Long soil border
You want a long lawn or path edge in soil and the largest review sample in this set. The Torchtree 8-pack is about £13.22, with 4.6 from 2,496 ratings. Switch it on before the stake hides the button. Screws are not in the box.
Solar ground lights comparison 2026
The best solar ground lights, compared.
Top pick: Torchtree 8-pack solar ground light – Highest score in this set: 4.6 from 2,496 ratings, about £13.22 for eight disks, IP65 and a 600 mAh cell in the bullets. Best value: btfarm 10-pack solar ground light – About £1.66 a light at about £16.56, 4.5 from 2,236 ratings, and cool white printed at 5000 K. Updated 22.10.2026.
Solar ground lights are low disks with a panel on the lid, a built-in rechargeable cell, and a dusk-to-dawn sensor. You buy them in the UK to mark a path edge, a lawn border, a patio, or a deck. A suitable disk states an IP code rather than only the word waterproof. IP65 is the figure quoted for heavy rain. IP68 without a depth and a time is incomplete, and a lawn disk is not a pond light. Soil needs a stake. Timber, a step, or a fence needs screws or tape in the box. The panel sits flush and cannot be tilted south, so shade and a north wall are why a set does little in October. Warm white sits around 2700–3000 K and cool white around 5000–6500 K. Runtime lines are seller copy, not a winter guarantee. These packs are a few volts, not a 230 V BS 1363 circuit. See the [how to install solar ground lights](/hub/garden-decor/solar-ground-lights/sub/solar-ground-lights-how-to-install).
Solar ground lights are low disks with a panel on the lid, a built-in rechargeable cell, and a dusk-to-dawn sensor. You buy them in the UK to mark a path edge, a lawn border, a patio, or a deck.
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Which solar ground light fits?
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Our view
The Torchtree 8-pack is listed at about £13.22 on amazon.co.uk, about £1.65 a disk, with 4.6 from 2,496 ratings in this 19 October 2026 capture. Reviewers describe a bright garden marker rather than a flood, which lines up with the bullet claim of up to 40 lm after a 6–8 hour charge and a stated run of 8–10 hours. The colour line is bright white, and the spec table does not print a Kelvin figure, so you cannot match it to a 3000 K or 6000 K path from the page alone. Bullets say turn the switch on before use, then push a ground spike into loosened soil. Screws and tape are not in the box. The catalogue calls the switch a motion sensor while the bullets describe dusk-to-dawn, and it lists an E27 base that does not belong on a sealed disk. It is the top pick here for a long soil border where you want the largest review sample in this set, though stars are not a seal test and a British winter evening can still fall short of the 8–10 hour line.
Pros
- About £13.22 for eight disks, about £1.65 each
- 4.6 from 2,496 amazon.co.uk ratings
- Up to 40 lm in the bullets, as a marker
- IP65 and a 600 mAh cell stated in the bullets
Cons
- No Kelvin figure beside bright white
- Stake only, with no screws or tape
- Catalogue motion-sensor and E27 lines clash with a dusk-to-dawn disk
Best for: A long lawn or path edge in soil, where you want the largest review sample in this set and can switch the unit on before the stake hides the button.
Less suitable: Decking or steps that need screws, or a route that has to match a printed Kelvin figure.
Specifications
- Model
- Torchtree 8-pack solar ground light
- Brand
- Torchtree
- Price
- ∼£13
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(2,496)
- Pack
- 8-pack
- Colour
- Bright white
- Stated IP
- IP65
- Battery
- 600 mAh
- Fixing
- Ground spike
- Runtime
- 8–10 h
- LEDs
- 8
- Material
- ABS
Common questions
Do I have to switch them on?
The listing says turn the switch on before use. The stake can then hide the switch.
Is a Kelvin figure printed?
No. The colour line is bright white. The spec table has no Kelvin number.
Will they light a whole path?
Bullets claim up to 40 lm and 8–10 hours after a 6–8 hour charge. Reviewers describe a bright garden marker, not a flood.
