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Best christmas lights rechargeable let you light a tree, window or table with no plug and no disposable batteries. This guide looks at rechargeable lights in lengths from 10 ft to 79 ft, with USB and USB-C charging. Each pick lists its charging, run time and remote, where the listing names them.

We compared listing details for length, LED count, charging, run time, remote and modes. We kept only lights that included rechargeable charging in the listing. Read more in our editorial policy, or see our main best christmas lights guide for more choices.

Top 3 Rechargeable Christmas Lights to Start With

Score 9.2/10HXWEIYE 2-Pack Fairy Lights Battery Operated 33FT 100LED Remote

HXWEIYE 2-Pack Fairy Lights Battery Operated 33FT 100LED Remote

  • 2 pack, each 33 ft with 100 LED lights
  • 5-hour charge, up to 120 hours of light
  • Remote control included
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Score 8.9/10Rechargeable Rope Lights 79FT 240LED String Lights Multicolor

Rechargeable Rope Lights 79FT 240LED String Lights Multicolor

  • 2 pack, each 39 ft with 120 LED lights
  • Type-C power bank included
  • 24 hours or more of light
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Score 8.6/102 Pack Rechargeable Battery Operated String Lights Remote Warm White

2 Pack Rechargeable Battery Operated String Lights Remote Warm White

  • 2 pack, each 33 ft with 100 LED lights
  • Type-C charging
  • Remote control included
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How We Score

CriterionWeightWhat we look at
length and LED count30%How long the lights are and how many LED lights they have
charging and runtime30%How the lights charge and how long they run
remote and modes20%What remote and modes the lights offer
weather and build20%What water rating and material the listing gives for outdoor use

USB Rechargeable String Lights Compared

ProductBest ForScoreTypeKey spec
HXWEIYE 2-Pack Fairy Lights Battery Operated 33FT 100LED Remote HXWEIYE 2-Pack Fairy Lights Battery Operated 33FT 100LED RemoteBest Overall9.2String Lights33 ft 100 LEDView
Rechargeable Rope Lights 79FT 240LED String Lights Multicolor Rechargeable Rope Lights 79FT 240LED String Lights MulticolorBest Rope Lights8.9Rope Lights79 ft 240 LEDView
2 Pack Rechargeable Battery Operated String Lights Remote Warm White 2 Pack Rechargeable Battery Operated String Lights Remote Warm WhiteBest Warm White8.6String Lights66 ft 200 LEDView
Christmas Decorations 3 Pack Rechargeable Christmas Window Lights Christmas Decorations 3 Pack Rechargeable Christmas Window LightsBest Window Lights8.1Window Lights600 mAh batteryView
3 Pack 10ft Rechargeable Fairy Lights 30 LED Battery Operated 3 Pack 10ft Rechargeable Fairy Lights 30 LED Battery OperatedBest Mini Pack8.0Fairy Lights10 ft 30 LEDView
Rechargeable Fairy Lights 16FT 50LED Battery Operated String Lights Rechargeable Fairy Lights 16FT 50LED Battery Operated String LightsBest Timer Pick7.6Fairy Lights16 ft 50 LEDView

HXWEIYE 2-Pack Fairy Lights Battery Operated 33FT 100LED Remote

Best OverallHXWEIYE 2-Pack Fairy Lights Battery Operated 33FT 100LED Remote
Pros
  • 2 pack, each 33 ft with 100 LED lights
  • 5-hour charge, up to 120 hours of light
  • Remote control included
  • Light sensor mode included
Cons
  • 5-hour charge is the longest pick
  • 33 ft per string is shorter than other picks in this guide
  • Light sensor mode is for outdoor use only
Light Source TypeLED
Ingress Protection Code RatingIPX4
Item Length33 feet
Number of Packs2

This 2 pack has 100 LED lights on each 33 ft string. A detachable rechargeable battery pack charges without moving the whole string. A full 5-hour charge gives up to 120 hours of light, or over 15 days at about 6 hours per day. The battery pack holds 2500mAh and supports about 300 charge cycles, as listed.

A remote controls 8 modes, and a custom timer lets you set your own on and off times. A light sensor turns the lights on at dusk and off at dawn, for outdoor use only. The listing gives an IPX4 waterproof rating. Score: length and LED count 10, charging and runtime 10, remote and modes 8, weather and build 8.

Who the HXWEIYE Rechargeable fits best

Choose this if you want the longest run time with a remote and a sensor.

