BBy Bikram Nath·Researched from UK Amazon listings·Updated 2026-10-16·5 products compared
What is the best garden lighting to buy in the UK?
Our top pick for Garden Lighting in the UK is the Svater S14 LED Festoon Lights 96FT/29m, 2 x 48FT.
The Svater S14 festoon lights suit patios, gardens and gazebos that need a long run of warm 2700K bulbs, with a stated IP65 rating and a one-year warranty.
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The Svater S14 festoon string is our top pick among garden lights because its listing states 96ft of string in two 48ft strands, 30 x 2W E27 S14 LED plastic bulbs at 2700K, an IP65 rating and a one-year warranty. For app-controlled garden lighting, the Philips Hue Impress Outdoor Wall Light lists 16 million colours and a 2 year manufacturer warranty but needs a Hue Bridge sold separately; for solar lights along a path, the LOTMOS and btfarm ground lights list 8 LEDs per light and IP65 ratings.
This guide compares five outdoor lights from Svater, Philips Hue, JumJam, LOTMOS and btfarm, using what each listing states: power source, LEDs, light colour, waterproof rating, run time and warranty. Stated night-time run times on the three solar models are up to 12 hours (JumJam), 10-14 hours (LOTMOS) and up to 8-10h (btfarm).
Buying guide
What should you look for in Garden Lighting?
1Power source: the JumJam, LOTMOS and btfarm are solar powered, and the JumJam and LOTMOS listings say no wiring is needed; the Philips Hue title says low voltage. The Svater listing does not name its power source.
2Waterproof rating: the Svater, JumJam, LOTMOS and btfarm listings state IP65. The Philips Hue listing states no IP rating.
3Light colour: the Svater bulbs are 2700K warm, the LOTMOS warm white and the btfarm cool white; the Philips Hue offers warm to cool white and 16 million colours. The JumJam listing names no light colour.
4Run time: after 6-8 hours of daytime charging, the LOTMOS lists 10-14 hours and the btfarm up to 8-10h; the JumJam lists up to 12 hours of light after a day in the sun and asks for 6 hours of daily sunlight.
5Control and warranty: the Philips Hue works through the Philips Hue app with a Hue Bridge (sold separately) and lists a 2 year manufacturer warranty; the JumJam has a wireless remote and 3 modes and lists 1-year after-sales service & quality assurance; the Svater states a one-year warranty. The LOTMOS and btfarm listings state no warranty term.
Our process
How do we choose our picks?
We don’t lab-test products ourselves. Instead we synthesise current Amazon UK listings and published specs into clear, honest recommendations. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, but that never changes which products we rank.
Current UK availability
We check each pick against live Amazon UK catalogue data rather than last year’s model lists. Stock moves fast, so a listing can sell out after we publish.
Published specs
We compare manufacturer specifications so each pick is right for a real budget and use-case.
UK-specific fit
We factor in UK voltage and plug/fitting standards — details that generic global lists miss.
The Svater S14 festoon lights suit patios, gardens and gazebos that need a long run of warm 2700K bulbs, with a stated IP65 rating and a one-year warranty.
LEDs
30 x 2W E27 S14 LED plastic bulbs
Light Colour
2700K warm glow
Waterproofing
IP65
Warranty
One year
Length
96ft total, 2 x 48ft strands
Connectable
Up to 40 strands
What we like
+States an IP65 rating and heavy-duty double-insulated cable
+96ft in total across two 48ft strands
+Waterproof end connector links up to 40 strands, per the listing
+One-year warranty stated
Worth noting
–The listing does not name its power source or plug type
–Extension cables are a separate purchase, per the listing
£72.66£89.99−19%Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 13:00 (London time). Details
The Philips Hue Impress Outdoor Wall Light suits owners of a Hue Bridge who want app-controlled colour lighting on a wall, patio or porch, with a 2 year manufacturer warranty.
