Eight light sets, picked from what’s actually in stock, no fabricated reviews or star ratings —
just the real specs (bulb type, count, length, color) matched to the roofline job each one does
best. If you only read three lines: for a standard single-story roofline, start with the 100-Light Warm White LED, 66 ft; for a smaller or subtler look, the StayBright C5, 37 ft; and if you can’t decide between warm white and multicolor, the Warm White & Multicolor C9 gives you both on one strand.
Quick comparison
| Set | Bulb type | Count / Length | Color | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE Warm White LED | Mini LED | 100 / 66 ft | Warm white | Best overall |
| GE Multicolor C9 | C9 | 100 / 66 ft | Multicolor | Traditional look |
| GE Warm White & Multicolor C9 | C9 | 100 / 66 ft | Both | Can’t decide |
| GE StayBright C5 Warm White | C5 | 150 / 37 ft | Warm white | Smaller roofline, subtler look |
| GE StayBright C5 Multicolor | C5 | 150 | Multicolor | Traditional look, smaller bulb |
| GE Mini LED Warm White, 49 ft | Mini LED | 150 / 49 ft | Warm white | Porches & railings |
| GE Mini LED Multicolor 2-Pack | Mini LED | 200 (2×100) | Multicolor | Most coverage per order |
| GE StayBright Sparkling White Icicle | Icicle | 100 | Sparkling white | Dripping-icicle look |
1. GE 100-Light Warm White LED, 66 ft — Best overall
The straightforward pick for a standard single-story roofline. 100 mini LED bulbs across 66 feet
of warm white light — enough to run a typical roofline in one continuous strand without daisy-chaining
multiple sets end to end. Warm white reads as classic and upscale rather than “carnival,” which is
why it’s the default recommendation when someone hasn’t told us they want a specific look.
2. GE 100-Light Multicolor C9, 66 ft — Best traditional look
C9 bulbs are the larger, rounder bulb most people picture when they say “old-school Christmas
lights” — bigger and brighter than a mini-LED strand, visible clearly from the street. This one
runs the same 66 ft as the warm white pick above, so it’s a direct swap if multicolor is the look
you want instead.
3. GE 100-Light Warm White & Multicolor C9, 66 ft — Best if you can’t decide
Same C9 bulb, same 66 ft length, but this set carries both warm white and multicolor bulbs on one
strand — useful if you want to change the look year to year without buying two separate sets, or if
half your household wants classic and the other half wants festive.
4. GE StayBright C5 Warm White, 37 ft — Best for a smaller roofline
C5 bulbs are smaller and read as more subtle than C9 — closer to a scaled-up mini-light strand
than the bold, rounded C9 look. At 37 ft with 150 bulbs, the spacing is tighter, which suits a
shorter roofline, a porch overhang, or anyone who wants a quieter look than C9 gives.
5. GE StayBright C5 Multicolor — Best C5 multicolor
The multicolor counterpart to the set above — same smaller C5 bulb, same 150-light density,
traditional multicolor instead of warm white. The pick if you want the subtler C5 silhouette but
still want color.
6. GE Mini LED Warm White, 49 ft — Best for porches & railings
150 bulbs packed into 49 ft means denser spacing than the 66 ft roofline sets above — better
suited to a porch railing, a smaller feature, or anywhere you want more light concentrated over a
shorter run rather than stretched thin across a full roofline.
7. GE Mini LED Multicolor 2-Pack, 200 count — Best coverage per order
Two 100-light sets in one order, 200 bulbs total. If you’re covering more roofline than a single
set handles, or want extra to wrap a doorway or small tree at the same time, this is the set that
gets you there without a second checkout.
8. GE StayBright Sparkling White Icicle — Best for a dripping-icicle look
A different silhouette entirely — icicle-style bulbs that hang down from the roofline rather than
running in a flat line along it. If the “dripping icicle” look is what you’re picturing rather than
a straight string, this is the roofline-appropriate pick in the catalog right now.
