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Candy Cane Rope LED String Lights vs Portable USB LED Rope Light and Lantern

Buy the candy cane rope if you want Christmas decor: 16.4 ft of shaped rope with 8 lighting modes and IP65 protection for a tree, fence or stairway. Buy the portable rope and lantern if you need light you can carry: a 4400 mAh battery gives about 6 hours, IP67 survives a dunking, and magnets, ties and a pouch let it hang, stick or stand as a lantern. The candy cane is a seasonal decoration with no battery and a USB plug that must stay dry; the portable one is a rugged utility light with a single warm output and no modes.

  • Choose the candy cane rope light if you are decorating a tree, fence, balcony or stairway for Christmas and want a long, shaped string with multiple lighting modes.
  • Choose the portable rope and lantern if you need battery-powered light for camping, a car, a power outage or a walk, and want it to survive rain and drops.

Prices

  • Candy Cane Rope LED String Lights: $14.99 at nextdealshop.com (last seen Nov 9)
  • Portable USB LED Rope Light and Lantern: $24.99 at MITOPDEAL (checked today)
  • Difference: the Candy Cane Rope LED String Lights is $10.00 cheaper than the Portable USB LED Rope Light and Lantern at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 10)
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USB Powered Festive Candy Cane Rope LED String Lights

Candy Cane Rope LED String Lights

USB Powered Festive Candy Cane Rope LED String Lights

4.4(9 ratings)
$14.99at nextdealshop.comChecked Nov 9
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Pros
  • Long 16.4 ft run covers a tree, fence or stairway
  • 8 lighting modes for different moods
  • IP65 body handles rain and splashes
  • Flexible rope wraps and drapes easily
Cons
  • No battery; needs a USB outlet or power bank
  • USB plug is not waterproof and must be sheltered
  • Decorative output only, no lumen rating
  • Single seasonal candy cane look
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5Ft Portable USB LED Rope Light and Lantern

Portable USB LED Rope Light and Lantern

5Ft Portable USB LED Rope Light and Lantern

$24.99at MITOPDEALChecked 3 h ago
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Pros
  • Runs about 6 hours on a charge with no cord
  • IP67 rated for rain and brief submersion
  • Magnets, loop and ties mount it almost anywhere
  • Doubles as a lantern in its rip-stop bag
  • 180 lumens is bright enough to see by
Cons
  • Only 5 ft of rope
  • One fixed warm output, no modes or dimming
  • 4-hour recharge time
  • Lantern mode is dimmer than a dedicated lantern

What separates them

Candy Cane Rope LED String LightsPortable USB LED Rope Light and Lantern
Length16.4 ft with 50 LEDs5 ft
PowerUSB corded, no battery; plug must stay dryUSB-rechargeable 4400 mAh lithium battery, about 6 hours per charge, 4-hour charge
Lighting modes8 modesSingle warm output, no modes
Weather ratingIP65, water jets, plug not protectedIP67, submersible to 1 m for 30 minutes
MountingFlexible rope to wrap and drapeBuilt-in magnets, utility loop and noodle ties
OutputDecorative accent light, output not rated180 lumens
Form and useCandy cane shape, Christmas and party decorStraight rope that converts to a lantern in its rip-stop bag
PortabilityNeeds a USB power source nearbyRuns untethered anywhere

Price history

$25.27$21.99
Nov 2Nov 10
  • Candy Cane Rope LED String Lights: lowest $25.27 on Nov 2 at Mercari.
  • Portable USB LED Rope Light and Lantern: lowest $21.99 on Nov 9 at Joyus; $21.99 on Nov 10.

Prices at every store

Candy Cane Rope LED String Lights

  • nextdealshop.comNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $14.99Checked Nov 9
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  • MercariNew

    Availability unknown

    $25.27Checked Nov 2
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  • TargetNew

    Availability unknown

    $36.99Checked Nov 2
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  • WayfairNew

    Availability unknown

    $37.99Checked Nov 2
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Portable USB LED Rope Light and Lantern

  • MITOPDEALNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $24.99Checked 3 h ago
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  • JoyusNew

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    $21.99+ $3.99 shippingChecked 3 h ago
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Specs compared

SpecCandy Cane Rope LED String LightsPortable USB LED Rope Light and Lantern
Power SourceCordedUSB-powered
Bulb TypeLED—
WeatherproofWaterproof—
Color ToneWarm white—
Light FormRope—
Light StyleCandy Cane—
Holiday ThemeHoliday, Christmas—
Special OccasionParty—
Weather ResistanceWaterproof, IP65—
ShapeCandy Cane—
ThemeCandy Cane—
Outdoor UseYes—
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SpecCandy Cane Rope LED String LightsPortable USB LED Rope Light and Lantern
Solution ForGift, Decor—
Light output—180 lumens
Waterproof rating—IP-67 rated (up to 1 meter for 30 minutes)
Battery runtime—approximately 6 hours
Battery charge time—4 hours
Battery capacity—Lithium 4400
Rope length—5ft

Questions and answers

Which is better for outdoor Christmas decorating?
The candy cane rope. It is 16.4 ft long, shaped for holiday display, and has 8 modes. Keep the USB plug sheltered, since only the rope is IP65.
Which lasts longer in bad weather?
The portable rope. Its IP67 rating covers 30 minutes at 1 m depth, while the candy cane is IP65 and its plug is not waterproof at all.
Can I use the candy cane lights without an outlet?
Only with a USB power bank. The string has no battery, so it needs a USB source for as long as it runs.
Is the portable rope bright enough as a main light?
For a tent, car or small room, yes. At 180 lumens it lights a close area; it will not light a large yard.
Is the portable one worth stepping up to for camping?
Yes if you need light away from power. The battery, IP67 body and magnet and loop mounts do things the candy cane string cannot.
Do either have multiple colors?
No. The candy cane is warm white and the portable rope is warm yellow. Both are single-color lights.

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