An outdoor wall light, also called an exterior sconce or wall lantern, is a fixture mounted flat or semi-flush against an exterior wall to illuminate a porch, entryway, garage door or walkway. It is built to shrug off rain, dust and temperature swings that would destroy an indoor fixture. If you have spent any time reading lighting forums, you already know the gap between a cheap sconce and a good one shows up in the second winter, not the first afternoon.
So this roundup covers 12 outdoor wall lights for porches in 2026, ranked on the things that actually decide whether a fixture survives: sealed metal construction, a real ingress protection rating, a bulb socket you can reach, and hardware that fits a standard junction box. Every fixture below was cross-checked against its spec sheet, its listed certifications, and the pattern of complaints and praise in buyer reviews. We are not going to pretend we bolted all 12 to a test wall for six months, and we say exactly what that limits further down.
Our short list: the DESIGNERS FOUNTAIN Preston 8 Inch is the one to beat on proven reliability, the BesLowe two-pack is the best value for covering both sides of a door, and the MAXvolador is the strongest on paper, sharing the highest average rating in the group at 4.8. Everything else gets a place below because it solves a specific problem well: solar for renters, a built-in GFCI outlet for contractors, a motion sensor for a dark approach, or a farmhouse silhouette for a barn.
One honest note before we start. Nearly every fixture in this roundup arrives without bulbs. That is normal for this category, not a defect, but it means you are budgeting for a bulb on top of the fixture, and it means a fixture advertised for a 100W bulb will be dim in practice if you drop a low-output LED into it. We will call that out product by product.
Table of Contents
- Top 3 Picks for Outdoor Wall Lights for Porches in 2026
- All 12 Porch Sconces Compared Side by Side in 2026
- How We Evaluated 12 Outdoor Wall Sconces
- 1. Designers Fountain Preston 8 Inch — Best All-Round Porch Sconce
- 2. BesLowe Modern Black Two-Pack — Best Value for Flanking a Door
- 3. MAXvolador Waterproof Lantern — Best-Rated Aluminium Value Pick
- 4. VerRon 13in Motion Sensor Sconce — Best for Dark Approaches
- 5. Globe Electric 44165 Two-Pack — Best Understated Vintage Styling
- 6. Yisuro GFCI Porch Light — Best When You Need Outdoor Power
- 7. CYHKEE Solar Two-Pack — Best for Renters and No-Wiring Installs
- 8. Designers Fountain Devonshire 14 Inch — Best for Oversized Doors
- 9. Westinghouse Canyon — Best Farmhouse Silhouette with a Five-Year Warranty
- 10. LONEDRUID 17.71 Inch Lantern — Best for Bold Curb Appeal and Reach
- 11. VIANIS Motion Sensor Sconce — Best Manual Override for Entertaining
- 12. Brightever Dusk to Dawn Two-Pack — Best Photocell-Only Pair
- How to Choose an Outdoor Wall Sconce That Fits Your Porch
- Mounting type: flush, semi-flush or flood
- Size and mounting height: the numbers that matter
- IP ratings: the ladder translated to porches
- Brightness, lumens and color temperature
- Bulb type and CRI
- Materials and corrosion resistance
- Hardwired, solar or battery: which power source fits
- Motion sensing, dusk-to-dawn or switched
- Glare and aiming: not lighting up the neighbour’s bedroom
- Installing a Porch Sconce: What You Can Do and When to Call an Electrician
- Why Outdoor Wall Lights Fail and How to Fix It
- Frequently Asked Questions
- The Best Outdoor Wall Lights for Porches in 2026
Top 3 Picks for Outdoor Wall Lights for Porches in 2026
BesLowe Modern Black Two-Pack
- Two fixtures per order
- Matte black frame
- Thickened glass
- 100W max per socket
MAXvolador Waterproof Lantern
- Aluminium alloy body
- Four clear panes
- 800 lumens
- 36-month warranty
All 12 Porch Sconces Compared Side by Side in 2026
The table below is the fastest way to narrow twelve fixtures down to two or three. Read across the power source column first, because that decision rules out entire categories before aesthetics ever enter the picture.
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| Designers Fountain Preston 8 Inch |
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 VerRon 13in Motion Sensor Sconce |
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 Globe Electric 44165 Two-Pack |
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Two things stand out immediately. First, the bright fixtures in this group are not automatically the best fixtures: the LONEDRUID and the Yisuro both push past 1100 lumens, while several of the most-loved decorative sconces sit at 800 lumens or below because they rely on you choosing a bright bulb. Second, four of the twelve are sold as two-packs, which matters more than it sounds, because buying two singles weeks apart is how you end up with two fixtures in slightly different finishes flanking the same door.
How We Evaluated 12 Outdoor Wall Sconces
We ranked these fixtures on six criteria, in this order: weather sealing and body material, ingress protection where it is published, light output against the bulb the fixture actually accepts, the practicalities of installation, the finish and glass quality, and price-to-build. Bulb cost and the availability of replacement parts sat alongside price.
What we could not do: we did not install all 12 fixtures on a live porch through a full winter cycle. Nothing in this roundup should be read as a hands-on endurance test, and we have leaned on published certifications, manufacturer build descriptions, and the aggregate pattern of buyer feedback instead.
Where a review pattern showed up repeatedly, we have named it. Where we only have a spec sheet, we say that too.
What that approach does well is catch the problems that ruin porch lights. Flicker, water ingress, and rusted backplates are all well-documented failure patterns in lighting communities, and they show up in reviews long before they would show up in a short test window. For background, our [built-in wall oven buying guide](https://cookcraftandcreate.com/best-built-in-wall-ovens/) follows the same rule: publish what was actually tested, and be specific about what was not.
1. Designers Fountain Preston 8 Inch — Best All-Round Porch Sconce
DESIGNERS FOUNTAIN Preston 8 Inch Outdoor Wall Light, Black, 1161-BK
Steel body with waterproof seal
8 inch tall, 1.4 lb
800 lumens, 2700K
E26 base up to 60W
Pros
- Very large review base for a wall lantern
- Weather-resistant steel with anti-corrosion finish
- Open bottom for fast bulb changes
- Compact enough for narrow porch columns
Cons
- Bulb not included
- 800 lumens is modest output
- Hardwired to a standard junction box
This is the fixture I recommend to anyone who does not want to think about it again. The Preston is a straightforward black steel lantern with a clear glass shade, and its virtue is boring reliability backed by an enormous body of buyer feedback.
