- Smart multi-color solar lighting with app control
- Up to 50 lumens of white light
- Fast charging and up to 13 hours of lighting
If, like me, you love solar garden lighting but hate the low-quality options on so many store shelves, Govee would like to offer you an alternative: the new Outdoor Solar String Lights, Govee’s first venture into solar lighting.
These aren’t the $10 or $20 ropes you’ll find in a supermarket or similar store that might last a season if you’re lucky; this is a more premium product with app control. better batteries, better environmental protection and a two-year warranty. And they look pretty awesome too.
These lights have another big advantage: because they are solar, you don’t need to be connected to a power supply. And that means your party lights can go to the campsite or anywhere you want to add atmosphere after dark.
Govee Outdoor Solar String Lights: Is It Worth Paying Extra for Your Solar String Lights?
The problem with cheap solar lights is that they aren’t built to last and as a result I end up buying new string lights every spring because last year’s ones succumbed to the elements. The Govee version features an IP67 rating for weather and environmental resistance, so it’s built for a longer lifespan. They also feature larger batteries and faster charging than standard solar, with a corrosion-resistant 6W panel that charges 50% faster than standard 4W panels.
You can expect up to 13 hours of lighting after sunset and the battery is rated to provide 93% capacity after 300 charge cycles, so it should last a long time.
The lights are of course LED and they are RGBICW. This means you can also use RGB, cool white and warm white, so your space is perfectly suited. However, it’s worth noting that to create the beautiful lighting shown in some marketing images, you’ll need multiple strings: there are eight bulbs per string, with a cable length of 34 feet. If you need more time, you might be better off using Govee’s plug-in chains, which aren’t solar; they run 48 or 96 feet with 15 bulbs.
The app gives you the same kind of control you’ve come to expect from Govee’s smart lights, with millions of possible color combinations, including pastels and party colors. There’s up to 50 lumens of power with white light, and it’s all controlled via the Govee Home app so you can create lighting groups, set timers, and choose from over 100 presets.
At $99, Govee outdoor solar string lights cost a bit more than most solar lights, especially if you need more than one string. But it’s clearly a much sleeker proposition, with a lot more customization and flexibility, as well as what should also be decent endurance.
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