At a glance: the top 5 Christmas lights
| Image | Pick | Christmas light | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | #1 Best Overall | Ollny 20m 200 LED Mains Fairy Lights with Remote | 4.6 stars | £16.99 | Check price |
 | #2 Best Budget | ANSIO 100 LED 10m Warm White Christmas Lights | 4.6 stars | £8.45 | Check price |
 | #3 Best for the Tree | NETTA 200 LED Christmas Tree Lights with Timer | 4.5 stars | £16.99 | Check price |
 | #4 Best Large Display | NETTA 1000 LED 50m Multi Colour Fairy Lights | 4.6 stars | £44.99 | Check price |
 | #5 Best Outdoor | Ollny 100m 1000 LED Warm White Outdoor Fairy Lights | 4.4 stars | £42.99 | Check price |
Good Christmas lights do more to make a home feel festive than anything else you can buy. The right set can wrap a tree, frame a window, light a mantel or turn a garden into something special for the whole of December.
We compared the best Christmas lights on Amazon UK on brightness, length, controls and value, using verified UK buyer reviews and current prices. From a budget set for the tree to 100 metre outdoor runs, here are the picks worth buying.
Ollny 20m 200 LED Mains Fairy Lights with Remote
The Ollny 20m 200 LED set is the best Christmas lights for most UK homes. It is long enough for a 6ft to 7ft tree, mains powered with a remote, and rated 4.6 stars across over 8,000 reviews.
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Ollny 20m 200 LED Mains Fairy Lights with Remote
The Ollny 20m set is the all-rounder most homes need. Its 200 LEDs give enough length for a 6ft to 7ft tree or a long run along a window or fence, and it plugs into the mains, so there are no batteries to replace.
A remote makes it easy to change modes and switch on and off, and over 8,000 reviews at 4.6 stars make it one of the best rated sets on Amazon UK.
- Over 8,000 reviews at 4.6 stars
- Mains powered, no batteries
- Remote control
- Indoor and outdoor use
- Needs a nearby socket
- Too long for small trees without wrapping
ANSIO 100 LED 10m Warm White Christmas Lights
The ANSIO set is the most reviewed lights on this list, with over 12,000 reviews. Its 10m of warm white LEDs on a clear cable blend into a tree, a mantel or a garland, so you see the lights rather than the wire.
At under £10, it is the easy choice for smaller trees and finishing touches around the home.
- Over 12,000 reviews
- Clear cable blends in
- Warm white glow
- Under £10
- 10m suits smaller trees
- Fewer modes than our top pick
NETTA 200 LED Christmas Tree Lights with Timer
NETTA’s 10m tree lights add a timer and memory function, so they switch on and off at the same time each day and remember your favourite setting. That is a small detail that makes a big difference over a whole month.
These multi coloured lights suit a traditional, playful tree and are rated for indoor and outdoor use.
- Timer switches on and off daily
- Memory function
- Indoor and outdoor
- Multi colour only in this listing
- 10m length
NETTA 1000 LED 50m Multi Colour Fairy Lights
For big trees, hedges and outdoor displays, NETTA’s 50m run packs 1,000 LEDs with eight lighting modes. It is rated for indoor and outdoor use, so one set can cover a whole front garden tree or a large staircase.
Nearly 5,000 reviews at 4.6 stars show it holds up well.
- 1,000 LEDs over 50m
- 8 lighting modes
- Nearly 5,000 reviews
- More than most indoor trees need
- Multi colour only
Ollny 100m 1000 LED Warm White Outdoor Fairy Lights
The Ollny 100m set is built for outdoor displays, with 1,000 warm white LEDs spread over a long run that can wrap trees, fences and rooflines. Warm white gives a classic, elegant look that suits most homes.
Mains powered, so there is no battery swapping in the cold.
- 100m for large outdoor displays
- Warm white
- Mains powered
- Long length needs planning to hang
- Overkill for indoors
What to look for
Warm white or multi colour
How many lights for your tree
Mains or battery
Outdoor safety
Frequently asked questions
How long should Christmas lights be for a 6ft tree?
Are LED Christmas lights cheap to run?
Can indoor lights be used outside?
For most UK homes the Ollny 20m 200 LED set at £16.99 is the Christmas lights to buy, with a remote, mains power and over 8,000 reviews. The ANSIO 10m at £8.45 is the budget pick with a clear cable that hides in the tree. NETTA’s 200 LED set at £16.99 adds a handy timer, the NETTA 50m at £44.99 suits big displays, and the Ollny 100m at £42.99 is the choice for outdoor warm white.
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