Across more than eleven thousand reviews, the recurring notes are about easy installation, classic styling, and simple bulb changes. That is exactly the profile you want from something mounted eight feet up facing the street.
Construction is weather-resistant steel with a waterproof seal and an anti-corrosion finish, and it is cULus certified for wet locations, which is the certification that matters for a fixture exposed to wind-driven rain. It runs on standard 120V hardwiring, takes one E26 medium base bulb up to 60W, and arrives with mounting hardware. The listed color temperature of 2700K is the warm end of the scale, so out of the box the light reads as welcoming rather than harsh.
Size matters here and the numbers are friendly. At 4.75 inches wide by 8 inches tall, extending 5.75 inches from the wall and weighing 1.4 pounds, this is one of the more compact sconces in the roundup, which makes it forgiving on a narrow porch column or beside a door with tight clearance. Bulb changes are simple because the bottom is open and there is no shade to remove.
We want to be clear about the one thing that trips people up. The fixture is rated for 60W and 800 lumens of output, and the bulb is not included. With a modern LED you get about 800 lumens, which is comfortable ambient light at the door but will not flood a large walkway.
If you want more reach, the Devonshire later in this list is taller and built the same way, or you need a genuine flood fixture, which is a different category of product altogether.
What to check before you buy the Preston
Check the backplate against your wall material. The Preston is narrow, which is one of its strengths, but on lap or plank siding the mounting bracket still has to land on a stud or a proper electrical box. The open bottom also means the fixture is not sealed at the base, so on a fully exposed wall with driving rain, a bead of exterior silicone around the base is cheap insurance.
Second, confirm your existing box has a ground wire and a working box cover. Plenty of porch lights are swapped onto older boxes that were never updated, and that is the moment a simple swap turns into a bigger job.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you need a fixture that lights a large yard or a wide driveway. At 800 lumens it is an entry light, not a security flood. Also skip it if you are after a modern, minimal look, since this is a traditional cottage silhouette with clear glass, and it will read as dated next to very contemporary siding.
For most people replacing a single fixture over a front door, though, it is the pick we would make. It is the highest-confidence choice in the entire roundup.
2. BesLowe Modern Black Two-Pack — Best Value for Flanking a Door
BesLowe Outdoor Wall Light Fixtures, Modern Black Exterior Wall Lanterns
Two-pack with matte black frame
12.8 inch tall, rectangular
E26 up to 100W per socket
Hardwired
Pros
- Two fixtures in one order
- Matte black look upgrades dated walls
- Pre-assembled glass and open bottom
- Fixed design resists wind sway
Cons
- Bulb not included
- Some reports of unusable mounting hardware
- Glass shade is fragile
- Dimming needs a compatible bulb
Most front doors want two sconces, one on each side, and buying them as singles weeks apart is how mismatched finishes happen. The BesLowe two-pack solves that problem in a single order, and at a 4.7 average across more than four thousand reviews it is also one of the better-rated fixtures we looked at.
It is the pick for a straightforward modern black upgrade where you do not want to overthink the style.
The frame is matte black metal with a thickened clear glass panel, and the listed build is rust and corrosion resistant. Each socket takes an E26 bulb up to 100W, which is a much more generous ceiling than the 60W limit on the Preston, and that headroom is what lets you choose a brighter LED if you want more output than a single 800-lumen bulb gives you. Both units are hardwired and mount to a standard wall box.
At 4.7 inches square by 12.8 inches tall, this is a vertical rectangle rather than the squat, wide lantern shape of the Preston. That proportion reads as more contemporary, and it works well on a door that is tall and narrow. The fixed, non-swinging design is worth noting for anyone on a wall with real wind exposure, since a swinging sconce can rattle against siding over time.
The glass arrives pre-assembled and the bottom is open, so installation and bulb changes are both quick. There is a limited 24-month warranty on this one, which is worth noting when you compare it against fixtures carrying longer coverage.
What to check before you buy the BesLowe pair
Check the mounting hardware, because it is the most common complaint in the reviews. A small number of buyers found the included brackets unusable and had to source their own. Spend five minutes verifying the screw length and thread match against your junction box before you start, rather than discovering it with the fixture half-raised.
Also plan for the bulb. Each sconce needs its own E26 bulb and none is included, so a two-pack means two bulbs on the list. If you want to dim, you need a dimmable bulb and a compatible dimmer; the fixture will not make a non-dimmable bulb dim.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you are installing a single fixture, because you would be paying for one you do not need. Skip it if you live in a coastal or salt-air location and want a finish that has a strong record of holding up, and skip it if you want substantial ambient output from one bulb without choosing a high-output LED yourself.
For most people doing a matched-pair upgrade on a modern home, it balances rating, price and convenience well.
3. MAXvolador Waterproof Lantern — Best-Rated Aluminium Value Pick
MAXvolador Outdoor Wall Light Fixture, Exterior Waterproof Wall Lantern
Aluminium alloy with anti-rust finish
4 clear glass panes
800 lumens, 100W max
36-month warranty
Pros
- 4.8 stars
- matching the highest average in the roundup
- Aluminium alloy holds up over years
- Four clear panes maximize output
- Open bottom for tool-free bulb changes
Cons
- Bulb not included
- Older mounting brackets may not fit
- Silver sticker visible on bulb holder
The MAXvolador carries a 4.8 average with roughly 87 percent five-star ratings, a strong combination of rating and review volume among the value-priced fixtures here. The recurring theme in reviews is repeat purchasing: people buy several to update a whole house at once, which tells you something useful about how the proportions and finish sit on different walls.
Body material is the headline. This is an aluminium alloy frame with an anti-rust finish, and the listed construction is rated for rain, snow, ice and heat. That is the material choice that matters most for longevity, because steel backplates and fasteners are where porch sconces normally fail first. It is ETL listed and carries a 36-month combined manufacturer and seller warranty, which is longer than most of the coverage in this roundup.
Light comes through four clear glass panes, which is why it reads brighter than fixtures of the same nominal output. The shape is a slightly trapezoidal matte black form, 5 inches square by 12.95 inches tall, weighing in at a listed 1.6 ounces, which looks like a data-entry error but is how the listing reports it. Socket capacity is one E26 bulb up to 100W, with 800 lumens listed as maximum output.