Who should skip the HXWEIYE Rechargeable

Skip this if you want a shorter charge time or a rope form.

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Rechargeable Rope Lights 79FT 240LED String Lights Multicolor

Best Rope LightsRechargeable Rope Lights 79FT 240LED String Lights Multicolor
Pros
  • 2 pack, each 39 ft with 120 LED lights
  • Type-C power bank included
  • 24 hours or more of light
  • Remote and power bank button
Cons
  • 39 ft per string is shorter than other picks in this guide
  • No timer hours are listed
  • No memory is listed
Light Source TypeLED
Ingress Protection Code RatingIP65
Item Length79 feet
Number of Packs2

This rope set has 120 LED lights on each 39 ft string, for 240 LED lights and 79 ft in total. A compact Type-C power bank, cable included, powers the lights. The lights give 24 hours or more of cordless glow, as listed. A remote and a power bank button control 8 modes, with 4 brightness levels.

A transparent PVC tube covers the lights, so they bend into shapes and store easily, as listed. The set and the charging case are listed as IP65 waterproof. The listing does not name timer hours or memory for this set. Score: length and LED count 9, charging and runtime 10, remote and modes 8, weather and build 8.

Who the Rechargeable Rope Lights fits best

Choose this if you want a long multicolor rope with a power bank.

Who should skip the Rechargeable Rope Lights

Skip this if you want a timer or a string form.

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2 Pack Rechargeable Battery Operated String Lights Remote Warm White

Best Warm White2 Pack Rechargeable Battery Operated String Lights Remote Warm White
Pros
  • 2 pack, each 33 ft with 100 LED lights
  • Type-C charging
  • Remote control included
  • 8 lighting modes and memory
Cons
  • 33 ft per string is shorter than other picks in this guide
  • No run time is listed
  • No charge time in hours is listed beyond 4 hours
Light Source TypeLED
Power SourceType-C charging
Ingress Protection Code RatingIP65
Number of Packs2

This 2 pack has 100 LED lights on each 33 ft string, for 200 LED lights and 66 ft in total. The warm white lights suit yards, fences, patios, gardens and bedrooms, as listed. A Type-C charge powers the lights, with a 4-hour charge, as listed. A remote switches 8 modes, and a built-in memory function saves the last setting.

The set runs on a 1200mAh rechargeable battery in each pack, as listed. The listing gives an IP65 waterproof rating for rain and snow. The listing does not name a run time for this set. Score: length and LED count 9, charging and runtime 9, remote and modes 8, weather and build 8.

Who the Rechargeable Warm String fits best

Choose this if you want warm white strings with a remote and memory.

Who should skip the Rechargeable Warm String

Skip this if you want a listed run time or a rope form.

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Christmas Decorations 3 Pack Rechargeable Christmas Window Lights

Best Window LightsChristmas Decorations 3 Pack Rechargeable Christmas Window Lights
Pros
  • 3 pack window lights in bell, tree and star designs
  • USB-C rechargeable, 600mAh battery
  • Full charge gives up to 36 hours of light
  • 8 flashing modes and timer
Cons
  • No length is listed
  • No remote is listed
  • Indoor use only, as listed
Light Source TypeLED
Number of Items3
Material TypePlastic
Form FactorStick On

This 3 pack has window lights in bell, tree and star designs, in multicolor. A built-in 600mAh rechargeable battery charges with any USB-C cable, as listed. A full charge gives up to 36 hours of steady light at full brightness, as listed. Suction cups and hanging hooks mount the lights on glass, doors and cabinets.

A timer stays lit for 6 hours, then turns off for 18 hours each day. Eight flashing modes produce soft, warm light. The set is listed for indoor use. The listing does not name a length or a remote for this set. Score: length and LED count 7, charging and runtime 10, remote and modes 8, weather and build 7.

Who the Rechargeable Window Lights fits best

Choose this if you want rechargeable window lights with a timer.

Who should skip the Rechargeable Window Lights

Skip this if you want a string or a remote.

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3 Pack 10ft Rechargeable Fairy Lights 30 LED Battery Operated

Best Mini Pack3 Pack 10ft Rechargeable Fairy Lights 30 LED Battery Operated
Pros
  • 3 pack, each 10 ft with 30 LED lights
  • USB to Type-C cables included
  • Working time about 24 hours
  • 8 modes and timer
Cons
  • 10 ft per string is the shortest pick
  • Battery box is not waterproof
  • 30 LED lights per string cover a smaller area
Light Source TypeLED
Voltage3 volts
Wattage1.8 watts
Control MethodTouch

This 3 pack has 30 LED lights on each 10 ft copper wire string. A built-in rechargeable battery charges with USB to Type-C cables, as listed. Working time is about 24 hours, as listed. Eight modes create dynamic light, and a timer runs 6 hours on and 18 hours off.

