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Greece, Athens
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Review on CYLAPEX Color Changing Fairy Lights - 2 Set, Battery Operated Twinkle Lights with Remote, 16 Colors, 50 LED on 16.4FT 4 Wires, Waterproof String Lights for Bedroom, Christmas, Patio - Powered by 3AA Batteries by Dawn Atchison

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Not suitable for task lighting - better for accent lighting

I really wanted to like them and I think I like them but they didn't live up to my expectations. As already noted, the adhesive leaves a lot to be desired. I've carefully prepped my wood cabinets and they just won't last more than a few days. I ended up using a pin to hold it in place. Also, the "White" setting is quite blue, which is unfortunate. The custom color settings are not very good. It is difficult to match them to the color temperature of other lighting in the room. However, the real downside is that the dimmer function is NOT available when using a custom color and the brightness is too low. Finally, the "quality" of the light is a bit odd. Some objects/materials have a strange "glow" under this light. For example, tomato sauce looks unnatural in a frying pan, which all of our family members agree is oddly unsettling. Neither of these issues alone are deal-breakers, but overall this coverage isn't quite prime-time ready. Probably great for accent lighting but not suitable for task lighting.

Pros
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • No insurance