Best Holiday Lights for Windows, Christmas Trees and Tables

The easiest holiday light to set up is usually the one that matches the shape of the display. A curtain fills a flat opening, a topper ring drops strands down a tree, and a freestanding light sits neatly on a shelf or table. Measure the display and check where the power cable will reach before choosing.

Best for a programmable window backdrop

Smart LED Christmas Curtain Lights use 400 multicolour LEDs per curtain and support patterns and brightness control through the app and included remote. Choose them when you want a broad display you can change during the season. Measure the window and plan for a compatible 5 V USB power adapter, which is sold separately.

Best for draping lights down a Christmas tree

LED Christmas Tree Topper Lights use a top ring and cascading strands. Choose 1.5 m, 2 m or 3 m according to the distance you want the strands to cover, and pick Warm White or Multicolour for the look you want. The lights plug into a compatible USB power source.

Best for a tabletop or shelf

45 cm LED Cherry Blossom Tree Light is freestanding, with flexible branches and 40 integrated LEDs. Choose it for a dry indoor table or console where you want a small display with height. Allow room for the base and route the USB cable to a nearby compatible power source.

How we compared them

We compared mounting, coverage, controls and power using our catalog specifications. Each pick suits a different display, so start with the space you want to decorate.

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