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Best outdoor christmas lights turn a house, yard or tree into a bright holiday display. This guide looks at long string lights with warm white and multicolor LEDs, in lengths from 75 ft to 328 ft. Each pick lists its modes, timer, linking and water rating.
We compared listing details for length, LED count, modes, timers, connectable runs and water resistance. We kept only string lights that showed clear details for outdoor use. Read more in our editorial policy, or see our main best christmas lights guide for more choices.
Top 3 Outdoor String Lights for a Big House
1000 LED Christmas Lights 328 FT Outdoor String Lights
- 1000 LED lights on a 328 ft wire
- Remote with 8 modes and dimming
- IP44 waterproof rating
JMEXSUSS Christmas Lights Outdoor 168 FT 600 LED
- 600 warm white LED lights on 168 ft
- Remote with 8 modes and dimming
- IPX7 waterproof rating
FUNPENY Christmas String Lights 164 FT 500 LED
- 500 multicolor LED lights on 164 ft
- 8 lighting modes
- IP44 waterproof rating
How We Score
| Criterion | Weight | What we look at |
|---|---|---|
| length and coverage | 30% | How long the string is and how much house, yard or tree it can cover |
| lights and modes | 30% | How many LED lights there are and how many modes they offer |
| ease of use | 20% | How the remote, timer, memory and storage work |
| weather protection | 20% | What water rating the listing gives for outdoor use |
Holiday Lights for House Exteriors Compared
| Product | Best For | Score | Type | Key spec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1000 LED Christmas Lights 328 FT Outdoor String Lights | Best Overall | 9.3 | String Lights | 328 ft 1000 LED | View |
 JMEXSUSS Christmas Lights Outdoor 168 FT 600 LED | Best Waterproof Pick | 9.0 | String Lights | 168 ft 600 LED | View |
 FUNPENY Christmas String Lights 164 FT 500 LED | Best Long Multicolor | 8.8 | String Lights | 164 ft 500 LED | View |
 MZD8391 Christmas Light Outdoor 105 FT 300 LED | Best IP65 Pick | 8.6 | String Lights | 105 ft 300 LED | View |
 Connectable Christmas String Lights 88 FT 240 LED | Best Mode Choice | 8.3 | String Lights | 88 ft 240 LED | View |
 Extendable Christmas String Lights 75.8 FT 200 LED | Best Warm White | 8.0 | String Lights | 75.8 ft 200 LED | View |
 Decute Christmas String Lights Outdoor 105 FT | Best Connectable Pick | 7.7 | String Lights | 105 ft IP55 | View |
1000 LED Christmas Lights 328 FT Outdoor String Lights
- 1000 LED lights cover a large area
- 328 ft wire plus a 17 ft lead cord
- Remote offers 8 modes and dimming
- IP44 waterproof for rain and snow
- Not extendable in the listing
- 20 watts is the highest pick
- 328 ft needs a large house or yard
| Light Source Type | LED |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 20 watts |
| Ingress Protection Code Rating | IP44 |
| Item Length | 328 feet |
This set has 1000 LED lights on a 328 ft wire, plus a 17 ft lead cord, for a total of 345 ft. Bulbs sit 3.9 inch apart, so the light spreads evenly along a house, yard or tree. A wireless remote offers 8 modes, from combination to steady on, and a dim button adjusts brightness. The lights suit a tree, home, patio, garden, porch, yard, lawn and landscape.
The listing gives an IP44 waterproof rating for rain and snow, and a 29V low voltage plug. The set is not extendable in the listing, so one set is the full run. It suits a large house that wants one very long multicolor string. Score: length and coverage 10, lights and modes 9, ease of use 10, weather protection 8.
Who the 1000 LED String fits best
Choose this if you want the longest string for a large house.
Who should skip the 1000 LED String
Skip this if you want to extend the run with more sets.
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JMEXSUSS Christmas Lights Outdoor 168 FT 600 LED
- 600 warm white LED lights on 168 ft
- Remote offers 8 modes and 4 brightness levels
- Timer function included
- IPX7 waterproof rating
- No connectable run is listed
- 168 ft needs a large tree or yard
- No memory function is listed
| Light Source Type | LED |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 5 watts |
| Voltage | 30 volts |
| Ingress Protection Code Rating | IPX7 |
This set has 600 warm white LED lights on a 168 ft string, with a 10 ft lead wire. A wireless remote offers 8 lighting modes, dimming with 4 brightness levels, and a timer function. The warm white glow suits a living room, Christmas tree, bedroom, pergola, patio, wall, garden, yard, porch or fireplace. A storage wheel makes it easy to put up and take down.