Owners consistently report a clean, modern look and an easy first install even without prior experience. The open bottom means bulb changes are quick, and the same model is available in multiple sizes and finishes, which is genuinely useful when you are matching an existing exterior.
What to check before you buy the MAXvolador
Bring your own bracket if your existing box has long screws. Reviews specifically flag that screws from an older, deeper mounting bracket can be too long to work with this fixture, so measure before you order and use the supplied bracket if the fit is questionable. Also plan on removing the small silver sticker on the bulb holder if the appearance bothers you.
As with most of this category, the bulb is not included. Because the socket accepts up to 100W, a 100W-equivalent LED is a legitimate choice here, though check the fixture’s heat tolerance before going that high.
Who should skip it
Skip it if your design language is traditional or colonial, since this is a clean modern-trapezoid form. Skip it if you need automatic control, because it is a plain switched fixture with no photocell or motion sensing. And skip it if a longer published warranty matters more than price, because the Westinghouse Canyon further down carries five years.
Otherwise it suits anyone who wants a top rating and aluminium construction without paying for sensors.
4. VerRon 13in Motion Sensor Sconce — Best for Dark Approaches
VerRon 13in Motion Sensor Porch Light, Dusk to Dawn Outdoor Light Fixtures
PIR motion plus dusk-to-dawn photocell
40 ft at 220 degrees
Seeded glass, aluminium body
3.7 lb, semi-flush
Pros
- Automatic dim then full brightness switching
- Very wide 40 ft and 220 degree detection
- Aluminium body resists fading and dust
- Arrives fully assembled
Cons
- Bulb not included
- No sensor sensitivity or range adjustment
- Heavy body needs a solid box
If the reason you are replacing your porch light is that the approach is too dark at night, this is the fixture built for that job. It combines a passive infrared motion sensor with a photocell, so the behaviour is automatic: roughly 30 percent brightness at dusk, full output when movement is detected, and off at dawn. The light drops back to dim after about two minutes without motion, which means it is never fully dark while you are home.
Detection range is the number to note. The listed figures are 40 feet at a 220 degree angle, which is wide enough to cover a driveway approach or a walkway rather than just the door.
The body is 100 percent aluminium with seeded glass in a brown-with-gold-trim and matte black finish, a deliberately retro look, and it is listed as waterproof and anti-rust. It runs on standard 120V corded electric and mounts semi-flush.
Seeded glass softens the light and hides the bulb, which is a real advantage if you are sensitive to a bare source at eye level on a walkway. The open bottom and assembled arrival mean the only real installation step is mounting it to the wall. The ceramic-style socket accepts E26 bulbs up to 100W, dimmable LED or incandescent.
One practical detail deserves attention: this fixture is listed at 3.7 pounds, so it needs a properly secured box rather than an old plaster ring. It also carries a 12-month warranty, which is among the shortest coverage in this roundup.
What to check before you buy the VerRon
Check where the sensor will actually see you. With a 220 degree arc and no adjustment, a fixture mounted beside a walkway may pick up pedestrians, pets or passing cars earlier than you want. If you are installing on a corner where the wall faces a neighbour’s path, that fixed arc is a real consideration rather than a detail.
Also confirm the sensor behaviour suits your household. There is no sensitivity dial, so if you plan to use a small, inexpensive bulb rather than a bright one, the jump from dim to full may be less dramatic than you expect.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you want a restrained modern or minimalist look, since the seeded glass and gold trim are unapologetically retro. Skip it if your existing box is old or shallow, because of the weight. And skip it if you are a light sleeper facing a busy footpath and do not want a fixture that reacts to every passerby.
For a side entry or a back door that genuinely needs more light only when someone approaches, it is a well-regarded sensor fixture for that job.
5. Globe Electric 44165 Two-Pack — Best Understated Vintage Styling
Globe Electric 44165 1-Light Outdoor Wall Sconce, 2-Pack, Weatherproof, Black Finish, Outdoor Lighting Modern, Wall Lighting, Porch Light, Front Porch Décor, Patio Décor, Outdoor, Bulb Not Included
Two-pack, 13 inch round backplate
800 lumens, E26 up to 60W
UL listed, weather resistant
Pros
- Understated vintage-modern styling
- Seeded glass with white reflector interior
- Two-pack arrives as one matched order
- Painted finish resists wear
Cons
- Bulb not included
- Backplate can conflict with lap siding
- Surface rust reported in coastal areas
- Edison bulbs give a softer glow
When the goal is to make a wall look better without making it look like you bought something new, this is the fixture. Globe Electric has been building lighting for a long time, and the 44165 Sebastien carries a 4.8 average with 87 percent five-star ratings. The look is vintage-modern: a round seeded glass shade over a clean-lined frame with a curved top bar, finished in black on the outside with a white reflector interior that bounces light back out instead of swallowing it.
It is a 2-pack, so both sides of a door come from the same production run, which is the practical reason to prefer it over singles. Each fixture takes an E26 medium base bulb up to 60W, one per sconce, with 800 lumens listed, and bulbs above 60W trigger the fixture’s own warning. It is UL listed, rated weather resistant, and dimmable with a compatible dimmer and bulb.
The dimensional spec is worth reading carefully because it is unusual: 13 inches long by 13 inches wide by 11 inches high, weighing 2.3 pounds. That wide round backplate is the fixture’s signature and also its most common installation problem. On lap siding, plank siding or anything with a pronounced profile, a backplate that wide can bridge the profile and sit awkwardly, and some owners have had to trim it or add a mounting block.
Reviewers also mention the finish holding up well against scratching and everyday wear, and praise the light output as genuinely good for a porch or a garage door. Note that the manufacturer lists no warranty on this one, so the finish is the thing to inspect on arrival.
What to check before you buy the Globe pair
Measure your wall profile before you commit. If the wall is flat, the 13 inch backplate is a feature and looks deliberate. If the wall is lap or plank siding, check whether the plate can sit flat without rocking, and be ready to use a flat mounting block behind it.
If you are within a mile or two of salt water, think twice. Buyers in coastal areas report surface rust appearing within a year or two. That is a finish issue rather than a structural one, but on black steel it is the first thing anyone notices.
Who should skip it
Skip it if your exterior is very modern, because a round seeded-glass shade is a deliberate period reference. Skip it if you need a lot of light from one bulb, since the 60W limit and 800 lumens ceiling are modest for a large entry. And skip it if you are coastal and unwilling to accept finish maintenance.
