Permanent Outdoor Lights matchup
eufy Permanent Outdoor Lights E22 vs Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2
eufy E22 or Govee Lights 2: the longer kit against the deeper owner record
The judges have ruled
Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 took this fight in our Catchweight division showdown.
Ringside notes
Both kits were read signed in on their own Amazon listings on 2026-10-30, with their newest critical reviews and each maker's warranty pages.
On that date they cost the same, about $280, and that is what makes this a real choice. The E22 buys 150 ft, a 100 ft set and a 50 ft set in one box, on a sale against a $490 list price. The Lights 2 buys 100 ft, with 72 lights per 100 ft to eufy's 60, and Govee also sells 50 and 150 ft sets. Neither can be cut.
Weather is where they part. Govee rates the lights IP67 and the control box and adapter IP65, so nothing has to come indoors. Eufy's title says up to IP67, but its bullets say IP65 for the strings and controller and IP67 for the adapter alone. Rain and moisture lead the E22's recent critical reviews. Neither warranty helps there: eufy's policy excludes water exposure and Govee's excludes water damage.
The paper differs too. Eufy's 24-month term is written for purchases from its own stores, and an owner of the sibling S4 reports being refused over an Amazon purchase. Govee's three-year line is on its homepage, while its policy pages say 12 months and name no permanent lights.
The Lights 2 holds 4.4★ across 3,154 ratings and the E22 4.3★ across 1,039, each shared across that kit's lengths. Four of the ten newest critical reviews on each report early failure or water trouble, so plan on an installer coming back either way. Our showdown crowned the Lights 2 on that deeper record and made the E22 its long-run pick: buy the E22 for 150 ft in one box, and accept the shorter, store-only paper.
Tale of the tape
| Model | Best for | Owner rating | Warranty | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A long run in one box, on a warranty written for eufy's own store | 5.9 Good | 4.3★ / 1,039 | 24 months, eufy store purchases only | ~$279.99typical at AmazonCheck price → | |
| The deepest owner record, at a kit price | 6.5 Good | 4.4★ / 3,154 | 3 years (Govee homepage); its policy pages name no permanent lights | ~$279.99typical at AmazonCheck price → |
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What would decide it
- Owner proof: eufy Permanent Outdoor Lights E22 reads 4.3★ across 1,039 owners; Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 reads 4.4★ across 3,154. Depth of sample matters as much as the star.
- The money: eufy Permanent Outdoor Lights E22 streets ~$280, Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 ~$280 — MSRPs, not sale lows, decide the tier.
- eufy Permanent Outdoor Lights E22 — your pick if: you want a long run in one box and accept a shorter warranty that eufy prints for its own store, not for Amazon.
- Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 — your pick if: your roofline runs in straight lengths under 150 ft, you want the kit most owners actually bought, and you will budget for the installer to come back once.
The full cards
Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2
The deepest owner record, at a kit price
Good
Very good is 6.5 to 7.4.
See why it scored 6.5
Three years written on Govee's homepage, IP67 lights and an IP65 box and adapter, sold by Govee on Amazon, and 4.4★ across 3,154 ratings shared by the 50, 100 and 150 ft sets. It cannot be cut, so measure before you buy
Sold in 3 lengths on this listing: 50 ft, 100 ft, 150 ft — this card is the 100 ft. Check the size before you add to cart.
Your pick if your roofline runs in straight lengths under 150 ft, you want the kit most owners actually bought, and you will budget for the installer to come back once.
Sold by Govee US, shipped by Amazon · Free 30-day refund/replacement · read 2026-10-30
Picked before we checked what this link pays us.
“The screws they give you are tiny and can be a pain to get started. (The screws with the metal bracket are beyond garbage for wood and immediately strip)The lights look great at night and the app has a plethora of options to set.”
“This permanent outdoor lighting solution is sturdy and offers high-quality light with plenty of configuration options.”
The 100 ft set, hands-on; no duration stated. Null also writes that whether it lasts year after year is the big question.
Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2
The deepest owner record, at a kit priceSold in 3 lengths on this listing: 50 ft, 100 ft, 150 ft — this card is the 100 ft. Check the size before you add to cart.
Your pick if your roofline runs in straight lengths under 150 ft, you want the kit most owners actually bought, and you will budget for the installer to come back once.
