Over the past few years, LED technology has changed how we think about lighting and decoration. The most obvious aspect of this change has come in our home lighting. Not long ago, we were using energy-inefficient and short-lasing incandescent bulbs. Then we transitioned to CFL bulbs, which take forever to warm up. LEDs provided a welcome relief, with their energy efficiency, long-lasting design, and ease of use. But LEDs have done a lot more than just change our main room lighting. With LED light strips and accent lights, you can also get high-efficiency accents. You don\u2019t have to worry as much about heat dissipation, and LED diodes can be extremely compact.<\/p>\n
Along the same lines, LEDs can be used to create unique effects. You can get rainbow lighting, color changing lights, and other options. You can even get a variety of realistic designs. Take an old-school Christmas window candle, for example. It was basically an off-white plastic cylinder with a little bulb in the tip. Broadly speaking, it was a nice decoration, but no one would ever confuse one with an actual candle. Modern\u00a0LED window candles, on the other hand, can look like the real thing \u2013 at least at first glance.<\/p>\n
Today, we\u2019ll be doing something similar, and looking for the best realistic flickering flames\u00a0solar LED tiki torch lights<\/strong>. We\u2019re going to review three different options, starting with the physical design and appearance. We\u2019ll talk about how you operate them, and any different options you can choose. We\u2019ll also talk about the brightness, and how the solar charging performs. After that, we\u2019ll have a more complete picture of what we\u2019re dealing with. Let\u2019s take a closer look!<\/p>\n Before we get into our reviews, let\u2019s start from a blank slate. Why would one solar tiki torch be better than another? To begin with, some are easier to set up and install. Ideally, you want a set of lights that can be stuck into the ground and powered on. If the setup process is any more complicated, you should probably move on. You also want a light that\u2019s long-lasting. Ideally, you shouldn\u2019t have to replace your solar torches every single year.<\/p>\n Beyond that, there are some other things you\u2019re going to want to consider. To begin with, you obviously need to consider the look and feel of the light. You\u2019ll want to think about the durability, as well as the battery life. You\u2019ll also have to look at the ease of use. Here\u2019s a quick look at all three features.<\/p>\n A traditional tiki torch can be used for many things, like driving off bugs. But the only purpose of an LED torch is to serve as a decoration. If it\u2019s not easy on the eyes, there\u2019s no point in buying it. Of course, the same could be said for any kind of decorative lighting. For example, if you\u2019re buying\u00a0fairy string lights, you want to choose the most attractive option.<\/p>\n Much of this is a matter of personal taste. For example, do you want a truly realistic flame? Or do you want a soft glow, or a breathing effect? Depending on the answers to those questions, you\u2019re going to want to choose a different light. The frame is an equally important consideration. Do you want something more ornate, or do you want a more straightforward, grid-style frame?<\/p>\n Along the same lines, you need to think about the bulb\u2019s brightness. Some LED torch lights are designed as path lights, and can be used to provide visibility. On the other hand, other lights are designed strictly for atmosphere. They won\u2019t spoil your night vision as much, but they also won\u2019t do a great job of guiding your way.<\/p>\n Different LED lights come with different service ratings. This gives you the approximate number of hours the bulb can last before it stops working. Nowadays, a good LED bulb can be expected to last for 50,000 hours or more. But you need to look at more than just the light rating. You also need to gauge the durability of the housing. A long-lasting bulb doesn\u2019t do you much good if the light as a whole is easy to damage.<\/p>\n With a solar light, you don\u2019t have to worry about replacing batteries, which is always welcome news. That said, you still have to think about how long the batteries will last. Most solar lights won\u2019t give you any trouble in summer. There\u2019s enough daylight for plenty of charging, and the nights are shorter. But gloomy winter days, long nights, and cold temperatures can all take a toll on your battery.<\/p>\n By their very nature, solar tiki torches are more convenient than the real thing. You don\u2019t have to get out a lighter, and you don\u2019t have to put out any flames when you\u2019re done. A good quality solar torch should operate automatically. If you have to constantly turn them on and off, you need to find a better option.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Eicaus Solar Torch Lights\u00a0are shaped roughly like a set of wine glasses. They come in a four-pack, and they\u2019re constructed from a matte black ABS plastic. The pattern is somewhat ornate, with a combination of horizontal slits and diamond cutouts. Just beneath the cutouts, there\u2019s a small power button, which blends in nicely with the front of the housing.<\/p>\n The torch unit itself measures 11.4 inches high, but that\u2019s just the main housing. It tapers to a narrow base, which attaches on top of a 12.4-inch metal post. This is the main support for the tiki torch, and it\u2019s socketed at the top and bottom. The bottom socket attaches to the top of a 7-inch ground stake. All you have to do to start using the light is snap the parts together, stick it in the ground, and press the button. This will start it working, and it will continue to operate on its own thereafter. When it\u2019s been activated, it will automatically shut off during daytime, and power back up at night.<\/p>\n By tapping the power button, you can cycle through three different operating modes. The first is a simulated, flickering, dancing flame. This is as close as you\u2019ll get to a real lawn torch. The second mode is a steady, warm white light. This is more like a traditional electric lantern, and creates a pleasant, inviting atmosphere. The third mode is a breathing version of the standard flame mode. It\u2019s not as realistic, but it creates a truly unique ambience.