The Best LED Landscape Lighting Kits in 2020 and Buyer’s Guide

Landscape lighting is an easy way to make your yard, garden, or even your patio look more appealing. The different lighting fixtures available in the market gives you the versatility when it comes to designing your space so that you can personalize the outdoors without limitations. And at the same time, most of them even work at a low voltage to conserve energy as well.

We also notice that the majority of our readers prefer LED lights over other bulb types. However, this is not a shock considering they have more advantages over halogens or incandescent bulbs. And since we want you to have an easier time looking for the best LED landscape lights, we have reviewed the best sets in the market below.

Why did we choose kits? We think that most homeowners would prefer lighting kits over just the fixtures. This way, you don’t need to buy a lot of accessories when you install your LED lights. It will be easier for you to set your lights because these brands already include some wires, connectors, and even the transformers for the low-voltage bulbs. But if you need more information, check our buyer’s guide for some useful tips in choosing a LED landscape lighting kit.

Best LED Landscape Lighting Kits Comparison Table

Unit	Kit Inclusions	Wattage	Price
VOLT Brass Editor's Choice	6 spotlights with stakes, 1 PVC ground stake, transformer, 1 pro junction hub of connectors, 1 conduit, and 100 ft of direct burial cable	5 W	Check Price
Paradise	8 path lights, transformer, and 50 ft of landscape cable	0.75 W	Check Price
Malibu	4 walk lights, 2 spotlights, transformer, and 75 ft of cable	1.5 W	Check Price
Sterno Home	6 path lights, transformer, and 50 ft of wire	0.3 W	Check Price
ZUCKEO	10 spotlights with spikes, 35 connectors, transformer, and 1 insulating tape	5 W	Check Price
Moonrays	6 spotlights, 6 connectors, transformer, and 50 ft of cable	1 W	Check Price
ECOWHO	6 spotlights with spikes and washers, adapter, 6 screws, 6 gaskets, 2 wrenches, and 1 adapter	3 W	Check Price
VOLISUN	4 spotlights, adapter, and 65.6 ft of cable	5 W	Check Price
COVOART	4 spotlights with spikes, adapter, and 46.5 ft of cable	12 W	Check Price
J.LUMI	2 spotlights with built-in 3ft adapters	5 W	Check Price

Best LED Landscape Lighting Kits Reviews

VOLT Brass Spotlight Kit – Editor’s Choice

We are starting this list with our top favorite, which is the brass spotlight kit from VOLT. For us, the best LED landscape lighting kits in the market are those that include almost, if not everything, that you’ll need to install your lights. This specific set from VOLT gives you that convenience, along with other features that made it worthy of being our best choice.

What You Will Get

Ready-to-Use Kit

In this purchase, you’ll get 6 spotlights with hammer stakes, a PVC ground stake, a 150-watt transformer, Pro Junction Hub, a conduit, and a direct burial cable. The spotlights themselves are made from G2 Fat Boy solid brass from the knuckle up to even the screws, knobs, and glare guard. This is good news for homeowners because this material is long-lasting and wouldn’t rust or peel even after being exposed to moisture.

UL-Listed Bulbs and Wiring

It’s worth noting that each fixture has a premium 25-foot lead wire. And as a bonus, they are UL-listed like the bulbs themselves. This way, you’re sure that VOLT has passed the standards and tests on their product’s safety and quality. And lastly, a unique feature of these fixtures is that their hammer stakes have slits. This is convenient for installation because you can do the wiring after pounding the fixtures to the ground.

Of course, because this review is composed of the best outdoor LED landscape lights, you can expect that the LED bulbs in this kit are of good quality. After all, these bulbs are ETL listed. They are only 5 watts compared to halogen bulbs that are typically 30 watts. At the same time, they emit a 2700K warm white light. They are bright but not too harsh, and they have good illumination coverage thanks to having a 38-degree beam spread and rotatable beam guard.

Reliable Watertight Transformer with Timer and Photocell

We also appreciate that VOLT includes a 150-watt transformer. These LED light bulbs work at low voltage, so it’s necessary to use a transformer to lower your line voltage at home. Having the transformer included in the set makes installation much safer and easier. This transformer is also ETL-listed, which makes it one of the most reliable models in the market.