The listing gives an IPX7 waterproof rating, the highest in this guide. The lights run on corded power at 30 volts and 5 watts. The listing does not name a connectable run or a memory function. Score: length and coverage 9, lights and modes 9, ease of use 8, weather protection 10.
Who the 600 LED String fits best
Choose this if you want a bright warm white string with the highest water rating.
Who should skip the 600 LED String
Skip this if you want a multicolor string or a linkable run.
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FUNPENY Christmas String Lights 164 FT 500 LED
- 500 colorful LED lights on 164 ft
- 8 lighting modes for many moods
- Bulb spacing is 3.94 inch
- IP44 waterproof for indoor and outdoor use
- No connectable run is listed
- No timer is listed
- No remote is listed
| Light Source Type | LED |
|---|---|
| Ingress Protection Code Rating | IP44 |
| Item Length | 164 feet |
| Bulb Spacing | 3.94 inch |
This set has 500 colorful LED lights on a 164 ft string, with bulb spacing of 3.94 inch. Eight lighting modes cover combination, in wave, sequential, slow glow, chasing and flash, slow fade, twinkle and flash, and steady on. The colorful lights suit larger gardens, terraces and churches, as listed, and a reel helps with storage. The LED lamp is energy-saving, as listed.
The listing gives an IP44 waterproof rating for indoor and outdoor use, and a 29V low voltage output. The listing does not name a timer, a remote or a connectable run. It suits a large garden that wants a long multicolor string. Score: length and coverage 9, lights and modes 9, ease of use 9, weather protection 8.
Who the 500 LED String fits best
Choose this if you want a long multicolor string for a large garden.
Who should skip the 500 LED String
Skip this if you want a timer, a remote or a linkable run.
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MZD8391 Christmas Light Outdoor 105 FT 300 LED
- 300 multicolor LED lights on 105 ft
- 4 sets connect for 420 ft and 1200 LED
- 8 lighting modes with memory
- IP65 waterproof rating
- 105 ft needs linking for a very long run
- Multicolor only, no warm white option is listed
- No remote dimming is listed
| Light Source Type | LED |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 5 watts |
| Voltage | 110 volts |
| Ingress Protection Code Rating | IP65 |
This set has 300 multicolor LED lights on a 105 ft strand, and 4 sets can connect end to end for 420 ft and 1200 LED in total. Eight lighting modes cover combination, in waves, sequential, slow glow, chasing and flash, slow fade, twinkle and flash, and steady on. A memory function remembers the last setting automatically. The strand uses a thick copper core wire, as listed.
The listing gives an IP65 waterproof rating for heavy rain and snow. The set runs on corded power at 110 volts and 5 watts. The listing does not name remote dimming for this set. Score: length and coverage 9, lights and modes 9, ease of use 7, weather protection 9.
Who the 300 LED Multicolor String fits best
Choose this if you want to link sets for a 420 ft run.
Who should skip the 300 LED Multicolor String
Skip this if you want a longer single string or remote dimming.
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Connectable Christmas String Lights 88 FT 240 LED
- 240 warm white LED lights on 88 ft
- 13 dynamic modes to choose from
- Timer sets 6h on and 18h off
- Connect up to 5 sets together
- 88 ft needs linking for a very long run
- IP44 rating is lower than some picks in this guide
- No lead cord length is listed
| Light Source Type | LED |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 6 |
| Ingress Protection Code Rating | IP44 |
| Item Length | 88 feet |
This set has 240 warm white LED lights on an 88 ft string, with a flexible green wire. Thirteen dynamic modes cover chasing and flash, twinkle and flash, slow fade, slow glow, steady on, combination, in waves and sequential. A timer sets 6h on and 18h off, and a memory function remembers the last mode. End-to-end connectors link up to 5 sets together.
The listing gives an IP44 waterproof rating and 29V low voltage operation. The set runs on corded power at 6 watts. The listing does not name a lead cord length for this set. Score: length and coverage 8, lights and modes 9, ease of use 8, weather protection 8.
Who the 240 LED String fits best
Choose this if you want 13 modes in a medium length string.
Who should skip the 240 LED String
Skip this if you want a longer string or a higher water rating.