For a colonial, cottage or craftsman-style home, it is a tasteful matched pair that suits those facades.
6. Yisuro GFCI Porch Light — Best When You Need Outdoor Power
Yisuro Porch Lights with GFCI Outlet, Dusk to Dawn Outdoor Lights with Outlet, 3 Lighting Modes Exterior Light Fixture Waterproof, Outside Lights for House Front Door Patio Garage
Two built-in downward GFCI outlets
Three lighting modes, 1100 lumens
Tempered glass on aluminium frame
E26 up to 100W
Pros
- Two GFCI outlets add usable outdoor power
- Three modes for security
- night and party use
- Reliable motion pickup to roughly 30 ft
- Heat-resistant ceramic socket
Cons
- Bulb not included
- Some reports of dusk-to-dawn sensor sticking on
- No motion sensitivity adjustment
- High-draw appliances can cause flicker
Most porch projects eventually need somewhere to plug something in, and running a new exterior receptacle circuit is expensive. This fixture answers that problem by building two downward-facing GFCI outlets into the base of the sconce. The outlet rating is given as a maximum 14.5 AWG and a maximum load of 1080W, so it can carry a string of lights or a pressure washer without drama.
The light itself is unremarkable but well judged. Output is listed at 1100 lumens from an E26 bulb up to 100W, which is more than most of the hardwired fixtures in this group. Motion detection reliably picks up people and cars within roughly 30 feet.
The tempered glass top and body sit on a black aluminium frame described as handling rain, snow and ice, and the socket is a heat-resistant ceramic type with an open bottom for easy bulb changes.
There are three lighting modes, and they cover more ground than the simple dim-to-full pattern on most sensor fixtures. High mode runs dim at dusk and jumps to full on motion. Low mode stays off until motion and auto-offs after about 60 seconds, and manual mode runs continuously for eight hours, which is the mode you want on a party night.
All hardware and instructions are included, and the outlets need a press of the reset button between them after wiring.
Dimensions are 9 inches long by 5 inches wide by 12 inches tall, at 4 pounds, so it wants a solid box. Because of the outlets, it must be mounted at least 4 feet above the ground, which is a code requirement rather than a preference.
What to check before you buy the Yisuro
Check whether you actually need the outlets before you buy, because they are the reason this fixture costs what it costs and they dictate the mounting height. If you only need light, a simpler sconce gives you the same result for less and mounts lower.
Test the photocell on arrival. A small but real cluster of reviews report the dusk-to-dawn sensor sticking on at full brightness, and a fixture that never turns off is a neighbour complaint waiting to happen. Check the behaviour at dusk on the first evening rather than assuming.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you are installing low on a wall, because the outlets force a minimum height that may not suit your door proportions. Skip it if you plan to plug in a high-draw appliance such as a fan, since reviews note brief flicker or a brightness dip under heavy load. And skip it if you need adjustable motion sensitivity, because there is none.
For a garage entry, a covered patio or a porch where you want power for seasonal decorations, it solves two problems with one fixture.
7. CYHKEE Solar Two-Pack — Best for Renters and No-Wiring Installs
2 Pack Solar Wall Lanterns Outdoor with 3 Modes, Dusk to Dawn Motion Sensor
Solar with 2200mAh battery
200 lumens at 3200K
Three modes, 19 ft sensing
ABS body, two-pack
Pros
- No wiring and no electricity cost
- Three panels charge in 6 to 8 hours
- Three modes including dim all-night
- Motion boost works as a security feature
Cons
- 200 lumens is decorative rather than practical
- Cloud reduces both charging and runtime
- One unit in a two-pack may fail to charge
- Plastic body looks less premium
This is the answer for anyone who cannot or will not run a wire. The CYHKEE pair needs no electrical connection at all, mounts with included hardware, and runs off three polycrystalline silicon panels feeding a 2200mAh battery.
Full charge takes 6 to 8 hours of direct sun. If you rent, or you have a masonry wall you do not want to core, this is the category to shop in.
Set expectations on brightness first, because 200 lumens is the number most often misread. That is a warm, pleasant glow that marks the door and lights a step or two, and it is not primary porch lighting. If you are trying to light a porch with a solar wall sconce alone, you will be disappointed. If you want a decorative lantern that signals that somebody is home, it is well suited.
There are three modes. The photocell sensing angle is 120 degrees at 19 feet, which is narrower than the hardwired sensor fixtures here and is worth weighing against your mounting position.
Motion detection boosts the output to full brightness, which does make the pair usable as an accent to a main light. The body is ABS plastic, described as resistant to fading, warping and corrosion across temperatures, and it is listed as waterproof.
Dimensions are 8.7 inches long by 5.3 inches wide by 5.5 inches tall at 13.6 ounces, so mounting is genuinely tool-light. One owner reported a first set lasting about four years, which is a useful longevity data point for a solar product where that is often the weak spot.
What to check before you buy the CYHKEE pair
Check the sun exposure of the mounting point honestly. Runtime and charging both depend on light intensity, and cloudy days reduce both. For a wall that only gets a few hours of direct sun, or one shaded by a deep roof overhang, this is the wrong product and no amount of panel tinkering will fix it.
Check both units on arrival if you can. Reviews mention one unit in a two-pack failing to take a charge, which is a common solar production variance. A couple of hours in direct sun before you mount them is time well spent.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you need to light steps, find your keys, or walk a path safely. Skip it if you want the look of a metal fixture, because ABS reads as a step down in perceived quality next to cast aluminium or steel. And skip it if you dislike plastic that may not age alongside your siding.
For a covered side door, a rental, or a house where running a wire is genuinely impractical, it is still the right call.
8. Designers Fountain Devonshire 14 Inch — Best for Oversized Doors
DESIGNERS FOUNTAIN Devonshire Outdoor Light Fixture, 14 Inch Exterior Wall Lantern Sconce for Front Door, Patio and Porch, Black, 2961-BK
Cast aluminium, 14.25 inch tall
800 lumens, E26 up to 60W
cULus wet-location certified
3 lb, extends 7.5 inch
Pros
- Rustic six-sided detailing suits traditional homes
- Cast aluminium body resists corrosion
- Finish treated against pitting and tarnishing
- Mounting hardware included
Cons
- Bulb not included
- 800 lumens moderate for a large entryway
- Hardwired installation required
Fixture size is the most common complaint about porch sconces, and the usual complaint is that they look undersized next to a tall front door. The Devonshire is the answer to that. At 14.25 inches wide and 8 inches tall, extending 6.25 inches from the wall, it is a deliberately large, architectural lantern with rustic six-sided detailing and a bold arm, and it is proportioned for a double door.
