I needed some lights to hang underneath a patio umbrella. These worked out well. I bought two but one was all I needed for enough subtle brightness at night for my guests sitting around the table. You can cycle through different types of light, but I like the soft (yellowish) white the best. The bright white is more like a spotlight. The red is actually quite nice too, providing some mood lighting. Just check where you want to hang it -- I had to buy a larger hook (like the kind you use on a backpack) to go around the ribs of the patio umbrella. The battery charge stays for a long time. I use them for a few hours a night and I haven't charged them in a few weeks.