Outdoor Lighting Ratings
Shopping for outdoor solar lights? Consumer Reports experts take outdoor living products like solar lighting through their paces to help you curate a functional and comfortable living space in your backyard, patio, or deck.
View our ratings and reviews to find the best outdoor lighting.
Solar Outdoor Lights (27)
Our ratings of solar outdoor lighting include both string and deck lights. Overall scores include performance test results for various weather conditions, battery life, and strength of light intensity.
. . .
Recently Tested Outdoor Lighting
More From Consumer Reports
3 Best Indoor Air Quality Monitors of 2026
The best monitors from CR’s tests detect a range of indoor pollutants, and some work automatically with air purifiers
6 Best Whole-House Generators of 2026, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
Home standby generators from companies like Champion, Generac, and Kohler are pricey, but they provide immediate backup power during outages
9 Best Solar Outdoor Lights of 2026, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
We spotlight top-rated solar lights for your walkway and garden from brands like Harbor Breeze and Westinghouse
10 Best Inverter Generators of 2026, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
Top models from Champion, Generac, Honda, Yamaha, and other brands outperform most conventional portable generators
25 of the Worst Products of 2025—and What to Buy Instead
Why should top-rated products get all the attention? Let’s talk about the worst products we tested, including a space heater that leaves you cold and a fridge with hot spots