The LED string lights are listed as waterproof, but the battery box is not waterproof, so cover it in rain. The battery box measures 2 by 1 inches, so it hides easily. The set runs on 3 volts and 1.8 watts. Score: length and LED count 7, charging and runtime 9, remote and modes 8, weather and build 8.

Who the Rechargeable Fairy Pack fits best

Choose this if you want mini strings for tables and jars.

Who should skip the Rechargeable Fairy Pack

Skip this if you want a remote or a longer string.

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Rechargeable Fairy Lights 16FT 50LED Battery Operated String Lights

Best Timer PickRechargeable Fairy Lights 16FT 50LED Battery Operated String Lights
Pros
  • 50 LED lights on 16 ft
  • Type-C battery pack, cable included
  • 20 hours or more of light
  • 8 dynamic modes and timer
Cons
  • 16 ft is shorter than other picks in this guide
  • No remote is listed
  • Indoor use only, as listed
Light Source TypeLED
Ingress Protection Code RatingIP65
Connectivity ProtocolUSB
Material TypeSilver Plated Copper Wire

This set has 50 LED lights on a 16 ft string, with a Type-C battery pack and cable included. A 500mAh rechargeable battery powers the lights for 20 hours or more, as listed. Eight dynamic modes cover slow glow, twinkle, waves, chase, steady on and more, as listed. A double tap turns on a 6 hour on and 18 hour off timer.

The listing gives an IP65 waterproof rating, with tangle-free wiring, as listed. The set is listed for indoor use. The listing does not name a remote for this set. It suits a bedroom or table that wants a short rechargeable fairy string. Score: length and LED count 6, charging and runtime 8, remote and modes 8, weather and build 9.

Who the Rechargeable Fairy String fits best

Choose this if you want a short fairy string with a timer.

Who should skip the Rechargeable Fairy String

Skip this if you want a remote or outdoor use.

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Charging and Running Rechargeable Lights

USB and USB-C Charging

Most sets in this guide charge with a USB-C cable, while some use USB to Type-C cables. A detachable battery pack charges without moving the whole string, where the listing names it. Check the cable type in the listing before you buy.

Run Time and Charge Time

Run times in this guide range from 20 hours to 120 hours, as listed. A 5-hour charge gives up to 120 hours of light, while a 4-hour charge powers one set, as listed. Charge the lights before you hang them.

Remote and Modes

Some sets include a remote, while others use a button on the battery pack. Eight modes are common in this guide, from steady on to twinkle and chase. Pick the control that suits your tree or table.

Timer and Memory

A timer sets 6 hours on and 18 hours off, so the lights turn on and off each day. A memory function saves the last mode, where the listing names it. Set the timer once, then let the lights run each day.

Length and Where to Hang Them

A 79 ft rope suits a yard, while a 10 ft string suits a table or jar. Window lights suit glass, doors and cabinets, as listed. Check the length and form in the listing before you hang them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best christmas lights rechargeable pick for a tree?

A long string suits a tree, such as the HXWEIYE Rechargeable set with 33 ft per string and a remote. A rope set also works for a large yard.

How long do rechargeable fairy lights run on one charge?

Run times in this guide range from 20 hours to 120 hours, as listed. The HXWEIYE Rechargeable set runs up to 120 hours after a 5-hour charge.

Do USB rechargeable string lights need disposable batteries?

No, USB rechargeable string lights in this guide charge by USB-C and need no disposable batteries. Check the listing for the cable type before you buy.

Can rechargeable Christmas lights go outside?

Yes, many rechargeable lights in this guide are listed for indoor and outdoor use, such as the Rechargeable Rope Lights with an IP65 rating. Check the water rating in the listing before you hang them outside.

Final Verdict

For the best christmas lights rechargeable overall, the HXWEIYE Rechargeable set leads with up to 120 hours of light and a remote. If you want a long rope, the Rechargeable Rope Lights is a strong alternate, and the Rechargeable Warm String suits a home that wants warm white strings with a remote.

Looking for something else? Explore more holiday decor guides.

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