The transformer in this kit works with a toroidal core as opposed to the usual EI lamination core. How is this beneficial for the user? Compared to EI lamination, using a toroidal core in a transformer makes it quieter and cooler, thus making it more efficient.

Another feature of the transformer that we like is that it has a timer. You can set your lights to turn off after a certain number of hours, but you can also use the photocell, which will operate the lights from dusk to dawn. This transformer isn’t waterproof, which is typical, but what’s great with VOLT is they designed it to be watertight. Therefore, rain and snow outside wouldn’t damage your transformer.

Junction Box for Easier Connection

Speaking of safer and easier installation, this VOLT kit also includes a PVC conduit for the transformer, a 100-feet cable, and the Pro Junction Hub. The latter is basically a junction box of clamp-type waterproof connectors that are rail-mounted. This way, you can connect multiple lighting wires onto this single block. In other words, this is a neater and more convenient way of connecting various wires to multiple connectors.

Premium Built and Moisture-Tight Design

What about the durability of these fixtures? Besides using non-corrosive solid brass for the fixtures’ primary material, VOLT also designed them to be watertight using silicone plugs and tightly screwed machine-threaded body. Because of this, you can prevent moisture from seeping inside the fixtures. At the same time, each fixture uses a convex lens to avoid the accumulation of water in them.

Paradise GL33999 – Best Outdoor Landscape Lighting for Pathways

Landscape lighting is also beneficial for making pathways, walkways, or driveways safer to navigate through at night. We searched the market for the best LED lights for this purpose, and we think this kit from Paradise tops the list.

What You Will Get

UV and Rust Protection

In this purchase, you’ll get 8 path lights with their own connectors, a transformer, and a 50-foot cable. The light fixtures are safe to leave outside because their cast aluminum bodies have a UV protective finish. You also don’t have to worry about them rusting over time regardless of the conditions. However, if we were to comment on the fixtures’ bodies, we wish Paradise have opted for metal spikes instead of plastic.

Low Wattage But Bright

What about the bulbs? You might not believe it, but these bright lights are only 0.75-watt LED lights. They are perfect for keeping your pathways visible without being too blinding and disruptive in the neighborhood. At the same time, the bulbs are protected by thick plastic lenses. However, do note that because these lights aren’t waterproof, we don’t think it’s best for them to get wet constantly.

Transformer with Photosensor and Timer

As for the transformer, Paradise includes a 50-watt transformer. It isn’t as extravagant as the one on our top pick kit, but you can also program it to your advantage. What we mean by this is that Paradise transformer also uses a photosensor and timer. You can program your lights to turn on when the sun goes down, but you can also set them to stay on for a specific time.

Quick and Effortless Installation

Lastly, installation is as easy as attaching the connectors to the low voltage cable. You don’t need to be a professional electrician doing the clipping, but we think you’ll have an easier time using pliers when making the connection. However, in the case that your intended setup makes the included cable insufficient, you have to buy an additional low voltage cable.

Malibu 8409-1901-06 – Best Lighting Kit with 2 Types of Lights

Get 2 Types of Lights in One Kit

When you search the market for the best landscape lighting brands, you’ll probably stumble upon Malibu. And if we have to pick our favorite kit from them, this 6-piece set is our first choice. Each piece is well-built, and they are also useful both for illuminating pathways or complementing landscape decors.

What You Will Get

Height-Adjustable Walk Lights

This kit from Malibu will give you 4 walk lights and 2 spotlights that give off a warm white light. We appreciate that you’ll get two types of lights, especially the spotlights because you can use them for other areas. As for the designs of each fixture, the walk lights have a unique look that’s similar to streetlights. You can also adjust the heights of each fixture, so if your pathways are elevated, the lights wouldn’t be too close to the ground. Simply use both or use just one of the risers to change the heights of the walk lights.

Bright Low-Voltage Spotlights

On the other hand, the spotlights give off a nice coverage of illumination. You can also use them as uplights or downlights since they feel solid even when mounted. Each cast aluminum fixture is also waterproof and corrosion-resistant. However, the stakes they come with are plastic, which again, would’ve been better if Malibu used metal instead.

