We rounded up a list of the most efficient, reliable and aesthetically appealing solar lamp posts on the market to help you make the best buy without a hassle. Some of the key features we considered in our review include battery type and runtime, materials, height, color, light output and number and types of light bulb. The features determine the style, modes and levels of power of the lamp posts. The materials and battery type account for the lamp’s durability while light output and types of light bulb needed determine the type and amount of light you will be getting on your garden, fence line or pathway.
Editor’s Choice
1. Kemeco ST4311AHP 6 LED Cast Aluminum Solar Lamp Post
A 75.9-inch cast-aluminum lamp post with four large solar panels
12 warm white LEDs
145 lm
Push button switch
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9.8
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Premium Pick
2. GAMA SONIC GS-98B-S-BB Royal Bulb Solar Lamp Post
An 87-inch metal lamp post beautifully finished in weathered bronze
Warm white LED light
120 lm
12-hour battery runtime
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9.7
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3. Gama Sonic GS-98B-S-BLK Royal Bulb Lamp Post
An 87-inch cast-aluminum lamp post with mono-crystalline silicon solar panels
Warm white LED light
120 lm
Automatic dusk-to-dawn operation
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9.6
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4. Gama Sonic GS-105S-G Baytown Ez Anchor Lamp
A 77-inch solar lamp post with EZ Anchor mounting system and integrated photocell sensor
10 bright white LEDs
130 lm
Patented cone reflector
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9.5
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Best for Gardens
5. Sterno Home GL42309 Upgraded Version Outdoor Lamp Post
A 76-inch cast-aluminum lamp post with four solar panels and warm white LED light
4-piece post
60 lm
8-hour battery runtime
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9.3
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6. Sterno Home GL23716BK Outdoor Solar LED Street Light
An 80-inch cast-aluminum lamp post with traditional design
12 cool white LEDs
50 lm
Dusk-to-dawn operation
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9.2
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Best Multi-Functional Design
7. Sun-Ray 312066 Crestmont Single-Head Solar Lamp Post
A 7-foot solar lamp post with multi-functional design two-color lights
6 bright white and 3 amber LEDs
120 lm
Dusk-to-dawn illumination
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9.0
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Best for Residential Place
8. Kemeco ST4221SSP4 LED Cast Aluminum Solar Lamp Post Light
A 71.6-inch multi-functional lamp post with four large solar panels
12 warm white LEDs
75 lm
Dusk-to-dawn illumination
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8.9
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9. Sun-Ray 312011 Vittoria 3-Head Solar LED Lamp Post
An 80-inch metal lamp post with three light heads
6 bright white and 3 amber LEDs (per head)
80 lm (per head)
Dusk-to-dawn illumination
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8.8
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10. Lutec LED Solar Post Lantern
A high-performing solar lamp post with black-powdered finish and mono-crystalline solar panels
3 warm white LEDs
300 lm
Dusk-to-dawn illumination
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8.7
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Best with Adjustable Height
11. iGlow Outdoor Garden Solar Lamp Post Light
A 78.5-inch aluminum lamp post with improved crystalline solar panel
2 bright white LEDs
100 lm
Dusk-to-dawn illumination
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8.6
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Best Value
12. KMC LIGHTING ST4362SS4 Solar Lamp Post Light
A 62.6-inch aluminum and stainless steel lamp post with 2 brightness modes
2 warm white LEDs
60 lm
Dusk-to-dawn light
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8.5
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Top 12 Solar Lamp Posts Review 2020
55.
Kemeco ST4311AHP 6 LED Cast Aluminum Solar Lamp Post – Editor’s Choice
Features
Materials: glass, cast-aluminum metal
Battery: 3x Ni-MH 2300mah
Battery runtime: up to 8 hours
Bulb: 12x LEDs
Light output: 145 lm
Color: warm white
Height: 75.9”
Other features: 2.5W, push button switch, monocrystalline solar cells, four large solar panels, 1-year warranty
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9.8
There is a lot of rave about this lamp post on the internet. Customers love its simple but elegant design, run-time and brightness. It is a statement lamp, similar to those you see in movies.
The lamp is durably built with aluminum and will undoubtedly last you a good while. The rugged cast aluminum material and glass can hold up pretty well to all environmental elements. It is corrosion-free and sturdy enough to withstand strong winds.
Its design is pretty basic but practical and elegant. It features 6 high-power LEDs which are enclosed in a ripple glass. The glass softens the strong light but it still illuminates powerfully. At 180 lumens, it is nearly impossible to find such brightness at the price of this lamp.
What’s more, the lamp is significantly tall. It is about 87 inches after you drive its stake into the ground completely. Its height together with its brightness makes it the best lamp to get if you need a large area illuminated.
Plus, its well-thought design has the solar panels perfectly positioned on each side of the square roof of the lamp. The varying angles in which the panels are placed allow them to receive a maximum charge.
