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A best Christmas lights sale search goes faster when you already know which sets fit your home. These six picks are ones to keep an eye on, and each one is scored only on what its listing says.

We did not test these lights in person. Scores come from listed modes, timers, length, connecting limits, extras and indoor or outdoor use, so check the current listing on Amazon before you buy. Read more in our editorial policy, or see our main best christmas lights guide for more choices.

Top 3 Christmas Light Sets to Keep on Your List

Score 7.4/10Brightown Multicolor LED Christmas Lights, 32 Ft 100 Count

Brightown Multicolor LED Christmas Lights, 32 Ft 100 Count

  • 8 modes with a memory chip
  • Timer of 6 hours on and 18 off
  • Connects up to 8 sets
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Score 7.4/10AMMAKER Battery Operated Christmas Lights, 39.5 Ft 100 LED Warm White

AMMAKER Battery Operated Christmas Lights, 39.5 Ft 100 LED Warm White

  • Runs on AA batteries, no plug needed
  • 8 modes and a 6 hours on, 18 off timer
  • Listed as IP65
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Score 6.6/10HXWEIYE Rechargeable Fairy Lights With Remote, 6 Pack of 7 Ft

HXWEIYE Rechargeable Fairy Lights With Remote, 6 Pack of 7 Ft

  • 6 rechargeable strands with 2 charging cables
  • Remote with a DIY timer
  • 8 lighting effects
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How We Score

CriterionWeightWhat we look at
Feature set30Listed modes, timers, memory and remote
Coverage and expansion25Listed length, bulb count and connecting limit
Included extras20Spare bulbs, flasher bulbs, cables or remotes in the box
Placement range25Indoor or outdoor use, water rating and places named

Holiday Light Specs to Compare

ProductBest ForScoreTypeKey spec
Brightown Multicolor LED Christmas Lights, 32 Ft 100 Count Brightown Multicolor LED Christmas Lights, 32 Ft 100 CountBest With Mode Memory7.4LED mini lights32 ft, 100 LEDView
AMMAKER Battery Operated Christmas Lights, 39.5 Ft 100 LED Warm White AMMAKER Battery Operated Christmas Lights, 39.5 Ft 100 LED Warm WhiteBest AA Battery Strand7.4LED string lights39.5 ft, 100 LEDView
HXWEIYE Rechargeable Fairy Lights With Remote, 6 Pack of 7 Ft HXWEIYE Rechargeable Fairy Lights With Remote, 6 Pack of 7 FtBest Rechargeable Six Pack6.6Fairy lights6 pack, 20 LED eachView
Meteds Clear Incandescent Mini Christmas Lights, 100 Count Set Meteds Clear Incandescent Mini Christmas Lights, 100 Count SetBest Clear Incandescent Minis6.1Incandescent minis100 count, 21 ftView
Joomer Multicolor LED Christmas Tree Lights, 19.5 Ft 100 LED Joomer Multicolor LED Christmas Tree Lights, 19.5 Ft 100 LEDBest With Spare Bulbs6.1LED mini lights100 LED, IP65View
Minetom Clear LED Christmas String Lights, 100 Count 20 Ft Minetom Clear LED Christmas String Lights, 100 Count 20 FtMost Sets Linkable5.9LED mini lights20 ft, 100 countView

Brightown Multicolor LED Christmas Lights, 32 Ft 100 Count

Best With Mode MemoryBrightown Multicolor LED Christmas Lights, 32 Ft 100 Count
Pros
  • 8 modes with one button control
  • Memory restores your last mode
  • Timer runs 6 hours on and 18 hours off
  • Connects up to 8 sets end to end
Cons
  • Needs an outlet
  • No spare bulbs or fuses listed
  • Multicolor only in this listing
Length32 ft
LEDs100
Modes8
RatingIP44

Brightown puts 100 multicolor LEDs on a 32 ft string with 8 modes, from Steady On to Twinkle/Flash, all on one button. A memory chip brings back your last mode each time you switch it on, and the timer runs 6 hours on and 18 hours off. The listing names trees, garlands, windows and mantels.

Up to 8 compatible strands connect end to end for rooflines, fences or large trees. It is listed as IP44 for indoor and outdoor use, with a note not to immerse it. Compare the mode count and connecting limit with other sets before you buy. Score: Feature set 8, Coverage and expansion 8, Included extras 5, Placement range 8.