Programmable Transformer

At the same time, Malibu also includes a 45-watt transformer since both the walk lights and spotlights are low voltage pieces. In particular, the walk lights are only 0.5 watts, and the spotlights are only 2.5 watts. You can also set the transformer in auto, which will turn the lights on from dusk to dawn similar to the previous kits we reviewed. But at the same time, Malibu also uses a timer for their transformer if you want to personalize your use of the lights for a specific duration.

The Drawback

What about the installation? Malibu includes a 75-foot low voltage cable, and this set is quite similar to how you’ll install the previous Paradise GL33999. What we mean by this is that each light has a connector that you will attach to the main power wire.

However, the connectors are quite big, and it takes some effort to spike them to the main power line. It can take some practice, but once you’ve succeeded clipping them together, they are solid and secured. However, if you still find it difficult, you can just use your own wire nuts instead.

While the installation itself is easy and straightforward, you might find the connectors underwhelming, especially with the cable that comes to this set. In other terms, the connectors work better with a wire that’s larger than the one Malibu included.

All in all, the decision comes down to you. Would you rather buy wire nuts or a larger connector? Or would you just break off some sweat in connecting the pieces together with some help from elbow grease?

Sterno Home GL33966BK – Best Expandable Lighting Kit

Up next on our list is this 6-piece set from Sterno Home. This is also a kit for path lights, and they make an excellent consideration for your patios or even your walkways around the garden. At the same time, this set uses UL-certified products so you can assure that what you’re getting is safe and reliable.

What You Will Get

Adjustable Path Lights

This kit is composed of 6 path lights, and each of them uses 0.75-watt LED bulbs. They give off a 3000K bright warm white illumination without consuming high energy. At the same time, you can adjust the angle of the light up to 180 degrees so that you can customize the way your paths are illuminated.

Weatherproof Fixtures

As for the durability of each fixture, Sterno Home uses a black cast aluminum body, metal housing and bezel for the lights, and plastic for the lens. Over time, you don’t run the risk of rusting on the body or yellowing on the lens since each fixture is weatherproof. We also don’t encounter any damages even if we place the path lights in areas where they get some rain and moisture from gardening.

50-Watt Transformer with Photocell

The transformer that Sterno Home includes in this set is a 50-watt model so you can add more fixtures. We appreciate that you can add more fixtures to this transformer because this means you don’t need to buy a new transformer if you add a couple more lights. You can also set it to keep the lights on from dusk to dawn since it has a photocell. However, this model has no timer, so you can only stick to the dusk to dawn setting or just turn the lights on or off manually.

Clip-On Connectors

We are also pleased that the 50-feet cable in this kit is high-quality. The installation is as straightforward as the previous kits. Each fixture has the connectors that you’ll clip to the low voltage wire, and then afterward, just hide your wiring. However, we recommend making sure that you’ve secured the connectors with electrical tape and then burying them well to prevent them from getting soaked in water.

ZUCKEO Landscape Lights -Runner-Up Favorite

Sometimes, the best landscape lighting kit would be a set that includes a lot of fixtures and accessories for installation at a budget-friendly price. And for us, this kit from ZUCKEO is the epitome of that.

You might have probably seen our review of this kit with color-changing lights for the best low voltage landscape lights. However, we think these warm white spotlights are also worthy of being included in this list of best LED landscape lighting kits.

What You Will Get

This kit includes 10 fixtures of 5-watt spotlights complete with their spikes. At the same time, you’ll also get connectors, a transformer, and even an insulating tape. The lights themselves are bright, which doesn’t surprise us, considering it’s the same quality as the ZUKEO kit we reviewed before. They are warm white, and they don’t feel harsh, especially in a busy neighborhood. And since they are low voltage, you don’t need to worry about your bill from rising.

What We Don’t Like

Speaking of low voltage, of course, these LED lights will need a transformer. However, we rather have it indoors because it isn’t waterproof like its IP65 fixtures. At the same time, you need to buy a separate timer for the transformer because, otherwise you’ll be manually turning your lights on or off.

High-Quality Waterproof Fixtures with Aluminum Spikes

For the durability of each fixture, they feel solid and long-lasting. As we have mentioned previously, they are IP65 waterproof, so different weather conditions from rain to snow are not going to be a problem. Their bodies are also painted to prevent the aluminum material from rusting. And lastly, if you despise the plastic spikes included in the previous sets, we’re pleased to say that ZUCKEO uses the same solid aluminum for their stakes.