Installing the lamp is pretty straightforward as it comes with a planter. However, you have to weight down the planter correctly and ensure the entire lamp is well-balanced because it is top-heavy owing to the materials used in its build.
Furthermore, the lamp post has a remarkable run time. It can last about 6 to 8 hours when fully charged. That would cover up to the wee hours of the morning. Some lamp posts have a longer run time but this one’s incredible brightness limits its run time.
All considered this is one of the best outdoor solar lamp posts that combines superb functionality and an aesthetic appeal.
Pros
Great design
Durable and sturdy build
Well-positioned panels
Easy installation
Great run-time
Cons
It is top-heavy
56.
GAMA SONIC GS-98B-S-BB Royal Bulb Solar Lamp Post – Premium Pick
Features
Materials: metal, glass
Battery: 2x Li-ion
Battery runtime: up to 12 hours
Bulb: LED
Light output: 120 lm
Color: warm white
Height: 87”
Other features: 16W, recharge time of 6 hours
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9.7
GAMA SONIC is a popular brand famously preferred for its exceptional high-quality lights. This Royal Bulb solar lamp post is not an exception. It is a fantastic choice for anyone with a Victorian-style garden or a traditional pool bar. It can also look great at the end of a driveway as it is such a beautiful piece that your guests should first see when they pull over at your place.
With a metal and glass body beautifully finished in weathered bronze, this lamp post will last you forever with its never-ageing beauty. It is super-sturdy yet incredibly lightweight weighing in at 12.5 pounds. This makes installation easy pizzy for just about anyone. Plus, it comes with all the necessary tools and hardware you would need to mount it in concrete.
With this lamp post, you are in for a lifetime treat. By buying it, you subscribe to the best lit nights of your life. Its solar panels are top-quality, thus the battery charges efficiently to illuminate your gardens, pathways and fence line at 120 lumens.
It produces a warm white light that spreads at 360 degrees like a customary incandescent bulb. The lamp post sets itself apart with exceptional run time. It can last a whopping 12 hours when fully charged and it only takes 6 hours to get a full charge. You will have nothing but bright nights till the sun come outs.
Plus, it is remarkably tall, standing at 87 inches after installation. The height together with the bright illumination guarantee you adequate lighting of a large outdoor space.
What’s more, the lamp post boasts of a 10-year lifespan and a high-quality lithium-ion battery pack that’s good for about 1000 charges. You don’t need to fret when the battery exceeds its lifespan, all you have to do is replace it and you’re good to go for another 3 years
In sum, this is one of the best premium-quality lamp posts you can get for a classic or traditional aesthetic and super-lit outdoors. It costs a pretty penny but it is worth the buy.
Pros
Elegant traditional design
Excellent run-time
Easy installation
Lightweight build
Sturdy and durable build
Tall and bright
Cons
Premium price
57.
Gama Sonic GS-98B-S-BLK Royal Bulb Lamp Post
Features
Materials: tempered glass, cast-aluminum
Battery: Li-ion
Battery runtime: up to 10 hours
Bulb: LED
Light output: 120 lm
Color: warm white
Height: 87”
Other features: mono-crystalline silicon solar panels, automatic dusk to dawn operation
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9.6
Here is another gem from Gama Sonic to add to your patios and yards. It offers solid durability, powerful functionality and an attractive aesthetic.
The lamp post comes in a sturdy cast-aluminum build that can hold up well to any type of weather. It is waterproof, heatproof, dust and rust-resistant, so you can imagine how long it will remain standing and functioning in your compound.
You will love the lamp post’s attractive design inspired by metalwork in New Orleans. Either of its 2 color options, black or bronze will give your yard, garden or pool a sophisticated touch. It also comes with several mount options.
The lamp post features 4 mono-crystalline solar panels. They are well-positioned at the top to allow them to receive an optimum amount of light for a full battery charge. The solar panels are shielded by ultra-durable tempered glass that guarantees you the most reliable performance.
The lamp post’s battery is not only rechargeable but also replaceable. The battery will last you 1000 charges which are about 3 years after which you can get another that will run for another 3 years.
Essentially, the lamp post features 11 LED bulbs that utilize GAMA SONIC’s latest LED bulb technology to provide a bright 360 degrees illumination at 120 lumens.
One praiseworthy feature of this lamp post is its brightness settings. It has 2 brightness settings; high brightness, which lasts for 6 hours and dim, which lasts between 10 and 12 hours. It also has an automatic light-sensing system that automatically turns it on at dusk and off at dawn.
Installing the lamp is super easy. It comes with all the tools you would need to mount it. It doesn’t require any set up as long as you place it in direct sunshine.
Overall, this is one of the best solar powered lamp posts out there that balances functionality and beauty pretty well.