Construction is cast aluminium with a clear glass shade and a waterproof seal, and it is cULus certified for wet locations. The finish is described as treated against pitting, tarnishing and discoloration, which is the specific language you want to see for an exterior fixture. It works with dimmable bulbs if you want a softer output late at night, and it is rated for front doors, patios, garages, entryways and pathways.
Output is 800 lumens from one E26 medium base bulb, with a ceiling of 60W incandescent or 12W LED, and the bulb is not included. At 3 pounds, it is a solid piece of hardware that wants a proper box and two hands. The mounting hardware is included and the open design makes bulb replacement easy, which matters more than it sounds on a fixture this tall.
Reviews are consistent: buyers like the traditional styling, the sturdy cast aluminium build, and straightforward installation. This is a fixture chosen for proportion and material rather than for features, and that is a perfectly good reason to buy one.
What to check before you buy the Devonshire
Measure against your door. A 14 inch wide lantern is a deliberate statement, and on a narrow cottage door or a small modern entry it can look oversized in the opposite direction. The rule of thumb that works is one-quarter to one-third of the door height, so an 80 inch door supports a fixture in this range comfortably.
Plan your bulb carefully. Because the socket is limited to 60W incandescent or 12W LED, you are choosing a relatively modest source. If the entry is large and you want more punch, pair this style with a second lower-output fixture rather than trying to overdrive one socket.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you have a small door or a contemporary exterior, where a big rustic lantern will fight the architecture. Skip it if you need sensor or automatic control, since this is a plain switched fixture. And skip it if you need a matched pair, because this one is sold as a single unit and you will be ordering twice.
For a farmhouse, colonial or craftsman home with a wide door, it is the most proportionate pick here.
9. Westinghouse Canyon — Best Farmhouse Silhouette with a Five-Year Warranty
Westinghouse 6335100 Canyon One-Light Outdoor Wall Fixture, Textured Black and Barnwood Finish with Clear Glass
Barnwood and textured black, made in USA
230 lumens, E26 60W max
ETL and cETL listed
5 year limited warranty
Pros
- Two-tone farmhouse finish with hand-blown glass
- Made in the USA with a 5 year warranty
- Owners installed four fixtures quickly
- Uses standard bulbs so any warm-white fits
Cons
- No gasket where the base meets the wall
- Barnwood finish can fade in very hot climates
- Bulb not included
- Bracket bolts can need trimming
The Westinghouse Canyon has the highest five-star share in this roundup at 89 percent, with a 4.8 average. It is the only fixture in this roundup whose listing credits US construction, and it carries a five-year limited warranty, which is the longest coverage in the group. If you are buying for a farmhouse or barn-style home, that combination of provenance and coverage is genuinely rare at this tier.
Styling is a two-tone textured black and barnwood finish with hand-blown clear glass, and it is the most specifically farm-themed design in the group. It uses a standard medium base bulb up to 60W, so any warm-white or Edison-style bulb fits, which is a freedom the sensor fixtures here do not offer. It is ETL and cETL listed and rated for outdoor use in front and back entryways and on a porch.
Dimensions are 8.43 inches long by 7.44 inches wide by 12.36 inches tall, at 3.3 pounds, extending 8.43 inches from the wall. The back plate is 7-3/8 inches high by 4-9/16 inches wide, and the mounting height from the centre of the outlet box is 5.24 inches, which is the number to use if you are aligning to an existing fixture. Mounting hardware and instructions are included.
Two practical notes from reviews. Owners report installing four of these in about 90 minutes, so it is efficient to buy a multi-pack if you are updating a whole exterior. And bulb changes are easier here than on fixtures with sealed LED panels, which matters if you plan to keep this fixture for years.
What to check before you buy the Canyon
Check the base seal, and this is the most substantive caveat in the reviews. There is no gasket where the base meets the wall, so water can run behind the fixture in direct driving rain. On a covered porch under deep eaves, that is a non-issue. On a fully exposed wall, run a bead of exterior silicone around the base after mounting.
Check your climate for the finish as well. The barnwood finish can lose its lustre in very hot southern climates. And check the bracket bolts, which some owners found too long for their box.
Who should skip it
Skip it if brightness is your priority, because 230 lumens listed output is the lowest of the hardwired fixtures here. It is a styling fixture with a standard socket, and it relies on the bulb you choose to do the work. Skip it if you want automatic sensing, and skip it if you live somewhere with sustained high heat and exposed walls.
For a covered farmhouse porch where the look is the point, it is the pick with the longest warranty behind it.
10. LONEDRUID 17.71 Inch Lantern — Best for Bold Curb Appeal and Reach
LONEDRUID 17.71″ Dusk to Dawn Sensor Black Outdoor Wall Light Fixture
Die-cast aluminium, IP65 rated
1600 lumens, E26 up to 100W
Water ripple glass, dusk-to-dawn
17.71 inch tall, 5.4 lb
Pros
- Substantial 17.71 inch cast body
- Water ripple glass casts a distinctive glow
- Dusk-to-dawn photocell reacts quickly
- Owners report no rust in coastal locations
Cons
- Bulb not included
- Photocell can stay on past sunrise on east walls
- Sensor has no manual off control
- Bulb changes require removing the top
The LONEDRUID is the tallest fixture in the roundup, and it posts the highest published output, and for a house with a tall entry or a wide frontage it is the one that makes a statement from the street. At 17.71 inches tall and 10.04 inches wide, extending 5.9 inches from the wall and weighing 5.4 pounds, the LONEDRUID is not a discreet purchase. The taper shape and water-ripple glass are the visual signature, and owners single out the way the textured glass throws patterns onto the wall.
It carries the highest published output in this group at 1600 lumens, using an E26 bulb up to 100W, so it genuinely illuminates rather than just marks the door. The socket is UL tested and accepts incandescent, LED, CFL and halogen. A dusk-to-dawn photocell turns it on at dusk and off at dawn, and the enclosed design keeps the bulb dry and discourages wasp nesting, which is a real problem with open-bottom sconces.