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Extendable Christmas String Lights 75.8 FT 200 LED
- 200 warm white LED lights on 75.8 ft
- Timer sets 6h on and 18h off
- Memory remembers the last mode
- Connect up to 5 chains for 1000 LED
- 75.8 ft needs linking for a long run
- 200 LED lights cover a smaller area
- IP44 rating is lower than some picks in this guide
| Light Source Type | LED |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 6 watts |
| Voltage | 29 volts |
| Ingress Protection Code Rating | IP44 |
This set has 200 warm white LED lights on a 75.8 ft string, with a green wire. Eight lighting modes fit different occasions, and a button on the adapter changes the mode. A timer sets 6h on and 18h off each day, and a memory function remembers the last mode. End-to-end connectors link up to 5 chains for a maximum of 1000 LED.
The listing gives an IP44 waterproof rating for indoor and outdoor use. The set runs on 29 volts and 6 watts. It suits a porch, fence, garden, yard or living room, as listed. Score: length and coverage 7, lights and modes 9, ease of use 8, weather protection 8.
Who the 200 LED String fits best
Choose this if you want a warm white string with a timer and memory.
Who should skip the 200 LED String
Skip this if you want a longer string or more LED lights.
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Decute Christmas String Lights Outdoor 105 FT
- 300 LED lights on 105 ft
- 8 lighting modes for many occasions
- 4 sets connect for 420 ft
- IP55 waterproof rating
- No timer is listed
- No remote is listed
- No memory function is listed
| Light Source Type | LED |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 30 volts |
| Ingress Protection Code Rating | IP55 |
| Item Length | 105 feet |
This set has 300 LED lights on a 105 ft string, with 8 lighting modes for different occasions. Modes cover combination, in waves, sequential, slow glow, chasing and flash, slow fade, twinkle and flash, and steady on. Four sets can connect in series for a maximum length of 420 ft. The lights suit a patio, garden, yard, porch or roof, as listed.
The listing gives an IP55 waterproof rating. The set runs on corded power at 30 volts. The listing does not name a timer, a remote or a memory function. It suits a house that wants a long string with simple controls. Score: length and coverage 9, lights and modes 8, ease of use 5, weather protection 8.
Who the Decute 300 LED String fits best
Choose this if you want a 105 ft string with simple controls.
Who should skip the Decute 300 LED String
Skip this if you want a timer, a remote or a memory function.
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How to Size Outdoor Christmas Lights for Your Home
Length and LED Count
Measure the roof, fence or tree before you buy. A 328 ft string suits a large house, while a 75.8 ft string suits a porch or fence. More LED lights give a brighter look, so check both the length and the LED count in the listing.
Warm White or Multicolor
Warm white lights give a soft glow for a tree or porch, while multicolor lights give a bright party look. Pick the color that fits your house and your other decor. Some strings offer only one color, so check the listing first.
Modes, Timer, and Memory
Eight modes are common in this guide, and one pick offers 13 modes. A timer sets 6h on and 18h off, and a memory function remembers the last mode. Pick the controls you will use each night, not just the most modes.
Linking Strings Together
Some strings link end to end for a longer run, and some do not. Four sets of the 105 ft pick reach 420 ft, and five sets of the 88 ft pick link together. Check the maximum number of sets in the listing before you buy more than one.
Water Ratings and Plugs
Check the water rating before you hang lights outside. IPX7 is the highest rating in this guide, IP65 suits heavy rain and snow, and IP44 suits rain and snow use. Check the plug voltage and cord length in the listing too.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best outdoor christmas lights length for a house front?
A long string suits a house front, such as the 1000 LED String with a 328 ft wire and a 17 ft lead cord. A 168 ft string also works for a large tree or yard.
How many outdoor string lights can I link together?
It depends on the listing. The 300 LED Multicolor String links 4 sets for 420 ft, and the 240 LED String links up to 5 sets. The 1000 LED String is not extendable in the listing.
What does an exterior lights IP rating mean for rain?
An IP rating in the listing shows how the lights handle water. IPX7 is the highest rating in this guide, IP65 suits heavy rain and snow, and IP44 suits rain and snow use.
Do holiday lights for house use need a timer?
A timer helps, but not every string in this guide lists one. The 240 LED String and the 200 LED String set 6h on and 18h off, while other picks need a manual switch.
Final Verdict
For the best outdoor christmas lights overall, the 1000 LED String leads with a 328 ft wire and 1000 LED lights. If you want the highest water rating, the 600 LED String is a strong alternate, and the 500 LED String suits a large garden that wants multicolor light.
Looking for something else? Explore more holiday decor guides.
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