How we picked
These are the 8 outdoor-rated light sets currently in stock at Griswold Lights, grouped by the
actual differences that matter for a roofline decision: bulb type (mini LED vs. C9 vs. C5 vs.
icicle), color (warm white vs. multicolor vs. both), and length/count (how much roofline it
actually covers). We have not independently tested or reviewed these products, and nothing here
claims a star rating or an aggregate review score — that’s not data we have. What you’re reading is
an honest sort of what’s actually available by the spec that matters for the job.
How to choose
Three questions settle most of this: How much roofline are you covering (measure it — don’t
guess by bulb count alone, since two sets with the same count can cover very different distances)?
Warm white or multicolor, or do you want the option to switch? And C9, C5, mini LED, or icicle —
bigger bulbs read bolder from the street, mini LED reads more subtle and modern, icicle gives you
the dripping-roofline look instead of a flat line. For the full breakdown of outdoor vs. indoor
lighting decisions, see our outdoor Christmas lights guide.
FAQ
How many light sets do I need for my roofline?
Measure your roofline in feet first, then match it against the length column above rather than
the bulb count alone — two sets with the same bulb count can cover very different distances
depending on how tightly the bulbs are spaced.
Can I connect multiple sets end to end?
Check the specific connect/daisy-chain limit on each product’s own listing before combining
runs — that limit varies by set and by total wattage.
Warm white or multicolor — which looks better?
It’s a look, not a right answer. Warm white tends to read as classic and upscale; multicolor
reads as traditional and festive. If you’re not sure, the warm-white-and-multicolor combo set
above lets you use either on the same strand.
Are these rated for outdoor use?
Yes — every set in this list is sold as outdoor/indoor-rated. Confirm the specific weather
rating on the product’s own listing before final purchase.
What’s the difference between C9 and C5 bulbs?
C9 is the larger, rounder bulb — bold, visible from the street. C5 is smaller, reading as a
subtler, scaled-up version of a mini-light strand. Neither is objectively better; it’s a look
preference.
Still deciding? Start here
Check price: GE Warm White LED, 66 ft · Check price: GE StayBright C5, 37 ft · Check price: GE Warm White & Multicolor C9
How to pick between these eight, in practice
The eight sets above cover four genuinely different bulb styles, and most people’s decision
collapses to three questions in this order: how long is the run, what bulb size do you want, and
warm white or multicolor. Length is the one people get wrong most often, because bulb count and
covered length are not the same thing — the 100-light warm white set covers 66 feet, while the
150-light C5 set covers only 37 feet. More bulbs, less distance. If you buy by bulb count alone you
will either come up short across the front of the house or end up with a set that bunches.
Work out your actual number first with how to measure your roofline, then run it through the roofline light calculator, which matches the measured length to whichever of these sets fits it
cleanly. Ten minutes there saves a second order later.
Who each pick is actually for — and who should skip it
GE Warm White LED, 66 ft
Buy it if you want one set to handle a standard single-story front roofline
without daisy-chaining, and you want the classic upscale look that suits nearly any trim color.
Skip it if you specifically want the large-bulb silhouette — this is a mini-LED
strand, so it reads subtler from the street than C9 or C5 will. Its listing puts the connect limit
at 20 sets, so it also scales to a much larger display if you later expand.
GE Multicolor C9, 66 ft
Buy it if you want the bold, traditional, unmistakably-Christmas look that
carries from the road. C9 is the biggest bulb in this list. Skip it if your house
is close to the street or you prefer something understated — C9 multicolor is a statement, not a
background texture. Same 66 ft length and 20-set connect limit as the warm white pick, so it is a
straight swap if you change your mind about color.
GE Warm White & Multicolor C9, 66 ft
Buy it if you genuinely cannot decide, or the household is split. Both colors
live on one strand, so you are not buying twice to change your mind next year. Skip it
if you already know you want a single consistent tone across the whole roofline — a
committed look is cleaner than a set that hedges.