<\/p>\n The Eicaus light has an internal battery with a 2,200mAh battery. When it\u2019s fully charged, that\u2019s enough power for 8-10 hours of operation, depending on your lighting mode. Charging performance is excellent, although you\u2019ll obviously see some variation depending on the season. The more daylight you\u2019re getting, the more efficiently the battery will charge.<\/p>\n These lights have a weather-resistance rating of IP65. The 6 indicates the maximum possible level of dust-resistance. Even in the driest areas, you won\u2019t have any concerns about dust infiltration. The 5 indicates that the lights are rain-proof. They can\u2019t be submerged in water, but a thunderstorm isn\u2019t going to cause any damage.<\/p>\n Each light is surprisingly bright, with a light output of 350 lumens. If you\u2019re using these for path lighting, you won\u2019t have to worry about visibility. Despite the brightness, the bulb life is excellent. The LED diodes are rated for 50,000 hours of life. That\u2019s more than five years of continuous use.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Flickering Flame Solar Flame Lights\u00a0has a cylindrical shape, rather than a contoured one. The frame is correspondingly simple, with vertical slats at the corners and two horizontal bands. The rest is wide open, giving a clear view of the attractive flame pattern. Despite the minimalist frame, the lights are still very durable, thanks to their all-metal construction. They can take little bit more of a beating than a simple plastic light.<\/p>\n The Flickering Flame lights come in a two- or a four-pack, depending on what you order. Each torch measures 8 inches in height, and comes with a corresponding 8-inch ground stake. Every light also includes three mounting rods: one at 15 inches, and two at 16 inches. Better yet, the rods are all interchangeable and can be connected together. This allows for a variety of mounting heights. Including the 8-inch torch, the total height could be 23, 39, or 55 inches.<\/p>\n Once this solar light has been activated, it will automatically operate whenever it\u2019s dark. During the daytime, it will shut down in order to save battery life. A full charge will deliver around 10 hours of performance, but you won\u2019t always get a full charge. With 4-6 hours of sunlight, you\u2019ll get enough charge for about 8 hours. As a result, you\u2019ll see some variation in performance from season to season.<\/p>\n Like the Eicaus torches, the Flickering Flames torches have an IP65 weather-resistance rating. You won\u2019t have to worry about them getting damaged in the outdoors. And with a 50,000-hour bulb life, they\u2019ll light your way for years to come. That said, these are dimmer, 35-lumen bulbs. They create a beautiful illusion of flame, but they\u2019re mostly built for use as atmosphere lighting.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Ollivage Solar Torch Lights\u00a0have a comparable, wine glass-shaped profile to the Eicaus lights. However, the frame is far more simple, with vertical slats and windows. Just underneath the main portion of the light, there\u2019s an on\/off button that matches the black plastic housing.<\/p>\n These lights can be ordered in a two-pack or a four-pack, and they measure 12.6 inches high. Each torch comes with its own 8.3-inch ground stake, and a pair of 12.2 mounting rods. These can be paired together, for a height of 24.8 inches or 37 inches, not including the ground stake.<\/p>\n Like the last two lights we looked at, these have a built-in daylight sensor. When it\u2019s light outside, the LEDs will shut off, conserving battery life. When it gets dark, they\u2019ll automatically turn back on. The 2,200mAh battery will charge in around 6 to 8 hours on a clear, sunny day. As a result, you can expect to get around 12 hours of performance in summer and 5 hours in winter.<\/p>\n The Ollivage torch lights have a weather-resistance rating of IP65, and a 50,000-hour rated bulb life. At 35 lumens, they\u2019re another great choice for atmosphere lighting, and they create a soft, pleasant glow. They also come with a 12-month manufacturer\u2019s warranty. If there are any defects, you\u2019re going to be protected.<\/p>\n All three of these\u00a0solar tiki torches<\/strong>\u00a0have their own unique benefits to bring to the table. But which one is the right choice for you? Let\u2019s go over what we\u2019ve learned, and see how they all stack up.<\/p>\n We started by reviewing the\u00a0Eicaus Solar Torch Lights. These are bright lights, with an intensity of 350 lumens. As a result, they\u2019re a great choice if your lights need to provide a lot of visibility. They also have three different operating modes. If you need a breathing pattern or a plain warm white, you\u2019ll have that option. Then again, the lights sit relatively close to the ground, and the height is not adjustable.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Flickering Flame Solar Flame Lights\u00a0have an altogether different appearance. With their cylindrical design, they look almost more like a small brasier than a standard torch. That said, they boast a beautiful flame image, and they\u2019re easy to assemble. In addition, you get a wide range of height options, from 23 to 55 inches.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Ollivage Solar Torch Lights\u00a0are also adjustable, albeit within a somewhat smaller range. However, they have a more classic design, and they\u2019re easy to operate. You also get up to 12 hours of bulb life, which is more than you should ever need. And if that\u2019s not enough, Ollivage sweetens the pot with a manufacturer\u2019s warranty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Over the past few years, LED technology has changed how we think about lighting and decoration. 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Aesthetic<\/h4>\n
Toughness and Battery Life<\/h4>\n
Convenience<\/h4>\n
Eicaus Solar Torch Lights<\/h3>\n
Flickering Flame Solar Flame Lights<\/h3>\n
Ollivage Solar Torch Lights<\/h3>\n
Final Verdict<\/h3>\n