Our view
The btfarm 10-pack is about £16.56, about £1.66 a light, with cool white printed at 5000 K and 4.5 from 2,236 ratings. Reviewers put the disks beside a path and in borders. The listing does not claim a flood, and the 960 lumen catalogue field is not a test in this file. You twist a spiral ground nail into the back after setting the switch to ON, then push it into soil. Screws and tape are not listed, so a deck board is the wrong surface. IP65 sits in the bullets while the catalogue only says waterproof, which is a different statement. One review says some units did not last the winter, and another says a set survived a Manchester winter on the north side, so neither line is a rate you can bank on. It is the best value larger pack here when you want a printed 5000 K and a review count in the thousands, a step behind the top pick on stars.
Pros
- About £16.56 for ten disks, about £1.66 each
- Cool white printed at 5000 K
- 4.5 from 2,236 ratings
- IP65 and a 600 mAh cell in the bullets
Cons
- Stake only, with no screws or tape
- 960 lumen catalogue field is not a measured test
- Winter comments point both ways and do not give a rate
Best for: A cool-white soil border where you want ten markers and a large review sample at a mid-pack price.
Less suitable: Decking, a warm seating edge, or anyone treating the catalogue lumen figure as a lab result.
Specifications
- Model
- btfarm 10-pack solar ground light
- Brand
- btfarm
- Price
- ∼£17
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(2,236)
- Pack
- 10-pack
- Colour
- Cool white 5000 K
- Stated IP
- IP65
- Battery
- 600 mAh
- Fixing
- Spiral stake
- Runtime
- 8–10 h
- LEDs
- 8
- Material
- Steel, plastic
- Size
- 7.5 x 7.5 x 2 cm
Common questions
Are these bright enough for a driveway?
Reviewers put them beside a path and in borders. The listing does not claim a flood. The 960 lumen catalogue field is not a test.
How do they fix?
Twist the ground nail into the back and push it into soil. The bullets say set the switch to ON first. Screws and tape are not listed.
What IP code is claimed?
IP65 in the bullets. The catalogue only says waterproof.
Our view
Caldarax’s 4-pack is the lowest basket price in this set at about £11.04, which works out at about £2.76 a disk, with cool white at 6000 K and 4.5 from 403 ratings. The catalogue size is 12 x 12 x 3 cm, and the bullets claim eight LEDs, a 600 mAh cell, IP65, and 8–10 hours of light after a 6–8 hour charge. Fixing is two spikes pushed into the ground after the ON button. Screws and tape are not in the included line. A United Kingdom review says rain gets into similar disks the buyer replaces each year, so the IP65 bullet is a seller claim rather than a seal we tested. The catalogue also prints 1600 lumen and an E26 base, neither of which describes this sealed marker. It suits a short soil edge if four 6000 K disks are enough, and the price per light sits above the larger packs.
Pros
- About £11.04 for a 4-pack, the lowest basket price here
- Cool white printed at 6000 K
- 4.5 from 403 ratings
- IP65 and a 600 mAh cell in the bullets
Cons
- About £2.76 a disk, dearer per light than the 8- and 10-packs
- Spikes only, so not a deck screw kit
- A UK review describes rain getting into similar disks
- 1600 lumen and an E26 base in the catalogue do not match the disk
Best for: A short soil edge where four 6000 K markers are enough and you do not need a long run of lights.
Less suitable: A long border, decking, or anyone reading the 1600 lumen catalogue field as a test.
Specifications
- Model
- Caldarax 4-pack solar ground light
- Brand
- Caldarax
- Price
- ∼£11
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(403)
- Pack
- 4-pack
- Colour
- Cool white 6000 K
- Stated IP
- IP65
- Battery
- 600 mAh
- Fixing
- Ground spikes
- Runtime
- 8–10 h
- LEDs
- 8
- Material
- PC, PP, steel
- Size
- 12 x 12 x 3 cm
Common questions
Can this 4-pack go on decking?
The bullets say fit two spikes and press the ON button, then push the light into the ground. Screws and tape are not in the included-components line.