Construction is thickened die-cast aluminium with a water ripple glass shade, and the listed waterproof rating is IP65, the only explicit ingress protection figure published in this roundup. That is a meaningful detail: an IP65 rating means dust-tight and protected against water jets, which is the level most porch installations actually want. Warranty coverage is 1 year.
Owners in coastal locations report no rust after extended exposure, which lines up with the die-cast aluminium body and the protective finish. The glass arrives pre-assembled, and mounting hardware is included.
What to check before you buy the LONEDRUID
Check the wall and the box before you commit. At 5.4 pounds, this needs a securely anchored box, particularly on masonry where the anchor choice matters. If your existing box was installed for a much lighter fixture, check its rating.
Check the orientation too. Because the photocell senses ambient light, owners on east-facing walls report it staying on well past sunrise, which needs a timer to correct. If your sconce is on the east side of the house, plan for that from the start rather than discovering it in June.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you want a discreet fixture, because at nearly 18 inches it will dominate a small wall. Skip it if you need a manual override, since the sensor has no off control, and skip it if you want a large glass shade you can change a bulb in quickly, because changing a bulb here means loosening two screws and removing the top.
For a two-story entry, a wide garage wall or a home where you want the porch light to be the feature, it earns its place.
11. VIANIS Motion Sensor Sconce — Best Manual Override for Entertaining
VIANIS Motion Sensor Outdoor Light Wall Mount, Black Exterior Light Fixture
Aluminium body, tempered water glass
PIR plus photocell, 40 ft at 220 degrees
Manual override about 8 hours
800 lumens at 3000K
Pros
- Dual sensors switch brightness automatically
- 40 ft and 220 degree detection range
- Manual override holds full output for eight hours
- Tempered water glass with gold trim accents
Cons
- Bulb not included
- No sensor sensitivity or range adjustment
- 800 lumens moderate for a large front entry
The VIANIS does one thing that almost nothing else in this category does properly: a manual override. By flipping the wall switch off and back on within half to two seconds, you lock the fixture at 100 percent brightness for about eight hours. That is the difference between a sensor light that makes a party impossible and one that works when you need it, and it is why we recommend this fixture over the other dual-sensor options.
The sensor behaviour is otherwise conventional and well executed. A passive infrared detector paired with a photocell dims to 30 percent at sunset, goes to 100 percent on motion and switches off at dawn, with detection at 40 feet and a 220 degree angle. The body is 100 percent aluminium with a matte black powder-coated finish, tempered water glass and gold trim accents, and it is listed as anti-rust and waterproof.
Output is 800 lumens and the listed color temperature is 3000K, which is warmer than the 3200K solar fixture and noticeably less clinical than a 4000K bulb. That warmth is a real part of why this is a good porch light: you want the entry to read as welcoming rather than like a service bay. The socket is a universal E26 and the bottom is open, so bulb changes need no tools.
At 4 pounds and 12.99 inches tall by 7.09 inches wide, it arrives fully assembled and mounts to a standard wall box. It is intended for gardens, porches, corridors and garages, which covers most of what people ask a porch sconce to do.
What to check before you buy the VIANIS
Check your switch type. The override depends on a standard on-off wall switch and a quick off-on action, so a smart switch that ramps gently or a dimmer that does not snap fully off will not trigger the eight-hour hold the way the design intends.
Check the arc against your approach path, for the same reason as the other sensor fixtures here. Sensitivity and range are fixed with no adjustment, so a 220 degree detection field at 40 feet is what you get, and on a corner wall that may be more coverage than you want.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you need serious brightness for a large entry, since 800 lumens is moderate. Skip it if you want a traditional or rustic look, because the black and gold treatment is clearly modern. And skip it if you want a fixture you can dim continuously, because output here is governed by the sensor logic rather than a dimmer.
For a modern home where you want lighting that behaves itself automatically but still lets you take control when guests are arriving, it is the most thoughtfully designed of the sensor options.
12. Brightever Dusk to Dawn Two-Pack — Best Photocell-Only Pair
Brightever 2-Pack Dusk to Dawn Outdoor Wall Lantern, Exterior Light Fixtures with Photocell Sensor, Black Wall Light Waterproof, Waterfall Glass Outside Wall Sconce for Porch House Garage
Two-pack, 12.6 inch tall
Waterfall glass on aluminium frame
1200 lumens, E26 up to 100W
Photocell only, 5.7 lb
Pros
- Automatic dusk-to-dawn operation
- Thick waterfall glass takes downpour and snow
- Aluminium frame with anti-rust finish
- Open bottom for tool-free bulb changes
Cons
- Bulb not included
- Some buyers find 12.6 inch body smaller than expected
- No motion detection
- Two-pack only
- 1 year seller warranty
The last pick is the simplest automatic option: a photocell and nothing else. The Brightever turns on at dusk and off at dawn, which is all most people actually want from a front pair, and it does it in a two-pack so both sides of the door match. At 4.6 stars with 79 percent five-star ratings across 942 reviews, it holds a solid score with the smallest review base in this roundup, which is worth keeping in mind when you weigh the ranking.
Output is 1200 lumens from an E26 bulb up to 100W, which puts it second only to the LONEDRUID for reach, and it is a genuinely useful level for a front entry rather than a purely decorative one. The shade is thick waterfall glass, described as sturdy enough to bear downpour and heavy snowfall, set in a pure aluminium frame with a black alloy anti-corrosion finish. Rated waterproof and weather resistant.
Dimensions are 8.07 inches square by 12.6 inches tall, extending 8.07 inches from the wall, with a listed weight of 5.7 pounds, so it wants a solid box. The pre-assembled body and included mounting hardware keep the install simple, and the open bottom means bulb changes are tool-free. Warranty coverage is 1 year from the seller.
The reservation that comes up most is size expectation. Some buyers find the 12.6 inch body smaller than they imagined next to a large door. That is a proportion issue, not a quality one, and it is easy to check before you order.
What to check before you buy the Brightever pair
Check the orientation for the same photocell reason as the larger lantern. On an east-facing wall, a dusk-to-dawn sensor can be fooled by early sky light and leave the fixture on longer than you want, and with no manual override on this model there is no built-in way to correct that.
Confirm you want two fixtures. It is sold as a two-pack, and if you only need a single one you would be paying for one you do not need. Also check that the 1200 lumens figure is being read as a maximum rather than a fixed output, since the fixture arrives without a bulb.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you want motion detection, since there is none and the light stays on all night once triggered. Skip it if you need a single unit, and skip it if the shortest warranty in the group is a problem for you.
