Best Battery Powered Christmas Lights

Holiday decorations are not complete without a set of pretty lights that create a cozy atmosphere. If you get the right Christmas light, you can make your entire house glow with Christmas cheer, not just your tree.

Top 10 Battery Powered Christmas Lights

Check out 10 of the best string lights for holiday decorations and let them inspire you for this year’s theme. Or, scroll down for a few quick tips on installing them.

1. Most Popular: Loende 18ft Clear Mini LED

Nothing beats a classic and this popular Loende product is a perfect example of the traditional Christmas lights. These IP65 waterproof bulbs are also made to high standards with a strong PC bulb cover that stays cool to the touch.

There are 8 different lighting modes for you to choose from with a pre-programmed 6 hours on, 18 hours off timer. There is no remote control but you can find all the buttons for the modes and timer on the battery pack.

2. Sleekest Design: Dailyart Mini Globes

These string lights are extremely popular for their stylish design and versatility which will give your Christmas tree a lovely modern look. The miniature plastic globes are a cloudy white that give off a warm cozy glow.

This is a great choice if you want to decorate a tree outside in your garden since it is rated IP44 and even has a waterproof battery pack.. The wire is only 13 feet long but since the battery pack is safe for outdoor use you don’t have the hassle of having to add an extension cord.

They are similar in design to our Christmas icicle lights.

3. Most Unique Design: Impress Life Candy Cane Twinklers

Looking for something a little more quirky and unexpected this year? Then swap the regular shapes for these fun and colorful candy canes that all your friends will be talking about.

This is also a more advanced model since you get the option of using both batteries or a charged USB (cord included) as a power source with a remote control for switching between 8 different flicker modes and timer. The IP64 waterproof battery pack holds 3 batteries which will last for 30 hours.

4. Best for a Tropical Christmas: DecorNova Ratan Globes

Not everyone is having a white Christmas which is why decorating palm trees is becoming so popular. If you want to stay in the tropical theme but still keep it modern then choose these globe lights made of ratan.

This unique material and shape gives a crafty twist to your theme but with the familiar soft glow and 2 settings. The illumination is gentle on the eyes and 3 AA batteries will keep the lights on for up to 48 hours.

5. Most Colorful: Magotan Green Wire Multicolor LED Christmas Lights

Sticking with the traditional but with the extra pop of multicolor LEDs comes this product by Magotan. The green wire blends in nicely with the traditional pine tree, letting the many different colors really liven up the space.

The LEDs have a breakage proof cover which also keeps it cool to the touch and prevents overheating. You have the choice between 8 different flash settings with an autotimer for the standard 6 hours on and 18 hours off.

6. Best Stars: Homeleo Warm White Twinkle

One step up from the classic Christmas light shape is the star shape which Homeleo brings out the best in this version. Each one looks like it is made up of perfect little beads of water which gives off a softer glow with a gradation in the color.

This is a longer wire with 100 stars spaced nearly 6 inches in between so it is perfect for a larger tree. There are 8 different lighting effects and a timer that you can switch up from a distance using the remote control.

7. Best Globe String Lights: LE Globe String Lights

If you want your lights to make your room come alive with a fuller, more colorful atmosphere this Christmas, then you’ll want to check out the LE Globe String Lights

These funky globe-shaped lights double as a gorgeous Christmas “small-bulb” replacement and… they’re also perfect for using year-round for any type of party or celebration.

You can use them indoors and outdoors (they have a water-resistance rating of IP44). So when it’s cold, set them up inside for the winter, and when it’s hot out in the summer, put them out on the patio for a fun backyard party atmosphere.

The lights come with 8 different settings so you can alter the atmosphere however you like, depending on your mood. Plus, there’s even a timer and memory function so you can set your lights on autopilot, and have them remember your setting next time you turn them on (so you don’t need to keep resetting them).

Included is a set of 50 LED string lights spanning 16.4 feet in length. The set doesn’t come with batteries, so you’ll need to put 3 AA batteries in to get them started. Thankfully, you don’t need to plug them in, so you can put them anywhere you like, and control them with the remote that’s included

8. Best Multi-Pack: Accmor 10 ft Super Bright 6 Pack
If you’re the kind that decorates more than just the tree it is smart to buy a multipack so that you can create a consistency in the design. This affordable 6 pack of 10 feet long string lights is classic and dainty with clear wire and LEDs.

There are two modes, blinking and continuous, for a classic and simple decor. Do not that this product is not waterproof so make sure to only use it indoors and keep it away from any moisture.

9. Country Living Theme: Orange Tree Trade Jingle Bells with Plaid Bows

For something a little more rustic and unexpected, choose these cute silver bells with red and white checkered ribbons. The bulbs themselves are situated in between so you can consider this set as more than just simple lights.

With the lights continuously on it will last 100 hours but double that when you set it on twinkle mode. There is a standard timer that lets it stay on for 6 hours.

10. Best for Outdoors: Maxinda Weatherproof Strawberry Lights

This is one of the safest designs with a lot of versatility since it is waterproof, has a spark-proof plug and is expandable to up to 80 strings. Each cord is 16.7 feet long so imagine how much of your front yard you can cover using this Maxinda product, making it perfect for your Pathway.

These strawberry lights are available in several versions including multicolor, white and blue so you can get creative with the design. They also have a longer lifespan compared to other models, up to 3000 hours.

Christmas Lights Buying Guide

Decorating the home for the holidays is a fun family activity but before you get your creative juices flowing, consider these following tips.

Calculate the right length

Think about how long the cord has to be to wrap around your tree from top to bottom and any other areas of the house that you want twinkling.

Match the color to the other decorations

If your general color palette is more subdued then choose a warm white glow but if you are looking for something more colorful a multicolor string really brightens up the place.

Use the same type of lights throughout

This may seem like a minor design detail but it creates a consistency which keeps it polished instead of tacky.

Check whether all parts are waterproof before installing them outdoors

Often it is only the string lights themselves that are weatherproof while the power pack is not.

Check the product description to find out whether the entire product is safe for outdoor use as well or if you need to add an extension cord that lets you plug in the power pack indoors.

Check the lifespan

Overall, Christmas lights don’t last as long as regular light bulbs in the home so make sure you are not buying a product that will fizzle out after just a few days.

LED lights are always the better option because they consume less electricity and also last longer than other types of lighting technology. They are often safer to use, as well.

Choose the most convenient power source

Battery-powered Christmas lights are the easiest because they rarely require any installation but for prolonged use you might be more interested in a plug-in version or even a solar powered version for the more environmentally-minded.

Choose your favorite lighting settings

If you like variation then look for a product with many different kinds of flash modes (and a remote control for easy access and quick adjustments) but if you only want a simple continuous on mode then you can save a few bucks with a simpler model.