Solar path lights come in very handy because you can use them along walkways, around the patio or to line your driveway. Plus, they are simple to set up and just as easy to move.
The Problem with Solar Pathway Lights…
However, solar pathway lights typically emit very little light. You know the ones I’m talking about. They cost about $2-5 apiece, barely last one season and you end up having to buy 10 times as many. Not to mention, they look cheap.
On the other hand, well-made solar lights can last many years, making them actually cheaper in the long run. Not to mention, you don’t have to do a time-consuming wire installation or set them on a timer. Plus, the LED bulbs last thousands of house with no maintenance.
Are They Worth the Higher Price?
Yes, they cost more – but they are not expensive. Plus, you can buy significantly less of them, so you end up saving money overall.
In Short: These solar path lights cost about 5 times more than lower-end solar competitors. However, they shine – not 5 – but 25 times brighter.
This means that you’d need to buy 25 of the lower-end lamps to get the equivalent amount of light. In total, the “low priced” competitors would end up costing 5 times more.
How are These Pathway Lights Brighter?
1. Taller Design Shines Light Further
In addition to projecting more light, these lights have more height to them. They are 19.5″ tall, and typically measure 14-15″ high when inserted in the ground.
Therefore, they can illuminate even more area. For this reason, I think they work really well as accent lights in the backyard. For example, you can also use them to bring attention to special landscaping features like a dry creek, water fountain or a rock garden.
2. Polyhedral Shape Reflects More Light:
The specially-designed lamp shape projects light further out. Plus, it displays a snowflake-like radial design on the ground.
This wider coverage can even reach up to 4 feet out from the light – in 360 degrees! As a result, you can use fewer lamps to illuminate a walkway because you can position them further away from each other. (The manufacturer recommends 6-8 feet apart, depending on how you plan to use them in your landscape.)
On top of that, the mono-crystalline solar panels help the lamps shine slightly longer than poly-crystalline panels.
Here’s a Quick Path Light Comparison:
 Enchanted Path Lights
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 SolarGlow Path Lights
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 Upgraded Path Lights
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Well-Constructed Lights Last Longer & Look Better
I also like the fact that these lights are highly durable and weatherproof. Their stainless steel construction lasts much longer (and looks better) than cheap plastic contained in other pathway lights.
Plus, the glass doesn’t yellow and dim the light like the plastic typically does. In fact, people may mistake them for built-in low-voltage lights.
Pathway lights turn on automatically and can stay lit for up to 8 hours, depending on how much sunlight they get during the day. In addition, you can use them on a lower light setting to extend the battery life.
Specs for Solar Path Lights
- Dimensions per Light: 19.5″ Tall x 5.5″ Diameter
- Light Lasts 6-10 Hours (depending on setting)
- Charge Time: 4-8 Hours
- Material: Tempered Glass, Stainless Steel
- Lamp Color: Antique Terracotta Brass
- Lumens: 10-40 Lumens per Light (adjustable)
- Bulb: Warm White Light
- Battery: 3.2V 500mAh Rechargeable Battery
- Model #: SL-1802-00
- Get the Path Lights Here