“The screws they give you are tiny and can be a pain to get started. (The screws with the metal bracket are beyond garbage for wood and immediately strip)The lights look great at night and the app has a plethora of options to set.”— Jacob and Abbie, Amazon · Verified owner
Pro review “This permanent outdoor lighting solution is sturdy and offers high-quality light with plenty of configuration options.”The 100 ft set, hands-on; no duration stated. Null also writes that whether it lasts year after year is the big question.— Christopher Null, TechHive
- The deepest real base here, and the lowest one-star share of the two Govee best-sellers
- Control box and adapter are both IP65, so neither has to live indoors
- Sold and shipped through Govee's own Amazon store, with Govee's three-year line behind it
- Sold in 50, 100 and 150 ft sets, so a small house does not pay for a long run
- It cannot be cut, and the run stops at 150 ft, so a long or broken roofline needs another kit
- Four of the ten newest critical reviews report failure within about two years, and one describes a melted housing
- Two of those ten say the box arrived without the control box
- The three-year line is on the homepage; the policy pages say 12 months and do not name permanent lights
- Labor is yours: Govee's policy puts installation and removal on the buyer
A set that fails at about a year or two. Owners report a dead controller, strands that stop, and one housing that melted after about two years; two say the box arrived without the control box.
Of the 10 newest of 297 written critical reviews (21 to 28 October 2026, read 2026-10-30): 4 failed within about two years, 2 arrived missing the control box, 1 app, 3 assorted parts or setup. · critical reviews read 2026-10-30
Sold by Govee US, shipped by Amazon · Free 30-day refund/replacement · read 2026-10-30
eufy Permanent Outdoor Lights E22
A long run in one box, on a warranty written for eufy's own storeGood
Good is 5.5 to 6.4.
See why it scored 5.9
Sold in 3 lengths on this listing: 50 ft, 100 ft, 150 ft — this card is the 150 ft kit. Check the size before you add to cart.
Your pick if you want a long run in one box and accept a shorter warranty that eufy prints for its own store, not for Amazon.
“I'm happy with light but the last two end part of light stop working because the rain, they need to be covered .besides that they are Good”— ramon caminero, Amazon · Verified owner
- A long run in one box: 100 ft plus 50 ft
- Warm and cool white LEDs beside RGB
- Adapter rated IP67, so it can live outside
- Sold by Anker's own Amazon store
- The title says up to IP67; the bullets and eufy's page say IP65 for the strings and controller
- Eufy's warranty chart applies to purchases from its own online shops, and an owner of the sibling S4 reports being refused for an Amazon purchase
- Two of the ten newest critical reviews blame rain or moisture, and eufy's policy excludes water exposure and weather-related exterior degradation
- One-star share is 10 percent
- App and schedule complaints sit beside the hardware ones
Strips that die at about a year, and water. Owners report moisture in a strip after a year, lights that stop in rain, and strands replaced since an install last year.
Of the 10 newest of 114 written critical reviews (8 September to 28 October 2026, read 2026-10-30): 4 short life or water, 2 app or schedule, 2 warranty or listing, 2 arrival defects. · critical reviews read 2026-10-30
Sold by Anker EufyHome, shipped by Amazon · Free 30-day refund/replacement · read 2026-10-30
FAQ
eufy E22 or Govee Lights 2: which permanent lights should I buy?
The Govee Lights 2 for most houses. It has the deeper record at 4.4★ across 3,154 ratings, IP67 lights and an adapter rated for outdoors. Buy the eufy E22 if you need 150 ft in one box: it cost the same as Govee's 100 ft on 2026-10-30, but its strings are IP65 and its 24-month term is written for eufy's own stores.
Is the eufy E22 or Govee Lights 2 better in the rain?
The Govee has the stronger printed ratings: IP67 lights with an IP65 box and adapter. The E22's bullets say IP65 for the strings and controller, its title says up to IP67, and two of its ten newest critical reviews blame rain or moisture. Neither warranty helps with weather: Govee's excludes water damage and eufy's excludes water exposure.
Full fight coverage
Every number on this page derives from the same verified data that renders our showdowns — dated owner-rating reads, MSRP-based tiers, and rulings only where a real fight happened. Data last verified: 2026-10-30. Methodology and monetization disclosure: how we test.