GE StayBright C5 Warm White, 37 ft
Buy it if your roofline is short, or you are lighting a porch overhang or
entryway where 66 feet would be far too much. 150 bulbs across 37 feet means noticeably tighter
spacing than the 66 ft sets, which reads denser and more deliberate on a short run.
Skip it if you are covering a long run — you would need several sets where one
66 ft set would do.
GE StayBright C5 Multicolor
Buy it if you want the C5 silhouette and density but in color rather than warm
white. Skip it if you want maximum visibility from a distance; C5 is a smaller
bulb than C9 and reads more as texture than as individual points of light from the street.
GE Mini LED Warm White, 49 ft
Buy it if the target is a porch railing, a column, a doorway, or any feature
where you want concentrated light over a shorter distance — 150 bulbs across 49 feet is denser
than the 66 ft roofline sets. Its listing gives a 24-set connect limit, the second highest here.
Skip it if you are covering a long plain roofline, where the 66 ft sets give you
more distance per set.
GE Mini LED Multicolor 2-Pack
Buy it if you want the most coverage in a single order, or you are lighting a
roofline plus a secondary feature and would rather not place two orders. Two 100-light sets, 200
bulbs total, and a 25-set connect limit — the highest in this list. Skip it if you
only need one short run; you would be paying for coverage you will not hang.
GE StayBright Sparkling White Icicle
Buy it if the picture in your head is light hanging down from the gutter line
rather than running flat along it. Skip it if you want a clean horizontal line —
icicles are a different silhouette, not a substitute. If this is the direction you are leaning, our
dedicated best icicle lights for gutters guide compares
all three icicle sets properly.
Bulb type, decided once
Bulb size is the single biggest driver of how a finished roofline reads, and it is almost
entirely a taste decision rather than a quality one. C9 is the largest and boldest, C5 sits in the
middle, mini LED is the smallest and most modern-looking, and icicle is a different shape
altogether. None is brighter or better built than the others in a way that should decide it for
you — the full breakdown is in C9 vs C5 vs mini LED, including where C7 fits and why we do not currently carry it.
Warm white or multicolor
Warm white reads as classic and upscale and pairs with more exterior colors; multicolor reads as
traditional and festive and suits a denser, more maximalist display. If you are torn, the combo C9
set above resolves it on one strand, and warm
white vs. multicolor walks through how to decide based on your house rather than on preference
in the abstract.
How many sets you actually need
Measure each run separately — front roofline, each side, each gable — rather than one perimeter
total, because sets come in fixed lengths and a single combined number rarely divides cleanly into
any of them. Round up per segment, not across the whole house. Every set listed here also carries a
manufacturer connect limit (20 sets for the C9 and C5 sets, 24-25 for the mini LED sets), which
caps how many you can run end to end from one starting point before voltage drop starts to show at
the far end; how many strings can you connect
has the per-product numbers straight from each listing.
Before you hang any of it
Two things worth settling before the first clip goes up. First, power: check the combined draw
against the circuit you are using, and use GFCI-protected outdoor outlets and outdoor-rated cords
throughout — how many amps Christmas lights
draw covers the math, and Christmas light safety covers the rest. Second, access: you do not need a ladder for most
roofline work, and how to hang lights
without a ladder covers the pole-and-clip methods that keep you on the ground.
What this list deliberately doesn’t cover
These are the eight outdoor-rated light sets actually in stock here, so there are real gaps
worth naming rather than pretending otherwise. We do not currently carry C7 bulbs, light clips or
hanging hardware, net lights, rope lights, timers, smart plugs, or commercial-grade lines — so none
of those appear above, and we are not going to invent a recommendation for a product we do not
stock. Where a category matters enough to explain anyway, there is a guide instead of a fake pick:
net lights, rope lights, and timers and smart plugs.
After the season
How you take these down decides how next November goes. Wind each set as you remove it rather
than coiling it loose into a bin, test every string before it goes into storage while the season is
still fresh in your memory, and label what covered what — how to store Christmas lights without tangles has the method, and when to take down Christmas lights covers the timing
and the end-of-season inspection worth doing.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.