What colour temperature is printed?
Cool white at 6000 Kelvin.
Does the listing prove they are waterproof?
The bullets claim IP65 and the catalogue says waterproof. One United Kingdom review says rain gets into similar disks the buyer replaces each year.
Our view
The cool-white Dankeled 12-pack is about £18.69, about £1.56 a disk, with 5500 K, an IP65 bullet, a 600 mAh Ni-MH cell, and a claim of 8–10 hours after a 6–8 hour charge. The star line is 4.5 from 213, and those review bodies are the same file as the warm-white Dankeled listing, so you cannot read them as a cool-white-only verdict. One review in that shared pool says only a handful survived two to three weeks and shows condensation. Another says the plastic base comes off. You slide the switch to ON, clip on a ground stake, and push into soil. Screws are not listed. The catalogue says eight lights, which matches the LED bullet, while the title is a 12-pack, and a 5 x 5 x 1 cm dimension sits beside a 590 g pack weight. It is a low unit price for twelve cool-white soil markers if you accept a shared, thinner review pool.
Pros
- About £18.69 for twelve disks, about £1.56 each
- Cool white printed at 5500 K
- 600 mAh Ni-MH and IP65 in the bullets
- Ground stake described in the bullets
Cons
- Reviews are shared with the warm-white file, 4.5 from 213
- A shared-pool review reports condensation within two to three weeks
- Another review says the plastic base comes off
- Catalogue size and light-count rows clash with the 12-pack
Best for: A cool-white soil edge where you want twelve disks and you have already accepted that the reviews are not colour-specific.
Less suitable: Decking, or a buyer who needs reviews that apply only to 5500 K.
Specifications
- Model
- Dankeled 12-pack cool white
- Brand
- Dankeled
- Price
- ∼£19
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(213)
- Pack
- 12-pack
- Colour
- Cool white 5500 K
- Stated IP
- IP65
- Battery
- 600 mAh Ni-MH
- Fixing
- Ground stake
- Runtime
- 8–10 h
- LEDs
- 8
- Material
- Plastic, steel
- Size
- 5 x 5 x 1 cm
Common questions
Is the cool-white pack reviewed on its own?
No. This file and the warm-white Dankeled file share the same review texts and the same 213-rating line.
What do I get for fixing?
A ground stake. The bullets say slide the switch to ON, then push into soil. Screws are not listed.
What went wrong in reviews?
One review says only a handful survived two to three weeks and shows condensation. Another says the plastic base comes off.
Our view
The warm-white Dankeled 12-pack is also about £18.69, with 2800 K printed in the spec table and eight warm-white LEDs claimed per disk. It carries the same 4.5 from 213 and the same review texts as the cool-white file, including the condensation comment and the base that comes off, so the stars do not show that 2800 K lasts longer. This colour file says assembly is required, while the cool-white file says it is not, and both bullets describe clipping on a stake. IP65 is in the bullets and the catalogue says waterproof. The catalogue number of lights is 12, while the bullets say eight LEDs per disk, and a 5 x 5 x 1 cm line sits next to a 600 g pack. It is the printed 2800 K option in this set for a soil edge you want to look warm, if you do not need colour-specific reviews or a deck screw.
Pros
- Warm white printed at 2800 K
- About £18.69 for a 12-pack
- IP65 and a 600 mAh Ni-MH cell in the bullets
- Eight warm-white LEDs claimed per disk
Cons
- Same 213-rating review file as the cool-white Dankeled
- Condensation and a loose plastic base appear in that shared pool
- Assembly required on this file, not on the cool-white file
- Stake only
Best for: A soil seating edge where you want a printed 2800 K marker and twelve disks in one box.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs reviews written only about warm white, or a screw fixing for timber.
Specifications
- Model
- Dankeled 12-pack warm white
- Brand
- Dankeled
- Price
- ∼£19
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(213)
- Pack
- 12-pack
- Colour
- Warm white 2800 K
- Stated IP
- IP65
- Battery
- 600 mAh Ni-MH
- Fixing
- Ground stake
- Runtime
- 8–10 h
- LEDs
- 8
- Material
- Plastic, steel
- Size
- 5 x 5 x 1 cm
Common questions
How warm is the light?