For a wide front door where you want warm, automatic, always-on light on both sides without touching a switch, it is a clean and capable answer.
How to Choose an Outdoor Wall Sconce That Fits Your Porch
Mounting type: flush, semi-flush or flood
A flush or semi-flush exterior sconce sits flat or nearly flat against the wall, which is what you want on a porch with limited depth, a covered entry or a walkway where a projecting arm would be knocked. A wall lantern that projects six to eight inches is traditional and gives better spread, but it needs clearance. Floodlights are a different product entirely: they are for washing a wall or a yard, not for lighting a door.
Almost every fixture in this roundup is a wall-mount or semi-flush lantern, which tells you the category is narrower than the word outdoor wall light suggests. If you genuinely need to light a driveway, a flood fixture or a pathway light is the correct tool and none of these twelve will do that job.
Size and mounting height: the numbers that matter
Mount the centre point of your sconce between 66 and 72 inches from the ground when flanking a front door. That range is where the light falls above eye level, so you are not shining directly into a guest’s face as they approach. A second, independent rule is to size the fixture at one-quarter to one-third of the door height, so an 80 inch door supports a lantern roughly 20 to 27 inches tall.
Both rules point in the same direction: bigger doors need bigger fixtures. The Devonshire at 14 inches and the LONEDRUID at nearly 18 inches exist for exactly that reason, while the Preston at 8 inches is a safe choice for a standard single door. For a garage door, use the same proportion logic against the door height rather than guessing.
IP ratings: the ladder translated to porches
An IP rating has two numbers. The first is dust protection, the second is water protection. IP44 means protected against solid objects over 1mm and water splashing from any direction. IP65 adds dust-tight protection and protection against water jets. IP68 and IP69 go further, into submersion and high-pressure, high-temperature water, and are overkill for a porch.
For most porches, IP44 is the practical minimum and IP65 is the comfortable choice. Use IP44 under a roof overhang or a deep covered porch where rain never reaches the fixture directly, and use IP65 on any wall that gets direct rain. Treat IP65 as the safe default if you are unsure.
Note that only one fixture in this roundup publishes an explicit IP65 figure, so on the rest you are relying on the cULus or ETL wet-location certification, which is a real certification but a different one.
One warning worth repeating from the forums: a fixture rated for water resistance is not sealed. The Westinghouse in this list has no gasket where the base meets the wall, and that is the most common path water takes into a porch light.
Brightness, lumens and color temperature
Aim for 800 to 1600 lumens at a front door. Under about 500 lumens is ambient and decorative only, and you will struggle to find your keys. Over 1300 lumens starts to look like a security flood and can create glare for neighbours. Because these fixtures accept standard E26 bulbs, the honest truth is that brightness is a bulb decision as much as a fixture decision, within the wattage ceiling each model allows.
On color temperature, stay at or below 3000K for a porch. Warm white in the 2700K to 3000K range reads as welcoming at a front door, and anything at 4000K and above starts to look like a car park while flattening the colour of your door and siding. This is the easiest way to make a modest fixture look expensive, and the most common mistake people make when they buy a cool-white bulb.
Bulb type and CRI
Use an LED bulb in every fixture in this roundup. They last far longer than incandescent, they run cool enough not to stress a glass shade or a socket, and they come in warm-white options that suit an entryway. One caution from the reviews: a non-dimmable LED in a fixture wired to a dimmer is a common source of flicker, so match the bulb to the control.
CRI, the colour rendering index, describes how accurately a light shows true colour. For a porch, anything at CRI 80 or above is fine, and 90 is better if your door is a bold colour you want to see accurately.
Bulb wattage also has to match the shade. A very bright source in a small glass jar looks out of proportion, which is why a 60W-equivalent bulb in a 100W fixture can look better than a 100W equivalent in the same fixture.
Materials and corrosion resistance
Aluminium is the safest material for an exterior sconce. It does not rust, it is light, and both the MAXvolador, the VerRon, the VIANIS, the Devonshire and the Brightever are built on it. Cast or die-cast aluminium is heavier and more robust than sheet, which is why it is the choice for large fixtures. Powder-coated finishes add another layer of protection against surface corrosion.
Steel is fine and cheaper, but it is where rust starts. Coastal and salt-air locations are the hard case: a black painted steel fixture can show surface rust within a year or two, and buyers near the water report exactly that on some models here. For coastal homes, choose aluminium, buy fixtures sold in a two-pack so you can match a replacement later, and expect to rinse them down periodically.
Brass and copper age rather than corrode, which many owners prefer, but they are not common in this category.
Hardwired, solar or battery: which power source fits
Hardwired is the default and the best answer for almost every homeowner. It is the only option that gives you reliable output, a wall switch you actually control, and no battery to die in a cold snap. The solar two-pack in this list is the answer for renters, for masonry walls you do not want to core, and for locations where running a wire is genuinely impractical.
Battery-operated fixtures sit in between and are worth considering if you want a modern look without a wire, but they need regular charging and they dim as the battery depletes. If you rent, or your porch has no existing box, the solar route removes the electrical question entirely. If you own the house and have a working box, hardwiring is worth the electrician call.
Motion sensing, dusk-to-dawn or switched
A photocell that turns the light on at dusk and off at dawn gives you convenience and a consistent look. A motion sensor gives you security value, because full output only when someone approaches. A dual-sensor fixture gives you both, dimming to 30 percent at dusk and jumping to full on motion, which is the behaviour most people end up preferring.
Be aware of what you give up. Sensors with fixed arcs, and none of the sensor fixtures in this roundup offer sensitivity adjustment, can be triggered by pets, insects and passing cars. And photocell-only fixtures on east-facing walls can stay on past sunrise. The fixture with a manual override, the VIANIS, solves the second problem for eight hours at a time.
Glare and aiming: not lighting up the neighbour’s bedroom
Mounting a sconce above eye level, and choosing a shielded or downward-throwing fixture, is what keeps outdoor lighting from becoming a nuisance. A bare bulb visible through clear glass at head height sends light straight across the yard. This is a well-established principle among lighting professionals, who aim sources down and conceal the light source rather than reveal it.
In practice, three things help. Mount at the 66 to 72 inch centre-point range so the beam passes over heads. Prefer a seeded, water glass or waterfall shade over clear glass, because texture scatters rather than transmits. And aim or shield where the design allows it, particularly on walls that face a neighbouring house or a bedroom window.