Who the Brightown 100 Count fits best

Pick it if you want colored lights with a timer and memory on a tree or mantel.

Who should skip the Brightown 100 Count

Skip it if you want warm white light.

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AMMAKER Battery Operated Christmas Lights, 39.5 Ft 100 LED Warm White

Best AA Battery StrandAMMAKER Battery Operated Christmas Lights, 39.5 Ft 100 LED Warm White
Pros
  • Runs on AA batteries, no plug needed
  • 8 lighting modes
  • Timer runs 6 hours on and 18 hours off
  • Listed as IP65
Cons
  • Listing gives two different battery counts
  • No remote listed
  • Not listed as connectable
Length39.5 ft
LEDs100
Modes8
RatingIP65

AMMAKER strings 100 warm white LEDs along 39.5 feet and runs them on AA batteries, so there is no plug to find. Pick from 8 modes, including Slow Fade, Twinkle/Flash and Steady On. A built in timer keeps them on for 6 hours and off for 18 to help the batteries last.

It is listed as IP65 and names bedroom, pergola, tree, garden and patio use. The listing gives two different battery counts, so check the battery box before you shop for batteries. Score: Feature set 8, Coverage and expansion 8, Included extras 5, Placement range 8.

Who the AMMAKER 39.5 Ft fits best

Pick it if you want a long warm white strand where there is no outlet.

Who should skip the AMMAKER 39.5 Ft

Skip it if you want to link several strands together.

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HXWEIYE Rechargeable Fairy Lights With Remote, 6 Pack of 7 Ft

Best Rechargeable Six PackHXWEIYE Rechargeable Fairy Lights With Remote, 6 Pack of 7 Ft
Pros
  • 6 strands with 20 warm LEDs each
  • Detachable rechargeable battery packs
  • Remote with a fixed 6 hour timer or DIY timer
  • 2 charging cables included
Cons
  • Specs list it as not water resistant
  • Each strand is only 7 ft
  • No brightness levels listed
Pack6 strands
Per strand7 ft, 20 LED
ChargeAbout 2 hours
Included2 cables, 1 remote

HXWEIYE packs 6 fairy light strands, each 7 ft with 20 soft warm LEDs on silver copper wire. Each has a detachable rechargeable battery pack. The maker says a full charge takes about 2 hours and gives up to 100 hours of light, with about 300 charges per pack. Two charging cables and one remote come in the box.

It offers 8 lighting effects, a fixed 6 hour timer and a DIY timer that repeats your chosen on and off times from the next day. The listing names stairs, trees, jars, vases and furniture. Score: Feature set 9, Coverage and expansion 6, Included extras 8, Placement range 3.

Who the HXWEIYE 6 Pack fits best

Pick it if you want several small rechargeable strands for jars, stairs or shelves.

Who should skip the HXWEIYE 6 Pack

Skip it if the lights will face wet weather.

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Meteds Clear Incandescent Mini Christmas Lights, 100 Count Set

Best Clear Incandescent MinisMeteds Clear Incandescent Mini Christmas Lights, 100 Count Set
Pros
  • 100 clear warm white incandescent bulbs
  • 19.6 ft lighted length with 2.36 in spacing
  • Connects up to 5 sets
  • 2 flasher bulbs included
Cons
  • Incandescent, not LED
  • No modes or timer listed
  • Listing names both green and white wire
Bulbs100 clear incandescent
Lighted length19.6 ft
Lead wire19.6 in
RatingIP44

Meteds sells an old fashioned set of 100 clear warm white incandescent bulbs. The lighted length is 19.6 feet, with 2.36 inches between bulbs, a 19.6 inch lead wire and a 4 inch end connector. Two flasher bulbs come in the box for a blinking effect. The listing names bedroom and living room use.

End sockets let you connect up to 5 sets. It is listed as IP44 for indoor and outdoor decor. The listing mentions both green and white wire, so check the photos for the wire color. Score: Feature set 3, Coverage and expansion 7, Included extras 7, Placement range 8.

Who the Meteds Clear Minis fits best

Pick it if you want the classic glow of clear incandescent minis.