The spec table says warm white at 2800 Kelvin. The bullets say eight warm white LEDs per disk.
Are the reviews only for warm white?
No. They match the cool-white Dankeled file, including the 213-rating line.
Is assembly required?
This colour file says yes. The cool-white file says no. Both bullets describe clipping on a stake.
Our view
Solpex’s 10-pack is about £22.99, about £2.30 a light, labelled warm white with no Kelvin figure in the spec table, and 4.5 from 67 ratings. The bullets claim IP65, eight LEDs, and 6–8 hours of light after 4–6 hours of daylight, with batteries included and no mAh figure. You press the button, insert the base, and place the light in the ground. Reviews mention two-piece spikes, and screws are not listed. One review says they do not give off loads of light but enough to mark the way, and that a second pack may be needed on a longer path. The catalogue’s G4 bulb base does not match a sealed disk. The review sample is small beside the packs with more than 2,000 ratings. A warm seating border in soil is the fit, not a deck and not a pack you judge on stars alone.
Pros
- Warm white label for a seating edge
- 10-pack at about £22.99 with batteries included
- IP65 and eight LEDs in the bullets
- A shorter charge claim of 4–6 hours for 6–8 hours of light
Cons
- No Kelvin number beside warm white
- Only 67 ratings
- Stake only, with two-piece spikes in reviews
- About £2.30 a disk, above the larger cool-white packs
Best for: A short warm-looking soil border where a marker glow is enough and you can live with a small review sample.
Less suitable: Decking, a long path that needs a second box, or a buyer who wants a printed Kelvin figure and thousands of reviews.
Specifications
- Model
- Solpex 10-pack solar ground light
- Brand
- Solpex
- Price
- ∼£23
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(67)
- Pack
- 10-pack
- Colour
- Warm white
- Stated IP
- IP65
- Fixing
- Ground stake
- Runtime
- 6–8 h
- LEDs
- 8
- Material
- ABS
- Size
- 7.3 x 7.3 x 6.2 cm
Common questions
Will they light a path or only mark it?
One review says they do not give off loads of light but enough to mark the way, and that a second pack may be needed for a longer path.
Do they need direct sun?
The bullets say 4–6 hours of daylight for 6–8 hours of light. A review still places them in borders and pots.
Can I use them on decking?
The fit described is a base pushed into the ground. Screws and tape are not in the bullets or the included line.
Our view
The iBaycon 12-pack is about £19.99, about £1.67 a disk, with cool white at 6000 K and 4.4 from 628 ratings. The bullets say eight LEDs, peel the plastic film, turn the switch on the back, then either stake into soil or use pre-drilled holes for screws on a deck, step, or fence. A July 2026 review mentions both spikes and screws. IP68 is in the bullets and the catalogue says water resistant, with no immersion depth or time, and one review reports water inside a unit after a few weeks. Runtime in hours and cell capacity in mAh are not stated, and the bullets only say the disks charge by day and come on at dusk. Catalogue rows list an E27 base and eight lights beside a 12-pack title, and December 2022 reviews that mention RGB and a remote describe a different product. It is the screw-hole option here when you have timber, not the top pick and not the best value on stars.
Pros
- Pre-drilled holes for screws on deck, step, or fence, plus a stake
- Cool white printed at 6000 K
- 4.4 from 628 ratings
- Bullets tell you to peel the film and switch on
Cons
- IP68 has no depth or time, and one review reports water inside
- No mAh figure and no hour runtime in the bullets
- E27 and an eight-light catalogue row clash with the 12-pack
- Older RGB and remote reviews are a different product
Best for: A deck, step, or fence edge where you want screw holes in the box and a 6000 K marker.
Less suitable: A buyer who needs a stated battery capacity, a proven seal, or the largest review sample in this set.
