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Why do we like this deal?
There is a growing trend among homeowners to add outdoor lighting to their front yard, deck, patio and other outdoor spaces. The reason is simple: You no longer need to have the lights professionally wired as advances in solar technology have come a long way, making installation as easy as pushing a lamp into the ground or screwing it onto a railing. They’re also very affordable: Walmart has a set on sale for less than $20.
The 16-pack of Szrsth Solar Outdoor Lights is on sale for just $18, or $1.13 per light. That’s a savings of 38% on the well-reviewed set of lights, which has earned over 150 five-star ratings. This is also a very popular set among Walmart shoppers, likely due to its versatility – they’re easy to clip and screw onto any type of structure, from walkways to fences to deck rails to stairs.
Szrsth Solar Outdoor Lights, 16-Pack, $18 (was $29) at Walmart.
What to know before buying
- Mount Type: Screws, but can also be stuck with 3M tape if desired
- Charging Time: 4-5 hours
- Best for: Ambient, decorative lighting (we wouldn’t recommend this as a primary light source)
Each light is compact, measuring just over 3 inches on its longest side, so the real virtuosity really lies in using them all together, for example, lighting every step of an outdoor staircase or the length of a tall fence. Each waterproof light has a polycrystalline silicon panel on the top, and a 300mAh battery inside.
The lights take 4-5 hours of direct sunlight to fully charge. They automatically turn on when the sun goes down and turn off when the morning rises, so once set up, there’s really nothing you have to do to enjoy them.
Word to the wise: We recommend placing these strategically in such a way that they receive direct sunlight during the day and at night for best results. Any interruption can change their solar intake and the light power they emit.
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what shoppers are saying
“These are amazing,” one shopper wrote about these lights. “I bought them without thinking and was pleasantly surprised by how good they look glistening against a 6-foot-high wooden fence.” This will give you an idea of how bright these lights are: enough to illuminate an entire fence of this size.
Another shopper installed her lights on some outdoor stairs, where they don’t take up too much space, thanks to their compact form factor. Even in a slightly hazy setting, without direct sunlight, he said the lights “made our path much safer because we can see where we are walking.” As far as installation goes, another reviewer wrote that they were “very easy to add” and provided an aesthetic refresh to his deck.
These Szrsth Solar Outdoor Lights are an easy to install but impressive upgrade to an outdoor space without much of the hassle, especially at such a low price.
Also check:
- Debater 8 Pack Solar Ground Lights, $18 at Walmart (was $34).
- Zimtown Outdoor Cedar Storage Bench, $100 at Walmart
- Mainstage Chelsea 4-Piece Outdoor Patio Set, $497 at Walmart (was $597)
