the copper into a heart shape or pentacle and also wrap the solar fairy lights around tree trunks or any Christmas decorations. solar string lights outdoor will not overheat after using them for many hours and are environmentally friendly, durable, and safe to use.
- 【Garden & Tree Decorations】 Apparently, our solar tree lights and garden & tree do go together. During Christmas, your garden will magically transform into a wonderland that is decorated with solar Christmas lights. You also can put these solar outdoor lights on the back fence, tree trunks, bush, etc. And it made your backyard very charming at Christmas. What's more, in the dark, the wire fades invisible, leaving only the bright lights, creating a classy and romantic atmosphere.
- 【AUTO ON/OFF & Solar Powered】 Our solar twinkle lights are charged by solar energy, which not only does not require high electricity bills but also saves energy and protects the environment. With a built-in sensor, it charges in the day auto-on at dusk(about 8 hours), and auto-off at dawn. Life becomes more efficient and more convenient because of JMEXSUSS solar string lights.
- 【IP44 Waterproof】 Both the copper wire and the solar panel are IP44 Waterproof, they withstand all kinds of weather, including heavy rain and snow. Solar Christmas string lights are suitable for both indoor and outdoor usage without any worry of short circuits or weather damage.
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Buying Guide
FAQs
Which product offers the most LEDs for the price?
SyouHome 6-Pack Solar String Lights provides 600 LEDs across 236 feet.
What is the longest single string option?
SyouHome 6-Pack Solar String Lights has the longest single string at 236 feet.
Which options include multiple packs?
SyouHome 6-Pack, Dazzle Bright 2 Pack, Joomer 2 Pack, and JMEXSUSS 2 Pack are multi-pack options.
Are all products waterproof?
All listed products are described as waterproof.
Which products have multiple lighting modes?
Joomer Solar Christmas Lights offer 8 modes.
What is the shortest affordable option?
Brightown LED C6 Solar String Lights are 22.64 feet long.
Which products use copper wire design?
The 2 Pack 200 LED Solar Powered Copper Wire String Lights feature copper wire.