Power Source
Low voltage (per the title)
Light Colour
White and Colour Ambiance; 16 million colours
Warranty
2 year manufacturer
Control
Philips Hue app via Hue Bridge (sold separately); works with Amazon Alexa, Apple Homekit and Google Assistant
Width
12 cm
What we like
+16 million colours and warm to cool white, per the listing
+Timers, notifications and alarms through the Philips Hue app
+Works with Amazon Alexa, Apple Homekit and the Google Assistant
+2 year manufacturer warranty
Worth noting
–Requires a Philips Hue Bridge, sold separately
–The listing states no IP rating
£119.99£129.99−8%Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 13:00 (London time). Details
JumJam Solar Flood Lights with Motion Sensor, 280 LED, 3 Heads
The JumJam Solar Flood Lights suit garages, driveways and entrances where a wall-mounted motion sensor light with no wiring, 280 LEDs and IP65 is wanted, per the listing.
Power Source
Solar
LEDs
280
Waterproofing
IP65
Run Time
Up to 12 hours after a day in the sun
Warranty
1-year after-sales service & quality assurance
Lighting Modes
3, with wireless remote control
Heads
3 adjustable heads, up to 270°
What we like
+Motion sensor with 280 LEDs and 3 adjustable heads, per the listing
+Wireless remote and 3 lighting modes
+IP65 rating; mounts on walls with the included hardware
+No wiring or adapters needed, per the listing
Worth noting
–Needs a spot with 6 hours of daily sunlight, per the listing
–The listing names no light colour or battery capacity
£23.99£31.99−25%Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 13:00 (London time). Details
LOTMOS Solar Ground Disk Lights, 12 Pack, 8 LED, Warm White
The LOTMOS Solar Ground Disk Lights suit lawns and paths that need twelve warm white solar lights with a stated IP65 rating and 10-14 hours of illumination.
Power Source
Solar
LEDs
8 per light
Light Colour
Warm white
Waterproofing
IP65
Run Time
10-14 hours after 6-8 hours of charging
Pack Size
12
Housing
ABS
What we like
+Twelve lights with 8 LEDs each
+Lists 10-14 hours of illumination after 6-8 hours of charging
+IP65 rating, with a construction the listing says protects against water and dust
+No wiring: each light pushes into the soil on a ground stake
Worth noting
–The listing states no warranty term
–The listing states no battery capacity
£22.94£26.99−15%Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 13:00 (London time). Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of 17 Oct, 13:00 (London time) and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Editor's Note
The four solar and festoon listings state an IP65 rating, while the Philips Hue listing gives no IP rating and the Svater listing does not say how it is powered. Run times on the solar lights are the brands' own figures, each given after a stated charging period or a day in the sun, and two of the five listings state no warranty term.
Our Take
The Svater S14 festoon string is the default pick: 96ft of IP65 string with 30 S14 LED bulbs at 2700K and a one-year warranty. For colour-changing lights controlled from an app, the Philips Hue Impress needs a Hue Bridge and lists a 2 year manufacturer warranty; for a motion-sensing light with no wiring, the JumJam lists 280 LEDs, 3 adjustable heads and IP65.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
Which garden lights need no wiring?
The JumJam Solar Flood Lights and the LOTMOS solar ground lights are solar powered, and both listings say no wiring is needed. The btfarm solar ground lights push into the soil on ground stakes, per their listing.
Are solar garden lights waterproof?
The LOTMOS, btfarm and JumJam solar lights each state an IP65 waterproof rating in their listings. The LOTMOS listing says its construction protects against water and dust.
How long do solar garden lights stay on at night?
The LOTMOS solar ground lights list 10-14 hours of illumination after 6-8 hours of charging, the JumJam Solar Flood Lights up to 12 hours after a day in the sun, and the btfarm solar ground lights up to 8-10h, per their listings.
Do Philips Hue outdoor lights need a bridge?
Yes: the Philips Hue Impress Outdoor Wall Light listing says a Philips Hue Bridge, sold separately, is required for smart control. With the Bridge, the listing says it works with Amazon Alexa, Apple Homekit and the Google Assistant.
Can festoon lights be connected together?
The Svater S14 festoon lights listing says its waterproof end connector allows up to 40 strands to be linked. Each pack has two 48ft strands, 96ft in total.
Which garden lights have a motion sensor?
The JumJam Solar Flood Lights are a motion sensor light with 280 LEDs, 3 adjustable heads and up to 270° of illumination, per the listing. A wireless remote switches between its 3 lighting modes.
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