Pros
Durable cast-aluminum build
Attractive New Orleans inspired design
Easy installation and maintenance
Illuminate at 360 degrees
2 brightness settings
Great run-time
Cons
Poorly explained instructions
58.
Gama Sonic GS-105S-G Baytown Ez Anchor Lamp
Features
Materials: ABS Poly-resin, glass
Battery: Li-ion
Battery runtime: up to 10 hours
Bulb: 10x LEDs
Light output: 130 lm
Color: bright white
Height: 77”
Other features: EZ Anchor mounting system, integrated photocell sensor, patented cone reflector
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9.5
We just couldn’t get enough of Gama Sonic. This is a simple but powerful lamp post you can get to efficiently illuminate various parts of your expansive garden or yard. Its quality build and top-notch functionality are unbeatable.
The Baytown comes is a solid build with an ABS poly-resin encasing. The casing is not only waterproof but also heatproof and rust and dust resistant. Therefore, it will remain standing for a long time regardless of adverse and fluctuating weather conditions.
Like its brother, the GS-98B-S-BLK Royal Bulb Lamp Post above, it has 4 mono-crystalline solar panels that are carefully positioned at the top to increase their ability to receive sufficient light for a full charge.
It also has replaceable batteries that can last you 1000 charges, which is nearly 3 years.
The Baytown has 10LED bulbs sheltered in super-durable glass housing that is designed to emanate an optimum amount of light that isn’t too harsh or blinding. They provide the brightest white light at 130 lumens and if fully charged can work up to 10 or 12 hours tops.
Additionally, the lamp post features cutting-edge cone reflector that works perfectly to boost the output and brightness.
Also featured is a light-sensing system that automatically turns off the lights dawn and on at dusk.
Moreover, installing it is as easy as abc thanks to the EZ anchor base it comes with. All you have to do is screw the anchor base on the ground and install the adopter onto which you will attach your lights on it.
Pros
Sturdy build
Bright white light
EZ anchor base
Great run-time
Easy to install
Elegant design
Cons
Complaints-Run-time shortens after months of usage
59.
Sterno Home GL42309 Upgraded Version Outdoor Lamp Post – Best for Gardens
Features
Materials: cast-aluminum, glass
Battery: 3x AA Ni-MH
Battery runtime: up to 8 hours
Bulb: LED
Light output: 60 lm
Color: warm white
Height: 76”
Other features: 4-piece post, 4 solar panels, 1-year limited warranty
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9.3
This is one of the best mid-range outdoor lamp posts out there. It is a fantastic choice for anyone who adores the old-fashioned simple design. It is also very accessible price-wise, without sacrificing too many features like most budge-friendly options.
The lamp post comes in an old-fashioned classic design with a little touch of modernism on its panels. Its cast-aluminum build is pretty solid and can withstand all the harsh outdoor environmental elements.
Beyond looks and build, this lamp post has a pretty reasonable functionality. It features 4 top-quality solar panels and 3 rechargeable AA batteries. The solar panels are all well-positioned on top to absorb the optimum amount of light.
It also features averagely bright LED light safely stored in clear glass. It emits a cool white light at 60 lumens which is a bit limited compared to other lamp posts. If you want a large part of your outdoors illuminated, then this is not the best lamp post to go for as it is a bit dim. It is more of a decorative lamp post than the one you can rely on for bright lighting.
On the bright side, it can run for a whole 8 hours if fully charged. It also has a photoresistor that turns of the light at dawn for charging and on at dusk.
Installation is not a challenge at all owing to a set of screws and manual dedicated to helping set up easy and quick.
With a 1-year warranty, this is one of the best affordable lamp posts you can get to add a vintage touch to your porch, patio, garden, or poolside.
Pros
Great run time hours
Elegant classic design
Durable build
Warm white light
Easy to install
Affordable
1-year warranty
Cons
Not the brightest
60.
Sterno Home GL23716BK Outdoor Solar LED Street Light
Features
Materials: cast-aluminum
Battery: Li-ion
Battery runtime: n/a
Bulb: 12x LEDs
Light output: 50 lm
Color: cool white
Height: 80”
Other features: traditional design, the dusk-to-dawn operation, 1-year limited warranty
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9.2
Yet another pocket-friendly decorative piece from Sterno Home. This is a prime choice if you are looking to aesthetically elevate your outdoor space with a vintage touch and cool white light at night.
Like its brother, the Sterno Home GL42309 it is solidly built with cast-aluminum. It will remain standing in a long while regardless of the multiple fair or adverse weathers. It is also rust and dust resistant.
What makes it stand out the most is its stylish classic or traditional design. Its exceptional black finish is the perfect accent for any outdoor décor theme.
The lamp post also comes with 4 of the best quality solar panels and 3 rechargeable AA batteries that you can replace. They ar
