Outdoor string lights can brighten a backyard patio space and make warm nights relaxing and festive. We researched more than 35 sets of lights and tested 14 sets in our own yards, and while many ...

What I’m looking for Color and brightness I looked for rich, bright colors and true whites. Tunable white light is a big bonus as it makes the string lights more useful year-round.

These are small, sturdy led lights that don’t feel cheap. Each light has 250 lumens, which is substantial, and a 130-degree beam; there are about 250 lights on the string.