Who should skip the Meteds Clear Minis

Skip it if you want modes or a timer.

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Joomer Multicolor LED Christmas Tree Lights, 19.5 Ft 100 LED

Best With Spare BulbsJoomer Multicolor LED Christmas Tree Lights, 19.5 Ft 100 LED
Pros
  • 100 multicolor LEDs on a 19.5 ft lighted length
  • 4 spare bulbs included
  • Connects up to 36 strands
  • Listed as IP65
Cons
  • No modes or timer listed
  • Specs list outdoor use
  • Needs an outlet
Lighted length19.5 ft
LEDs100
Bulb spacing2.36 in
RatingIP65

Joomer makes a 21.5 ft string with a 19.5 ft lighted length and 100 multicolor LEDs spaced 2.36 inches apart. Four spare bulbs come with it. Just plug it in, since there are no settings to fuss with. The listing names staircases, hallways and Christmas tree areas as well as porches and patios.

Male and female plugs let you connect up to 36 strands. The specs list IP65 and outdoor use, and the features name indoor spaces too. No modes or timer are listed, so it simply stays on. Score: Feature set 3, Coverage and expansion 8, Included extras 7, Placement range 7.

Who the Joomer 100 LED fits best

Pick it if you want simple colored minis that link into a long run.

Who should skip the Joomer 100 LED

Skip it if you want a timer or flashing modes.

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Minetom Clear LED Christmas String Lights, 100 Count 20 Ft

Most Sets LinkableMinetom Clear LED Christmas String Lights, 100 Count 20 Ft
Pros
  • 100 clear LED minis on 20 ft of green wire
  • Connects up to 60 sets
  • Each bulb lights on its own, per the listing
  • Listed as IP65
Cons
  • No modes or timer listed
  • Listing gives conflicting bulb counts in its power notes
  • Needs an outlet
Length20 ft
LEDs100 clear
Bulb spacing2.4 in
Lead wire18 in

Minetom puts 100 clear LED mini lights on 20 ft of green wire, with 2.4 inches between bulbs, an 18 inch lead wire and a 3 inch end connector. The listing says each light works on its own, so one bulb going out does not affect the rest. Just plug it in and it lights.

Up to 60 sets connect end to end. Specs list IP65 and indoor and outdoor use. No modes or timer are listed, and the power notes mention a different bulb count, so we left those out. Score: Feature set 3, Coverage and expansion 8, Included extras 5, Placement range 8.

Who the Minetom Clear LED fits best

Pick it if you plan to link many strands for a big display.

Who should skip the Minetom Clear LED

Skip it if you want multicolor lights.

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What to Compare Before You Add Lights to Your Cart

Line up the lighted length

Some listings give a total length and a shorter lighted length. Compare the lighted length so you know how much of the string actually glows.

Connecting limits run from 5 to 60 sets among these picks. If you plan a big display, the limit matters as much as the length of one string.

Count the extras in the box

Spare bulbs, flasher bulbs, charging cables or a remote can make one set more useful than another with the same length.

Match the water rating to the spot

IP44 and IP65 sets are listed for outdoor use, while a set listed as not water resistant belongs inside.

Decide on plug, AA or rechargeable

Plug in sets need an outlet, AA sets need batteries on hand, and rechargeable strands need time on the charger.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I compare in a best christmas lights sale search?

Compare lighted length, bulb count, modes and timer, the connecting limit and what extras come in the box. Then check the current listing on Amazon.

Which of these Christmas lights are rechargeable?

The HXWEIYE 6 Pack is the only pick with rechargeable battery packs, and it includes 2 charging cables.

Do any LED Christmas lights here have a timer?

Yes. The Brightown 100 Count, AMMAKER 39.5 Ft and HXWEIYE 6 Pack all list a timer.

Which holiday lights here link the most strands?

The Minetom Clear LED lists up to 60 connected sets, the most of these picks.

Final Verdict

For a best Christmas lights sale shortlist, the Brightown 100 Count leads with 8 modes, memory and a daily timer. The AMMAKER 39.5 Ft runs on AA batteries with no plug, and the HXWEIYE 6 Pack gives you six rechargeable strands.

Looking for something else? Explore more holiday decor guides.

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