Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I've been testing a lot of lighting lately. This spring, we'll be sprucing up our yard and putting in the gardens, and I want to add some lighting. When I was testing this light, I had lights from two other brands handy, though one is already installed and in use, so not in the comparison photo. This light is compact and lightweight. There's no need to wonder if the place you want to put it is going to be sturdy enough to hold it, as long as it is sturdy enough to remain upright. I did have some trouble getting it to turn on, but once I figured out how to use the "key" to get to the spot under the cover, it seemed obvious and easy. I wouldn't want to put this in a place where you would maybe want to turn it off and on regularly. I had planned to use it for my deck, but I don't always want it to be lit when I'm out there. Sometimes dark and quiet is better. That said, the reason it's not great for my deck might just be the reason it would work for you. You don't have to fiddle with it once it's installed, and it is bright enough to be used for safety. This easily illuminated my 5'x7' deck when placed above the entry door. I believe it will find it's "forever" home on our detached garage. The motion sensors detect movement at right around 12-15 feet. Of course, it takes time for the chip to tell the lights to turn on, so if you're running straight at it, you can be a little closer before it activates. Yes, I feel the need to test things like that. I like to be thorough. This is a more compact design than most others I've tried. I show it with the perspective of another similar light, my 2x4 deck railing, and my "SUV". Don't be put off by the small size, because it makes no difference to its operation. Actually, this would be great for cramped places, like a fire escape or on your mailbox post (Pointing away from the road so as not to interfere with driving, of course.) As a product tester and consultant, I did receive a discount on my first purchase of this product for the promise of my review. I am never obligated to give a positive review, and my family and I actually try everything I review. My thoughts, opinions, and ideas are mine, for better or worse. I hope this helps you find the solar light that works best for you. If so, you could help me in return by pressing the "yes" button below so I know what folks find helpful. Thank you!