Specifications
- Model
- iBaycon 12-pack solar ground light
- Brand
- iBaycon
- Price
- ∼£20
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(628)
- Pack
- 12-pack
- Colour
- Cool white 6000 K
- Stated IP
- IP68
- Fixing
- Stake or screws
- LEDs
- 8
- Material
- PP, PS
- Size
- 12 x 7.5 x 12 cm
Common questions
Can they be screwed to decking?
The bullets say pre-drilled holes for a screw-on fit on deck, step, or fence, as well as a stake for soil. A July 2026 review mentions spikes and screws.
Do I peel a film?
Yes. The bullets say peel the plastic film and turn on the switch on the back.
Is there a remote or colour-change mode?
Not in the bullets. Reviews from December 2022 that mention RGB and a remote are a different product and should not be copied as features.
Our view
YiLaie’s 4-pack is the highest unit price here at about £29.99, about £7.50 a light, with cold white at 6500 K and 4.4 from 45 ratings. The bullets claim a 1000 mAh cell, 12–18 hours after 6–8 hours of direct sun, and IP68 with an ultrasonic weld and short-term immersion. The catalogue only says waterproof and never states depth and time, and the same bullets say cloudy days shorten the run. The included line lists four lights, four stakes, and four double-sided tape sheets for decks, fences, and stone. One review says the shell is fully sealed and the cell cannot be reached, so you should not crack it open. The catalogue number of lights says 6 beside a 4-pack title, and a 30 lumen catalogue field is the printed figure, not a test we ran. It is the tape-in-the-box option when you will not drill, and the thin review count is the reason to skip it if you want evidence first.
Pros
- Four tape sheets plus four stakes in the included line
- Cold white printed at 6500 K
- 1000 mAh and a 12–18 hour runtime claimed in the bullets
- IP68 claimed with an ultrasonic weld
Cons
- About £29.99 for four lights, about £7.50 each
- Only 45 ratings
- IP68 has no depth or time
- A review says the cell is sealed in and cannot be swapped
- Catalogue says six lights beside a 4-pack
Best for: A short deck, fence, or stone edge where tape is the mount you actually want and you accept a small review sample.
Less suitable: A long border on a budget, a cell you plan to replace, or anyone reading 12–18 hours as a winter guarantee.
Specifications
- Model
- YiLaie 4-pack solar ground light
- Brand
- YiLaie
- Price
- ∼£30
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(45)
- Pack
- 4-pack
- Colour
- Cold white 6500 K
- Stated IP
- IP68
- Battery
- 1000 mAh
- Fixing
- Stake or tape
- Runtime
- 12–18 h
- Material
- Polycarbonate
- Size
- 10 x 10 x 2.3 cm
Common questions
Is this a 4-pack or a 6-pack?
The title, unit count, and included line say four lights, four stakes, and four tape sheets. The catalogue number of lights says 6. Prefer the box list.
Can they stick to decking?
Yes in the bullets: tape for decks, fences, and stone, plus a stake for soil. Reviews mention the pads and the spikes.
Can I replace the battery?
One review says the shell is fully sealed and the cell cannot be reached. Do not crack it open.
How we compared
Eight amazon.co.uk listings captured on 19 October 2026 were compared from the pages, not in a lab. The listing score weighs the star line and the review count, then whether a fixing, an IP code, a colour temperature, and a battery line are actually printed. The highest score is the top pick. The best value is the larger pack with a low price per light and a review file in the thousands, which is the award on the listing set. Seller lumen, runtime, and IP lines were not verified. No winter run was timed.
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Job and fixing
25%A disk is a marker, not a drive flood. Soil needs a stake. Timber, a step, or a fence needs screws or tape named in the box.
2
Colour temperature
15%One route should stay on one colour. A printed Kelvin figure can be matched. Bright white or warm white with no Kelvin cannot.
3
Stated IP code
20%IP65 or IP68 in the bullets counts. The catalogue word waterproof does not. IP68 without depth and time is incomplete.
4
Battery and runtime
15%A printed milliamp-hour figure and an hour line are seller copy. A summer 8–10 hour bullet is not a winter result.
