I have researched the best exterior wall lights for my home over the past few days because I want to upgrade both the style and security of my outdoor areas. After going through reviews on Wirecutter, Better Homes & Gardens, and Bob Vila, I found these two options highly recommended:
Now I’m having trouble deciding which one would best suit my needs. I’m specifically looking for something that’s weather-resistant, energy-efficient, and fits well with a modern home design. Dusk-to-dawn sensors or motion detection features would be a big plus.
Has anyone here tried either of these? Or would you recommend something even better?
Hey! I actually went down the same rabbit hole recently, so I totally get what you’re going through.
Both of the options you found are solid, and I looked into them too
Tuffenough Solar Outdoor Lights
Really great if you want brightness and wide coverage. They’re super bright, have multiple motion detection modes, and are IP65 weather-resistant, so they can handle rain, dust, and wind.
That said, they’re more utilitarian in design, not the best if you’re looking for something stylish.
CYHKEE Solar Wall Lanterns
These are much more decorative and fit nicely with a modern or traditional home. They also have motion detection and dusk-to-dawn features, and are weatherproof too. But they’re more about ambiance not nearly as bright as the Tuffenough ones.
I ended up going with something that blends both.. the AURAXY Solar Wall Lights.
They have:
A sleek, modern design
Good brightness for entryways and garages
Motion sensing + dusk-to-dawn
And yep IP65 rated too, so totally fine in bad weather
It’s a good middle ground if you want both function and curb appeal.