![]() ![]() So we used the wattage of an average LED Christmas light bulb (0.1 watt) to calculate the approximate brightness. Maddeningly, none of the flameless candles listed their lumens or bulb wattage. For products without a listed brightness rating, we calculated the lumens based on the listed bulb wattage. Brightness: We gave preference to models with higher brightness ratings (in lumens) when listed.Availability: We sought out established, widely known brands and retailers, since they’re likely to keep their products well stocked and provide ample customer support.Warranty: Again, we didn’t set a hard limit, but we preferred a longer warranty.But we did require that pricier models had some extra feature or capability to justify the added cost. Cost: We didn’t have a strict price cap for any of the categories.Plus, each socket has an extra couple of inches of cord leading down to each bulb, so they dangle vertically, even if the main cord is hung at an angle. The bulb sockets each have a little hole at the top, so you can attach the lights to a house or other structure using wire, zip ties, or whatever material you so choose. You can also buy replacement incandescent or LED bulbs separately. This string of lights comes disassembled (as with every model we tested, each bulb needs to be screwed in by hand), and it has three spare bulbs, in case some break or burn out. But we slightly prefer the softer, sepia-tone glow of the incandescent bulbs. Newhouse makes an identical version with 200-lumen LED bulbs, which use less electricity and tend to last longer. Its incandescent, Edison-style bulbs are rated for 75 lumens each, and they emit a warm, cozy cast. ![]() This set of lights comes with a five-year warranty, and it’s UL-listed for outdoor use. ![]() It also has a handy plastic cover attached to the “female receptacle,” to keep out water and dust when not in use. The other end has a foot of extra cord and an AC port, so you can string multiple sets of lights together. It’s an ample 48 feet long, with 15 sockets spaced 3 feet apart, including 2 feet at the end of the cord with the input plug to help you reach faraway outlets. It’s ruggedly built yet has a sophisticated look. 11-Watt Outdoor Weatherproof String Light is a solid set of lights. Why it’s great: The Newhouse Lighting 48 ft. And, unlike most lanterns we tested, the 60-Day Duro is backed by a lifetime warranty. It’s powered by six D batteries (not included), allowing the lamp to stay lit on its highest brightness setting for at least 60 days before the batteries must be replaced-which is something we verified in our testing. Like every other model we tested, the 60-Day Duro has three brightness settings and a cool tone-shedding light that’s bright enough to read by yet also feels cozy. The upper handle is also coated in textured rubber, making it easier to grasp. With a hard-plastic shell, it feels sturdy, and it has grippy strips of rubber on the sides, top, and base that keep it from toppling over or slipping out of your hands. There’s a handle on top-to hang the lantern from a carabiner, pick it up with ease, or hold it out in front of you like a creepy old innkeeper-as well as a loop on the bottom (for additional hanging options). It’s the brightest tabletop lantern we’ve tested by far, with an impressive 1,200-lumen rating. Why it’s great: When it comes to portable outdoor lighting, the UST 60-Day Duro is the full package. It also has a handy valve to keep dust and water from leaking into the USB-A port, as well as a battery-status button, which lets you check how much charge it has left. And this lamp’s light-which can be set to low, medium, high, or flashing-creates an inviting, warm cast. The Luci’s USB-A port puts out up to 8 watts, according to our assessment. It has straps on both the top and the bottom-making it easy to carry, clip on a carabiner, hang inside a tent, or string on a clothesline by contrast, other models we tested had only a single hook or handle. This means it’s completely protected against dust and can be safely submerged in water up to 3.3 feet. The Luci has an International Protection rating (a weatherproofing standard, also called the Ingress Protection rating) of IP67. And its built-in battery has a 4,000-mAh capacity, which is as high as that of any model we tested. It can be charged using its USB-A port or solar panel-both located on the top surface of the light. Why it’s great: At 300 lumens, the Luci Base Light is one of the brightest packable lights we tested. ![]()
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