Expert Pick #04

Brightech Glow Solar Edison String Lights.

Brightech's denser-spaced alternative to the Ambience Pro: 28 feet of closely-spaced (20-inch) Edison bulbs on the same commercial-grade rubberized cord — Consumer Reports' second Brightech pick.

Brightech Glow Solar Edison String Lights

The Verdict.

8.6/ 10

Gavler Meta-Score

The Ambience Pro with denser bulb spacing. Same commercial-grade cord, same Edison LEDs, just more lights per foot. Pick this if you want a fuller-looking linear run.

The Gavler Verdict

Where to Buy.

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Best price$48

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Precision Engineering

Brass And Glass

Brass-finished sockets with glass accents and shatterproof bulbs give this string a more premium look than typical plastic sets.

Solar Charging

An integrated solar panel charges the lights by day so they run cordless for roughly five to six hours each night.

Oversized Edison Glow

Twelve oversized 2700K Edison-style LEDs cast a warm vintage glow and switch on automatically at dusk.

Technical Specifications

Length27 ft (about 20 ft lit)
Bulbs12 oversized Edison-style LED
Bulb Type1W, 2700K soft white, shatterproof
SocketsBrass finish with glass accents
ChargingSolar (about 6 hrs for full charge)
Run TimeAbout 5–6 hours per charge
DurabilityWeatherTite cable, rated to ~50 mph winds

The Scoreboard

Expert Consensus88%
Community Rating87%

Reviewers like the upscale brass-and-glass styling and replaceable bulbs, though like its sibling it charges by solar only and runs a modest five to six hours.

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Global Critique

The bulbs were replaceable, which isn't always the case, and the whole package felt sturdy and durable.

Bob Vila