Installing a Porch Sconce: What You Can Do and When to Call an Electrician
Replacing an existing hardwired sconce on the same box is straightforward. Turn off the breaker and confirm the power is dead with a tester before touching anything. Remove the old fixture, noting which wire connects to which, then attach the new one to the existing box, connecting the ground wire first and using wire nuts on each connection.
The mounting hardware, screws and a fresh box cover are usually included. Restore power and test before you finish trimming.
Adding a new fixture where no box exists is a different job. That means fishing cable through the wall cavity, cutting a hole in siding or brick, and installing a weather-rated box, and on a two-story or masonry wall it is not DIY territory. Call an electrician, and treat our [double wall oven guides](https://cookcraftandcreate.com/best-double-wall-ovens-with-convection/) the same way for the same reason: the wiring is the part where mistakes are expensive.
Two safety points. Any box you use outdoors must be a wet-location rated box with a gasket and an appropriate cover, not an indoor plastic ring. And if you are working near a GFCI-protected circuit, expect the reset button behaviour to be part of the conversation rather than a surprise. If you are installing a fixture with built-in outlets, the outlets must sit at least 4 feet above the ground, and you press the reset button between them after wiring.
Why Outdoor Wall Lights Fail and How to Fix It
Rust is the first thing to expect. It almost always starts at the backplate, the fasteners or the mounting screws, not on the visible body, which is why an exterior-grade screw set matters. If a black steel fixture shows surface rust, treat it at first appearance rather than waiting. In coastal locations, aluminium fixtures are the better long-term answer.
Flicker is the second, and it is usually not the bulb. Moisture ingress into a fixture is the most common cause, followed by a failing photocell, a loose connection at the box, and a tired switch leg. A dimmable LED on a non-dimmable circuit or the reverse is another frequent trigger, as is reversed polarity on a new install.
The diagnostic order that works: try a known-good bulb, cover the photocell sensor completely with opaque tape and see whether the flicker changes, then look for water inside the glass, then check the connections.
Water inside a fixture usually enters through the base or the mounting plate rather than the glass, which is why a missing base gasket shows up as flicker months later. The reverse approach helps: if a fixture only fails during or after heavy rain, the seal is the problem, not the electronics.
A photocell that will not switch off is usually a failed sensor or a sensor mounted where it can see reflected light from an adjacent wall or a light-coloured surface. Tap the sensor; a healthy photocell will click audibly when it toggles. A GFCI that trips repeatedly points to water in an outlet or a downstream appliance rather than the light itself.
Flickering LEDs are a nuisance, but on their own a flickering LED is not a fire hazard. The genuine fire risk in an exterior fixture is a loose or scorched connection, a bulb exceeding the socket wattage rating, or water tracking into a live junction. Respect the wattage ceiling printed on the socket, and if you smell heat or see scorching around the socket, stop using the fixture and have it inspected.
The wider point is that failure data is worth more than spec sheets when you are choosing between fixtures, and it is the reason we read buyer feedback as carefully as listings. We apply the same standard to bigger appliances: if you want the same approach applied to a larger electrical purchase, our [wall oven with air fryer picks](https://cookcraftandcreate.com/best-wall-ovens-with-air-fryer/) rank on the same combination of measured results and reported failure patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
How high should outdoor wall lights hang?
Mount the centre point of a porch sconce between 66 and 72 inches from the ground. That range puts the light above eye level so it passes over approaching heads instead of into them. As a sizing cross-check, choose a fixture roughly one-quarter to one-third of the height of the door it flanks.
How many lumens should an outdoor porch light be?
Between 800 and 1600 lumens is the useful range for a front door. Below about 500 lumens is decorative and will not let you find your keys or read a house number. Above roughly 1300 lumens starts to create glare for neighbours and looks like a security flood rather than a porch light.
What IP rating is best for outdoor lighting?
IP44 is the practical minimum for a covered porch with a deep overhang, and IP65 is the right default for any wall that receives direct rain, because it is dust-tight and protected against water jets. IP68 and IP69 add submersion and high-pressure water protection and are unnecessary above ground.
What size should outdoor wall lights be?
Aim for a fixture height of one-quarter to one-third of the door height. An 80 inch door suits a lantern in the 20 to 27 inch range, while a standard single door is well served by an 8 to 13 inch fixture. A large door with a small sconce beside it is the most common proportion complaint we see.
Do I need to hardwire an outdoor wall light?
You do not need to hardwire if you are a renter, if you cannot core masonry, or if your porch has no existing box, and solar or battery fixtures cover those cases. If you own the house and have a working junction box, hardwiring gives you far more output, a real wall switch and nothing to recharge.
Are flickering LED lights a fire hazard?
A flickering LED is usually a moisture, connection or dimming mismatch problem rather than a fire risk. The real hazards are a loose or scorched connection, a bulb above the socket wattage rating, or water tracking into a live junction. Stop using a fixture if you notice heat or scorching around the socket.
The Best Outdoor Wall Lights for Porches in 2026
For most people replacing a single fixture over a front door, the DESIGNERS FOUNTAIN Preston 8 Inch is the pick. Weather-resistant steel with a waterproof seal, cULus wet-location certification, an open bottom for bulb changes, and more than eleven thousand reviews pointing the same way. If you are doing a matched pair on a modern exterior, take the BesLowe two-pack; if you want the highest rating in the group and aluminium construction, take the MAXvolador.
Match the rest to the problem you are solving. A dark side entry wants the VerRon or the VIANIS, and the VIANIS wins if you want the eight-hour manual override. A wide door wants the Devonshire or the LONEDRUID, and the LONEDRUID wins if you also want reach and a published IP65 rating.
A farmhouse porch wants the Westinghouse Canyon for its five-year warranty. A vintage exterior wants the Globe Electric pair, provided you are not on a salt-heavy coast. If you need power at the porch, the Yisuro has two GFCI outlets built in. If you cannot run a wire, the CYHKEE solar pair is the answer, with the understanding that 200 lumens is a glow and not a work light.
Two decisions settle most of the choice. Pick aluminium if you are near salt water or you want the fixture to outlast the decade, and pick a two-pack if the door is flanked. Then buy a 3000K or warmer LED, keep the centre point between 66 and 72 inches off the ground, and put a bead of exterior silicone around the base of anything without a factory gasket. Those three details solve most of the problems that bring people back to this topic a year later.
