addlon 48 FT Outdoor String Lights (G40 Globe, 30 Bulbs) Review (2026)
By The DIYPicks Team · Updated July 2026
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- Round globe bistro look
- Patios near an outlet
- Warm white ambiance
addlon's 48-foot strand trades the usual S14 tubes for round G40 globes, giving patios a softer, retro bistro glow. It carries 29 shatterproof bulbs plus a spare on roughly 2-foot spacing, is ETL-listed and weatherproof for year-round hanging, and dims with a compatible switch. Because it's plug-in you need an outdoor outlet in reach, and it's warm-white only with no app or color control, but as a durable, classic globe string near power it's hard to beat for the money.
Pros
- Round G40 globes give a softer, retro bistro look than S14 tubes
- Shatterproof plastic bulbs survive drops, wind and stray balls
- ETL-listed weatherproof strand is rated for year-round outdoor use
Cons
- Plug-in only, so you need an outdoor outlet within reach
- No built-in dimmer; you supply a compatible dimmer switch
- Warm-white only, with no color or app control
Specifications
| length | 48 ft |
|---|---|
| bulbs | 29 G40 globe + 1 spare, shatterproof |
| spacing | About 2 ft between sockets |
| power | Plug-in, dimmable with a compatible switch |
| rating | ETL listed, weatherproof |
| base | E12 candelabra sockets |