10 Best Christmas Tree Lights of 2023 (Yuletime, Brizled, and More)

Pros:

• Connect up to three strands
• Remote controls color, brightness and flashing modes
• Timer function with multiple settings
• UL-certified, strand is waterproof

Cons:

• Transformer and adapter should be protected from water

Brizled's lights come with 11 lighting modes and can be set to white or multicolor. It also has three timer modes and a memory function so you don't need to constantly be adjusting the lights to your usual settings.

Reviewers warn that most settings cause the lights to blink and flash quickly, and find them too busy. Others like the colors of the lights and how versatile they are, with so many functions and settings.

Pros:

• UL-certified and waterproof
• Connect up to five strands
• 3,000 hours service life warranty
• Includes replacement bulbs and fuse

Cons:

• Reviewers complain of inconsistent durability and color

This two-pack of string lights is suited for both indoor and outdoor use, using UL-listed incandescent light bulbs. They can be attached together to make a longer strand and have 10 different color options like frosted white, multi, or even red, white and blue!

On the whole, most reviewers like how the lights aren't glaring, are a good color, and create a great atmosphere, especially when used outdoors.

Pros:

• Three-inch tall candles in red or white
• Equipped with clips to hold them onto the branches
• Non-flickering, warm amber lights
• UL-certified

Cons:

• No end-to-end connection
• The cord between candles is short

If you want a vintage or European look to your tree, these safe replacements for real candles certainly look the part. Available in red or white, they have clips that allow you to secure them to branches so they stand up.

Reviewers mention it can be fiddly getting them to look right; not only adjusting the clips, but also hiding the cords. Some wish there was more space from candle to candle so the cords could be tucked back. But most reviewers figured out a way to make these look great on their indoor tree, and said they get a lot of compliments on them.

Pros:

• Opaque glass bulbs look pretty even when not lit
• Connect up to 36 strands
• UL certified and waterproof
• Comes with a few replacement bulb covers

Cons:

• The glass bulbs are very fragile

There's no holiday that wants for glitter and glitz more than Christmas. These LED lights have pearlescent glass bulbs, making them look like shiny ornaments when they're not lit up. They also come in red, white and green cone or flame shapes.

Reviewers point out that the glass is thin and must be handled carefully. They say they're best for indoor use, even though they are waterproof. However, buyers love the three different bulb colors and the rare globe shape, saying the size is just right.

• Safely connect up to 42 strands
• Faceted plastic bulbs for extra twinkle
• UL-certified and waterproof

Cons:

• No special effects like blinking
• Some reviewers said they didn't last

These strawberry-shaped lights are five different colors. Since the bulbs are large, they won't get lost outdoors or on larger Christmas trees. They are waterproof and you can connect up to 42 strands together, so if you have a particularly large tree outside that you want to decorate, you can do it with these lights. 

Some reviewers said their longevity wasn't what they expected, but they all enjoyed their vibrant color, especially the violet shade.

• Six-hour timer repeats each day
• Choose from battery-powered or USB
• White or green strands, and multi, white or orange bulbs

Cons:

• Reviewers state it will use up a lot of batteries

These lights are a great option for those who don’t have access to an electrical outlet or prefer using batteries over plugs. Each set comes with a timer setting that stays on continuously for six hours. You can set the lights to one of eight different modes for dynamic decoration.

• Wire is bendable to any shape
• Remote-controlled
• Multi, purple, warm or cool white colors
• UL-certified

Cons:

• Not all parts are waterproof

These silver-wired lights may be small, but they give off a bright glow that can set a very traditional holiday mood. Since the 99-foot strand has 300 bulbs, you’d only need a couple of sets to cover a six-foot tree. You use a remote to turn on and off the lights, adjust brightness, and switch from various lighting modes.

Some reviewers experience issues with the controller not working or half the strand not lighting up. However, the majority of reviewers say these lights shine bright, wrap easily, and look beautiful, even with the lights off.

Pros:

• Choose from blue, multicolor, warm or cool white
• Stars are one and a quarter inches tall
• UL-certified, waterproof
• Connect up to 10 strands

Cons:

• Reviewers report issues with durability and longevity

Looking for a unique shape for your tree lights? These five-pointed stars come in warm or cool white, multicolor, or blue. They look big in the photos, but are only about the size of a quarter, so keep that in mind when planning how to display them; they'll probably just look like regularly shaped lights from a distance.

Some reviewers do mention disappointment with their construction and how quickly they broke. But those are outweighed by many more positive comments, and people even use them year-round as home decor.

Pros:

• Opaque ceramic-coated bulbs are colorful even when not lit up
• UL listed and waterproof
• Screw-in bulbs are easily replaceable
• Connect up to three strands safely

Cons:

• They do get hot
• Large C9 size may be better suited to outdoor trees

These big, old-school incandescent bulbs are opaque, so they have a bright, cheery look even during the day when not lit. The white, red, blue, green, and orange combo is a classic that's sure to bring back memories for many. As C9 bulbs, they are not only big, but get quite warm, so they may be better suited to outdoor trees. 

Some reviewers recommend trying the smaller C7 size for indoor trees, but many use the C9s indoors. They say the heat from the bulbs makes their tree smell great! These are also popular for Stranger Things-themed parties.

• Available in single colors or multi, or both
• Waterproof and UL-listed
• Controller with memory function
• Heavy-duty cords

Cons:

• The listing has conflicting info about how many light settings it has
• The thick cords may be hard to hide

Each strand of Amy Homie’s Christmas string lights comes with 300 LED bulbs. Along with having end-to-end plugs to string multiple strands together, the lights have at least eight different flash settings like twinkle, fade, and sequential. They’re also waterproof, so they can be used for indoor or outdoor trees.