A black solar spotlight on a ground spike, packed in a blue and white retail box marked “Solar gardenlights”. The head holds two LED lamps, with the solar panel built into the top of the same unit, so there is no separate panel or cable. It charges from the sun in the day and lights the garden at night with no wiring and no electricity bill.

Key Features

• Two LED lamps in one head: The front of the head has two round LED lamps side by side, which gives a stronger spot of light than a single-LED stake light. It is a spotlight for lighting up a tree, a plant, a wall, a sign or a path, rather than a soft decorative glow.

• Built-in solar panel: The panel is fitted on top of the head, tilted to face the sky. It is one piece, so installation is quick with no extra cables to hide. The unit must sit in a spot that gets direct sun for most of the day, because shade will cut the charge and the running time.

• Built-in rechargeable battery: The box lists a built-in battery, which stores the energy from the sun for use after dark. The battery size isn’t printed on the box. Please confirm it, because the battery is what decides how long the light runs.

• Adjustable angle: A pivot joint between the head and the pole lets you tilt the light and panel to aim at what you want to light and to catch the sun. The photo shows one joint, so I can’t say how far it turns.

• Waterproof IP65: The box shows an IP65 rating, which means it is sealed against dust and protected against water jets, so rain won’t harm it. It is not designed to be submerged, so keep it out of ponds and standing water.

• Dustproof lamp shade: The box lists a dustproof lamp shade. The sealed lenses help keep dirt and insects out of the lamps, so the light stays clear. Wipe the lenses and the panel from time to time, because dirt on either one reduces brightness.

• “Intelligent control”: The box lists intelligent control. On solar lights of this type this usually means a light sensor that switches the lamp on at dusk and off at dawn. The box doesn’t explain it, so confirm exactly what it does and whether there is a manual switch.

• Ground spike with fixing holes: The black pole has a pointed spike and a collar that stops it going in too deep. You push it into the soil, and the holes in the spike may let it be screwed to a wall or post, but please confirm that. It works best in soft soil, and in hard ground you may need to loosen the soil first.

• Marketed as zero electricity cost: The box says “0 Electricity Bill”, because the power comes from the sun. Running cost is nothing, but the battery will eventually need replacing.

Ideal For: Gardens, lawns, driveways, entrances, wal...