You can also improve the illumination of each spotlight because their heads are adjustable. They hold an angle really well, so you can safely use them as uplights or downlights. And of course, the quality of their brightness is reliable because ZUCKEO uses COB technology with the LED chips.

What about the installation? This kit doesn’t come with a low voltage cable, so you need to buy it separately. Otherwise, the installation is simple because of the included waterproof connectors. Just be mindful that you must arrange the lights parallel to each other.

Moonrays 95536 – Best Lowkey Landscape Lighting

If you’re looking for the best outdoor lighting kits that are more subtle and lowkey, you can give this kit from Moonrays a quick look. The spotlights in this set are quite low to the ground, and even though they aren’t as lowkey as ground lights, we think these pieces will look good on your landscape without taking too much space and attention.

What You Will Get

This kit from Moonrays gives you 6 spotlights, a transformer, a 50-feet low voltage cable, and 6 connectors. Moonrays is quite complete compared to the other sets in this review, but it still depends on how you want to install your lights.

Lowkey Yet Bright

And as we have said earlier, these spotlights are lowkey, which means they don’t stick out to your landscape too much. While each fixture is only 10 inches tall, it doesn’t mean that they illuminate underwhelmingly. Each bulb is 1 watts and produces an impressive warm white light, which you can also adjust the focus thanks to the movable fixture head.

As for their structure, the black spotlight fixtures are die-cast aluminum with glass lens. They are weather-resistant, but because they aren’t waterproof like the previous ZUCKEO kit, you need to arrange them strategically, so they don’t get soaked all the time.

Experiment with the Light Placements

How is this kit when it comes to installation? We don’t think that installing these lights will give you a hard time. The brand includes the so-called quick connectors, which are useful when you want to experiment with the placement of the fixtures. However, it took us some effort to use them for piercing the cable.

ECOWHO Landscape Lights – Best Easy to Install LED Landscape Lighting

So far, all of the sets that we’ve reviewed are straightforward and easy to install. However, this kit from ECOWHO earns the label of the easiest landscape lights to install. Its set-up is almost similar to our runner-up favorite from Zuckeo, so if you’ve liked that kit, you can also consider this more affordable ECOWHO lighting system.

What You Will Get

Ready-to-Plug Adapter

The reason behind this is that ECOWHO doesn’t come with a separate transformer. Instead, all the 6 spotlights work with an adapter. This adapter simply plugs directly to an outlet, and your low voltage LED lights are good to go.

CE RoHS and UL-Certified

The adapter is also UL-certified, which means you don’t have to worry about burn or overheat risks that are typical from products that haven’t been tested. ECOWHO also has the CE RoHS label, which means the brand complied with various safety requirements.

Aluminum Fixtures and Spikes

As for the lights, they are nice and sturdy thanks to the aluminum body and glass lens. We didn’t find any problem with the heat dissipation, so you know that your lights will last long. We also like that the spikes are aluminum as well.

LED COB Technology

Speaking of lights, they give off a 2700K warm white light at a total of 1800 lumens. ECOWHO also takes advantage of the LED COB technology for a more energy-efficient way of using lights. And if you want a more customized illumination direction, you can adjust the beam angles of the fixtures to your liking.

IP65 Waterproof Fixtures

We know that ECOWHO uses aluminum for its main material. However, you don’t have to worry about the damages from rain or sunlight because the fixtures are non-rusting and UV-protected too.

At the same time, they are IP65 waterproof, which means ECOWHO designed them to be well-sealed against liquids. Just note that while the rubber ring on the tail and connector is waterproof, the adapter plug itself is not. Therefore, make sure that it is protected against moisture.

Fuss-Free Installation

Now, for ECOWHO’s main defining feature, which is ease of installation. These lights work as plug-and-play, meaning there is no hard wiring necessary for you to install them. At the same time, the brand includes other accessories for installation such as the screws, gaskets, and wrenches.

The included cable is also impressively long, so you can install your lights with more freedom. What we mean is that you can adjust the space in between the lights themselves or in between your main power supply and the first fixture.