5
Review depth
25%The amazon.co.uk star line and the rating count come before price per light. A shared review file is not two samples. Stars are not a seal test.
Independent review
Last updated: 22.10.2026
8 sources checked
Solar ground lights buying guide
A solar ground light is a marker, so the surface and the colour come before the shelf price. Soil takes a stake. Timber needs screws or tape in the box. A summer runtime line is not a British winter.
What a solar ground light is
A solar ground light is a low disk with a panel on the lid, a built-in rechargeable cell, and a dusk-to-dawn sensor. You use it to mark a path edge, a lawn border, a patio, or a deck. You do not use it to flood a drive. The disks in this set are flat, often about 7–12 cm across, with eight LEDs claimed in the bullets and a plastic stake. They are not recessed pavers and they are not tall stake lanterns.
Best for
- A soil path or lawn edge, if a marker glow is enough and the panel can see the sky
- A deck or step, if the box actually includes screws or tape
Not ideal for
- A driveway you want flooded, or a pond
- A shaded north wall, or a deck when the pack is stake only
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Switch off, or film left on
Several bullets say turn the switch on before the stake hides it, and peel any factory film. A dark first evening is often that, not a dead cell. A nearby lamp can also hold a dusk sensor off.
- 2
A summer bullet in December
Typical lines say 8–10 hours after a 6–8 hour charge. Ideal Home notes that short UK days cut runtime. None of these listings was timed through a British winter, so that hour line stays seller copy.
- 3
A stake-only pack on decking
Six of these listings are stake-led. Only iBaycon names screw holes, and only YiLaie includes tape sheets. Do not mow over a disk, and do not cut lights into a deck membrane yourself.
What to weigh up
Fixing and colour
HighSoil needs a stake. Timber, a step, or a fence needs screws or tape named in the box. YiLaie includes tape sheets for decks, fences, and stone. iBaycon names screw holes as well as a stake. The other six listings are stake-led. A title that mentions a deck does not add a fixing the included line never lists. Keep one colour temperature on one route. Warm white here is Dankeled at 2800 K, and Solpex as warm white with no Kelvin in the spec table.
IP code, cell, and reviews
HighRead an IP code, not the word waterproof. Six listings claim IP65. iBaycon and YiLaie claim IP68 without depth and time, so that code is incomplete. B&Q matches IP65 to heavy rain and IP68 to a fitting that is submerged. Waterproof or water resistant, with no digits, is not a test. The stated cell is 600 mAh except YiLaie’s 1000 mAh claim. Typical bullets say about 6–8 hours of charge and about 8–10 hours of light.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Deck or step
You need screw holes for a deck, step, or fence. The iBaycon 12-pack is about £19.99, cool white at 6000 K, with 4.4 from 628 ratings. IP68 is claimed without depth and time, and one review reports water inside a unit.
Warm seating edge
You want a printed 2800 K on soil and twelve disks in one box. The warm-white Dankeled pack is about £18.69. The 4.5 from 213 ratings is shared with the cool-white file, so it is not a warm-white-only verdict.
Common questions about solar ground lights
Which solar ground light is the top pick in 2026?
The top pick is the Torchtree 8-pack at about £13.22. The listing shows 4.6 from 2,496 ratings, the largest review sample here. Colour is bright white, with no Kelvin figure printed. Bullets claim up to 40 lumens, IP65, a 600 mAh cell, and 8–10 hours after a 6–8 hour charge. You switch it on, then stake it into soil. Screws are not in the box. Stars are not a seal test.
Which listing is the best value?
The best value is the btfarm 10-pack at about £16.56, about £1.66 a light. The listing shows 4.5 from 2,236 ratings and cool white at 5000 K. Reviewers place the disks on a path edge. You set the switch to ON, twist in a spiral stake, and push it into soil. IP65 is in the bullets. The catalogue only says waterproof. The 960 lumen field is not a test.
Do solar ground lights work in a British winter?
