7 LED String Lights From Amazon That Combine Ambiance and Energy Efficiency

This 48-foot strand of LED string lights provides the classic cafe-style look of ethereal lights hanging above an alfresco drinking or dining area. Each substantial UL wire strand holds 15 glass Edison-style bulbs, and you can buy additional strands to link them together to cover more area.

Outdoor-safe and energy-efficient, users say that this strand can even be plugged into an LED-compatible dimmer to adjust the brightness level.

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This set of LED string lights is very similar to the aforementioned Brightech model, but the Edison-style bulbs are made of plastic, not glass. This helps make this strand more shatterproof (and shaves a few dollars off of the price), though plastic lights tend to dull with age more than glass bulbs do. 

This 48-foot strand holds 16 LED bulbs, though it's also available in a 96-foot version with 32 bulbs.

This set of LED string lights offers much more design variety, available in different cord colors and bulb accents. But no matter which one you choose, you'll also have tons of color-changing capabilities at your fingertips as well.

This plug-in set comes with a remote that not only lets you power them on/off easily and set timers but also lets you choose between 120 different color and pattern combos. Of course, they can also glow in regular, warm white light as well. 

Its 24 bulbs are made of shatterproof acrylic and each feature a unique bubbled design.

If your outdoor plugs aren't conveniently located for frequent plugging and unplugging, opt for a solar-powered strand that puts your ambiance on autopilot. 

This 48-foot strand of LED string lights comprises 12 shatterproof plastic LED bulbs — they take 6 hours to fully charge up, then they shine brightly for 6 hours once the sun goes down. There's even an on/off switch on the solar panel for when you want total lights-out.

A light strand within a light strand can only mean double the fun, right? This set of unique LED string lights has 30 glass globe bulbs, and each one holds a tiny string of multicolored LEDs inside. 

Its included remote lets you switch them on and off, adjust the brightness, set a timer, and choose one of eight different lighting pattern modes. 

Reviewers note that this set can be a little fragile, and its plug and adapter are not as waterproof as the bulbs themselves — it’s recommended that you plug them into a covered area.

A little more ethereal-looking than some of the other strands on this list, these LED string lights have clear glass globes that display a brightly lit filament inside. This type of light strand looks especially beautiful when draped between multiple posts. 

Its waterproof cord ensures that these lights can withstand all types of weather, and they’re available in 25-, 50-, or 100-foot lengths, depending on the area that you’re decorating.

Great for wrapping around porch banisters or bordering an entryway, these opaque globe lights may be the smallest in size on this list, but they bring the atmosphere. One reviewer even says that “they look less like Christmas lights and more like lights you’d see at a beach bar.”

The 44-foot LED light strand is dotted with 100 waterproof bulbs, and it comes with a remote to power them on/off, set them on a timer, and select one of eight different lighting modes. Though inexpensive, this plug-in set is touted by many reviewers for its surprisingly high-quality and durable build. 

It only glows in warm white, but it's also available in a multi-color strand.