VOLISUN Landscape Lights – Best ECOWHO Alternative

Another spotlight kit that works with a plug-and-play concept is this set from VOLISUN. It almost looks similar to the previous ECOWHO set, but you’ll only get 4 spotlights instead of 6. If you need to add some lights in your backyard, but you don’t need a lot, this affordable kit is the way to go. And because it is effortless to install, you don’t need to hire an electrician, which saves you even more money.

What You Will Get

In this kit, you will get 4 spotlights, a 65.6-inch cable, and an adapter plug. Each light is 5 watts and gives off 3000K of warm white light. Overall, we are satisfied with their color temperature and brightness, so even if you are only using 4 lights, the area gets illuminated impressively.

COB LED Lights with Adjustable Beam Positions

We are also pleased that VOLISUN uses the chip-on-board technology (COB) for these LED bulbs. As you are probably familiar by now, this means that the light these bulbs give off is brighter without consuming too much energy. At the same time, you can control the beam position of each fixture head because they are rotatable horizontally and vertically.

Sturdy and Waterproof

As for the fixtures themselves, VOLISUN uses aluminum similar to our previous lights. They are also robust and rust-proof for long-time use. And like the previous kit, you don’t have to worry about the different conditions outside because VOLISUN is IP65 waterproof. In fact, the lights can last through different temperature conditions, which is impressive at this price point.

No Need to Be a Pro Electrician

Overall, the installation is pretty simple because of the plug-and-play style, thanks to the included adapter. You don’t need to be very knowledgeable in wiring, but if we have a comment, we wish the brand has made the added cable longer.

COVOART Landscape Spotlights – Best Value for Money

Affordable Plug-and-Play Spotlights

Before we take a look at our last landscape lighting kit, let us show you this spotlight set from COVOART. We think this kit proves to every homeowner that you don’t need to spend a lot to make your landscape safer and more appealing. At the same time, it is also as easy to install as the previous two plug-and-play lights.

What You Will Get

This kit gives you 4 spotlights with spikes and an adapter. We are pleased with the fact that COVOART still uses COB LED bulbs for each light for a more reliable 3000K warm white illumination. Just like the previous set, you can always efficiently brighten your area even if you only have 4 spotlights.

Simply place them in your yard or garden strategically, and you can enjoy an aesthetically pleasing space without spending too much on fixtures. You can even adjust the fixture heads for better positioning of the beams.

Plastic But…

Even if COVOART uses ABS plastic, the fixtures will also stay working regardless of the environment condition since they are IP66 waterproof. And for the lights, each of the fixtures uses a glass lens to protect them against various elements outside.

Lengthy Cable

COVOART comes with a 46.5ft of cable, wherein between the lights, you get 10ft. We think this length is enough to make it easy for you to experiment with different fixture placements. However, you can also add an extension cord if you need more length. Just be wary that the adapter itself isn’t waterproof, so it has to be kept away from moisture.

J.LUMI GSS6005 – Best Affordable LED Landscape Lighting Kit

We are down to our last set in this list, and it is the most budget-friendly kit as well. However, J.Lumi is still an impressive lighting kit. This is only a pack of 2 floodlights, but since they have a wide beam coverage, we think they are perfect for those who want to add some lighting in their space. They also have plugs of their own, so you don’t need to be a professional electrician to install them.

What You Will Get

Affordable Floodlights

At this price point, you’ll get 2 LED floodlights capable of transmitting 3000K warm white light. As we have previously mentioned, the beam angle is nice and generous, so you get to illuminate an area effectively. And in the case that you prefer to have your floodlights mounted, the brand offers wall and deck mount bases as well.

Metal and Waterproof Construction

It’s also quite surprising that the fixtures use a metal construction, including their stakes. However, if we compare the quality of the stakes to other metal ones that we reviewed, J.Lumi doesn’t feel as solid. On the bright side, the housing dissipates heat well and has an excellent sealing to protect against rain or snow. After all, J.Lumi is IP65 waterproof.

Ready to Plug Installation

As for the installation, J.Lumi won’t have you scratching your head because there’s no need for hard wiring. You just need to plug-in your fixtures to your outlets, and you’re good to go. The cord for each light is also UL-listed, while the prong plug itself is also well-designed.

Therefore, you don’t need to worry about fire or electrocution hazards. However, you do need to provide your own ground outlets. We advise you to get waterproof ones, especially that you’re using these lights on your landscape.