They can switch on, but a summer runtime bullet is not a December result. Ideal Home notes that short, often overcast UK days cut how long solar lights run. A flush panel cannot be tilted south, so shade and a north wall make a dull month worse. None of these eight listings was timed through a British winter, so an 8–10 hour line stays seller copy.
What IP code should a solar ground light state?
Look for digits, not the word waterproof. B&Q matches IP65 to heavy rain and IP68 to a fitting that is submerged. A lawn disk is not a pond light. Six listings here claim IP65. Two claim IP68 with no depth and no time, so that code is incomplete. The catalogue word waterproof is not a test. This page did not immerse any disk.
Is a solar ground light the same as a path stake?
No. A solar ground light here is a low disk with the panel on the lid. A path stake is taller, so the head can sit higher in the sun. Both mark an edge. Neither floods a drive, and these disks are not recessed pavers. If you want a stake rather than a flush disk, see the solar path light comparison. Eight LEDs are a parts count, not measured lumens.
Can solar ground lights be fixed to decking?
Only if the box contains screws or tape. Soil needs a stake. Timber, a step, or a fence needs a fixing the listing includes. iBaycon names screw holes for a deck, step, or fence, plus a stake. YiLaie includes tape sheets and stakes. The other six packs are stake-led. A title that mentions a deck does not add screws. Do not mow over a disk.
How do you recycle a solar ground light?
Do not bin the light or a loose cell. Solar products can be electrical waste. GOV.UK says to use a shop battery point or a recycling centre. A sealed cell is not a reason to crack the case. A YiLaie review says the shell is sealed and the cell cannot be reached. If a cell is swollen, hot, or leaking, stop. Do not puncture it.
When should you call a professional?
Call a professional for lights cut into a deck or a waterproof membrane, for house electrics, or if you are unsure of the joists. Staking a low-voltage disk is not a BS 1363 job. A printed 2 V sits below the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. The General Product Safety Regulations 2005 still apply. A switch left off or shade are usual reasons a new disk stays dark.
Our verdict
The top pick is the Torchtree 8-pack at about £13.22. It is the highest score in this set: 4.6 from 2,496 ratings, bright white with no Kelvin in the spec table, an IP65 bullet, a 600 mAh cell, and a stated run of 8–10 hours. Screws are not in the box. The best value is the btfarm 10-pack at about £16.56, about £1.66 a light, with 4.5 from 2,236 ratings and cool white at 5000 K. Neither score is a seal test or a timed winter run.
Best overallView offer
Torchtree 8-pack solar ground light
Highest score in this set: 4.6 from 2,496 ratings, about £13.22 for eight disks, IP65 and a 600 mAh cell in the bullets.
Best value
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btfarm 10-pack solar ground light
About £1.66 a light at about £16.56, 4.5 from 2,236 ratings, and cool white printed at 5000 K.
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DIY & tools editor
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: 22.10.2026
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Guides to solar ground lights
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Solar ground lights buying guideJob, fixing, Kelvin, IP, battery, and reviews, without naming a winner.Best solar ground lightsWho each captured pack is for, and who should skip it.How to install solar ground lightsSwitch, film, first charge, and a stake in soil. Decking screws stay on the decking page.Warm white or cool white2800 K warm white against about 5000–6500 K cool white.Solar ground lights for deckingWhich boxes include screws or tape, and which are stake only.
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Sources
Public UK sources used for low-voltage scope, product safety, electrical waste, IP codes, winter charging, and colour temperature. amazon.co.uk prices, stars and review counts were taken from the eight listings on 19 October 2026. Seller lumen, runtime, and IP lines were not measured.
- Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- GOV.UK, General Product Safety Regulations 2005 (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- OPSS product safety report, Lyyt solar security light, 12 August 2024 (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- GOV.UK, recycling batteries and electrical waste (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- B&Q outdoor lighting buying guide (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Festive Lights, solar lights troubleshooting (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Ideal Home, do solar lights work in winter (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Moonlight Design, outdoor lighting colour temperatures (retrieved 19 October 2026)
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