Buyer’s Guide

Why Choose LED Landscape Lighting Kits?

As we have said earlier, brands are now offering the option to buy a whole lighting kit instead of just the fixtures. This way, you don’t need to buy wires, connectors, or even the transformer for the installation. And even if some sets lack an accessory, you still get to save time and money with the included items in the kit.

Now, why do we recommend LED lighting systems over other types of lights? Remember that you will be leaving these fixtures outdoors. You want something that is durable and will last you a long time. The overall structure of LED bulbs makes it more durable and less likely to get damaged if left outside and exposed to different elements.

And since you’ll probably leave them on throughout the night every day, you need them to be reliable and bright. As you can see, the products we reviewed vary in the color temperatures and styles they offer. Therefore, you will inevitably find the ideal lighting system for your landscape without sacrificing brightness and color options.

LED lights also have a longer lifespan and even lower maintenance costs compared to other lighting systems. Because they have better heat dissipation, you can use them for longer without fire hazards and constant need to replace a burnout bulb.

All of these characteristics give you precisely what you need for landscape lighting. And to make them even better, LED lights have a lower energy consumption as well. In turn, you’re not only cutting costs in your electricity bill, but you’re also helping conserve energy for the environment.

Factors to Consider When Buying a LED Landscape Lighting Kits

• Inclusions

Your installation of landscape lights will be easier if the kit already includes the supplies, such as the wires, connectors, transformers, and even the stakes for the fixtures. We recommend checking our comparison table so that you can select which set you think will be more convenient for your existing landscape setup.

It would also be more ideal if the lighting kit that you’ll get will have a transformer or adapter. Since these LED lights are low voltage, you’ll need any of the two to lower your existing line voltage. And if you want an installation as easy as plug-and-play, your best bet would be those sets that use adapters.

• Style, Size, and Color of Lights

Landscape lighting is both for aesthetic and functionality reasons. One of the factors that set each fixture apart is their style, size, colors, and their color temperatures. First, you have to be familiar with the different styles of landscape lighting.

The most common ones are spotlights because they are easy to use for decoration. You can use them to highlight a specific part of your area, and you can use them as uplights or downlights. They usually have adjustable heads, so the locations of their illuminations are easy to modify as well.

On the other hand, if you want lights that have a broader illumination coverage, you can opt for floodlights. They are useful for security enhancements, especially around the garage or fences. You can even add them with motion detectors to keep suspicious people away from the property.

Besides spotlights and floodlights, there are also fixtures that you can add on your walkways and steps. Not only do they make these areas pop out, but they also help in functionality, especially when navigating through these areas at night.

Depending on your space and design in mind, you can choose a size of the fixture that wouldn’t be intrusive in your landscape. You can also check out bulbs that give off a broader coverage of illumination, so you don’t need to buy multiple pieces of fixtures.

At the same time, keep in mind the lighting performance of your lights. You might prefer them pointing in one or multiple directions, or you might want various colors over the typical warm white illumination.

• Existing Landscape Conditions

The factors we’ve previously mentioned will help you decide if the lighting kit that you’re getting fits your intended usage. However, you should also consider your existing landscape conditions. For example, if you live in an area that gets wet most of the time, make sure that the lights you’re getting are waterproof and rust-proof so that they’ll last long. And of course, it is an electrocution hazard if they are not.

At the same time, you might have existing connections in your landscape. You may or may not need to buy a lengthy cable, depending on the set-up you have in mind. Or perhaps you might need lights that are mounted on the wall or hang on the trees because you can’t dig your yard. Things like these are also important considerations when buying a lighting kit.

Conclusion

The invention of LED lights makes it easier for everyone to achieve an efficient yet safe way to illuminate their own homes. And if you’re planning on enhancing the look and safety of your garden, yard, or patio, the LED landscape lighting kits that we reviewed are the best way to start.

Our top pick is the VOLT Brass Spotlight Kit. Each fixture feels premium and sturdy, and this kit already includes everything that you’ll need for an easy installation. The transformer in this kit even works with a timer and photocell, so you don’t need to turn your lights on or off manually.

Overall, we think that all of the sets in this review are worthy considerations for any landscape. Of course, you can always reread our buyer’s guide to make your decision-making easier. But if you have other questions, don’t hesitate to leave them below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.